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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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hi my name is mike im from knoxville tennessee and i just bought a 1986 b2 2.9 v6 5spd 4wd i have 33 12.50 15 mud terrains fenders shaved for clearence and lockers front and rear. i am a noob to offroading and was just wondering what some of the best bang for your buck upgrades are for the b2? also i was wondering if there any specific engine/auto trans upgrades that were particulary easy to install? i have heard that the 4.0 wasnt too bad but what mods specifically are needed? oh yeah btw it only cost me $300
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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> i have 33 12.50 15 mud terrains fenders shaved for clearence and lockers front and rear

For tires that large

Front Dana 35 from a 1990 Bronco II or Explorer or 4.0 Ranger.

Rear 8.8 axle

You might have it already running 33s and lockers.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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how do i know what axles i have. also i dont really have lockers the spiders were welded in both axles. what is better for offroading d 35 or 8.8? the guy said i had 5.56 gears front rear, i am a noob so i dont know if that is good or bad or if it is even true how can i tell?
 
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how do i know what axles i have. also i dont really have lockers the spiders were welded in both axles. what is better for offroading d 35 or 8.8? the guy said i had 5.56 gears front rear, i am a noob so i dont know if that is good or bad or if it is even true how can i tell?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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By counting the bolts. I will count mine and post back.

Ideal combo is Dana 35 front/8.8 back.
 
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