Next upgrade should be a better looking frontHere's a few Before Shots:
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Wheels/tires/ICON's look great OP!
Any concern about the 4.46 axle ratio (originally intended for 32's) vs. the much taller 37's? The SAS has 4.70 with 35's. No doubt it drives/feels fine with the 37's, but sometimes I wonder about the added driveline stress which you can't feel.
P.S. The OEM BD tires weigh 47 lbs. (OEM 315 Sas tires 52 lbs.). The Toyo 37's, 83 lbs. Wow, had no idea there was that much difference in weight. That's one heck of an increase in rotational mass!
Any concern about the 4.46 axle ratio (originally intended for 32's) vs. the much taller 37's? The SAS has 4.70 with 35's. No doubt it drives/feels fine with the 37's, but sometimes I wonder about the added driveline stress which you can't feel.
P.S. The OEM BD tires weigh 47 lbs. (OEM 315 Sas tires 52 lbs.). The Toyo 37's, 83 lbs. Wow, had no idea there was that much difference in weight. That's one heck of an increase in rotational mass!
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Nice work. How well is that 4.46 ratio spinning those 37s and with the 2.7L or 2.3?
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No doubt, off the line, there is additional stress getting the 37s rolling. But it certainly doesn't feel slow and the performance is surprisingly great. I am more gentle with slamming on the accelerator with the bigger tires to preserve the drive line components.
Same with brakes. It is more to stop these big tires. So I just am more gentle with the brakes. No doubt it will go through pads and rotors faster than the stock tires.
I am pretty sure tho that the listed weight of the RT Trails is 75lbs .
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I have the 2.7L 4.46 gears. The performance is very good both on the stop and go and the freeway. Gas mileage seems to have dropped from 18 to 16 MPG.
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Wow looks great! Happy trails and many memorable adventures with your upgraded Bronco!Taking her home from the Shop:
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Looks good OP! My old stomping grounds too! San Fernando Valley! Had to bale Northern Idaho!
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“your wife wanted ‘37’s”Taking her home from the Shop:
You married well!
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Looks great!
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Today I installed the ZROADZ ROCK SLIDER SIDE STEP to the Bronco:
Quick Review:
I scored them off of Ebay for a lot less than retail ~ $650 total delivered
They came in perfect condition even tho the box was kind of beat up
They mount directly to the same bolt on location as the factory rock slider making it a job anybody can do by themselves with a basic metric socket set.
I did actually have to trim out one of the mounting location on the new steps to get a bolt to line up, but that was a quick fix with a metal blade on a jig saw, I can't even blame ZROADs, because I am sure I could have "forced it" and made it fit, no big deal.
The build quality seems very very sturdy very heavy duty. This is not cheap thin steel. Everything is thick and heavy.
Finish is a bit more gloss than the factory rock sliders. it's a little bit brighter, and the powder coat is smoother than the rock sliders. It's nice, but it's not exactly the match, but close enough and still looks good to me.
They make getting into the Bronco easier. I could have gotten steps that were a lot lower that would have made it much easier to get it, but we like the look and ground clearance of this style step.
They do sit up high and cover the pinch weld, that is not an issue visually.
Quick Review:
I scored them off of Ebay for a lot less than retail ~ $650 total delivered
They came in perfect condition even tho the box was kind of beat up
They mount directly to the same bolt on location as the factory rock slider making it a job anybody can do by themselves with a basic metric socket set.
I did actually have to trim out one of the mounting location on the new steps to get a bolt to line up, but that was a quick fix with a metal blade on a jig saw, I can't even blame ZROADs, because I am sure I could have "forced it" and made it fit, no big deal.
The build quality seems very very sturdy very heavy duty. This is not cheap thin steel. Everything is thick and heavy.
Finish is a bit more gloss than the factory rock sliders. it's a little bit brighter, and the powder coat is smoother than the rock sliders. It's nice, but it's not exactly the match, but close enough and still looks good to me.
They make getting into the Bronco easier. I could have gotten steps that were a lot lower that would have made it much easier to get it, but we like the look and ground clearance of this style step.
They do sit up high and cover the pinch weld, that is not an issue visually.
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Sweet!
Your wife is definitely a keeper!
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