New found respect for my 2.8

[HondaEater]

Took my b2 in wharton state forest in new jersey two nights ago and had a blast. Played in a bunch of mudholes that I didn't think id make it through, one or two of the times I had water up to mid bumper in the front and my 2.8 just kept plowing along through it all, stock height stock tires! After I realized she has a little potential in the mud I'm conviced I wanna do 3 in of bodylift on 33x12.5x15s and 4.56s, dana 35 but ill keep the 7.5 rear for the time being. Would this be a good setup??

 

[strvger]

auto or manual?
33's will be pushing the limits of both your 25 year old 2.8 and 7.5, imho. if your b2 is a trail rig, then i'd go 5.13's and a locker.
if it's also a dd, i'd stick with the 4.56's and go no bigger than 32's for tires. and still put in a locker.
but that's just me.

 

[4.0B2]

Agreed. Also i wouldn't spend the money on lockers and gears for a 7.5, not when explorer 8.8s are plentiful. I understand money is probably an issue but why spend $400 on gears and locker then realize the 7.5 shafts won't hold up. The explorer 31 spline 8.8 is a lot stronger axle. Otherwise if it's an auto you may need 5.13s period... But this is killing the dd ability. Make sure you know what you want the truck to be for.

 

[NMB2]

auto or manual?
33's will be pushing the limits of both your 25 year old 2.8

I dont think my 2.8 got the memo

 

[kevinsranger]

I dont think my 2.8 got the memo

sweet truck bro!!

 

[adsm08]

Forget the body lift.

Go suspension.

 

[gribly]

Do a suspension lift and get some 31's. The lift will be compatible when you do an 8.8 swap, and hold off on getting a locker until you get the 8.8. A 31 inch tire is a very good size for a bronco 2 sized vehicle, and it's easy on wheel bearings and axles.