Bronco on 38's -- 38x12.5r17s Nitto Ridge Grapplers

[jdubby]

None that I’m aware of. I just keep hearing from multiple sources they are coming. No ETA though.

Glad to see MetalCloak in the game...they make great products! Hopefully they put out some flares soon.

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[Valhalla]

UPDATE: on the flex ramp when fully flexed (driver’s side wheel on the ramp) and wheel turned full lock passenger, there was VERY light rub on the fender liner on the bottom edge. We have an appointment to install new RCV axles and the Broncbuster axle tube this coming Friday, so we are gonna try to adjust the caster during realignment to move the wheel slightly forward. Otherwise, we think the rub is not an issue given it is so little.

We will likely upgrade to the new MetalCloak metal fender liners anyway.

you put armor all or an equivalent on an off road tire...lol...bad move....

 

[BossMann]

I'm really considering this... going from Ridge Grapplers 37's to 38's just to get load range C's on the truck. I don't have body lift so I may need to add the high clearance liners...

 

[Big Boss]

Remind me not to park next to you at the next event, I already felt small next to a SAS bronco lol

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

New checklist item for my build is that Raptor grill with the bronze lettering. Did you paint or wrap it?

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[Bird Dog Off Road]

I'm really considering this... going from Ridge Grapplers 37's to 38's just to get load range C's on the truck. I don't have body lift so I may need to add the high clearance liners...

You might be able to get by without the body lift with the right offset, but it will be tight. I'm considering going to a 0mm offset to add clearance (currently at -12mm)

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

I like the the BFGs...what made you decide to go with the NITTOs? How many miles did you have on the old tires?

I had them on for around 25k miles. I had them in 34s on my old 4Runner as well and they weren't too bad. With the Bronco being more noise prone and with increased wear, the KM3s were just too loud for me.

I haven't wheeled with the Nittos yet, but I've heard nothing but good things from others.

On the road, they are definitely quieter (for now).

 

[BossMann]

You might be able to get by without the body lift with the right offset, but it will be tight. I'm considering going to a 0mm offset to add clearance (currently at -12mm)

I'm at -8... I'll go fenders before a BL though. It will be tight for sure.

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

you put armor all or an equivalent on an off road tire...lol...bad move....

I did not, the car wash place did.

 

[Valhalla]

Damn that sucks!

 

[Mike1976]

Looks good man. I just watched your Mineral Creek video. Are you still out here in CO or did you head back home?

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

FYI, With the Ford Perf Tuner, I has having issues getting the speedo right using one of the popular tire calculating websites out there. I used this page from Mikey Thompsons site and the 37" setting (560) and now the speedo is correct. We measured the tire on while on the Bronco and it is right at 37 inches tall.

https://www.mickeythompsontires.com...-circumference-and-revolutions-per-mile-chart

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

Looks good man. I just watched your Mineral Creek video. Are you still out here in CO or did you head back home?

Unfortunately, we were only out there for a week in Mid July. Probably be a couple years before we go back as we are planning on Moab and Rubicon trail for next year trips.

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

New Method Racing Wheels added today. 703s with bead grip. 17x8.5 with 0mm offset. Perfectly dialed in for 38s with no rubbing even under flex. 3” lift from RadFl coilovers and an additional 1.5” lift from a body lift. Thats a total of 4.5 inches of lift over a Sasquatch equipped model (or 5.5 inches over a non-sasquatchmodel).

Video coming soon to our YouTube channel!

 

[hammer_head]

Sweet build @Bird Dog Off Road! Was scoping the images you posted, thread, build thread and YouTube (LOL) ans couldn’t find any love for the rear license plate relocation bracket. What are you using? Thx

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