Hey there. Welcome aboard. What exactly do you mean by drivetrain?
Are you talking about just the driveshaft? Or everything including front and rear axles, driveshaft, transfer case and transmission? Maybe even the engine and suspension too?
I’m not in the area so I don’t have a recommendation, but I imagine a few more details will help those that are to narrow down the field.
Well, that narrows it down a bit then. You’ll need a fairly custom oriented shop rather than a standard shop that does general work. Even if they know what they’re doing with older vehicles, they may, or may not take on a job like that.
Do you have all the stuff, or plan to? Or do you want the shop to source all the stuff for you?
What are you trying to improve?
Cruz - N - Cars down in Pearland has a good reputation for being honest and friendly. I have not used them myself, but I'm sure they could do you a good job.Can anyone recommend a company in the Houston Texas area that could install a new drivetrain on a 1968 bronco. Thank you
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Cruz - N - Cars down in Pearland has a good reputation for being honest and friendly. I have not used them myself, but I'm sure they could do you a good job.
https://www.cruz-n-carz.com/
If you're replacing your current drive train, the '96 to 2000 Explorer swap is a popular choice. You could just carb it for the time being. ZF-5 speed transmission is also a nice option. I upgraded to the full Ford EFI a few years back. Good luck, B2
I think what .94 OR meant was what aspect of your 68 bronco are you trying to improve? Do you need to replace all of that stuff because it’s broken? Because it’s not powerful enough or modern enough?1968 bronco
I think what .94 OR meant was what aspect of your 68 bronco are you trying to improve? Do you need to replace all of that stuff because it’s broken? Because it’s not powerful enough or modern enough?
Are you trying to put better stuff underneath? What is wrong with it?
I think that was what was meant by the question.
OK, gotcha.
So better brakes, better shocks, better engine.
Although the engines and transmissions never gave us any trouble back when these things are new, seems like the more new stuff gets put on our old broncos simply makes more stuff to break or fail.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we took a poll and found out that people have more trouble with all of their “improved“ Broncos than with old stock originals.
That doesn’t mean that the brakes were great, or the suspensions didn’t ride, like stagecoaches, or that they were stone reliable to begin with. But they were I think back in the day because the parts themselves were made better.
You could put all the brand new parts on them these days that you can afford, and every one of them is a new potential failure point, because the new parts are a crapshoot.
New fuel pumps and starter relay/solenoids are among the worst. Right up there with ignition control module’s, fuel injection computers, points and condensers, and anything else you care to name that is a part that could leave you stranded.
Or in this case your wife.
So I think we understand where you’re coming from, but I think you should have realistic expectations.
Sounds like a 5.0 Coyote, Blueprint Engines crate 302, or even a GM LS series engine and compatible transmission are in your future.
Specialized swap knowledge would be a bonus for whatever shop you have work on it.
The suspensions and brakes are generally fairly simple and are using the same basic components we’ve been using for years. I’m just not sure which direction equates to the most reliable.
Others will know, however. Good luck.
I appreciate it sir I’m definitely about saving money, so whatever or any direction that you guys know I have definitely not been doing this for a while So all help is greatly appreciated
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Well, that narrows it down a bit then. You’ll need a fairly custom oriented shop rather than a standard shop that does general work. Even if they know what they’re doing with older vehicles, they may, or may not take on a job like that.
Do you have all the stuff, or plan to? Or do you want the shop to source all the stuff for you?
Can anyone recommend a company in the Houston Texas area that could install a new drivetrain on a 1968 bronco. Thank you
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OK, gotcha.
So better brakes, better shocks, better engine.
Although the engines and transmissions never gave us any trouble back when these things are new, seems like the more new stuff gets put on our old broncos simply makes more stuff to break or fail.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we took a poll and found out that people have more trouble with all of their “improved“ Broncos than with old stock originals.
That doesn’t mean that the brakes were great, or the suspensions didn’t ride, like stagecoaches, or that they were stone reliable to begin with. But they were I think back in the day because the parts themselves were made better.
You could put all the brand new parts on them these days that you can afford, and every one of them is a new potential failure point, because the new parts are a crapshoot.
New fuel pumps and starter relay/solenoids are among the worst. Right up there with ignition control module’s, fuel injection computers, points and condensers, and anything else you care to name that is a part that could leave you stranded.
Or in this case your wife.
So I think we understand where you’re coming from, but I think you should have realistic expectations.
Sounds like a 5.0 Coyote, Blueprint Engines crate 302, or even a GM LS series engine and compatible transmission are in your future.
Specialized swap knowledge would be a bonus for whatever shop you have work on it.
The suspensions and brakes are generally fairly simple and are using the same basic components we’ve been using for years. I’m just not sure which direction equates to the most reliable.
Others will know, however. Good luck.