Running 35's on stock 97 Tacoma ?

My dad owns a 1997 5 speed 4x4 Toyota Tacoma he plans on giving it to me for my first truck and I'm not very well knowledged about trucks and I was wondering if I could run 35 inch tires on the truck with a 3 or 4 inch lift kit and if so what else needs to be changed when going from 31 inch tires to 35 your feedback will be greatly appreciated

 

You dont need to run 35's on a Tacoma.

 

I want to though

 

I just wanna know if it's possible ?

 

Trust me, stick with 265's or 31's. You might fit 33's. Going that big will put you in ricer territory, not to mention ruin your MPG, acceleration, and handling.

Ill let someone post what it would take to make them fit, but its going to require at least a 3in lift, probably more, plus cutting into the truck, which is not worth it.

 

Don't listen to these guys, bigger tires are badass and extremely functional. Don't know about 35's but I did a 2.5 inch lift to clear 33's and still rubbed a little on the front inner fenders till I cut them out

 

Oh and BTW my mileage didn't change at all going from 31's to 33's, it's still sitting shitty at 15-16 and it handles a lot better mainly cause street tires+tacoma+rain=drift car. Bfg mud terrains fixed that. Although it does seem to be a little more sluggish I've also got an auto... But you've got stick so I'd say 33's would be a good size for budget cause a $100 eBay lift will get you high enough for those

 

Just remember, the bigger the tire the more stress there is on the whole drivetrain and more lift=more driveshaft angle. Don't be surprised if you do it and then experience a little more vibration than normal and you clutch start slipping/feeling weaker than it used to

 

Unless you are wheeling hard and not daily driving it, I wouldn't bother with 35s. 35s would require more than a 3" lift and A LOT of cutting AND regearing if you want decent power. You can fit 33s with a 3 inch lift no problem, some have to cut and trim, some don't, and front mud flaps got to go.

The real problem is HOW you're going to lift it. If you do not OffRoad, then (you don't really need 33s anyways) you can run spacers. You can do light off-roading but don't push the suspension too hard (in rare occasions, spacers and blocks tend to come loose or break things). If you wheel a bit harder, then you need to get adjustable shocks and springs with a new spring pack or Add A Leaf. If you want to wheel decently hard and want the confidence to do it, go Fox/King/Icon suspension.

Take the time to learn what you want to do with your truck. Take time to look over and through the website for good information. A Tacoma with 31s are actually pretty capable.

 

Your dad just gave you a great truck, id focus on maintenance items in order to get acclimated to how things work on the truck before tearing it apart. If you do this half assed, youre going to ruin a great truck.

Youll need custom upper control arms and coilovers anyway. Why not do that first before you go all in. To do this properly is going to cost at least $2000. You use cheap ebay shit, you get shit results.

Again, if you are only driving on road, you dont need more than 265's, even off roading, like the guy above said, you wont need more than 33's. I have no interest in wheeling like many off these guys, and even i have learned that form reading everything i can on here.

 

Putting 33's on mine made it a much more pleasurable daily driver, just cause I like how it rides. Like I said and like dust storm said, if you run 33's and just wheel a little every now and then you'll be good with lift blocks and strut spacers. I personally run bilstein 5100's set at the highest level with lift blocks in the back. Any bit higher than that without a diff drop and you'll most likely start blowing through cv axles if you have an ADD front diff like me

 

Also, I used to have eBay strut spacers that worked fine, and am still using my eBay issued lift blocks and u bolts with no problems, and my trucks seen 3 foot of air before... Fun times lmao

 

Im sorry, but youre giving bad advice for a young man who is getting their first truck.

 

Gotcha 33's should be fine but that's what I was worried about I didnt wanna have to re gear it but I don't plan on buying eBay stuff I want the best of the best stuff money's not a problem just gotta make sure I have some for gas lol but I'm also not sure what brand to buy ?rough country? And I plan on getting 2 in wheel spacers. What brand wheel spacers should I get

 

If you're talking spacers I e held eBay stuff next to aftermarket stuff and it's the same lol kinda hard to fuck up a block of steel.

 

Spidertrax makes good spacers but I tend to veer away from wheel spacers after getting both front wheel bearings at 115 a piece dealership price. And we'll shit if money's not a problem id get a procomp lift with bilstein shocks

 

Only thing is is that I'm only 15 and I can't get a job till I'm sixteen I plan on working at public or somethin just to get some cash saved up and when I turn 18 I'll be headin for the coast guard but do you think you could post pictures of the lift kits and spacer kits for me so I know exactly what to show the body shop when I ask them to put it on

 

Check these out, also look in the 1st gen build forum, should give you some ideas of kits to put together.

But really, start with the OEM stuff, your bushings, ball joints, transmission and diff fluids. Youll be under the car enough to plan out the mods.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/1st-gen-builds-1995-2004.102/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3-lift.403996/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/whats-the-best-full-lift-kit.400901/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/stock-to-3-suspension-lift-advice.399080/

 

Its best to DIY. Other people wont tell you when they screw something up on your truck.

 

I've got close friends that do it for me i trust them but the OEM do u mean replace all the stuff that should be serviced every once in a while?