Matt90
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- May 23, 2012
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- City, State
- Norfolk, VA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 87 Bronco II
Hey guys I'm new to the forums so just wanted to introduce myself real quick before I go into my questions. My name's Matt, 22 years old in the US Navy currently stationed in Norfolk VA, and a proud owner of what I like to call Little Red (My red inside and out 87 bronco II). I'm looking to rebuild it bottom up and I just had a couple questions for everyone here who knows a little bit more about these awesome trucks than I do.
First off, I'm sitting on a 2.9L v6 engine and a 5-speed manual trans (used to have an automatic but my dad blew the trans on it and replaced it lol) and I'm wondering if it has enough torque on it to handle a suspension/body lift and some 35" mudders. I was looking into swapping a v8 into it (possibily a 350 since my dad has a spare in his garage if that would even fit) in the case of a v6 not being able to support such large tires (which I doubt it will).
If that's the case what are my options for a v8 is the 350 doesn't fit. Also is there anywhere I can get replacement body parts. My sides have decently sized rust holes on it and I'd like to get those fixed.
Thanks in advance guys, appreciate the help
First off, I'm sitting on a 2.9L v6 engine and a 5-speed manual trans (used to have an automatic but my dad blew the trans on it and replaced it lol) and I'm wondering if it has enough torque on it to handle a suspension/body lift and some 35" mudders. I was looking into swapping a v8 into it (possibily a 350 since my dad has a spare in his garage if that would even fit) in the case of a v6 not being able to support such large tires (which I doubt it will).
If that's the case what are my options for a v8 is the 350 doesn't fit. Also is there anywhere I can get replacement body parts. My sides have decently sized rust holes on it and I'd like to get those fixed.
Thanks in advance guys, appreciate the help