Doghows LUBR build (Update 3/20/17)

doghows72 · Mar 21, 2017

Yup just shy of 32" tall. I haven't done an exact MPG yet but rough guesstimate is high teens maybe even low 20's. I need to get my gps out and test it. I think my speedo is off due to the tire size change.
I drive it daily to and from work about 15 miles each way and I only have to get gas every 3 weeks. Yes I do have a 23 gallon tank. ;D

DirtDonk · Mar 21, 2017

Yeah, my commute is 95 miles, so have time to put some good numbers together!
I'm just trying to make sure I'm filling the tank consistently so I can get accurate and consistent numbers. Which is not always easy with these things.
That seems like a perfect diameter tire for that engine/trans and some 4-series gears.

Street only and moderate speeds some 4.11's might be the ticket. Higher speeds might actually like lower gears better. Kind of counter-intuitive initially, but with all the wind you're pushing in an EB, getting the rpm up can actually be a benefit.

Paul

doghows72 · Mar 22, 2017

Right now I'm stuck between 4:56 and 4:88. According to the gear calculators online with my tire size and trans gears and me wanting to turn around 2100rpm at 65 I fall right in between those two!?

DirtDonk · Mar 22, 2017

Well, if your engine pulls real strong at the lower rpm, then the 4.56 seems like a good choice. But as they say, "don't fear the gear" and not very many are complaining about having gone too low.
But either way is not a big deal I don't think. What's the difference in rpm, maybe 200? That's not really that much in the overall scheme of things.

Good luck. As I've said before, it's almost as hard as choosing a color to paint the body!

Paul

sprdv1 · Mar 22, 2017

doghows72 said:
Right now I'm stuck between 4:56 and 4:88. According to the gear calculators online with my tire size and trans gears and me wanting to turn around 2100rpm at 65 I fall right in between those two!?

Do some Crawling... 4.88s...

doghows72 · Mar 22, 2017

I'm leaning to those. I'm selling my hot rod and gonna be looking for a second Bronco. Probably a cut half cab to make a trail rig out of. Not as knarly as my first but a capable one.

sprdv1 · Mar 22, 2017

LOL, who needs a hot rod anyway right

Good luck brother

Geniusloerts · Jun 26, 2017

doghows72 said:
They are 17x7. I'm pretty sure they are 3 3/4 BS but I'll measure them to be sure. I had the centers machined out to fit the bronco hub but there is plenty of meat to do it. They fit perfect right now so just got to get the right tire on them.

How much did you have to machine out on the wheels?

sprdv1 · Jun 26, 2017

latest updates big guy....?

Doghows LUBR build (Update 3/20/17)

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