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3 inch leveling kit

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AL25, Apr 5, 2019.

  1. Apr 5, 2019 at 2:12 PM
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    AL25

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    So I'm about to put a 3 inch leveling kit on my truck and I want to know the biggest all terrain tire I can fit under my 2017 Sport Tacoma without scrubbing or the tire sticking out past my fender.I plan on keeping my stock rims with the 1.25 inch hubcentric spacers. Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Apr 5, 2019 at 2:19 PM
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    Anchovy

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  3. Apr 5, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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    whitetaco97

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    I have 295/70r17 and 1.5 spacers. Barely catches the front when backing up. Did no trimming 080E17E9-2F33-4EB2-84A6-4A95F16CA01A.jpg
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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    shawn.gossard

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    Beware of everyone getting ready to tell you to search the forum more. This is a very popular topic with a lot of information already out there.

    That being said, l have a 2 inch lift and have 285/75/16 with next to no rubbing and zero trimming
     
  5. Apr 5, 2019 at 2:58 PM
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    AL25

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    Love the way it looks. What lift do you have?
     
  6. Apr 5, 2019 at 3:03 PM
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  7. Apr 5, 2019 at 3:42 PM
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    Just a 3 inch front leveling kit
     
  8. Apr 5, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    tjbajatacoma

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    Did you need to add spacers or change your UCA's for that tire size?
     
  9. Apr 5, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    VangaSTL

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    I have 285/75r17 and had to do a shit tonne of trimming and cutting and hammering to get full clearance.
     
  10. Apr 5, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    shawn.gossard

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    Nope, I have -6 offset rims so no spacers necessary.
     
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  11. Apr 6, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    AL25 as a reference, installed in my taco is a 3/2 Readylift with Bilstein shocks front and rear on Mich LTX AT2, 275 65 18 tires on OEM wheels...no other alterations required. The ride is smooth on the road/equal or better than stock ride even at 90 mph on the freeway! Also consider, if you increase your OEM/stock spare tire diameter, my 275 65 18 spare tire barely fits in the allocated space - I don't think a larger wheel will fit/seat correctly.

    Finally, before all the chrome haters chuck spears at me, I am still contemplating changing out all chrome (wheels, headlights, mirror covers, door handles, signals, emblems, and steps) or none. 20190406_090957.jpg 20190406_091125.jpg 20190406_090729.jpg 20190406_090925.jpg
     
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