Max. Tire Size for Bronco's???
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:47 am
I'm looking into getting a Bronco and I'm curious about the maximum tire size for the Dana 44 TTB front end and the Ford 9". I have never had a Bronco or TTB before so just looking for some guidance; I have seen pre-runner/desert-race Bronco's with 39's on them quite a few time though. . .
It seems in the non-desert off-road world 37" seems to be the maximum recommended tire for a non-TTB Dana 44; I don't recall ever seeing a limit placed on the Ford 9".
I know the Ford 9" can be built as strong as you want and there are a LOT of options for beefing up the TTB front end as well so let's go with two scenarios:
First scenario, stock everything; second scenario, let's say cut & extended TTB with reinforcement plates, quality aftermarket gears, axles, etc. and a Ford 9" with 35 spline axles, quality gears, and top/back braces.
So you know why I'm asking. . .the plan is this Bronco will be donating it's chassis & drivetrain to body swap a vintage 4x4 (the wheelbases match, Bronco's are readily available at the right price, there are TONS of parts for them, and they seem to stay on the road for a LONG time. . .get's me a modern frame, EFI engine, better transmission. . .basically a much more reliable vehicle with better gas mileage while retaining the vintage style). I feel like the body I'm swapping will not look right with 35's. . .37's would probably look OK, but it's sitting on a stationary chassis right now with 40's and the proportions look good. . .this is why I'm asking.
This will be a general purpose fun rig; isn't a daily driver, won't see CRAZY rock-crawling and won't be raced in the desert. . .just general trail fun.
It seems in the non-desert off-road world 37" seems to be the maximum recommended tire for a non-TTB Dana 44; I don't recall ever seeing a limit placed on the Ford 9".
I know the Ford 9" can be built as strong as you want and there are a LOT of options for beefing up the TTB front end as well so let's go with two scenarios:
First scenario, stock everything; second scenario, let's say cut & extended TTB with reinforcement plates, quality aftermarket gears, axles, etc. and a Ford 9" with 35 spline axles, quality gears, and top/back braces.
So you know why I'm asking. . .the plan is this Bronco will be donating it's chassis & drivetrain to body swap a vintage 4x4 (the wheelbases match, Bronco's are readily available at the right price, there are TONS of parts for them, and they seem to stay on the road for a LONG time. . .get's me a modern frame, EFI engine, better transmission. . .basically a much more reliable vehicle with better gas mileage while retaining the vintage style). I feel like the body I'm swapping will not look right with 35's. . .37's would probably look OK, but it's sitting on a stationary chassis right now with 40's and the proportions look good. . .this is why I'm asking.
This will be a general purpose fun rig; isn't a daily driver, won't see CRAZY rock-crawling and won't be raced in the desert. . .just general trail fun.