'68 LUBE: Help with Suspension Lift, Body Lift, Tire Size

[Batgirl89]

Putting new axles in this weekend. (Dana 44 & 9" from a '77 Bronco) and have to buy suspension kit.

Do I go stock or 2.5" lift? (picking kit up at WH)

Current tires 235\75\15 (I will keep rims & hub caps, but when these tires wear out replace with 31" tires)

Here are my pics. Stock, and then added 2" body lift (so we could fit the 5.0 and 6R80)

pics are in "my garage"

I really like Bronco77 blue bronco look:

Im having issues getting pics posted

 

[sprdv1]

Welcome aboard batgirl.. Nice rig..

I think stock would do the trick unless you ever decide to go bigger say a LUBR - Lifted Uncut Bronco

Good to have you with us!!


http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34373

 

[Batgirl89]

Ok Im having computer problems. Operator error. And typos! :-[

Putting new axles in this weekend (Dana 44 & 9" from 77 Bronco) and have to buy suspension kit.

Do I go stock or 2.5" lift? (picking up from WH)

I have a 2" body lift (for the 5.0/6R80)

Current tires 235/75/15 (I will keep rims & hub caps, but when these tires wear out replace with 31" tires)

pics in my garage of stock, then we add 2" body lift

I really like Bronco77, Blue bronco look. (cant get pic to post)

 

[904Bronco]

Just answered your question on NorCalBroncos...

2.5" lift, 1 " body Lift, 31" BFG's on 15x7 rims.

Added a 1" block on the rear as the Springs began to sag with Hardtop weight.
Too late to return for warranty, so added a 1" block. Not my 1st choice, but
it worked.

BY THE WAY My 68 was purchased by DirtDonk, so you may see it popping up here on the site

 

[Batgirl89]

Just answered your question on NorCalBroncos...

2.5" lift, 1 " body Lift, 31" BFG's on 15x7 rims.

Added a 1" block on the rear as the Springs began to sag with Hardtop weight.
Too late to return for warranty, so added a 1" block. Not my 1st choice, but
it worked.

BY THE WAY My 68 was purchased by DirtDonk, so you may see it popping up here on the site

Thank you so much for the info and pic. Its perfect!

 

[1971lubr]

Search the various lubr threads on here for all the pictures and information you need. .

My personal thoughts on lift tire combinations that look & perform best are:

2" and 30's

3.5" and 31's

4.5" and 33's

 

[doghows72]

I've got the WH 2.5" SL and a 1" BL tires are 32x10x17" with 4.5" BS, seems to work pretty good for me.
Welcome to the site!

 

[Batgirl89]

Thank you 1971lubr & doghows72 !!!