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Front Lift - Spacer or 5100s

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Swank, Mar 28, 2013.

  1. Mar 28, 2013 at 9:46 AM
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    Swank

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    That's true, if I were to go with 3" lift and say.. 265/70/16 Duratracs, would it look goofy?
     
  2. Mar 28, 2013 at 9:54 AM
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    I think i'm just going to order a set of 1500s, run it at 2.5" or whichever to level it out with the back, and go with 265/70 or 265/75 duratracs.

    Thanks for the information guys!
     
  3. Mar 28, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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    Go with the 265/75s!
     
  4. Mar 28, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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    What's the difference between 265/70 and 265/75?
    265/75s are taller or something?
     
  5. Mar 28, 2013 at 9:59 AM
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    The droop travel you will gain is worth it's weight in gold. It will ride much better. Function > form.
     
  6. Mar 28, 2013 at 10:01 AM
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    :thumbsup:
     
  8. Mar 28, 2013 at 10:05 AM
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  9. Mar 28, 2013 at 10:09 AM
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    Here is mine with 5100s on 1.75 with 265/70/17 (same at 265/75/16). Your talking .75 of in inch more in hight on your lift. Plus you get better miliage with 265s

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2013 at 10:15 AM
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    Appreciate it man, your truck looks killer!
    a BHLM would set it off
     
  11. Mar 28, 2013 at 10:19 AM
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    I have a 3 inch revtek lift in front and 2.5 inch aal in the rear and dont have any lean :)
     
  12. Mar 28, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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    Appreciate it, what size tire are you running?
     
  13. Mar 28, 2013 at 10:47 AM
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    Gahh, just went out and looked at the truck and love the look of the 3" lift.. so i'm going to do an AAL in the back to make it level with the front, so 3" lift all around,and go with 285 duratracs w wheel spacers and a little bit of trimming. No CMC will be needed due to I don't off-road so there we have it. :D 3" lift 285s.
     
  14. Mar 28, 2013 at 10:50 AM
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    Post pics when its all done.
     
  15. Mar 28, 2013 at 10:56 AM
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    It'll be around 9 weeks or so, School > Truck for right now :p But i'll keep you posted!
     
  16. Mar 29, 2013 at 5:16 PM
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    That'll look nice! Will look forward to your updates.
     
  17. Mar 29, 2013 at 6:24 PM
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    2.5 toytec spacer 1.5 aal 275 70 17 no issues little trimming.

    20120716_165457.jpg
     
  18. Mar 29, 2013 at 6:36 PM
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    If you have 16" rims look at 285/70/16 Nitto Trail Grappler MT. They look big have tons of tread. But require less trimming then 285/75/16
     

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