Full-Size Ford Bronco · 1978–1996

The Big One.

Eighteen years of body-on-frame, V8-powered, removable-top SUV. The full-size Bronco is the platform that proved a half-ton truck could be a serious off-road vehicle without giving up daily-driver comfort. Dana 44 front, Ford 9" rear on most.

Early coverage. Trail Manual is building the Jeep platforms out first — the Cherokee XJ library runs 340+ guides. Full-Size has a starter set of guides today; deeper coverage is on the way. See the XJ library for where this is headed.

1978–1996 Solid front & rear axles 302 / 351 / 460 V8 Dana 44 · Ford 9"

01 / Tools

Built for your rig

4 tools

Lift & Tire Matrix

What tire fits your lift height — rubbing notes, required mods, and gear ratio recommendations.

DIY procedures for this platform, organized and filterable. Building the library now.

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Mileage-driven service schedule for your trim. Oil, diffs, transfer case, and more.

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Diagnose the cause in 8 questions. Track-bar, ball joints, tire balance — find it before it finds you.

02 / Learn

Read and watch

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Latest blog

When to re-gear your axles

The math behind the change — and the feeling that tells you it's time.

All posts

Read the blog

Every post — tools, mod tests, trail reports. Sorted by date, filterable.

Workshop

Shop technique

Torque, seized bolts, brake bleed — the foundations every DIYer needs.

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Honest builders, working trucks. No sponsored fluff, no thumbnail screaming.