What's on the bed? Cap, tonnou (sp)(hard or soft), or open. Can you strap it to
the top of whatever is covering the bed? Just a thought.
Doug Fedeli
Killerdak@aol.com wrote:
> With the tire in front of the grille guard there will be about a 6-8" space
> between the 33 and the radiator. I can't currently get the 33 under the bed
> as the stock spare cable mount assembly broke into pieces from the weight of
> the tire when I tried stuffing it up there a coupla weeks ago. I'm not sure
> thats an option anyways with the exhaust...(i've got a GEN II, not sure the
> difference in space)
>
> I posted this question to the local 4x4 club also and three responses so far
> recommend against it for fear of overheating for lack of proper air flow
> since the engine is working harder with larger tires (still stock 3.55
> gearing). I may try to see if I can lash it to the hood or off the back
> tailgate for a temporary fix...my truck is going to be LOADED down with
> gear...!
> ____________________
> Dave Kilian -- Clayton, NC
> '96 Dakota CC 4x4 3.9L 5-spd, 4" TM susp. lift, 2" Body lift, 33" BFG MT's
> etc...
>
> In a message dated 8/9/00 9:26:13 PM, adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com writes:
>
> << About the airflow, well, how far is the tire going to be sitting in front,
> and is there a large enough space between it and the rad that you will still
> be getting air swirling in there?
> And i figure you should just do a half-hour test run and see if your temp
> gets too high. But you have to factor in the extra weight you'll have with
> your gear.
> And does the 33"not fit under the bed like the stock setup?
> Hey David, didn't you have your 33" under the bed?
>
> The Adam Blaster
>
> >
> >Hey gang-
> >
> >I'm planning a camping trip to the Core Banks of NC this weekend with some
> >friends
> >to catch the Persieds meteor shower (provided that frigging tropical storm
> >doesn't change our plans)...anyways, since its a small ferry across the
> >sound.... a bunch of gear, two sea kayaks, a load of firewood, coolers,
> >etc.
> >is being loaded on my
> >truck for the trip. My 33" spare usually sits in the bed but has to be
> >moved
> >temporarily to make room for everything. I started rigging up a hangar to
> >lash it to the brush guard on the front bumper, but got to wondering if
> >blocking the airflow to the radiator might cause some overheating? Is this
> >a
> >bad idea for a road trip (4 hrs or so drive)? Just wondering... >>
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