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Pls HELP! Future Long Travel

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by Chadparker, Feb 25, 2014.

  1. Feb 25, 2014 at 7:25 PM
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    Chadparker

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    So I have plans to go long travel in the near future and my truck only has 3500 miles on it. (2014 TRD off road dcsb) . I would like to buy some new rims and use the tires that came on the truck for now, BFG AT. My question is ..... if I buy rims that will fit those tires with the intent of putting bigger tires on when the lt is in place and these tires wear out, should I purchase a certain size, offset etc...... Mind the tires now are for 16" wheels ?
     
  2. Feb 25, 2014 at 7:27 PM
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    Current tire is Bfg rugged trail 265/70/16
     
  3. Feb 25, 2014 at 7:28 PM
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    I really like the newness of my truck and want to build a clean new ride the way I want it
     
  4. Feb 25, 2014 at 11:18 PM
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    Welcome to the money pit!
     
  5. Feb 26, 2014 at 4:16 AM
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    Read the stickied threads.

    I'd think twice before flushing a brand new truck down the toilet.
     
  6. Feb 26, 2014 at 10:15 AM
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    Lot of good purpose built trucks out there for 10k. Buy one of those and tow it out with your clean 14'
     
  7. Feb 26, 2014 at 10:24 AM
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    agreed
     
  8. Feb 26, 2014 at 10:28 AM
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    nahhhhhhh

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  9. Feb 26, 2014 at 2:11 PM
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    Easy rider

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    Just hold off on the rims until you do everything because 17s will give you more tire options.

    I built a new truck and I have few regrets. However, in my mind I still feel like I'm saving money because for me it was between a built Tacoma or a raptor. But be warned whatever route you go Long travel costs money. By the time I add a cage, links, 9", and supercharger, my truck will be sitting at exactly 60k (including purchase price) to have a professionally built truck.

    You have been warned ;)
     
  10. Apr 7, 2014 at 7:34 PM
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    All the nice double cab tacos I see that are not beat to hell are 30k + so I don't know where people are buying crew cab 4x4 long travel trucks for 10k. I know it's very expensive however this is why I bought the truck. If I wanted a nice cruiser I would've bought a full size nice truck.
     
  11. Apr 7, 2014 at 7:35 PM
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    Thanks for all your input guys. That's why I'm here.
     

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