Broncos with ZF Swaps!

[RPM289]

Can someone post a "shopping list " for the junkyard when we go looking for a ZF? 2wd or 4wdZF? New to this swap....

 

[Slednut10]

Did I miss somewhere that DS air box has to be deleted to install clutch MC with ZF conversion?

Hank

No, that is just how I happened to do it. I think you can squeeze the M/C in next to the brake booster.

If you use the speedometer cable hole for the clutch MC, you can keep the air box. I pulled mine out to make working on the MC swap way easier and left it out as it makes working on the cluster easier too. Then I moved the cable over so it would be a straight shot into the back of the cluster so I can't use it now. I can get pics later if you want.

 

[sykanr0ng]

Can someone post a "shopping list " for the junkyard when we go looking for a ZF? 2wd or 4wdZF? New to this swap....

Needs to be a 4x4 ZF, and only from a 302/5.0L V8 or 351/5.8L V8 or 300/4.9L I6.
The bellhousing is part of the ZF5

The 2wd has a yoke on the rear output and no way to mount to a transfer case.

 

[RPM289]

Needs to be a 4x4 ZF, and only from a 302/5.0L V8 or 351/5.8L V8 or 300/4.9L I6.
The bellhousing is part of the ZF5

The 2wd has a yoke on the rear output and no way to mount to a transfer case.

Thanks!!!! I know what to look for now

 

[Joker11]

Wrong on two counts. A 2wd can be made to fit. There is a write up on it.
Also, with a yoke, a divorced transfer case can be used from any application if so desired where a boltup isn't made.

 

[Desert Thrasher]

The 2wd zf article should be removed, it has never been proven to work and many agree it would probably unsafe.

 

[sykanr0ng]

A divorced transfer case?

Then you have a driveshaft between the transmission and the transfer case which means the driveshaft from the transfer case to the rear differential would be really short and at a really steep angle.

Also you would need a way to convert most transfer cases to divorced, very few were made that way.

All just to use a less suitable transmission.

 

[Joker11]

I didnt say it was a good idea. Just saying it could be done. Lol

 

[CraigS]

Early mockup mode. Still deciding on whether to keep the 'bent rod' crossmember. That's a 250 six.

 

[bsquared]

Here's some photos of my ZF swap w/ the NP205. ZF crossmember from BC Broncos and frame support idea from Hammer here on CB.com 2" body lift gave me the clearance to weld a body support bolt to the frame. Message me if you have questions or need more pics. Good luck and you're gonna love it!

 

[bsquared]

Forgot to mention, running duals was difficult with long tube headers. Had to route my exhaust under the frame on DS to get past the NP205. Built a skid plate to protect it when crawling.

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

I was wondering about the exhaust, I have heddman LTs... this confirms my suspicion lol. Great pics, thanks!