rollover angle

[rngrdngr]

i have a 99 ranger 3.0 auto,6inch lift, and 33inch tires,also 8inches wider than normal from lift.anybody guestamate my side rollover angle? (30o,55o)

 

[dogboy]

I would think 30-45, but that is pure guess.

I would say go out and test out different angles. When you get to the angle where it tips over, chances are you went too far and your rollover angle is smaller than the one you just tried.
Don't know if that's the best way to determine it, but it is one way. Not peticularly a method I would use, can't imagine why though..

 

[Sunk]

It'd be hard to tell, as I'm sure it varies from truck to truck. You could probably get close by flexing on something with a front tire that causes that same side tire to lift slightly off the ground. If you match that with the rear, you've probably got too much angle....

 

[Hahnsb2]

This is dishtowel's B2, 5-6 inches of lift and 32s, I'd venture your ranger could go farther.

 

[Sunk]

^^ Wow.

I had my truck at an angle a few degrees less than that in a big ditch, and when I got out was surprised to find out it wasn't resting on the bank on the other side. that was with a 3" lift and 30s.

 

[Jorley]

Try this.

http://www.eco4wd.com/products/product_details/CenterGravity.pdf

 

[Sunk]

A lot to read, but interesting.

 

[Dishtowel]

I have REALLY been meaning to do this exercise again, with a new addition in the cab.

This is dishtowel's B2, 5-6 inches of lift and 32s, I'd venture your ranger could go farther.

This guy. And then all my questions will be answered. lol. It's called an inclinometer. I got this off eBay, from a sailboat dude.

 

[mkpecor]

i had my truck alittle ferther then that bll , and you could barly push on it and it wanted to go over. i was suprised on what it takes to roll it, alot of peaple get it to a jam like that and hit the brakes and that shifts all the waight and you roll. but your ranger could get on its side pretty far befor it will go.

 

[samsonitesamsonite]

i have a 99 ranger 3.0 auto,6inch lift, and 33inch tires,also 8inches wider than normal from lift.anybody guestamate my side rollover angle? (30o,55o)

I have to ask how your stance was widened 8" by the LIFT?

 

[rngrdngr]

2.5 inches from the lift and 1.5 from rims and tires(each side)

 

[Dishtowel]

how did the lift widen your back axle? lol

 

[MAKG]

Rollovers are dynamic behaviors and aren't well modeled by a static test. If you're moving, hitting a rock or whatever on the uphill side can push you over even if you never exceed the maximum static angle.

 

[Dishtowel]

Rollovers are dynamic behaviors and aren't well modeled by a static test. If you're moving, hitting a rock or whatever on the uphill side can push you over even if you never exceed the maximum static angle.

Agreed! But now at least I have a visible "threshold of pain"! There will be more than one line marked on my tip-o-meter when I do that static test! The point at which it actually tips on the tractor is WAY to far when your on a trail. I only want to ever get about 10o from that when on a trail.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I would think that the best way to guesstimate it would be by using at method like dishtowel's, but I'd anchor the truck to the machine so that you don't actually roll it, just find the point where the tires are floating a bit. Back off a good 10-20* and call it good. It's going to be different for anyone depending on whats in the truck, what type of lift, tires, etc. My choptop, for example, is going to have a rollover angle that is significantly different from someone running a ranger with 4" of lift, 33's, and a fender trim.