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Pre-order lift kit questions

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by kevlar119, Mar 30, 2012.

  1. Mar 30, 2012 at 6:44 AM
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    kevlar119

    kevlar119 [OP] Member

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    Hi, I am about order a Toytec kit and still have questions after reading other messages on here. Just when I think I have it right, I see another thread that changes it. I'm also still not sure if I need spacers or not. Any guidance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

    Vehicle - 2005 Tacoma Access Cab SR5 TRD 4x4 - I will not be using it for off-roading - - I am adding a truck cap and then having the vehicle wrapped for business advertising - -I just wanted a better looking stance.

    Here is what I am leaning towards: (Toytec was unable to assist - said they don't answer tire/wheel questions)





    Toytec Ultimate lift package with Radflo front coilovers:
    • 2.0" diameter shock body Radflo coilovers
    • front diff drop kit for 4x4s
    • Rear OME CS047R Dakar Leaf Springs
    • Bilstein rear 5100s
    V-Tec Offroad 326 Wheels (pics below -sorry for sizing - couldn't reduce)
    • black
    • 17x8.5
    • offset +18mm
    • Centerbore 106.2mm
    BFG All Terrain KO Tires 285/70/17

    No new upper arms (unless I need them)

    Spacers?

    Will eventually be adding new (heavier) front and rear bumpers


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  2. Mar 30, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

    TexasTacoma37 Well-Known Member

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    You will need wheel spacers. I'd find a different wheel with better specs.
     
  3. Mar 30, 2012 at 8:06 PM
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    kevlar119

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    What specs would I need and what spacers? Thanks!
     
  4. Mar 30, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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    bjmoose

    bjmoose Bullwinkle J. Moose

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    On a 17x8.5 rim, you'd want backspacing around -6mm (as opposed to +18mm)

    That's a full inch less backspacing on a rim of identical width.
     

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