stock teardrop wheels

[johnb13]

I have a 2000 XLT, and have the stock teardrop wheels. I plan on doing a 3" BL, 2" TT and shackles and AAL. I would like to go with 33X12.5-15. Do I need to buy new wheels to fit these tires. I have no idea of the size of the teardrop, its 15x?... Anybody know the width. If so what is the biggest Bfgoodrich mud terrain i can fit on these stock wheels.

 

[FROADER]

The 33x12.50 will fit on the stocks if you don't want to buy new wheels. Oh and they are 7" wide.

 

[johnb13]

^^ thanks but on summitracing.com it says minimum width is 8.5 in. for the 33x12.5 bfgoodrich mud terrains. And for 33x12.5 do i have to get better gears? how much does that cost?

 

[FROADER]

^^ thanks but on summitracing.com it says minimum width is 8.5 in. for the 33x12.5 bfgoodrich mud terrains.

Well, you asked so I told you. You can fit a 37x12.5x15 on the stock wheel if you wanted to.

You'll probably want to get gears. To be as close to stock as possible you will want 4.10s. If you want a little more low end power and better power for off-road then you should go with 4.56s. It will cost a lot since you have to do front and rear. Gears are usually around $140-$210 or so. Then labor to have them installed will usually be a few hundred as well.

 

[johnb13]

thanks for the help. I saw that someone had old man emu lift shocks, is that front and rear lift? I cant seem to find ones that fit explorers. can someone enlighten me on what they do. I am trying to avoid TT altogether. I dont want a stiff ride, I would like to keep the ride feeling like it is right now ( to an extent.)

And a suspension kit is to expensive, after the installation and everything. ( im only 16.)
thanks, John