Used 35" BFG's mounted on the Ranger!!!
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Used 35" BFG's mounted on the Ranger!!!
Well, here 'tis!
Street there is no problem. I'll be testing flex later on today to see how it works. I might have to trim a smidgeon off the flares -- but it's hard to tell. There is no rubbing lock to lock in normal driving.
It feels and looks AWESOME. I took it around to show all the guys who helped me with the axle buildup and all. Also, my traction bars are modified to fit and I'll post on that later.
Judge for yourself for now. I'll let you know how the testing goes.
Street there is no problem. I'll be testing flex later on today to see how it works. I might have to trim a smidgeon off the flares -- but it's hard to tell. There is no rubbing lock to lock in normal driving.
It feels and looks AWESOME. I took it around to show all the guys who helped me with the axle buildup and all. Also, my traction bars are modified to fit and I'll post on that later.
Judge for yourself for now. I'll let you know how the testing goes.
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wow... they look really good. i am glad you have such a solid rear axle.. i dunno how well 35's would hold up on my 7.5"....
anyway, looks great... your truck sure has progressed in the last year...
anyway, looks great... your truck sure has progressed in the last year...
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That was part of the point of the axle buildup, thanks. I figured the bigger tires needed stronger shafts and lower gears. It actually feels now about like it did with the 4.10's and the 31's. So 4.56 and 35's is not a bad combination, overall.
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Originally Posted by bigwill41
Looks good Joh
btw: Did you piant your grill...
btw: Did you piant your grill...
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Ha ha! Yes -- but that's what the sliders are for, lol!
Thanks for the comments -- I'm so excited even fender trimming now seems worth it if I have to do it. Wish I know more about fiberglass -- I'd love to make some kind of custom flares. Now, who do I know around here that can do that stuff?...
Thanks for the comments -- I'm so excited even fender trimming now seems worth it if I have to do it. Wish I know more about fiberglass -- I'd love to make some kind of custom flares. Now, who do I know around here that can do that stuff?...
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Originally Posted by LILBLUE04FX4L2
they look good John - those babys are monsters !!
hey, is your truck leaning down towards the passenger side?
hey, is your truck leaning down towards the passenger side?
Thanks all for the comments. As "bad ***" as it may look, it still has to perform and that is yet to be seen. As I say though, actual fender trimming is now on the table if required.
Originally Posted by n3elz
Ha ha! Yes -- but that's what the sliders are for, lol!
Thanks for the comments -- I'm so excited even fender trimming now seems worth it if I have to do it. Wish I know more about fiberglass -- I'd love to make some kind of custom flares. Now, who do I know around here that can do that stuff?...
Thanks for the comments -- I'm so excited even fender trimming now seems worth it if I have to do it. Wish I know more about fiberglass -- I'd love to make some kind of custom flares. Now, who do I know around here that can do that stuff?...
. now you need a whipple
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Originally Posted by Bailey
they look good tho! do you feel like your gonna tip when take corners now?
But I haven't worked up to REALLY cornering it yet. Still, I'm willing to trade off some street handling for the ground clearance and H.O.W. (Height Over Water) for Wharton...
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those bad boys look like they will float you over the water hazards at Wharton 
if you make it Saturday I can see them in person, at least for the Atsion Ranger station send off
looks like I am getting up at the C.O.D. and heading to TbarCya's for my sliders....
hmmmm.... the wheels are turning (probably the reason for the burning smell)
If I enter Wharton at Atsion and exit at Batstow Village that technically is on the way to Atlantic City......
if you make it Saturday I can see them in person, at least for the Atsion Ranger station send off
looks like I am getting up at the C.O.D. and heading to TbarCya's for my sliders....
hmmmm.... the wheels are turning (probably the reason for the burning smell)
If I enter Wharton at Atsion and exit at Batstow Village that technically is on the way to Atlantic City......
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I'm taking Friday off this week, Neil, to do Wharton and taking Tom my spare axle so he can use it to test fit his disc brake brackets. If you can get off somehow we could expand it to THREE trucks, lol!
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Originally Posted by NHBubba
Why oh why do I find this so entertaining?!
I was laughing so hard when I seen this pic its awesome....
AnYwHo....your truck is awesome. So jealous!
