question bout lifting and putting bigger sized tires on a Bronco 2

DustyClark87 · 10-26-2009, 12:34 AM

I have a pretty much all stock '89 Bronco 2, want to get a 3 or 4 inch body lift first of all and then I was wondering how big of tires I could get without rubbing issues? I know I could probably get 31's on but would 32's be pushing it? I dont take it hardcore off roading or anything, just a daily driver occasionally take it on a few trails. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Dusty

85DANGERanger · 10-26-2009, 12:38 AM

31's would be good 32's might be a little tight.

85DANGERanger · 10-26-2009, 12:40 AM

and honestly, i wouldnt go any bigger then 33's on are weak d28 front axles, they break pretty easy.

DustyClark87 · 10-26-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 85DANGERanger

and honestly, i wouldnt go any bigger then 33's on are weak d28 front axles, they break pretty easy.

yeah 32x10.50's were all the bigger i wanted to go, i wasnt gonna try 33's, dont wanna do any fender trimming though

Bronco_Chuck · 10-26-2009, 04:12 PM

i personaly run 31x10.5's with a 3" BL and some finder trimming but the trimming is due to the springs being flat. i ran 33x12.5's on my 86 with a 3" BL but i had to trim the fenders on it because they would rub on the very bottem corners of the fenders when turning. so depending on the condition of your springs and the width of the tires along with the back spacing of the wheels it could work out. and fyi ive never had any troubles with the d28 when running the 33's, i did manage to blow up my 7.5 however.

dangerrangerstx · 10-26-2009, 07:40 PM

there is no such thing as a 4 in body lift unless u ghetto fab one i had a 3 in body lift on my ranger alot of bad trouble came with . just get a lift or sas it

jims89broncoII · 10-27-2009, 02:16 AM

you should be fine to run 32's with a 3" body lift. just be sure to get everything tight. then re check/tighten everything after putting some miles on it.

what size wheels are you going to run? what kind of back spacing. that will all depend on if you have to do some trimming to? whats your gear ratio?

DustyClark87 · 11-02-2009, 11:17 PM

I have 235's on it now, will the 31's make a huge difference in MPG you think?

jims89broncoII · 11-03-2009, 01:49 AM

not a huge difference but you could probably tell a little. whats your gear ratio?

DustyClark87 · 11-03-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jims89broncoII

not a huge difference but you could probably tell a little. whats your gear ratio?

im gonna be honest and sound like i retard but I have no idea.. its a dog in 5th gear tho but thats probably any 2.9 B2, huh? lol

**Deamers87ford** · 11-03-2009, 09:32 PM

where is shade gap pa im from lancaster pa

DustyClark87 · 11-03-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Deamers87ford

where is shade gap pa im from lancaster pa

Its directly west 2 hours, Harrisburg is about exactly in the middle. Kinda close to the Altoona/State College area only closer.

crawlin91 · 11-03-2009, 11:15 PM

look in the tech library there is a chart there that will help you to identify what ratio is in your axles.

bronchoII · 11-03-2009, 11:29 PM

32's should work fine depending on the rim width and backspacing

10-26-2009, 12:34 AM	#1
DustyClark87 New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shade Gap, PA Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD and weekend offroader Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	question bout lifting and putting bigger sized tires on a Bronco 2 I have a pretty much all stock '89 Bronco 2, want to get a 3 or 4 inch body lift first of all and then I was wondering how big of tires I could get without rubbing issues? I know I could probably get 31's on but would 32's be pushing it? I dont take it hardcore off roading or anything, just a daily driver occasionally take it on a few trails. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Dusty

10-26-2009, 12:38 AM	#2
85DANGERanger Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: franklin, in Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: bronco II Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: intertainment Posts: 316 Rep Power: 2 iTrader: (0)	31's would be good 32's might be a little tight. __________________ 1989 Bronco II, 4x4, 2in. body lift, 2.9 with crane cam, MSD igintion chip, air/fuel ratio chip, centerforce clutch, ARP bolts in motor.

10-26-2009, 12:40 AM	#3
85DANGERanger Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: franklin, in Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: bronco II Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: intertainment Posts: 316 Rep Power: 2 iTrader: (0)	and honestly, i wouldnt go any bigger then 33's on are weak d28 front axles, they break pretty easy. __________________ 1989 Bronco II, 4x4, 2in. body lift, 2.9 with crane cam, MSD igintion chip, air/fuel ratio chip, centerforce clutch, ARP bolts in motor.

10-26-2009, 07:40 PM	#6
dangerrangerstx Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Year: 1987 Make: ford Model: ranger stx Posts: 130 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (1)	there is no such thing as a 4 in body lift unless u ghetto fab one i had a 3 in body lift on my ranger alot of bad trouble came with . just get a lift or sas it __________________ Ummm your post is hard to read & understand, made my brain hurt ! Would you consider editing it ? 92 ford explorer sas leaf front,d44/d60 38s tsl, drive flanges, 5 ton steering, gutted inteerior

11-03-2009, 11:15 PM	#13
crawlin91 March 2009 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Crawlorado Year: 1991 1984 Make: Ford Model: Ranger BII Engine: 2.9, 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: lawn ornament Posts: 1,211 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (2)	look in the tech library there is a chart there that will help you to identify what ratio is in your axles. __________________ 91 ranger 2.9, 6" lift, 8.8, locked e clip elim, 456s, 33mtzs 84 Bronco II 4.0, c5, 3" body, 2" susp, 33s. 1981 xs650 special cafe project

10-26-2009, 04:12 PM	#5
Bronco_Chuck Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Year: 1986, 1984 Make: Ford Model: Bronco 2 Engine: 2.9 & 2.8 Class: 4x4 Used For: parking lot princess Posts: 170 Rep Power: 4 iTrader: (0)	i personaly run 31x10.5's with a 3" BL and some finder trimming but the trimming is due to the springs being flat. i ran 33x12.5's on my 86 with a 3" BL but i had to trim the fenders on it because they would rub on the very bottem corners of the fenders when turning. so depending on the condition of your springs and the width of the tires along with the back spacing of the wheels it could work out. and fyi ive never had any troubles with the d28 when running the 33's, i did manage to blow up my 7.5 however.

10-27-2009, 02:16 AM	#7
jims89broncoII Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: knoxville tn Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Posts: 89 Rep Power: 1 iTrader: (0)	you should be fine to run 32's with a 3" body lift. just be sure to get everything tight. then re check/tighten everything after putting some miles on it. what size wheels are you going to run? what kind of back spacing. that will all depend on if you have to do some trimming to? whats your gear ratio?

11-02-2009, 11:17 PM	#8
DustyClark87 New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shade Gap, PA Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD and weekend offroader Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	I have 235's on it now, will the 31's make a huge difference in MPG you think?

11-03-2009, 01:49 AM	#9
jims89broncoII Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: knoxville tn Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Posts: 89 Rep Power: 1 iTrader: (0)	not a huge difference but you could probably tell a little. whats your gear ratio?

11-03-2009, 09:32 PM	#11
Deamers87ford BigBlueRanger Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Akron Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger STX Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD and weekend offroader Posts: 410 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	where is shade gap pa im from lancaster pa

11-03-2009, 11:29 PM	#14
bronchoII New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: va Year: 1990 Make: ford Model: bronco II Class: 4x4 extreme Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	32's should work fine depending on the rim width and backspacing

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