New to offroading - couple of questions

carter1125 · 05-29-2003, 10:45 AM

Hey everyone!!

I have an '02 FX4 and I'm looking to start offroading. I'm just looking for something other than paved roads to start. Is there anyone here that's in the TN area? I'm sure there are places around here, but I sure can't find them!!

I've read many posts on what tires will/will not fit on my truck. I currently have 31x10.5's. From what I've read, 33x10.5's will fit without any mods. Eventually I'd like to get 33x12.5's, but it seems that I'll need to get some sort of lift for that size tire.

Are there different kinds of lifts for body and suspension? From some of the pics that I've seen, it looks like you can fit a larger tire by lifting the front to level it with the rear. Is that the case? What does it take to do it?

I know this last question may be a little broad, but any information you'd like to share would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
Steve

*Texplorer* · 05-29-2003, 11:06 AM

If you just want to level the front out with the rear all you need to do is crank the torsion bars a little. There are many suspension lift kits and body lifts available for the rangers. You might want to go check out Offroadrangers.com . They can tell you anything you want to know. And welcome to the site.

*unclemeat* · 05-30-2003, 05:48 AM

You may be able to fit 33x10.5s if you trim the fenders a little. The national forests are a great place to wheel.

*Muskrat* · 05-30-2003, 11:21 AM

I'm running 33's on my STX, with 2" of lift up front, rubbing the radius arms though

05-29-2003, 10:45 AM	#1
carter1125 Wannabe Elite Explorer Spring Hill, TN '02 Ranger FX4 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	New to offroading - couple of questions Hey everyone!! I have an '02 FX4 and I'm looking to start offroading. I'm just looking for something other than paved roads to start. Is there anyone here that's in the TN area? I'm sure there are places around here, but I sure can't find them!! I've read many posts on what tires will/will not fit on my truck. I currently have 31x10.5's. From what I've read, 33x10.5's will fit without any mods. Eventually I'd like to get 33x12.5's, but it seems that I'll need to get some sort of lift for that size tire. Are there different kinds of lifts for body and suspension? From some of the pics that I've seen, it looks like you can fit a larger tire by lifting the front to level it with the rear. Is that the case? What does it take to do it? I know this last question may be a little broad, but any information you'd like to share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Steve __________________ Steve

05-29-2003, 11:06 AM	#2
Texplorer Elite Explorer Morgantown, WV 96 XLT 4x4 4.0 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,614 Vehicle Specs	If you just want to level the front out with the rear all you need to do is crank the torsion bars a little. There are many suspension lift kits and body lifts available for the rangers. You might want to go check out Offroadrangers.com . They can tell you anything you want to know. And welcome to the site. __________________ 2005 F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 5.4L on 33" Nitto TG's 1996 XLT Lifted on 33's SOLD 1996 Limited Stock SOLD 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rocky Mountain Edition

05-30-2003, 11:21 AM	#4
Muskrat Elite Explorer Califon, NJ USA!! 97 Ranger STX Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,519 Vehicle Specs	I'm running 33's on my STX, with 2" of lift up front, rubbing the radius arms though __________________ I'm the evil little leprechan, according to Tuna

05-30-2003, 05:48 AM	#3
unclemeat Elite Explorer Richmond, VA 91 sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,384 Vehicle Specs	You may be able to fit 33x10.5s if you trim the fenders a little. The national forests are a great place to wheel.