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Wanting to move to 33x12.5s and keep existing lift parts?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jwicker, Nov 14, 2012.

  1. Nov 14, 2012 at 9:29 AM
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    jwicker

    jwicker [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Before the flaming starts, i have searched the forums and cannot get a clear answer to fit my specific scenario.

    2003 TRD Double Cab 4x4
    I am currently running Hankook ATM 265/75/16 on stock wheels.

    I would like to move up (on next tire purchase) to 33's (Hancook, BFG, Micket Thompson, similar)

    I already have installed:
    Toytec AAL and 5100s in the rear
    Billy Adjustable 5100s in the front

    I have also trimmed a little off of the front plastic lower bumper extension.
    Existing tires rub slightly on frame at full lock.

    The only offroading this truck sees is around our farm camping, fishing, etc.

    What are my options for keeping what I have in parts and adding to clear true 33s (maybe 12.5 wide)?

    I like the stock wheels, but not married to them.

    I'll likely be doing the work myself (40 years old and moderately handy wrenching on my stuff).

    Thanks in advance.

    jon
     
  2. Nov 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM
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    Blackdawg

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    Your on a 16'' wheels. Best you can do is 285/75. which is like 32.8x11.9ish approximatly.

    only way to get a true 12.5 is on a 15'' rim in a 33.

    Also you'll have to get wheel spacers or a less back spaced wheel to keep it off the UCA and frame while turning. And you'll have to trim the pinch weld and a lot more fender.

    They can fit if the billies are at 2.5'' but since they are stock coils you probably have only close to 2'' of lift as they are old coils. That being said..if your willing to cut and hammer a lot..they can fit.
     
  3. Nov 14, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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    marioball37

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    I have the all pro 3in in the rear and the billy 5100 in the front with stock coil, I also have 33x12.5x15 and i get rubbing on the drive side on full lock, and i also have the bushwacher cut out fenders. I had to trim 1in of fender and the pinch just like he said up above. So ya trimming and different coils are necessary. I just ordered my eibach springs for the 5100 to get the full 3in lift in order to not rub.
     
  4. Nov 14, 2012 at 3:44 PM
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    Blackdawg

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    You'll still rub :eek: i have Eibachs and do. BUT i have crazy offset and i wheel a lot. If you don't offroad a lot you'll be fine.
     

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