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Hey i got a 1985 Bronco II wanting to lift it but dont know what size to for. what is the best lift for my money? if you got any answer that would help
 


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Hey i got a 1985 Bronco II wanting to lift it but dont know what size to for. what is the best lift for my money? if you got any answer that would help
what's your plans? rocks or mud? size of tire you want?
 

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mostly mud. want 34 tires. i been messing around with the bronco cutting fenders i got no front bumper i just put a push bumper on it. mostly im looking for ideas. anything will help
 

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i have the rough country 4 inch, it's okay for me. i've had it in mud and rocks... won't fit 34's unless you have cut the fenders alot... the james duff kit is nice but pricey. if its just for mud, i wouldn't worry much about extended radius arms or just make your own. do a lot of searching around on here and the tech library. you'll fall in love with this site
 

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6in skyjacker and hack your fenders up, Your gunna have to swap in a d35 and a 8.8 causeyou will snap the 28 and 7.5 like twigs
 

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thanks dude.
 

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My advice is to cut your fenders and leave it stock height. Coil spacers in the front and blocks in the rear will be the easiest, or a body lift.

6in skyjacker and hack your fenders up, Your gunna have to swap in a d35 and a 8.8 causeyou will snap the 28 and 7.5 like twigs
I abused the shit out of my D28/7.5 in the rocks and never once broke a part...:icon_confused: I did destroy two D28 hubs though but it was a 6000rpm romp through a snow drift with the wheels cranked full lock in my old tough truck. Anything would have broken in that situation.
 

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i've broke 2 d28 axle shafts, but it's b/c my spotter got me in a rough situation :thefinger: long story... its all good tho. i recommend upgrading when something breaks. till then drive the 7.5/d28 combo. main reason i'm replacing mine is i bought an ex for motor and all so i already have it and my 7.5 needs some work. so why not? lol.

cut the fenders, and do a coil booster and blocks or add a leafs. see if that works for it? that's the cheapest way out.
 

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lol i just put spacers in the front, that was fun, how long should it take to put and add a leaf in for someone that has not done it
 

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lol i just put spacers in the front, that was fun, how long should it take to put and add a leaf in for someone that has not done it
honestly i'd rather do the rear than the front lol... i did my add a leaf in about 20 mins per side... then 20 mins per side again b/c i added to many leafs :icon_rofl:
 

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its running funning its shacking really bad in 1st and 2 gear dont know why
 

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its running funning its shacking really bad in 1st and 2 gear dont know why
how much lift did you get? probably your driveshaft.. do you still have the cv driveshaft or u joint style.
 

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its running funning its shacking really bad in 1st and 2 gear dont know why
how much lift did you get? probably your driveshaft.. do you still have the cv driveshaft or u joint style.
 

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