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3 inch lift and 31s?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by DaytonLax14, Aug 14, 2010.

  1. Aug 14, 2010 at 10:07 PM
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    DaytonLax14

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    would that look goofy? does anyone have any pics?
     
  2. Aug 15, 2010 at 4:50 AM
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    exminnesotaboy

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    not exactly what you are asking, but should give you enough to get an idea:

    2" lift with 265-70/16(approx 31" - looked awkward)
    IMG_0241_9dedff6ba8e01650c3e01d2fda3b5c55f7d7c672.jpg

    2" lift with 265-75/16(approx 32" - good proportionate look)
    IMG_0259_0c02c51b3c5f75076a3d6b92544321dc8fdd24da.jpg
     
  3. Aug 15, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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    Janster

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    Considering 31" tires are what came on the trucks from the factory... What's the point of putting the lift on - unless you plan on putting bigger tires on?
     
  4. Aug 15, 2010 at 6:55 AM
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    Max-4_Yota

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    3" lift and 31-10.50-15's[​IMG]
     
  5. Aug 15, 2010 at 6:56 AM
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    I have 33x12.50's on mine and i love it. But yeah if your gonna lift it you should get tires as well
     
  6. Aug 15, 2010 at 7:52 AM
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    very nice truck its not overdone just enough to make it look sweet.
     
  7. Aug 15, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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    98fourbangertaco

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    I have 31x10.50x15s with daystar 2.5in kit, I really like it, I wouldn't mind bigger tires but I have a 4cyl and don't want to loose anymore power, check my gallery for pics
     
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    I think 3" would look good(as seen above) with 31" but may want to consider 32/33"

    here is my 2.5" lift with 31"

    Truck005-2_f2b97964fdae5a9413bbf62a1fd834d6aff602cc.jpg
     
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  9. Aug 15, 2010 at 11:56 AM
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    did you fit the 33s with a 3 inch lift?
     
  10. Aug 15, 2010 at 12:27 PM
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    This is mine....3inches in the front and 2 in the back with 33's


    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Aug 15, 2010 at 12:37 PM
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    hey mattleegee, what rims are those?
     
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    heres what mine looked like after i installed my lift, coilovers at 2.5, 2'' aal and stock 265/70/16
    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Aug 15, 2010 at 3:30 PM
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    hey tankoma04 what kind of gas mileage do you get with the 33s?
     
  15. Aug 15, 2010 at 6:34 PM
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    i think trucks with 15" wheels look fine with 31 inch tires but if your wheels are are 16's or 17's then 32 inches or bigger looks better; imo of course. but then again not all tires are gonna look the same from brand to brand. i hope to get my truck lifted before the end of the month so that i can have this problem too... fingers crossed... what a money pit!
     
  16. Aug 23, 2010 at 3:47 AM
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    Looking at getting some of these tires in 33in.
    Where are you rubbing?
    I supposedly have a 3in lift leveling kit in the front.
    (OME 881's w/.5 top plate. I don't mind trimming some plastic. I just need to make sure it's not rubbing the UCA.
     
  17. Aug 23, 2010 at 7:35 AM
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  18. Aug 23, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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    x2, no point, unless your going for looks. I had my 33's on with no lift for about a month, with some rubbing. Now with ~2" of lift there is only rubbing on the frame at full lock and on the rear fender when the rear tires are stuffed.
     
  19. Aug 23, 2010 at 10:34 AM
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  20. Aug 23, 2010 at 10:41 AM
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    keep in mind with 33's you will want to regear to compensate for the power loss. 32's are just about right. I have a 2.5 in bilstein lift in the front and I'm going to be adding a 1.5 in AAL in the rear when it arrives in the mail. Also will be switching from my 265/70/R16 to 265/75/R16 BFG AT
    IMG_1184_e6f15304e95ecdb6018bde801a43029fd403fc45.jpg
     

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