EB with no lift and big tires - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Alpo · 12-20-2002, 04:27 PM

I've been kicking around the idea of not lifting my EB at all and just hacking the hell out of the front fenders and getting the biggest flares I can fit before hitting the gas filler necks in the quater-panels. I'm thinking this would be the best for low center-of-gravity and still try and get the biggest tires for clearence.
Anybody seen this tried to the extent of fitting 35" M/T's?

Eric

broncobsession · 12-20-2002, 05:22 PM

Do it. Add Gorilla flares. I've seen 33's on an unlifted, so I bet you could do it. Post pics.

Alpo · 12-20-2002, 09:06 PM

I checked out the Gorilla Flares. I assume they are the largest flares availible. Looks about what I'm going to try. Just wondering if anybody else as seen tires that large done on an EB with no lift.

Eric

1248bullitt · 12-20-2002, 09:34 PM

I have seen a picture on this board of an eb with 44's and another eb with 38x11" boggers.

IronBenderII · 12-20-2002, 11:56 PM

Why even run flares?

Also, you're going to have to sacrifice uptravel for center of gravity. I'd do a couple of inches just to get some extra movement.

-Jack

HNRYS69 · 12-21-2002, 01:13 AM

I have a 3.5in lift with 37s...

Alpo · 12-21-2002, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by IronBenderII
Why even run flares?

Also, you're going to have to sacrifice uptravel for center of gravity. I'd do a couple of inches just to get some extra movement.

-Jack

I'd run the flares to keep the cops from hassleing me about covering the tires. And I like the look of the finished wheel opening too.

Agreed, I would be sacrificing up travel. I think I'll try it first with no lift and then go 3.5" if it is unsatisfactory for the trail runns I like to do.

HNRYS69: Got pics???

Eric

RLbronco · 12-22-2002, 11:41 AM

ive got a set of warflares on mine with no lift. i put the flares up to the body line and stretched them a little. got them to go from right below the rear taillight to about 4 inches from the door, and the fronts go a little into the grille piece past the seam to about 4 inches from the door. they are HUGE. in the rear a got rid of the filler neck and moved it inside the cab and trimmed all the the edges from the inner tub that hangs in the wheel well and was running 35s for about a year. after they went bald i put my old 33s back on. the 33s look really small in the huge hole. but the 35s with 30 year old stock suspension didnt rub anywhere except the radius arms. looked like an old stomper truck toy. it was pretty cool

dumplin · 12-22-2002, 01:45 PM

I have 2.5 inches in suspension via James Duff kit , also 1.25 in body . I am fitting 38 x12.50 x15 on an 8inch wheel . Just a whole lot of cutting . Sorry no pics

Alpo · 12-23-2002, 05:19 AM

Thanks for the replies guys

All in all it sounds very do-able.

Eric

Doug K · 12-23-2002, 10:47 AM

38.5" x 14.50" SX's on 10" wheel with 3" body lift and 1.5" springs...

Now I have 3.5" BC coils... HOLY SHIT...those things are FUCKING TALL... already thinking on fitting 42's...

broncobsession · 12-23-2002, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Doug K
38.5" x 14.50" SX's on 10" wheel with 3" body lift and 1.5" springs...

Now I have 3.5" BC coils... HOLY SHIT...those things are FUCKING TALL... already thinking on fitting 42's...

Got any pics?

Doug K · 12-23-2002, 02:37 PM

no pics of the 3.5" lift coils yet... but I have these older pics of the 1.5" coils...

http://www.offroadrepublic.com/galle...lbum07/aac.jpg

It's WAY front high right now...I'll have to lift the rear about 3 inches to make it sit level.

Doug

12-20-2002, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alpo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6708 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 1,327	EB with no lift and big tires I've been kicking around the idea of not lifting my EB at all and just hacking the hell out of the front fenders and getting the biggest flares I can fit before hitting the gas filler necks in the quater-panels. I'm thinking this would be the best for low center-of-gravity and still try and get the biggest tires for clearence. Anybody seen this tried to the extent of fitting 35" M/T's? Eric __________________ 'There will be pork in the tree tops by morning!'-Lion in Winter. 'Dear,dear.....what ever shall we do with mother.'-Lion in Winter. "Mr. President, We must not allow, a mine shaft gap!"-Gen. 'Buck' Turgidson 'Do you expect me to talk Goldfinger?' 'No Mr. Bond, I expect you to Die!'

