Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 01-28-2010, 06:20 PM
joldtown joldtown is offline
White Trash Ballin' MFer
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 764
Default 16" FX4 to 15" Alcoa

I've got the ability to swap my Fx4s with 265-75-16 to a set of Alcoa's with 33-10.50-15s. I still am on stock suspension, not even a t bar crank.
So here is my ?, since I'm dropping 1" in diameter will I still need a BL or a tbar crank, or will they fit the stock suspension? Lastly, the Alcoa's are 15s right?
__________________
'02 XLT ext. cab 4.0 4x4 Off Road
Usual mods
Unusual color
Only a real man can pimp DWB

Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnbaum13
What really impresses us is power, originality within reason, and a nice clean rig that makes us say "damn!"
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger Sport
ew, don't touch me smakes
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-28-2010, 06:25 PM
Gearhead299 Gearhead299 is offline
<<<IT LIVES!!!!
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 300
Default

alcoas are 15s

the rest of your post i'm confused about what you are asking, but i know you can put a 33x10.5 on stock suspension, it will looked stuffed and will prob rub here and there, but its do-able
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-28-2010, 07:01 PM
joldtown joldtown is offline
White Trash Ballin' MFer
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 764
Default

Ok after further research I see that 33-10.50-15s will fit stock sus. with a tbar crank.
That being said by dropping 1" in rim diameter I should have no problems running these rims and tires on my stock sus. set up that has 16" rims am I right?
__________________
'02 XLT ext. cab 4.0 4x4 Off Road
Usual mods
Unusual color
Only a real man can pimp DWB

Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnbaum13
What really impresses us is power, originality within reason, and a nice clean rig that makes us say "damn!"
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger Sport
ew, don't touch me smakes
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-28-2010, 07:13 PM
Gearhead299 Gearhead299 is offline
<<<IT LIVES!!!!
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 300
Default

changing from 16 to 15 inch wheel size will have no effect on your suspension, the only thing it could possibly affect would be if the wheels were too small to clear your front brake calipers, and you won't have any issue there, rangers have pretty much always been available with 15s on em
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-28-2010, 07:20 PM
joldtown joldtown is offline
White Trash Ballin' MFer
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 764
Default

Thanks for your help. I know it won't have any effect on the suspension, what I'm asking is by dropping from a 16 inch diameter rim to a 15 inch diameter rim will the decrease of 1 inch in rim size be enough to compensate for the larger tires to fit the truck without having to do a body lift? In the tire size chart it says that a stock suspension XLT 4x4 will fit 33-10.50s with a tbar crank. Since I'm basically running a 31-10.50 without a crank, can I fit the 33s with a crank or do I need to BL too?
__________________
'02 XLT ext. cab 4.0 4x4 Off Road
Usual mods
Unusual color
Only a real man can pimp DWB

Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnbaum13
What really impresses us is power, originality within reason, and a nice clean rig that makes us say "damn!"
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger Sport
ew, don't touch me smakes
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-28-2010, 07:36 PM
dixie_boysles dixie_boysles is offline
5.Oh All the way

 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,603
Send a message via Yahoo to dixie_boysles
Default

The Alcoas will be fine, they are ranger wheels plus I did the same thing but just a 31" tire, however if I were u, I would crank t bars running 33s or go to a 32, that is really stuffing them in there without a body lift!

Are u trading with mike (sonic04edge) bc if u are, I officially hate u, I've been wanting his polished Alcoas for ages, if u do, come trade for my brushed alcoas
__________________
2014 F150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
275/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Shorty Antenna | Tinted Windows | ProClip Phone Mount |5.0 v8 |Tow Package | Oxford White


Sold/Totaled: 2006 Ranger XLT 2D SuperCap 4x4 Torch Red
15x8 Pacer 164P Polished Wheels | 31x10.50 BFG ATs | Level II Tow Hooks | FX4 Red Insert Seats
Tinted Windows | 6000K HIDs | Kobalt Low Profile Toolbox | Pioneer Speakers

Last edited by dixie_boysles; 01-28-2010 at 07:38 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 01-28-2010, 07:43 PM
joldtown joldtown is offline
White Trash Ballin' MFer
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 764
Default

Yep, I'm the lucky one getting his Alcoa's! I'm trying not to have to do the BL just yet, due to the fact that I'm going to have to get the lifetime alignment when the tires are done.
I'm thinking by dropping to 15s and doing a 1" tbar they should fit, but snuggly. That in theory would be the equivalent of me running approx. a 32" tire with a tbar crank. Am I on the right track here?
__________________
'02 XLT ext. cab 4.0 4x4 Off Road
Usual mods
Unusual color
Only a real man can pimp DWB

Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnbaum13
What really impresses us is power, originality within reason, and a nice clean rig that makes us say "damn!"
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger Sport
ew, don't touch me smakes
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 01-28-2010, 08:56 PM
Areyouforcereal? Areyouforcereal? is offline
Touch it.
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 817
Default

They will fit fine but I would sugest the t bar crank. Also just to help clear it up for you. the smaller rim size will not make a diff. with the the tires size. a 33" tire on a 15" rim is still gonna be 33" tall. The only diff. is the amount of sidewall the tire has. A 33" tire on the 15" rim will have a larger sidewall, than one on a 16" rim. Changing the rim diameter will not change how tall of a tire it is.
__________________
2003 Ranger FX4 level II. 3" BL, 33x12.50 GT Radial Mud Claws, Custom front and rear bumpers with winch hookups, custom flatbed, with hi-lift, and full size spare mount, 12,000 lb winch mounted under bed, Electric fan, and of course a flowmaster.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 01-28-2010, 09:07 PM
dixie_boysles dixie_boysles is offline
5.Oh All the way

