Largest tire on a D44 and Ford 9" suggestions

[LittleBigFoot]

Whats the biggest tire, that you think could be used, on a D44 and a Ford 9 inch?

And by that I mean the biggest tire that could be used with out thrashing the axle every time I wheel...

Thanks,
Adam

 

[Toreadorranger]

37's

 

[LittleBigFoot]

37's are what I was hoping for. And because the emissions places around here cant test on anything higher then 37's.

 

[Natedog57]

I'd say it depends on what you are doing, but in Colorado and w/ the stock 4.0, I would agree w/ 36/37s

 

[LittleBigFoot]

I've got the 3.0, but later on down the road i'm plannin on swappin in a 302.

I'm hoping 4.88's will help, along with a doubler on the trail

 

[Jim Oaks]

Randy's says 35's. I'd say 37's would work. They list 38's for my D60's, but I want 42" Iroks.

 

[LittleBigFoot]

I'm thinkin 37's. The super swampers come down in price (from what I've seen) for the 37x14 on 16 rims. I think that's my sign.

How much different is it to install a D60 then a D44?

 

[holshotracer]

i rode in a 78 bronco and the owner was runnig 38s on his. hes running a mildly built 460 too. he's running yukon axles and he said that its been 7 year since he broke an axle.
heres a pic and vid of it

 

[LittleBigFoot]

that thing's a beast!

 

[holshotracer]

its been in the four wheeler mag real truck challage. he bent the front axle tube cuz he jumped it down the comp.

 

[LittleBigFoot]

damn!

So, another question? Leafs or Coils on a SAS? I'm looking for lift, agressive articulation, and for it to be pretty low budgeted...

Any suggestions?

 

[PaleBlue90]

dude why would you want 37's? swampers are pricey especially 37s. not to mention there a pain to take off and put on. i would just stick with the 33's but its just my 2cents....you kno im only running 31's on jeep rubi 16in wheels and thats plenty....but i might go to 33s later on down teh road

 

[redneckracerx]

my buddy is runnin a 302 np435 np205 dana 44 and 9" on 39.5 swampers and the only thing he's broke has been the rear spiders (which he fixed with a spool)

an explorer is alot lighterthan a fullsize bronco. weight plays a big roll in axle life.

 

[LittleBigFoot]

Mike, I found some swampers for 220 a tire. Thats only about 50 bucks more per tire then what Discount Tires wants for a BFG dominator 33x12.5

I think 37's would be just fine, and I have plenty of muscley friends that owe me favors. Like a tire rotation with 37's. It'd be funny to watch.

And thats a hefty lookin truck.

With in the next year would any one be interested in buying a mis matched set of 33's? hahaha

 

[PaleBlue90]

well its all up to you, just to warn you ive heard swampers arent good for the street. i kno yours just like mine is spent half on the street and half playing. ive heard they wear funny and crap. idk how the goodyear MTR's i have on my ranger wear but they seem to do good.