Ford Bronco
1992–96
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Bronco, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.
Tire upgrades, worked out
Std P235/75R15XL (assumed carried over), 3.55s, from P235/75R15| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31x10.50R15 | 31.0 in | +1.1 in | 61 mph | 2,002 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 32x11.50R15 | 32.0 in | +1.6 in | 59 mph | 1,939 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 33x10.50R15 | 33.0 in | +2.1 in | 57 mph | 1,880 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 33x12.50R15 | 33.0 in | +2.1 in | 57 mph | 1,880 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R15 | 35.0 in | +3.1 in | 54 mph | 1,773 | 4.56 | Open → |
Stock turns 2,149 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
2 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Std P235/75R15XL (assumed carried over) | P235/75R15 | 5-speed overdrive manual, 4-speed automatic overdrive | 3.55 / 4.1 | 30.8* · ~19 · 16.2* | 6.8 in | Use → |
| Optional 31x10.50R15C (assumed carried over) | 31x10.50R15 | 5-speed overdrive manual | 3.55 / 4.1 | 30.8* · ~19 · 16.2* | 6.8 in* | Use → |
* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.
~ Estimated from the wheelbase and ground clearance. No maker has published it for this truck yet.
Size
- Wheelbase
- 104.7 in
- Front overhang
- 33.6 in
- Rear overhang
- 45.3 in
- Height
- 74 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- 31x10.50R15, P235/75R15
Transmissions and low range
- 5-speed overdrive manual (Mazda M5OD-R2)
- 3.91 · 2.24 · 1.49 · 1 · 0.8
- 4-speed automatic overdrive (AOD/AOD-E, 302, early years)
- 2.4 · 1.47 · 1 · 0.67
- Low range, bw1356
- 2.69:1
Axles
- Front
- Dana 44 Twin Traction Beam
- Rear
- Ford 8.8 in
- 3.55 ratio
- Std P235/75R15XL (assumed carried over), Optional 31x10.50R15C (assumed carried over)
- 4.1 ratio
- Std P235/75R15XL (assumed carried over), Optional 31x10.50R15C (assumed carried over)
- Ratios made for it
- 3.73 · 4.1 · 4.56 · 4.88 · 5.13
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 11.72 in, 298 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 73.0 mm
- Rear drum
- 11.03 in, 280 mm
- Rear
- drum
Suspension
- Front
- Twin Traction Beam, radius arms, coil springs
- Rear
- leaf springs, solid axle
- Rear layout
- Leaf springs
Fuel economy
- EPA highway, automatic
- 16 mpg
- EPA highway, manual
- 16 mpg
- Rated years
- 1992–1996, 4WD
Brake upgrades
What bigger tires need →- Desolate Motorsports 80-96 Bronco / 4WD F-150 big front brake kit+13% brake torque11.7 → 13.0 in rotor · 4-piston · 16 in wheels or bigger · $1,900Base price; 93-96 version listed separately from 80-92.
Aftermarket bumpers
15 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this Bronco sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 10
- Affordable Offroad Fullfordfront Ford Bronco 1992-1996 Front Bumper Modular with Bull Bar130 lb · $1,365 · winch ready
- Fusion Bumpers Fusion 9296FORDBRFB Ford Bronco 1992-1996 Front Bumper$2,634 · winch ready
- Hammerhead 600-56-0067 Ford Bronco 1992-1996 X-Series Front Bumper Winch Ready151 lb · $2,702 · winch ready
- Hammerhead 600-56-0457 Ford Bronco 1992-1996 Front Bumper Winch Ready No Brushguard120 lb · $2,056 · winch ready
- Iron Bull Bumpers Iron Bull Front Bumper 1992-1996 Ford Bronco #1$2,599
- OER 1992-96 F-150/F-250/F-350/Bronco Front Bumper Without Pad Holes, Paintable (TR17757V1)$161
- Ranch Hand FBF921BLR 1992-1996 Ford Bronco Legend Series Front Bumper$2,165
- TrailReady 12100B Ford Bronco 1992-1996 Extreme Duty Front Bumper Winch Ready Base$3,654 · winch ready
- TrailReady 12100P Ford Bronco 1992-1996 Extreme Duty Front Bumper Winch Ready with Pre-Runner Guard$3,965 · winch ready
- Wild Horses 4x4 Full Size WH Winch Bumper, 87-96 Ford Bronco & F150 (804000N unwelded kit / 804001N welded)$689 · winch ready
Rear 5
- Affordable Offroad fullbroncorear Ford Bronco 1980-1996 Elite Rear Bumper Full Size60 lb · $885
- Fusion Bumpers Fusion 9296FORDBRRB Ford Bronco 1992-1996 Rear Bumper$2,040
- Hammerhead 600-56-0078 Ford Bronco 1987-1996 Rear Bumper130 lb · $1,764
- Iron Bull Bumpers Iron Bull Rear Bumper 1987-1996 Ford Bronco #2$2,332
- TrailReady 18502 Ford Bronco 1992-1996 Extreme Duty Rear Bumper$2,369
Every calculator, set up for the Bronco
Source: . 8.8 in carriers come in two series split around 3.08/3.27; check the carrier before buying 4.56+ gears.
Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.