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Does anyone see any issues with running 15x10 wheels and 3.5" BS as far as turning and disc brake clearance? I want to run 33x12.5x15 tires and its bit hard to decipher through all the opinions. Thanks.
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Re: Wheel clearance and backspacing
What year Bronco? 76-77 can be tight fitting in the front...
Stock steering set up or modified?2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
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Re: Wheel clearance and backspacing
With around a 3.5" lift and cut fenders you shouldn't have any body rubbing. I ran that setup for several years w/ drums and then a chevy disc swap both tie rod over and under knuckles. Clearance to the backing plates is tight but doable. A ford disc setup may be different, I don't have experience with them.
Here is a old picture with that setup. 3.5" suspension 1" body lift.
Last edited by highlander; 06-17-2018, 10:37 AM.69, 342 EFI, C4, NP203, D20, 4.5" SL, 2" BL, 4.88 9" 35 spline ARB, 4.88 HP D44, WAH, ARB, CTM's, front disc , 37 x 14.50 Toyo MT, Ram Assist, and rear 4-linkComment
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73. Just a regular power steering setup. The wheels I have now are very close to the backing plate but it clears. Wasn’t sure if I should go with 17’s.Originally posted by 904Bronco View PostComment
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Thanks. Yeah, my ford disc setup is tight, but it clears. Hoping it will be the same with slot mags and 3.5” bs.Comment
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17" will give you more tire options, + the brake clearance... if you can deal with the look... I mean 15" are what Broncos came with.
With 4" BS it is best to do a test fit...2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
2016 Race Red Shelby GT350Comment
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Exactly. I'm worried I won't like the look once I get them on. thanksOriginally posted by 904Bronco View PostComment
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