Help figuring out lift issues

[Glentract]

Noob alert, I not really to much of a forum goer.

Here's the deal, I have an '02 3.0 V-6 truck. It's 2wd so I know it'll never be a beast off-road, but I want to work with what I have, as I've put a lot of work in the sound system and it was a gift from my grandfather.

Mechanically it's all stock. Could I realistically get away with throwing a lift on it and fit some 33" mud terrains? If so, how much and what do yall think it'd cost? I'm thinking a posi-lock (spelling?) might be in order to give it a better chance in the mud.

What would I need to do to make this work? New gears? Axle swap? Wanting to get a winch too, luckily a few of my buddies have decent 4wd's to help me out. Any idea's on cost or how decent it could actually be off road? Thanks

 

[lethal-threat-b288]

To run 33's on your truck you will need a 4.5 or 6 inch lift to run them no problem. as far as lockers go, they are great for 2wd but as long as you have 3.73 or lower gears. and since yours is an 02' i bet you have an 8.8 rearend. altho lockers arent cheap thay are a good investment for every ranger b2.
i too mud with my 2wd ranger and yea i get stuck since i put the pos buckshot mudders(worst investment ever for a 2wd) i had hurcules trail diggers on it before, and i might say that i went where a jeep 4x4 with 33 swampers went locked front welded rear. and didnt stop, thats the key in 2wd mudding. dont stop unless you have to. so! nothing is cheap and the lift will run you about a grand at the most, but keep in mind you get what you pay for. my advice is to shop around even look on ebay. good luck and post some pics