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need new tires and advice as usual
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Stubborn3
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Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:09 am Posts: 174 Location: Denver/Leadville, Coloradical
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need new tires and advice as usual
Hey all, "Herb" is in need of some new shoes, but this has put me in a tiny predicament due to limited funds over all. Want to get some 35" KM2s like I had on my last truck but am trying to figure out if I can make them fit safely. I'm pretty sure the truck is lifted as it seems taller than stock but I have no idea what I have (guessing 2.5" or there abouts) I'm obviously gonna due some cutting on the body but was debating on doing a 2" body lift. Is anyone running a 35 or larger with this small of a lift? I was also curious as to what else I should expect to get into as far as other things needed in addition to the BL kit it's self. As always any and all advice is welcome as I figure out how best to spend money. Also is there a way to guess whether or not I even have a suspension lift? The coils are blue but are not progressive rate and the leafs are the bone-jarring 5 packs. Thanks
_________________ '72 sport, 351 Cleveland, NP435, twin-sticked 20, unknown lift- if any, 35" KM2s siped by B.O.B, custom rust and dents, 2 kid seats.
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Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:43 am |
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B.O.B.
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:31 am Posts: 770
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Re: need new tires and advice as usual
You can swing by my shop and I can throw my 35's on there and see how they look. My bronco should be there this week. I work mon, tues, and Thursday if you want to swing by. 6171 e Evans ave. discount tire co.
_________________ 71' bronco, np435 w/trailbanger, 302 efi, 35" KM3 on 17x9 Fuel Anza, warn xd9000i, cage arms, 5" lift
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Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:15 am |
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Stubborn3
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Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:09 am Posts: 174 Location: Denver/Leadville, Coloradical
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Re: need new tires and advice as usual
I appreciate that, I'll try for tuesday or thursday... was planning on buying them from you guys anyways
_________________ '72 sport, 351 Cleveland, NP435, twin-sticked 20, unknown lift- if any, 35" KM2s siped by B.O.B, custom rust and dents, 2 kid seats.
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Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:41 am |
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crawlercreations
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Joined: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:36 pm Posts: 1101 Location: Arvada
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Re: need new tires and advice as usual
If you're planning on cutting anyway you can easily fit 35s on 2.5" of lift. I ran 35s on 3.5" of lift for over a year and had little to no rubbing. I'm planning on dropping my current suspension from the 4.5" lift it has to 2.5" with my 37s with plans to go to 39s. Take a look for Zoso's current build here, he just clearanced for 37s on very little to no lift IIRC. I hate body lifts personally. I see the benefit to them but would rather keep the Bronco low for stability.
_________________ There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:05 am |
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: need new tires and advice as usual
You might want to move Herb's rear axle 1" further back. This gives more clearance between the tire and the lower front corner of the wheel well.
A lot of guys also trim the lower front corner of the front wheel well to accommodate large tires without having to add additional lift.
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:08 am |
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Stubborn3
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Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:09 am Posts: 174 Location: Denver/Leadville, Coloradical
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Re: need new tires and advice as usual
Feeling better already... What is done to move the rear axle back? Just drill the leaves?
_________________ '72 sport, 351 Cleveland, NP435, twin-sticked 20, unknown lift- if any, 35" KM2s siped by B.O.B, custom rust and dents, 2 kid seats.
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Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:04 am |
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: need new tires and advice as usual
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:19 am |
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Gunnibronco
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:07 pm Posts: 4074 Location: Gardnerville, NV
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Re: need new tires and advice as usual
All Broncos are a little different. Measure from the frame down to each axle. The rule of thumb is stock was 7" in front, 6" in back.
I had blue coils & 5 pack rear leafs from my original James Duff lift. It was stiff as hell. Are the coils progressive (tighter coils at the top)? Running dual shocks also makes the ride harsh.
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:29 am |
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Justin
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:04 am Posts: 6198 Images: 0 Location: Lakewood
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Re: need new tires and advice as usual
I'm running 35's with 3.5" of SL and 2" of BL. I could easily pull the body lift since I cut out the wheelwells a little more. I'm planning to go to 37's, and there is a good chance I'll drop to a 1" body lift at that point. I may have my 35" Baja Claws up for sale at some point in the sort of near future if you're interested.
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Mon Dec 30, 2013 1:50 pm |
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: need new tires and advice as usual
In my current build I just fit my bronco for 37's with no lift. For 37's and larger the rear wheel wells will need to be opened up a bit. Im gonna widen mine by 4in.
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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