stuck!!!

[muddog]

i took the ol bronco out muddin today. i got hung up in a nasty hole. i burried it untill you couldnt see the axels. the worst part about it was i had to call a stupid dodge deisel to come pull me out. it was some nasty gumbo but i think that my main problem lies with the fact that i couldn't turn the bfg mud terrains fast enough to clean out the treads. I got a 351w wich i thought would be good enough to do the job. is there any upgrades that i can do to fix this problem? any advice would be helpfull. thanks

 

[bluesman17]

You changed the gears out right?

 

[Justshootme84]

I agree, the proper gear ratio fot the size tires you're running may help, as would a limited slip or locker in one or both axles. I look at it this way: YOu have to get stuck now and then to find your limits of how far you can go, how deep of a mudhole you can run, etc. But if you get high-centered or hung-up on the frame, no amount of HP or accessories will help, and you will need a winch or tow from a friend. You'll prolly pull out more Dodge diesel's than they will you, since those motors are 2-3 times as heavy and often bury the front nose.

 

[muddog]

thanks for the advice. im not sure what my factor gearing is but what would you recommend?

 

[texan79&96]

your factory gearing is probably 3.50s or 3.55s with p235x75x15s on 15x7.5" wheels. goin to a tire that much taller youll need 4.56s to get back to factory and help with the added wind drag from bein taller and more rolling resistance.

 

[94redbronco]

if you change the gears and still want more power change your spark plugs, wires, put in a chip, intake, or take it up a step and put heads on it. that should put enough easy bolt on horsepower to make anyone happy /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[fourbybuilder]

If you dont do much interstate driving i would recomend 4.88 gears with your 35's i run 37's and 4.88 and on the interstate i would probably go to 5.13's