37s on a 2.3L?

[userdude]

Googling what a steering rack is now!

This is a mammoth thread here where our own BigMeatsBronco pioneered installing the higher-level HD (HOSS 3.0) steering rack into non-WildTraks (the only vehicle that got the HD rack 21-22, now all Sas, Badlands and WildTraks do starting in 2024).

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...nd-tie-rods-ford-performance-m-3200-wt.51284/

If you have a 2024 Black Diamond Sas, I wouldn't worry about it since it has the HD rack already.

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[WarthogJr]

Also Google “Tie Rods.”

 

[SierraBronco]

Also Google “Tie Rods.”

Then google “tie rod brace” and don’t ever use them

 

[Spooled]

One thing to consider is that if you step up to 37's with the 2.3 is that I would try to find the lightest tire available. tire weight is big factor, too. Putting E or F rated tires is not necessary for your case and I would look for a light C rated tire.

 

[Tricky Mike]

One thing to consider is that if you step up to 37's with the 2.3 is that I would try to find the lightest tire available. tire weight is big factor, too. Putting E or F rated tires is not necessary for your case and I would look for a light C rated tire.

Yes this too, I have heavy E rated tires and I feel them.

Some 37" BFG ATs would be decent choice here and a the actual measurements are little on the smaller side.

 

[e34john]

Can you explain it to me like I’m 5?

You can hula hoop a lot faster if you had a smaller hoop.

 

[userdude]

Yes this too, I have heavy E rated tires and I feel them.

Some 37" BFG ATs would be decent choice here and a the actual measurements are little on the smaller side.

Another improvement is lighter rims. While the stock Goodyear tires are very light, the rims are not, so the added weight from the tire can be offset some with a lighter rim.

 

[Johnny Rebel]

@Johnny Rebel has 37s with a 2.3 and ford performance tune... its a nice combo

Indeed I do. Mine is a 2 DR Big Bend non-Sasquatch with the 2.3 and 3.73 rear end.

I installed King coilovers and the Ford Performance tune along with 37" BFG KM3's and couldn't be happier with the performance. The trick is to drive it in Sport Mode (I added this through ForScan). Sport Mode keeps the transmission from ever shifting into 9th or 10th gear, so it effectively like an electronic re-gear of the rear axle.

At highway speeds (75-80 mph), I usually get around 15-16 mpg. At slower speeds, it only gets better.

Hope that helps.

 

[BroncGal]

Another improvement is lighter rims. While the stock Goodyear tires are very light, the rims are not, so the added weight from the tire can be offset some with a lighter rim.

Is there something in particular I should look for when looking at wheels? Does it show the specific weight?

 

[Spooled]

Is there something in particular I should look for when looking at wheels? Does it show the specific weight?

beadlock/beadlock capable wheels are heavier, in general. Any aftermarket wheels should have all the specs including weight per listed clearly

 

[Beachin 74]

Indeed I do. Mine is a 2 DR Big Bend non-Sasquatch with the 2.3 and 3.73 rear end.

I installed King coilovers and the Ford Performance tune along with 37" BFG KM3's and couldn't be happier with the performance. The trick is to drive it in Sport Mode (I added this through ForScan). Sport Mode keeps the transmission from ever shifting into 9th or 10th gear, so it effectively like an electronic re-gear of the rear axle.

At highway speeds (75-80 mph), I usually get around 15-16 mpg. At slower speeds, it only gets better.

Hope that helps.

"Sport Mode keeps the transmission from ever shifting into 9th or 10th gear, so it effectively like an electronic re-gear of the rear axle."
Not really. You electronically made your 10 speed an 8 speed.

 

[userdude]

Is there something in particular I should look for when looking at wheels? Does it show the specific weight?

The rim companies would need to post it, or ask someone who sells them. RTR, which I think has fairly light rims, doesn't seem to say what they weigh.

Method, though, does. For instance, this rim that works on the Bronco is 25lbs while the stock Sas rim is 35lbs.

https://www.methodracewheels.com/collections/all/products/318-method-bronze?variant=39962549452861

 

[Aonarch]

"Sport Mode keeps the transmission from ever shifting into 9th or 10th gear, so it effectively like an electronic re-gear of the rear axle."
Not really. You electronically made your 10 speed an 8 speed.

This.

Keep an eye on trans temps.

 

[PWillette]

Is there something in particular I should look for when looking at wheels? Does it show the specific weight?

In addition to weight you'll need to consider the wheel offset and the width of the wheel.

Offset is how far the wheel will poke outside the fenders...your stock wheels are +55mm offset...most people going to 37s run a "0"mm offset while others prefer +18mm or +12mm.

Wheel width is important as well. Most tire manufactures' will specify a recommended max wheel width.

Also, for me anyways, I like a simple pattern easy to clean wheel.

 

[popo_patty]

People that say the 2.3 doesn’t do well with 37’s are probably driving a Jeep on 37’s with less HP

But yes, gearing is everything. I’ve been happy with my stock 4.7 gears on 37’s for 30,000 miles on em. 2.3 engine with auto transmission here. Rubicon 2x, Moab 2x, Mojave, hundreds of unnamed trails and no worries.

That being said, 37’s is a lot to bite off and if you’re just going to the beach it might be more trouble and money then it’s worth for you if you’re happy now.

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