1st gens on 35's - Pics, Info, Specs, & Discussion

Fitting 35" tires on these little trucks is a bit more involved than on the more recent generations, so I thought it would be helpful to have a dedicated hub for information on the topic. The 1st gen general thread is so busy everything gets lost in the mix. Also, I hate to ask the same questions in every single build thread as I start the process.

I'll edit this OP into an informative list of basic requirements. Let me know what I need to add. Please share your experiences, fails, wins, specs, pictures. Tag anyone I miss. I think we can make this a really good resource.

What's required?

Firewall tubbing

Re-gearing the differentials

Fender Trimming

Wheel backspace


Awesome write-up
Front
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...trail-rig-and-bs.159436/page-309#post-8006647
Rear
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...trail-rig-and-bs.159436/page-303#post-7965731

 

Saved for badass pics. Tell me which pic of your rig you want featured, and I'll post it here along with photo credits if needed.

 

@Blackdawg
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-frankenstein-build-lt-expo-trail-rig-and-bs.159436/

@cynicalrider
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cynicalriders-j0hnny5-is-alive-01-build-thread.290011/

@jubei
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/run-to-the-hills-jasons-colorado-gtfo-build.427567/

@Robmonster117
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/robmonster117s-little-monster-build-thread.437656/

@alee891
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/alee891s-radiant-red-build-bs.415933/
Sold, but the thread lives

@IDtrucks
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sluggo-the-4-banger-build.193487/

@Fernando
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fernandos-2004-dc-build-the-tank.285648/

@devinzz1
Build thread?

@Justinogo
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/justins-ifs-torture-test-build-and-bs-thread.529602/
In progress

@rngr
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/re-demption-rngrs-re-debatable-re-debacle.443620/
In progress

 

A few questions I have...

What gauge steel is everyone using for their tubs?

What Backspace is required to keep a 35/12.5 off the frame? (think Monte said sub-3")

How much did everyone cut out of their fenders front and rear?

 

Ha this is a good idea.

I used 20 Ga. For me 2.5" kept me off the frame, but the jury is still out on 2.75 which i want to try. And for the fenders, I need to look at my build later today.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fitting-35s-on-3-suspension-lift.307596/

I did my 35s before I had lt for what it's worth.

20ga steel.

Less than 3" bs I was on 2.25" before long travel.

1.75" all around out of fenders. Had fiberwerx fenders up front so could have done less there.

Write up for front: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...trail-rig-and-bs.159436/page-309#post-8006647

Write up for rear: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...trail-rig-and-bs.159436/page-303#post-7965731

 

Couldn’t tell you what gauge steel was used, as it was scrap to patch the tub.

I ran 3.5 bs wheels w/ 1.25 spacers
- 2.25” bs overall. I was also running 315/75r16, not a true 35.

Believe I cut 2.5” off the front fenders, just below the flare holes, and a similar amount in the rear, if not a little more. Cut numbers should be in my build thread, so don’t quote me here. I also ditched the flares because I hate them on Tacoma’s.

 

Only pic I have of this truck during the process

• 35/12.50R16 Maxxis Trepadors
• Used 18 Ga. steel to patch hole
  
• 4 Inch BS Wheels
  
• 1.25" Spacer
• Took 1.5 inches off of the front fender all the way around.

Thanks
Jeff

 

If you only knew how many searches I did trying to find a thread like this before making this one.

Thanks for all the good info, as usual, Monte.

 

You clear the frame completely? My current wheels are 4.0BS. I want as little of a spacer as possible. Hoping a 1.25 will do it.

 

Yeah the search function is...picky haha

 

It's 2.75" bs total so..should be close. But work with a 315

 

Subbing for some good info. I’ve got trimmed and tubbed fenders to clear my 35’s, and ended up having to run a snorkel cause the rain coming off the tires got in the air box and the truck wouldn’t run:/. Anyone else run into this?

 

I cycled it with no coilover in at full bump and went lock to lock and it never touched the frame, I did have to lose a bunch of metal on both the body mounts though.

~Jeff

 

I never have. Though my fender tube is mostly plugged with mud and I have the deck plate mod done from years before.

 

I was even searching different ways..

1st gen 35

first gen 35

1st gen dirty-five

and so on

 

Yeah. I went to the 1st gen sub section and searched 35s.

Clicked search this forum only.

Display results as threads.

But I also knew the thread existed.

 

Also, running 4.5” BS, I think. 35x10.50’s rub frame at full lock but not to badly.

 

I had zero rub at full lock/stuff. New UCAs greatly help too

 

Added Monte's write-up to the first post. Very informative.