Show Off Your Sport Trac!

*OffTrac* · 04-17-2012, 09:56 PM

Nice Trac bambangs.

I hate Georgia red clay. If it's really packed tight, you may as well try to drive off road with racing slicks.

Grimm119484 · 04-17-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by John_Rock

Yes, I love cutting things.

Just to clarify those pics...

Sorry to posted quite this from forever ago but for a ST that is lifted with a 3 inch suspension and how much trimming will I need to put to fit 35s?

*OffTrac* · 04-17-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimm119484

Sorry to posted quite this from forever ago but for a ST that is lifted with a 3 inch suspension and how much trimming will I need to put to fit 35s?

About 1.2 square yards.

*01STrunner* · 04-18-2012, 09:15 AM

Yup I hate clay. No traction and it stains everything on the inside.

Looks like I'll be trimming a good bit in a month or 2. 35x12.5x15s are in the works!

*OffTrac* · 04-18-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 01STrunner

Yup I hate clay. No traction and it stains everything on the inside.

Looks like I'll be trimming a good bit in a month or 2. 35x12.5x15s are in the works!

Awesome!

bambangs334 · 04-18-2012, 09:44 PM

Another good bath in some Alabama clay...

*Radio-Active* · 04-19-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by OffTrac

Nice Trac bambangs.

I hate Georgia red clay. If it's really packed tight, you may as well try to drive off road with racing slicks.

Just think of how much fun that red clay is when it rains; its slicker than owl Sh!t on linoleum.

Grimm119484 · 04-19-2012, 06:43 AM

Oops sorry I meant doing 35 with 6 inches in the front and about 5-5.5 inches in the back?

*OffTrac* · 04-19-2012, 08:50 AM

That's more lift than I have so I'd say maybe less than I did. I have a thread about it with something like "35 KM2s Installed" or something like that. Search it out to see what I did.

Wheel choice is going to be the biggest determinant besides lift.

The more you can tuck the wheels inside (higher backspacing), the less trimming you'll have to do toward the outside of the wheel well which will be more cosmetic. You have to worry more about rubbing on suspension and steering components and the frame more, though.

The lower backspacing you have, the more you'll have to trim near the outside to get the tire to swing into the wheel well. This gets more into pushing you toward cosmetic trimming. The only examples of lower backspacing that I know of (John Rock and TxPlates) ended up removing all their cladding front, sides and rear. Some of that was a preferred look, so it's hard to say what was actually absolutely necessary. I just know that I've seen guys with 33s and the same amount of lift as me having to trim more than I did because of their lower backspacing.

I have 17x8 Pro Comp wheels with 4.25" backspacing wrapped in 35x12.5 BFG KM2 tires. The trimming wasn't terrible and all of it has been non-cosmetic so far. I still find more areas needed a little extra trimming when I get off road every once in a while. I contribute the nice fit to the 4.25" backspacing because it pulled them in enough that they aren't catching on body panels at all and don't touch any of the steering or suspension parts. All of my trimming has been plastic in the wheel well besides the pinch weld directly behind the rocker panels.

interscope8 · 04-20-2012, 10:39 AM

Decided id post it here instead of it's own thread, but as of 12:14 this morning I'm a god father of a baby girl!

*MidnightRebel07* · 04-20-2012, 01:10 PM

Congrats man. Start saving your money for her now, even god-parents have to pay for alot of things.

*01STrunner* · 04-20-2012, 04:00 PM

Congrats!

interscope8 · 04-20-2012, 07:13 PM

Thx fellas. and to avoid any details or say more than neccessary, she doesn't really have a dad so I have some shoes to fill!

*theluke19* · 04-20-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by interscope8

Thx fellas. and to avoid any details or say more than neccessary, she doesn't really have a dad so I have some shoes to fill!

Awesome, congratulations, scope!!!

aqtrip · 04-21-2012, 02:25 PM

I have a 2005 sport trac and I am planning on getting a 4" superlift and a set of 33x12.5x20 Cooper Discoverer STT tires and I am just wondering if anyone has a set of these or similar tires have you had any problems with turning or getting the tires to fit?

*OffTrac* · 04-21-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aqtrip

I have a 2005 sport trac and I am planning on getting a 4" superlift and a set of 33x12.5x20 Cooper Discoverer STT tires and I am just wondering if anyone has a set of these or similar tires have you had any problems with turning or getting the tires to fit?

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=231158

*Clusterpup* · 04-21-2012, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by interscope8

Decided id post it here instead of it's own thread, but as of 12:14 this morning I'm a god father of a baby girl!

Congrats man!

*Gse Brent* · 04-22-2012, 10:20 AM

Got my tonka stickers finally, haven't posted in awhile got some updates.

GRNMACHINE · 04-22-2012, 11:00 AM

Very Very cool, any wrinkles? Install easy??

GRNMACHINE · 04-22-2012, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theluke19

Awesome, congratulations, scope!!!

x3 or 4 scope, great feeling and honor!

