Largest Tire possible on Stock Axles? '86 Bronco

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12-08-2000, 08:15 AM

Steve_Uzi

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Largest Tire possible on Stock Axles? '86 Bronco

Hi All,

I am making my 1986 Rust bucket Bronco a off-road only truck to play around with... The stock axles as you know are a Dana 44-TTB and a 9inch.
My Question is this:

What is the largest Tire I can put on with out stressing the stock drivetrain? I obviusly will be working the truck a little harder since I don't care about the body....

Any thoughts?

Uzi... Yamaha Sleds, Honda Bikes, and Ford Trucks....

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12-08-2000, 10:10 AM

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Largest Tire possible on Stock Axles? '86 Bronco

I have seen tires up to 44's on those axles. I have ran 33's with no problem. The 9" will handle 44's with no problem. It is a very strong axle. The 44 TTB is the weak link though. I do know of some people running 36" TSL Swampers on Bronco's running the EXACT axles you have.

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