Lift Questions

[bledsian]

Hi, I've got a 94 Bronco with a 351 in it. I have a set of 35" tires lined up, and was wondering what would be the minimum lift required to fit these tires? I dont want to do any other modifications if neccassary.

Also, who/what/where makes a good, and well mannerly priced lift? And how much work is all involved, like timewise?

Thanks

 

[vincendebbie]

Hi, I've got a 94 Bronco with a 351 in it. I have a set of 35" tires lined up, and was wondering what would be the minimum lift required to fit these tires? I dont want to do any other modifications if neccassary.
Also, who/what/where makes a good, and well mannerly priced lift? And how much work is all involved, like timewise?

Thanks

I have 35's on mine with 6 inch suspension lift and 3 inch body lift. Don't go over 3 inches with the body, it becomes very unstable and not safe. I have no rub issues with my lift, but it is a pretty good amount of mods you need to do. I personally like Rough Country. They are reasonable and have good equipment. The Tech department is also good. And no I don't work for them, I work for FORD. Good luck with the project. --Vince

 

[bronco410w]

the min lift for the tires would prob. be a 4inch in frount and 3 in the back.... but... you might have some rubbing problems... i had the 4 inch lift kit for my 95 with 33's and it looked good but when i put the 35's on it... well.... it looked to stuffed in the wheel well....and rubbed a lil at full turning! so i upgraded it to the 6 inch kit....

also... figure out the right back spacing for the rims is key too!

best bang for the buck would be the rough country kits! est. time is 6 hours! but things always go wrong! longest part is the factory rivets! they ****!!! lol

 

[shift1313]

just cut it up

what is your intention for the truck? you can get away with more if its a street driven truck and you dont flex the suspension much.

 

[bledsian]

It's mostly just a toy. Like an over glorified winter vehicle pretty much. Sure it'll probably see SOME mud, but nothing wild at all really.

Also, which would be more practical, a suspension lift or body lift? Sorry, I'm not the most auto savvy.

 

[Yardape]

A 6 inch suspension lift is required on 92+ Broncos for 35 inch tires. Suspension lift is the safest, best lift you can get.

 

[Miss Kitten]

yardape is 100% right the suspension lift is the safest

if you aren't opposed to cutting fenders you can get away with a 4" lift and 35's

 

[BB33's]

The minimum for 35's like the others have said is 4 inches but rubbing at full turn is inevitable and a 6 inch does the job better. Rough Country does make the best kit bang for buck and is $499 for the six inch. The cheapest other I found was Superlift at $780 and your getting the same components. Oh and if you havn't picked tires lock at the BFG A/T for all around Driveability or the Denman Ground Hawg II for Aggressive mud terrain styling and long treadwear.

 

[shift1313]

what about the bumper clearance issue, doesnt that show up with 35s?

 

[GSUEagles]

what about the bumper clearance issue, doesnt that show up with 35s?

Either shim or trim the bumper

 

[BB33's]

It depends on the truck. My '90 had 33's and only rubbed radius arm (barely) and left the bumper alone. The Early 1980-1986 Broncos have even tighter fitting bumpers and the tires will clear for sure. My '95 was wort even with 32's I had to shim the Bumper 2 inches so it wouldn't rub when I hit potholes or Flexed my suspension.