I am running true 38" tires with a 5.38 gear ratio on 2.3 m. Acceleration off the line is incredible, 5th and 6th gears are now great gears.
Upgrade your brakes before your tire size.
Upgrade your brakes before your tire size.
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Which 38's and brakes?I am running true 38" tires with a 5.38 gear ratio on 2.3 m. Acceleration off the line is incredible, 5th and 6th gears are now great gears.
Upgrade your brakes before your tire size.
Is the 5.38 gearing a diy swap? into the same axles? If not, what are we looking at for cost?I am running true 38" tires with a 5.38 gear ratio on 2.3 m. Acceleration off the line is incredible, 5th and 6th gears are now great gears.
Upgrade your brakes before your tire size.
Did the brakes just fit or did you have to finesse them? I've heard it's a little difficult on previous posts about upgrading the brakes.Nitto Ridge Grappler 38x12.5
Baer 13.5" front big HD+
https://baer.com/14-Front-HD-Brake-System-4261608.html
Damn you. These are sweet.Nitto Ridge Grappler 38x12.5
Baer 13.5" front big HD+
https://baer.com/14-Front-HD-Brake-System-4261608.html
Bronco's can only adjust up the the size of the 37x12.50 17 BFG K02 (Software hard limit by Ford).Don't forget a major tire size change will effect your speedo, shift points, etc. On our Jeep it was easy to adjust using an app. The older I get the harder it is to lift those big tires too.
I am also considering RTR wheels. And was also curious about weight. My personal preference is hubcentric and light weight when possible. Below is RTR’s email response from customer service.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
Don't listen to these practical opinions. Get a lift under there. Get some wheels with a little more offset (maybe 0 or -12) and get some 37s. Lets Go!!!
Post pics.
If you find it to be sluggish, get some bigger gearing.
When I start looking at 37s, I start thinking about 40s.
Just a heads up-74Weld is working with Alcan on a Bronco brake packageDid the brakes just fit or did you have to finesse them? I've heard it's a little difficult on previous posts about upgrading the brakes.
I've looked at the RTR's and they're nice at 22.5lbs, but they're not bead grips. I'm not actually a big fan of the Method styles (I prefer Black Rhinos), but I think they look good enough and they have that bead grip tech, which is what I'm after.I am also considering RTR wheels. And was also curious about weight. My personal preference is hubcentric and light weight when possible. Below is RTR’s email response from customer service.
Spot on. Mine are 22.6 lbs with TPMS installed.I am also considering RTR wheels. And was also curious about weight. My personal preference is hubcentric and light weight when possible. Below is RTR’s email response from customer service.