Tire size Question
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From: Fresno Ca., San Joaquin V
'88 Bronco XLT 33" BFG. No lift and it looks right to me. Tires rub on a tight turn
But otherwise everything is cool. Look around before you buy. There are a lot of options you can try.
But otherwise everything is cool. Look around before you buy. There are a lot of options you can try.
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From: Gateway to the West
I find it impossible to believe that you folks running 33's and no re-gear have not had performance issues. I mean unless you normally drive with the skinny pedal mashed into the floorboard anyway, increasing tire diameter nearly 2" over stock on the OEM 3.55 axle gearing just sucks your hill-climbing and passing power right out the window. And I don't care if you have a 351 or even done a 460 swap, the power production suffers.
At any rate the tire sizes that don't normally cause issues are listed in the FAQ's along with the necessary info for what to do if you really want to run that particular tire size as far as lift and/or fender and bumper trimming that may be required to achieve full clearance for the tires at full steering lock.
At any rate the tire sizes that don't normally cause issues are listed in the FAQ's along with the necessary info for what to do if you really want to run that particular tire size as far as lift and/or fender and bumper trimming that may be required to achieve full clearance for the tires at full steering lock.
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From: L.Bucks,Pa.
Square "thing" up front is a cooler/rod rack!
The lift consisted of new front springs and rear blocks etc..
Not the best,but what I could afford at the time.
Hey Streak
!
How are you?
Haven't been on board too much in the past year or so.
Have a part time biz that's keeping me busy.
Yes,I've had some performance issues with the goodies I've done.A little lack of power uphill,yeah.Passing,no.
Have always kept my Bronc well tuned and it's performance,overall,is satisfying.
Steve
The lift consisted of new front springs and rear blocks etc..
Not the best,but what I could afford at the time.
Hey Streak
!How are you?
Haven't been on board too much in the past year or so.
Have a part time biz that's keeping me busy.
Yes,I've had some performance issues with the goodies I've done.A little lack of power uphill,yeah.Passing,no.
Have always kept my Bronc well tuned and it's performance,overall,is satisfying.
Steve
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From: Gateway to the West
Hey Suds,
Been busy myself... not as much time for the boards here as I'd like but between the house and travelling for wokr lately, its tough.
On the re-gearing issue. I noticed the greatest defficiency during long hill climbs with mine. St. Louis has about five rivers converge within a 25 mile radius and rolling up and down the valleys gets tedious when she keeps hunting between 3rd and 2nd. Wreaks havoc on the fuel mileage too.
Been busy myself... not as much time for the boards here as I'd like but between the house and travelling for wokr lately, its tough.
On the re-gearing issue. I noticed the greatest defficiency during long hill climbs with mine. St. Louis has about five rivers converge within a 25 mile radius and rolling up and down the valleys gets tedious when she keeps hunting between 3rd and 2nd. Wreaks havoc on the fuel mileage too.
Tuned
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From: Aurora Colorado
I can believe people are running 33's on the stock gears.. Hell I'm running 40's on the stock gearing.. Granted it's not the fastest thing and if you hit a hill yer SOL... That's why I upgraded the motor and I now have a set of 5:13's here waiting to go in..
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From: Hoboken, NJ...
Originally Posted by SpectreZ91
I can believe people are running 33's on the stock gears.. Hell I'm running 40's on the stock gearing.. Granted it's not the fastest thing and if you hit a hill yer SOL... That's why I upgraded the motor and I now have a set of 5:13's here waiting to go in..
Last edited by Streetgang; Jan 29, 2006 at 01:42 PM.
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From: Houston
Originally Posted by greystreak92
I find it impossible to believe that you folks running 33's and no re-gear have not had performance issues. I mean unless you normally drive with the skinny pedal mashed into the floorboard anyway, increasing tire diameter nearly 2" over stock on the OEM 3.55 axle gearing just sucks your hill-climbing and passing power right out the window. And I don't care if you have a 351 or even done a 460 swap, the power production suffers.
At any rate the tire sizes that don't normally cause issues are listed in the FAQ's along with the necessary info for what to do if you really want to run that particular tire size as far as lift and/or fender and bumper trimming that may be required to achieve full clearance for the tires at full steering lock.
At any rate the tire sizes that don't normally cause issues are listed in the FAQ's along with the necessary info for what to do if you really want to run that particular tire size as far as lift and/or fender and bumper trimming that may be required to achieve full clearance for the tires at full steering lock.
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From: Hoboken, NJ...
Originally Posted by poffutt
When I bought mine a year ago, it had the 33's 3" lift, air lockers, soft top, and hard top. Who ever owned this baby really cared for it. I don't know what the gear ratio is, but it can't be stock. I can beat anybody just about off the line, and I don't drive her over 65 MPH because at 65 she is at 3000 rpm's she has no problem passing and climbing hills. I wonder what ratio she has??
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From: Houston
Thanks Streetgang, didn't ever think of that. Thats just like figuring out what your open face fishing reel has. So if someone has a 5.13 then that means his drive shaft will turn a litte more than 5 times to one turn of his wheel?
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From: Hoboken, NJ...
Originally Posted by poffutt
Thanks Streetgang, didn't ever think of that. Thats just like figuring out what your open face fishing reel has. So if someone has a 5.13 then that means his drive shaft will turn a litte more than 5 times to one turn of his wheel?
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From: Houston
I am thinking and could be wrong, but if I can give you guys a close ratio my truck has you guys could tell me which rear end I have. Or is their alot of different ratios. example: lets say I tell you guys my drive shaft turns 4 and a little more than a 1/2. what ratio would that be. I would call it a 4.6, but is their a 4.6?
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From: Hoboken, NJ...
Sorry.....I know I am using the stock 3.55, and IIRC there is a 4.10......not too sure about what your exact best choices would be, but I know someone here will help out.
Last edited by Streetgang; Jan 31, 2006 at 12:11 PM.
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From: Kansas
hey this is my truck and i was just wondering if a 3" lift with 33" tires and spacers would go well with what i have...im going for a certain look and i dont know i just want something a little bulky, wider stance, and not over done...tell me what you think and any ideas on what else i could do to make her look a lil better.. thanks