Need to replace 15-inch rims

[Padgett]

88 was when they started using roller lifters in some engines. Is that a 302 V8 ? Also suspect that is a dual roller timing chain.

[HoMiPa]

Originally Posted by Padgett

88 was when they started using roller lifters in some engines. Is that a 302 V8 ? Also suspect that is a dual roller timing chain.

I know I sound like an idiot, but I'm not a car person, at all - other than "ohhhh, I like the look of that!", so I'd literally have to look at paperwork to check the engine size, but I think 302 is correct. My first Bronco, a 1983, was a 351 and I'm pretty sure that when I ordered the '88 it was 'smaller' because I remember hoping it would get better gas mileage. I don't know about any of it, just what I've been told, for whatever that's worth. I remember having a new radiator put in back in 2002? 2003? and the guy at the repair shop was all excited to see the engine - he went on and on about the differences because mine was a Mustang engine. Out of all the stuff I heard, about the only thing I remember was 'dual drive chain", and I could even have that wrong. And I've heard other's comment about something to do with something being 'rolled' - and I have absolutely zero clue what any of it means. LOL

[Pele2048]

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Look at the emissions label under the hood. 302 is roughly equivalent to 5.0 Liters.

351 is about 5.7 Liters.

[rickst29]

Wheel requirements for my non-standard 2619 are 15x6", 6 bolts on 5.5". This is my wheel - they're cheap, look good, come with zero offset, and they're each rated for 2830 lbs: http://www.ultrawheel.com/wheel/94/062-trailer/. I have no idea if your axle hub is the same. But for me, these particular wheels also create a safety advantage for the Dexter axle: The Dexter "grease cap" hubcap is held down tight within the "Ultra" hubcap. That prevents it from getting knocked of by a rock, allowing axle grease to spew all over (and possible freezing your bearings).