It really comes down to three crucial components to significantly change your "quality" of life on the rocks.
1.Tires
2.Suspension
3.Drivetrain
Everything else is nice to have, but these three are pretty important; not just because you don't want to be "that guy" who everyone always has to winch over the next obstancle, but also because you are more likely to severely damage your Bronco or break a component putting 10x as much effort into an obstacle than necessary.
Unfortunately, these three items are EXPENSIVE and most folks can't afford to dish it all out at once. If I had a pretty stockish Bronco, my first choice would be a rear locker and 31 spline axle shafts. You can keep your 28 splines and purchase a locker, but I GUARANTEE, later down the road, you will be purchasing another locker and 31 spline shafts. EVERYONE does it!
The rear locker will help get you through most easy to moderate trails regardless of your tires or suspension as long as your 4WD is working; 3WD with no locker in the front
As for the welded 3rd you took apart, it really depends how far you dismantled it. It could be a simple matter or checking the backlash or as complex as a full set-up. More information is necessary.
Btw- this was my 4,000th post. I really need to get a life!
1.Tires
2.Suspension
3.Drivetrain
Everything else is nice to have, but these three are pretty important; not just because you don't want to be "that guy" who everyone always has to winch over the next obstancle, but also because you are more likely to severely damage your Bronco or break a component putting 10x as much effort into an obstacle than necessary.
Unfortunately, these three items are EXPENSIVE and most folks can't afford to dish it all out at once. If I had a pretty stockish Bronco, my first choice would be a rear locker and 31 spline axle shafts. You can keep your 28 splines and purchase a locker, but I GUARANTEE, later down the road, you will be purchasing another locker and 31 spline shafts. EVERYONE does it!
The rear locker will help get you through most easy to moderate trails regardless of your tires or suspension as long as your 4WD is working; 3WD with no locker in the front
As for the welded 3rd you took apart, it really depends how far you dismantled it. It could be a simple matter or checking the backlash or as complex as a full set-up. More information is necessary.
Btw- this was my 4,000th post. I really need to get a life!
'77 351w- Explorer EFI, 4R70W, 4-link, lockers, 4.56, 35" MT/Rs with a severe rock addiction.
mokin:
Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.
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mokin:Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.