 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,603
Send a message via Yahoo to dixie_boysles
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by joldtown View Post
Yep, I'm the lucky one getting his Alcoa's! I'm trying not to have to do the BL just yet, due to the fact that I'm going to have to get the lifetime alignment when the tires are done.
I'm thinking by dropping to 15s and doing a 1" tbar they should fit, but snuggly. That in theory would be the equivalent of me running approx. a 32" tire with a tbar crank. Am I on the right track here?
I really hate u...lol, you know those polished Alcoas are going to be hideous on ur truck, the brushed ones would look way better, when u get em, come to mt airy and trade me out...lol

You know I have the tow hooks that off the original truck that those wheels came on, so its only fitting that they be together...lol
__________________
2014 F150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
275/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Shorty Antenna | Tinted Windows | ProClip Phone Mount |5.0 v8 |Tow Package | Oxford White


Sold/Totaled: 2006 Ranger XLT 2D SuperCap 4x4 Torch Red
15x8 Pacer 164P Polished Wheels | 31x10.50 BFG ATs | Level II Tow Hooks | FX4 Red Insert Seats
Tinted Windows | 6000K HIDs | Kobalt Low Profile Toolbox | Pioneer Speakers

Last edited by dixie_boysles; 01-28-2010 at 09:09 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 01-28-2010, 09:11 PM
Gearhead299 Gearhead299 is offline
<<<IT LIVES!!!!
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 300
Default

i would do a torsion bar crank on it for a little extra clearance, also the chevy drop shackles only cost like $40 and are a really easy way to lift the back 2 inches
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 01-28-2010, 09:41 PM
joldtown joldtown is offline
White Trash Ballin' MFer
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 764
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Areyouforcereal? View Post
They will fit fine but I would sugest the t bar crank. Also just to help clear it up for you. the smaller rim size will not make a diff. with the the tires size. a 33" tire on a 15" rim is still gonna be 33" tall. The only diff. is the amount of sidewall the tire has. A 33" tire on the 15" rim will have a larger sidewall, than one on a 16" rim. Changing the rim diameter will not change how tall of a tire it is.
Thanks man, that was one key thing I never gave any thought to. Just had it in my head that there was going to be a 1" difference from the get go.
__________________
'02 XLT ext. cab 4.0 4x4 Off Road
Usual mods
Unusual color
Only a real man can pimp DWB

Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnbaum13
What really impresses us is power, originality within reason, and a nice clean rig that makes us say "damn!"
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger Sport
ew, don't touch me smakes
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 01-28-2010, 09:42 PM
joldtown joldtown is offline
White Trash Ballin' MFer
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 764
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by dixie_boysles View Post
I really hate u...lol, you know those polished Alcoas are going to be hideous on ur truck, the brushed ones would look way better, when u get em, come to mt airy and trade me out...lol

You know I have the tow hooks that off the original truck that those wheels came on, so its only fitting that they be together...lol
Ok then, I'll trade you.....
My hooks for the ones that go with the rims!
__________________
'02 XLT ext. cab 4.0 4x4 Off Road
Usual mods
Unusual color
Only a real man can pimp DWB

Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnbaum13
What really impresses us is power, originality within reason, and a nice clean rig that makes us say "damn!"
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger Sport
ew, don't touch me smakes
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 01-28-2010, 09:44 PM
joldtown joldtown is offline
White Trash Ballin' MFer
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 764
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gearhead299 View Post
i would do a torsion bar crank on it for a little extra clearance, also the chevy drop shackles only cost like $40 and are a really easy way to lift the back 2 inches
How about just a 1" or so t bar crank to level out the truck, and to give a little more clearence for the front, lock to lock?
__________________
'02 XLT ext. cab 4.0 4x4 Off Road
Usual mods
Unusual color
Only a real man can pimp DWB

Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnbaum13
What really impresses us is power, originality within reason, and a nice clean rig that makes us say "damn!"
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger Sport
ew, don't touch me smakes
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 01-28-2010, 09:54 PM
Fx4wannabe01 Fx4wannabe01 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,197
Default

ahhh....so you may be getting Mikey's alcoas and Km2's huh? SWEET!!!




Dude...you're good to go. He and many others ran 33x10.50's with a minimal torsion crank. DO IT!!!
__________________
'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 01-28-2010, 09:58 PM
joldtown joldtown is offline
White Trash Ballin' MFer
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 764
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01 View Post
ahhh....so you may be getting Mikey's alcoas and Km2's huh? SWEET!!!




Dude...you're good to go. He and many others ran 33x10.50's with a minimal torsion crank. DO IT!!!
I've been waiting on your input, I knew you'd be around to this thread before long.
__________________
'02 XLT ext. cab 4.0 4x4 Off Road
Usual mods
Unusual color
Only a real man can pimp DWB

Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnbaum13
What really impresses us is power, originality within reason, and a nice clean rig that makes us say "damn!"
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger Sport
ew, don't touch me smakes
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
dome light stays on after passenger door is shut"WHY" whipinranger97 Interior Tech 8 11-07-2011 09:17 AM
PIC REQUEST: 33"x12.5" tire on 10" Wheel DisturbedESV Wheels and Tires 21 09-27-2011 10:16 AM
I want to upgrade the sound system in my "1988 Ford Ranger XLT".? Jared B Audio / Video 6 08-08-2010 08:36 PM
Want to Buy: 33" or 32" Mud Terrian tires for 15" rim (IN) 88DangerRanger Tire & Wheel Items 2 01-05-2010 05:55 PM
eric gates of tv show "mythbusters" killed in accident FoMoCo Off Topic 9 01-03-2010 12:10 AM