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The treds will be good for a couple goes but will eventually snap but I will say these max traxx have been indestructible
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idk if these are the cheapest prices here's maxtrax, again pricey but like indestructible (not the nubbs you'll wear those down spinning the tires unless you get the upgraded version)
For that setup, 5.29s for sure.
255/85 — tall and skinny, easier to fit without rubbing compared to wider tires. Will probably still rub at full steer. You can add spacers to compensate.
It shouldn't change ride quality much, but the noise from the tires will be a little louder and you will kick more debris up onto your paint, the further out they are. That probably doesn't matter depending on your preferences. If it were me, I would go to -24, but not as far as -44. Besides looks (if you're into that), I don't think there is any real benefit to having them out further than they need to be to not rub your upper control arms. I have -10 on mine with 35s and they still stick out a noticeable amount compared to when I had the stock wheels. I know it isn't super clear, but this is the best photo I have to show you how mine look:
What are your goals for the truck? Moderate off-roading? Eventually get into hard trails? Usually a good place to start is rock sliders. I didn't get rock sliders right away and damage my rocker panel pretty bad...
We have a lot of info here about lift options. But if you need more specific info, make a thread in the suspension forum with some questions you have.
If you have a roof rack this works great. Or you could throw it in the back of the bed if you don't have a rack.
Any recommendations for styles or brands of rock sliders?
Mine went right to the garbage
Kick outs are real nice for pushing off rocks and trees and if you have a dog that will be jumping in and out get filler plates so it’s leg won’t get caught they can break it if they stick their leg in the slider on the way down
Honestly, any slider will do its job just fine. They’re all built the same with the major difference being weld on or bolt on. Bolt on is more than sufficient, so don’t even bother with weld on. You’re mostly going to be picking off of personal preference on looks. Some stick out pretty far and you can stand on them, some are tight to the truck. Some have simple designs, some are a little wild looking. It’s just up to you. Here is a thread with slider cost comparisons: https://tacoma3g.com/threads/slider-cost-comparison.866/#post-10387
What kind of trouble? The bumper blocking the view?
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