04-17-2012, 09:56 PM	#1521
OffTrac Elite Explorer Dublin, GA '01 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,779 Vehicle Specs	Nice Trac bambangs. I hate Georgia red clay. If it's really packed tight, you may as well try to drive off road with racing slicks. __________________ My Registry

04-19-2012, 08:50 AM	#1529
OffTrac Elite Explorer Dublin, GA '01 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,779 Vehicle Specs	That's more lift than I have so I'd say maybe less than I did. I have a thread about it with something like "35 KM2s Installed" or something like that. Search it out to see what I did. Wheel choice is going to be the biggest determinant besides lift. The more you can tuck the wheels inside (higher backspacing), the less trimming you'll have to do toward the outside of the wheel well which will be more cosmetic. You have to worry more about rubbing on suspension and steering components and the frame more, though. The lower backspacing you have, the more you'll have to trim near the outside to get the tire to swing into the wheel well. This gets more into pushing you toward cosmetic trimming. The only examples of lower backspacing that I know of (John Rock and TxPlates) ended up removing all their cladding front, sides and rear. Some of that was a preferred look, so it's hard to say what was actually absolutely necessary. I just know that I've seen guys with 33s and the same amount of lift as me having to trim more than I did because of their lower backspacing. I have 17x8 Pro Comp wheels with 4.25" backspacing wrapped in 35x12.5 BFG KM2 tires. The trimming wasn't terrible and all of it has been non-cosmetic so far. I still find more areas needed a little extra trimming when I get off road every once in a while. I contribute the nice fit to the 4.25" backspacing because it pulled them in enough that they aren't catching on body panels at all and don't touch any of the steering or suspension parts. All of my trimming has been plastic in the wheel well besides the pinch weld directly behind the rocker panels. __________________ My Registry

04-20-2012, 10:39 AM	#1530
interscope8 Wannabe Elite Explorer Purdue University 2001 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,249 Vehicle Specs	Decided id post it here instead of it's own thread, but as of 12:14 this morning I'm a god father of a baby girl! __________________ 2001 Sport Trac 4x4- Being tweaked one weekend at a time! Clarion CZ500 Head Unit, 4 Hifonics Zues 3 way Speakers, 2 Fosgate R2's, 1210w of power, RS5000's, TT/ Shackle Lift, Bull Bar Learn by Doing

04-20-2012, 01:10 PM	#1531
MidnightRebel07 Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, Pa. 2003 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,816 Vehicle Specs	Congrats man. Start saving your money for her now, even god-parents have to pay for alot of things. __________________ "If you're gonna be a bear, Be A Grizzly" 1.75" TT, WP shackles, 3" BL, 33x12.5x15 DuraTrac's, 15x8 Cragar's, RT Y-pipe, RT High Flow Cat, MagnaFlow 2.5" in/ dual 2.5" out, 2.5" dual pipes, LiveWires, K&N air filter, Uniden C.B., Pioneer H.U., MTX sub, Gen2 Ex dash bezel swap, Amber l.e.d. clearence lights, Custom Built Swing Out Tire Carrier and bumper (my build),custom Winch bumper w/ 12k lb. winch, A.R.E. Cap

04-20-2012, 07:13 PM	#1533
interscope8 Wannabe Elite Explorer Purdue University 2001 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,249 Vehicle Specs	Thx fellas. and to avoid any details or say more than neccessary, she doesn't really have a dad so I have some shoes to fill! __________________ 2001 Sport Trac 4x4- Being tweaked one weekend at a time! Clarion CZ500 Head Unit, 4 Hifonics Zues 3 way Speakers, 2 Fosgate R2's, 1210w of power, RS5000's, TT/ Shackle Lift, Bull Bar Learn by Doing

04-18-2012, 09:15 AM	#1524
01STrunner Elite Explorer Reva, Virginia 2001 Sport Trac Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,256 Vehicle Specs	Yup I hate clay. No traction and it stains everything on the inside. Looks like I'll be trimming a good bit in a month or 2. 35x12.5x15s are in the works!

04-18-2012, 09:44 PM	#1526
bambangs334 Wannabe Elite Explorer Prattville, AL 01 sport trac Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 52 Vehicle Specs	Another good bath in some Alabama clay...

04-19-2012, 06:43 AM	#1528
Grimm119484 Wannabe Elite Explorer 05 sport trac Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs	Oops sorry I meant doing 35 with 6 inches in the front and about 5-5.5 inches in the back?

04-20-2012, 04:00 PM	#1532
01STrunner Elite Explorer Reva, Virginia 2001 Sport Trac Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,256 Vehicle Specs	Congrats!

04-21-2012, 02:25 PM	#1535
aqtrip Wannabe Elite Explorer Carthage, MS 2005 Ford Explorer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	I have a 2005 sport trac and I am planning on getting a 4" superlift and a set of 33x12.5x20 Cooper Discoverer STT tires and I am just wondering if anyone has a set of these or similar tires have you had any problems with turning or getting the tires to fit?

04-22-2012, 10:20 AM	#1538
Gse Brent Elite Explorer Small Wonder 2001 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 553 Vehicle Specs	Got my tonka stickers finally, haven't posted in awhile got some updates.

04-22-2012, 11:00 AM	#1539
GRNMACHINE Wannabe Elite Explorer IL 95 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,374 Vehicle Specs	Very Very cool, any wrinkles? Install easy?? __________________ 95 Sport 4x4, 3.73, tt/shackles, K&N FIPK, 33X12.50X15 BFG T/A, 15x10 DC-1's, Pro Comp ES9000 shocks, Flowmaster Catback, ARB OME Leaf Springs, 2" BODYLIFT "Thy shall Not Leaveth Thou Chariot Stocketh" Explorer 2nd Genesis GRNMACHINE