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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ibstonefish, Jul 17, 2017.

  1. Jul 17, 2017 at 11:58 AM
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    Ibstonefish

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    Bilstien level kit, fuel wheels, BFG 275s, with 2"nerf steps.
    I'm thinking about putting 1 1/4 wheel spacers just in front to give it a slightly wider stance, doe anyone know of someone who's done this and if so how did it come out.
     
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  2. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    You very well may be the first person to do this. Let us know how it turns out.
     
  3. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:02 PM
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    Just busting your balls OP, welcome to TW! A lot of people have put spacers on. Get a good brand like Bora or Spidertrax, and make sure you properly torque them, rechecking them every so often. Do that and you're fine.
     
  4. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:08 PM
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    I know some people who do just the front for the wider stance. At least one person off the top of my head.
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:12 PM
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    Bilstien level kit, fuel wheels, BFG 275s, with 2"nerf steps.
    Did it look good. Or like shit.
     
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    So curious run
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:17 PM
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  9. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:23 PM
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    Bilstien level kit, fuel wheels, BFG 275s, with 2"nerf steps.
    Thanx for the input. Much appreciated.
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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    Yup. 1.25" Spidertrax wheel spacers.
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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    I would personally run all 4, but don't see the harm in just 2 up front. Just go with quality hub centric ones like spidertrax. I had those on my 1st and 2nd gen for the longest time with zero issues. Make sure you torque them properly, also torque the lug nuts to the spacers properly. Check after your first 100 miles then your good until your next tire change/rotation. Enjoy.
     
  12. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    Bilstien level kit, fuel wheels, BFG 275s, with 2"nerf steps.
    Nice. Thanks bro.
     
  13. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:30 PM
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    I have ran 1.25" front hub centric spacers for over 50k miles on my 4runner. No issues. Looks fine.
     
  14. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:33 PM
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    Bilstien level kit, fuel wheels, BFG 275s, with 2"nerf steps.
    Looks clean. Thanks for the pic
     
  15. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:37 PM
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    I did two up front only. Never had an issue.
     
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  16. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:39 PM
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    Bilstien level kit, fuel wheels, BFG 275s, with 2"nerf steps.
    Do you like the look..
     
  17. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    Cant speak to the 1 1/4'' but I'm running 1'' spacers on mine. It has a much better stance. It's caused no issues for me and i've been running them for about 8 months now.

    IMG_4934.jpg
     
  18. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:54 PM
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    Been looking into 1.25 spacers as well but not sure how they will look on a stock set up. Was thinking about waiting until I install my lift and tires. Anyone here running them on stock tires and lift?
     
  19. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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    Pville, thanx for the pic that's what I've been looking for
     
  20. Jul 17, 2017 at 1:10 PM
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    I have 1.25" spidetrax on my Tacoma without an issue. I run BORA 1.75" on my 4runner without issues. Go with either one of those brands and proper install, you will be good to go.
     

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