3rd gen 2.7L manual, lift and 33’s?

Hello, I have a 2016 2.7L manual tacoma. I’m in need of new tires soon so I was thinking about lifting her 3 inches and putting some all terrains that are 33x11 or 11.50’s. But my only concern is will I still be able to reach highway speeds of 75mph without taking forever?! Or will there not be much of a change?

 

You are adding a ton of unsprung weight with the tires, to a vehicle that is not snappy to begin with. I had 265/70/17 Duratracs and FN five stars on my 4cyl and it would go but, not in a hurry anywhere. You could always supercharge it

 

That’s true, I could look into it, but god it’s gotta be expensive

 

Maybe 32’s with a leveling kit is more practical ‍ It is my daily...

 

Regear might help.

 

I have a 2018 similar model to you only automatic. I did the level with bilstien shocks and went 265/75r16. It was noticeable the extra height, haven't really noticed any lag with power (just slightly maybe). I run the ect on when i feel like a need a tad extra. If you want cost hit me up i can let you know what the cost was for me (i did get new rims in that cost). I have it all broken down.

 

I can’t figure out how to msg you, but do you have any pics?

 

Wow that looks nice

 

Here is my 2016 SR 2.7. These are 235/85/16 with a Pro Comp 2.25” leveling kit in the front and 1” block with Bilstein 5100 rear shocks. It’s my daily and wouldn’t do anything bigger tire wise

 

Yes no problem!!!!!!

 

I would not do it without a regear. Highway speeds are aweful with 33's and no regear. You will be doing the 4th/5th gear shuffle constantly.

Heres some info. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2016-sr-2-7l-4x4-5-spd-build.433565/page-5#post-18827279

 

Nice truck. Any vibes with that setup with the needle bearing or elsewhere? Not much on these 2.7 trucks. Mine is a 4x4 5 speed.

Edit-Ah I see now you have a 2wd.

 

That is the only reason I did a 2.25” since it’s a 2WD.

 

That’s a nice setup, I’ll probably stick with something not too major like yours. And regear later down the road if needed.

 

Here is mine. It is a struggle pushing 285s with a 4cylinder. Even on long trips, I had this summer I was going close to 80 before 5th gear was any use. At the end of last month, I regeared it to 4.88s. It was a big improvement and brought the truck back to being like stock. As anyone can tell you regearing is not a cheap mod. I rode around with stock gears for over a year. I tolerated it but it wasn't pleasant always shifting. That's just my thought.

 

What part of Va do you live in?

 

I’m also in va, in Gloucester

 

I live in Madison just north of Charlottesville.

 

You’ll be fine. Get all up in them Rpms and let that sewing machine do it’s thing.