12-20-2002, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
broncobsession Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14134 Location: Texas Posts: 161	Do it. Add Gorilla flares. I've seen 33's on an unlifted, so I bet you could do it. Post pics. __________________ "I also might point out that if you only use the shock and dont buy the coil, coil overs are alot cheaper." NICK "Also, it is my contention, that a monkey, pounding on a keyboard, would by accident and random chance, spell correctly more words than you do." - Wolf359

12-20-2002, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alpo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6708 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 1,327	I checked out the Gorilla Flares. I assume they are the largest flares availible. Looks about what I'm going to try. Just wondering if anybody else as seen tires that large done on an EB with no lift. Eric __________________ 'There will be pork in the tree tops by morning!'-Lion in Winter. 'Dear,dear.....what ever shall we do with mother.'-Lion in Winter. "Mr. President, We must not allow, a mine shaft gap!"-Gen. 'Buck' Turgidson 'Do you expect me to talk Goldfinger?' 'No Mr. Bond, I expect you to Die!'

12-20-2002, 11:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
IronBenderII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6848 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,878	Why even run flares? Also, you're going to have to sacrifice uptravel for center of gravity. I'd do a couple of inches just to get some extra movement. -Jack __________________ 71 1-ton EB BITD 7200

12-21-2002, 01:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
HNRYS69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13898 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 639	I have a 3.5in lift with 37s... __________________ - Andy Henry 69 bronco, built 302, C4, BC-3.5in lift, sawzall body lift, 37" MTR's, PTO winch [url=http://hnrys69.classicbroncos.com/]Click to visit my webpage!![/url]

12-20-2002, 09:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
1248bullitt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13627 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 525	I have seen a picture on this board of an eb with 44's and another eb with 38x11" boggers.

12-22-2002, 11:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
RLbronco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5282 Location: Sandy, UT Posts: 116	ive got a set of warflares on mine with no lift. i put the flares up to the body line and stretched them a little. got them to go from right below the rear taillight to about 4 inches from the door, and the fronts go a little into the grille piece past the seam to about 4 inches from the door. they are HUGE. in the rear a got rid of the filler neck and moved it inside the cab and trimmed all the the edges from the inner tub that hangs in the wheel well and was running 35s for about a year. after they went bald i put my old 33s back on. the 33s look really small in the huge hole. but the 35s with 30 year old stock suspension didnt rub anywhere except the radius arms. looked like an old stomper truck toy. it was pretty cool

12-22-2002, 01:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
dumplin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10433 Location: redneck heaven Posts: 478	I have 2.5 inches in suspension via James Duff kit , also 1.25 in body . I am fitting 38 x12.50 x15 on an 8inch wheel . Just a whole lot of cutting . Sorry no pics __________________ 74eb,38"tsl's, lockrite(f), spool(r) warn alloys(f),moser 31's(r), full cage 8274, 4.5" total lift + sawzalled for clearance

12-23-2002, 05:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Alpo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6708 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 1,327	Thanks for the replies guys All in all it sounds very do-able. Eric __________________ 'There will be pork in the tree tops by morning!'-Lion in Winter. 'Dear,dear.....what ever shall we do with mother.'-Lion in Winter. "Mr. President, We must not allow, a mine shaft gap!"-Gen. 'Buck' Turgidson 'Do you expect me to talk Goldfinger?' 'No Mr. Bond, I expect you to Die!'

12-23-2002, 10:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Doug K nada Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7975 Location: Qatar Posts: 1,064	38.5" x 14.50" SX's on 10" wheel with 3" body lift and 1.5" springs... Now I have 3.5" BC coils... HOLY SHIT...those things are FUCKING TALL... already thinking on fitting 42's... __________________ I'm Doug K... I don't need a signature.

12-23-2002, 02:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Doug K nada Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7975 Location: Qatar Posts: 1,064	no pics of the 3.5" lift coils yet... but I have these older pics of the 1.5" coils... http://www.offroadrepublic.com/galle...lbum07/aac.jpg It's WAY front high right now...I'll have to lift the rear about 3 inches to make it sit level. Doug __________________ I'm Doug K... I don't need a signature.

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