raising front end to accomidate 31 in. tires

michael · Post by **michael** » Sun May 27, 2007 9:43 pm

I'm wanting to put 31 inch tires on my 72 ranger . instead of putting spring expanders can I flip the front I-Beams over? this looks like I would gain about 4 inches.

averagef250 · Post by **averagef250** » Sun May 27, 2007 11:24 pm

31's will fit stock height no problem. You can't flip beams.

Heavenlyfire · Post by **Heavenlyfire** » Mon May 28, 2007 2:06 am

Micheal, from the words of experience, no go on the flip.

We had a discusion on this very subject a long time ago and I used my truck as the guinney pig. It won't work. But the 31's that are under my 250 fit just fine stock.

Galaxie64 · Post by **Galaxie64** » Mon May 28, 2007 2:11 pm

How wide are the 31's you are running?

michael · Post by **michael** » Mon May 28, 2007 8:14 pm

The tires will be 31 by 10's. There going on a 72 2wd ranger xlt long bed. I had a 72 custom long bed years ago and ran 31's on it ,but had to put spacers in the coils to keep the tires from rubbing in turns.

Galaxie64 · Post by **Galaxie64** » Mon May 28, 2007 9:28 pm

I am looking at running 31x10.5, the diameter looks fine but I haven't measured what 10.5" will do.

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Tue May 29, 2007 7:05 pm

Saggy springs ???? I mean 35 years most likely

Sharkdance · Post by **Sharkdance** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 2:35 pm

If 31s dont fit your 72 with stock suspension. Then you need to replace the front coil springs.

Leadfoot · Post by **Leadfoot** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:58 pm

my f100 runs 31x10.5 on all corners, even fully loaded I got no problems.
and yes the springs are very saggy

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