On the BD, to clear the 75’s, I think at minimum it would take the aftermarket crash bars and possibly a 3/4” puck, similar to the JL puck you can get from RC.
Yup, crash bars are a problem for sure. As far as a puck, 285/70s fit but with the extra height the 75s the 'bulge' might rub on the upper control arm. I am hoping for more of a 1/4" spacer. Any bigger and I will just get different rims or stay with 33s, not a fan of big spacers.
I’ll have to double check the 265 vs the 285/75, but the 285/75 is actually narrower than the 285/70
Well, the 285 part is the same which is the width in mm. Just the height changes with the ratio going form 70 to 75.
I looked at so many tires I may have confused myself at some point. Lol. But this is the spacer I was talking about. Just enough to cram some in there. And if the crash bars are like the rangers, @Rick Astley posted the Ranger aftermarkets the other day that would take care of that problem.
Ah, I see you were talking about lift spacers, I was talking about spcers behind the factory rims to push the tires out just a tad to clear the control arm. Gotcha.
Ohhhhh. Now we’re both on the same page. Lol. Yea I think this combo should give us the clearance without too much compromise. Anything bigger than those spacers and I’ll just lift the whole thing. But for wheeling on a budget, I think this will work to clear the 34’s.
Yes, I now see what you mean. You are most likely right. It's really sad that Ford doesn't want more of my money. If they don't allow mid with MT for MY22 (or at least a "cold weather package"), I may even switch back down to a base. I'm not giving up my MT or my steelies.
I hear ya. If I could get the mid with MT on the Black Diamond, I'd do it in a heartbeat. I live in Louisiana so no need for heated seats usually. MT is more important to me than anything, plus the BD gets me the viny seats and washout floors, which are clutch with little kids!
You and I are on the exact same page. I think it’ll take some creative engineering, but it should be affordable and possible with the aftermarket crash bars and a spring spacer like the one for the JL. I’m counting on RC to come through in that department. I would think the 7.5” wide wheel would work until you decide to upgrade.
I have the Nitto Ridge Grapplers (32's) on my Ranger and love them! They have an aggressive look and are great for off roading yet are still very quiet on the street. Bought them online here from Tire Buyer.
