1981 Ford Bronco Overview

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Its Bad*** by El

— *performance- its a beast *build quality- strong, of course it needs repairs... its almost 30 years old. *appearance- love the styling, could use some new stuff *cost of ownership- affordble to buy, e... Read More

Bronco by Geoff

— I have a 1981 Ford Bronco with a 351M which is basically a 400 Big Block with 351 windsor heads on it. it hauls like no other and is four wheel drive which is awesome but also has a very heavy duty gr... Read More

Once She Is Done It'll Turn Heads by Cody

— once i have it finished it will be a top notch ride for spending 300$ it has been really reliable and for being a 355 series not running strong it was pretty good on fuel actually took this one mud b... Read More

1981 Ford Bronco Overview

Maybe they were tired, but after Ford restyled the Bronco in 1980 they had a light year in 1981. They did add auto-locking hubs, which was nice for safety and stability, but that's about it.

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fordman0563 asked a 1981 Ford Bronco STD 4WD Maintenance & Repair question 2 years ago

How Do I Get Fuel To My Carb?

1981 bronco 300 straight 6 with a one barrel carb, fuel pump looks new and won't pump fuel to the carb but the truck will run only when I continuously sprey starting fluid in the carb.

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Captbs32 asked a 1981 Ford Bronco Maintenance & Repair question 6 years ago

Ford Bronco Gas Mileage?

I have a 1981 ford bronco I brought back from the grave. It is a 300 Straight 6. I was wondering if I should get a newer more efficient carb or stick with original carb that came with it? The carb i...

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Captbs32 asked a 1981 Ford Bronco Maintenance & Repair question 6 years ago

Oem Front And Rear Axles.

Can I find the axle sizes and gears with the VIN? I am guessing the rear is 8.8? or 9"? Front not sure Dana 35? It is a 1981 300 straight six 4spd granny gear. Anything?

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jrsjule asked a 1981 Ford Bronco General question 10 years ago

All Color Options For 1981 Bronco

Need Original Paint Colors for 81 Bronco

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