2014 TRD OR w/bilstein 5100's + AAL + 285/75/16

2014 Double Cab TRD Off Road
Bilstein 5100s put on all 4 corners
Front set at 2.5"
Rear Fabtech 1-1/2 inch AAL
XD Addicts 16x9, 4.5" BS, -12mm offset

For people who may have any concerns, I do mostly daily driving, with off roading every once in a while. I haven't off roadbed with the new set up yet so I can't answer any questions there about rubbing but I can give you my perspective on them for the driving I've done so far.

I live in a town with crappy and bumpy streets, and shopping centers with steep incline entries, and I don't rub the tires. The only time it's rubbed, and it's only been a couple times is when I'm reversing at full crank. Other than that I don't rub at all. Also people complain about the preloading stock shocks with the 5100s and seeing my OR already had a stiffer more "truck" like ride, I didn't mind the change at all. Yeah it's stiffer in some cases, but some others it's definitely softer. Will I change the shocks to the 885's or elbachs? No cause I'm happy with it!

Any other questions you have let me know, otherwise here are a before and after photo!

Before


After (with a few other mods)

 

Looks good!

 

looks good. Did you use any hub centric rings?

 

Thanks! I absolutely love the lift & rims/tires

Not that i know of, but my family has had aftermarket rims and tires on most of our vehicles and never had an issue with them rotating unevenly

and toyota & XD said the 6 bolt pattern with the tapered bolts will automatically center the aftermarket wheel on the hub

 

Had to do some rearranging because of the rubbing

Here's the thread of my fix:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/337429-my-3-00-cheaper-tire-rub-fix.html

 

Did the wheels fit with out spacers I was told these wheels won't fit my 2015 trd off road dcsb

 

They fit fine with the bilstein lift, BUT I had to do a personal mod to the inner fender liner so it doesn't rub. If you check my build thread, or the comment right before yours, it shows how to move the inner liner back so it doesn't get in the way. I've had it like that for 13k miles and not a single issue, did a buddies 4Runner and he loves the fix.

 

Did the 16inch addict clear the front brake caliper ok ? Are you able to balance the wheel also

 

Cleared without an issue, and they're balanced like stock tires. I travel the i17 (75mph speed limit, usually drive 80-82) and have no issue at all. I've had it above 90 and still smooth

 

Right on gonna order it tomorrow thanks

 

No problem, are you going bigger tires?

 

Just a little 265/76/16

 

man, this is pretty much the exact setup i am wanting to go with. except i was wanting to do 17's instead of 16's. glad i seen a same year model with it. looks good man. did you have any alignment problems going 2.5 on it. thats my big concern, because i really dont wanna buy new UCA's

 

You'll be fine then, I have 285/75/16's

Make sure you look at the 17's vs the 16'd, totally different look. They seem to flatten out and not have the depth to the look. I've seen jeeps with 17's and 18's and they have a totally different look

Alignment wasn't an issue, as I was saying, I drive 70+ and 80ish a lot, can let go of the wheel and the truck just floats straight without any vibrations or pull. I was really worried about the set up as well, haven't looked back.

I also took off my sway bar too, again that's personal choice of reducing safety and adding body roll, but I love it on and off road

 

So you just have stock coils?

 

Yeah stock springs with the 5100's, so the springs have to be preloaded to give you the lift, and make it a little stiffer, so I took the sway bar off to make it awesome haha

 

I like. Nice. BTW- I've heard AALs make the ride harsh in the rear. Would a full leaf spring pack change out be an option that would work?

 

Honestly it's based on your wallet, I have plans of getting a new pack in the back for a smoother ride, but the AAL is a cheaper option. i haven't searched them individually to know too much though

 

Thanks for the info. I have thought about a 305/70/17 but i dunno if i would have to trim alot or not. Dont really wanna go cutting on a new truck ya know.

 

Yeah those would be huge haha use the tacomaworld tire calculator and see how much larger they are