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[bonifacio]

Ok next noob question. Read somewhere that since I have crawl control I can't use diff spacers. Does that mean I need to keep it at 2.5"? TIA

Where and why not?

 

[bonifacio]

If a strut is assembled, can you turn it after assembly to get it to line up? Or does it just have to be lined up before assembled?

 

[bonifacio]

If a strut is assembled, can you turn it after assembly to get it to line up? Or does it just have to be lined up before assembled?

Guess it needs compressed a little or it's way too tense to rotate.


Anyone know the leaf bolt pin diameter?

 

[AltarBoy]

So I’m looking to lift my 21 trd off-road. I’m looking at the readylift 3”f/2”r with 17x8.5 et0 with a backspacing of 4.75”. What’s the best size all terrain I can fit that’s under 35

 

[bonifacio]

So I’m looking to lift my 21 trd off-road. I’m looking at the readylift 3”f/2”r with 17x8.5 et0 with a backspacing of 4.75”. What’s the best size all terrain I can fit that’s under 35

275/70/17
285/70R17
33x12.5

Would be a subjective size.

 

[bonifacio]

Advantage of aftermarket LCA's?

Is it more travel? Range of movement? Strength?

 

[sshattuck84]

Has any put 255 /85/16's on there stock suspensions. Ho do the look/ride. Im not ready to do a full lift but would lik the biggest tires that will fit stock.

 

[bonifacio]

Has any put 255 /85/16's on there stock suspensions. Ho do the look/ride. Im not ready to do a full lift but would lik the biggest tires that will fit stock.

265/75r16 or 265/70r17

Basically you don't want to go over 31.6".

255/85r16 = 33.1"

You might be able to get away with it with some rubbing. Don't have any weight. Do some dieting. Sometimes even just a light passenger or slight slope will make it rub. Probably should fold the pinch weld and push around some plastic.

What's holding you back from doing a lift? How much tire life do you have currently?

 

[Nkasterine]

Hello I recently purchased a new Tacoma with a lift kit installed from the dealer. I don't really know much about lift kits and I was hoping someone could give me some information on what was done to the truck. Thank you. I can provide more picture if needed.

 

[Biohazard]

Hello I recently purchased a new Tacoma with a lift kit installed from the dealer. I don't really know much about lift kits and I was hoping someone could give me some information on what was done to the truck. Thank you. I can provide more picture if needed.

Looks like their "leveling" kit, with slightly taller springs in the front to raise it level with the rear. Still has stock shocks, and based on the picture, you must have a TRD Off Road

 

[Nkasterine]

Looks like their "leveling" kit, with slightly taller springs in the front to raise it level with the rear. Still has stock shocks, and based on the picture, you must have a TRD Off Road

Thank you for the information! The truck looks great but I'm assuming it's mostly ascetic and does little for performance?

 

[Nkasterine]

Looks like their "leveling" kit, with slightly taller springs in the front to raise it level with the rear. Still has stock shocks, and based on the picture, you must have a TRD Off Road

And yes you are correct about trd off road.

 

[Nkasterine]

Looks like their "leveling" kit, with slightly taller springs in the front to raise it level with the rear. Still has stock shocks, and based on the picture, you must have a TRD Off Road

 

[Nkasterine]

That's what was done to the rear.

 

[Biohazard]

That's what was done to the rear.

so that's a 1.5 inch block. You've got a 1.5 inch lift. Not a bad set up. Budget, but it works. Your rear leaf springs will be fine if you don't put much in it on a regular basis, but they'll sag after a while if you keep it loaded. Your ride in the front will be a little more stiff than usual, but shouldn't have any long term detrimental effects.

 

[Dart330]

Hello, what is the tallest 18 inch tire I can go with if I put a 2 inch lift?
I have 17's now

 

[Nkasterine]

so that's a 1.5 inch block. You've got a 1.5 inch lift. Not a bad set up. Budget, but it works. Your rear leaf springs will be fine if you don't put much in it on a regular basis, but they'll sag after a while if you keep it loaded. Your ride in the front will be a little more stiff than usual, but shouldn't have any long term detrimental effects.

Awesome. Thanks for the information.

 

[Biohazard]

Hello, what is the tallest 18 inch tire I can go with if I put a 2 inch lift?
I have 17's now

Tire Size Fitment and Lift

I figured i would throw an end all be all in here to settle the age old question "what tire size will fit". This is my personal opinion and experience, taking into consideration measurements of the wheel well with the cab mount in mind. You do not have to follow this chart if you have plans to...

tacoma3g.com

Check this thread out. Should answer your questions quite well.

In general, a 31 inch tire will fit on your vehicle with a 2 inch lift, 32 if you're ok with a little rubbing, 33 if you're ok trimming a bit to get it not to rub. That would be 265/70/18, like this one: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...GRATXRWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

[Dart330]

Awesome. Thanks for the information.

Thank You!!

 

[Dart330]

Tire Size Fitment and Lift

I figured i would throw an end all be all in here to settle the age old question "what tire size will fit". This is my personal opinion and experience, taking into consideration measurements of the wheel well with the cab mount in mind. You do not have to follow this chart if you have plans to...

tacoma3g.com

Check this thread out. Should answer your questions quite well.

In general, a 31 inch tire will fit on your vehicle with a 2 inch lift, 32 if you're ok with a little rubbing, 33 if you're ok trimming a bit to get it not to rub. That would be 265/70/18, like this one: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+A/TX&partnum=67TR8GRATXRWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Thank you

 

[bonifacio]

What's the Lower Ball Joint Socket Size? Asking because I'm not near the truck.

 

[AltarBoy]

Different websites I go to state different descriptions. Do the bilstein 5100’s by themselves offer any lift in the rear?

 

[TacoDePapa]

I have a question. Maybe it’s been asked before. I have a 21 off road. Have any of you installed the Fox Pro OEM shocks on a TRD off road ? Did you still have the front nose dive when braking ? Are you happy with the new Pro set up ?

 

[Biohazard]

I have a question. Maybe it’s been asked before. I have a 21 off road. Have any of you installed the Fox Pro OEM shocks on a TRD off road ? Did you still have the front nose dive when braking ? Are you happy with the new Pro set up ?

I have a 2020 trd pro, and when stock the nose did not dive significantly when braking. I was very happy with the pro set up, just can't leave things stock for more than a year or two.

 

[TacoDePapa]

I have a 2020 trd pro, and when stock the nose did not dive significantly when braking. I was very happy with the pro set up, just can't leave things stock for more than a year or two.

Thank you for that info.

 

[AltarBoy]

Is there color specific photo threads anywhere?

 

[Biohazard]

Is there color specific photo threads anywhere?

Nope. We have a "post any photo of your Tacoma" thread that serves that purpose.

 

[Berserker__taco]

Is there color specific photo threads anywhere?

Yes there are. I know there is a thread called "Show off your magnetic grey metallic" for sure bc I've posted in it. I'm pretty sure theres one for each color. Use the search bar and type in

"Show off your (factory volor)"

 

[AltarBoy]

I should have asked this a while ago. Is the bottom part of the doors suppose to feel “rough”

 

[B-Man]

I should have asked this a while ago. Is the bottom part of the doors suppose to feel “rough”

Yes. There's also a protective 'film' over it to protect against scratches and rock dings.