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Wider stance without spacers

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by dirtbro_15, Sep 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM.

  1. Sep 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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    Hey, I have a 2001 TRD offroad, its completely stocked right now but im getting new coilovers, leaves control arms, all that stuff, and I cant find a good way to widen the stance without wheel spacers that work with my year and model and stuff.
    Any help would be much appreciated and as you can prolly tell im really new to all this stuff.
     
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    Wheel spacers, Long travel suspension, or wider offset rims. That's the only way to widen the stance that I'm aware of for the front. For the rear, it's just spacers or offset rims. Unless you want to put in a wider axle.
     
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    What’s the reason for the wider stance? Is it just for looks or better stability? Ideally I would like to not use spacers, but it was the most cost efficient way to go. I’m using 1.25” spacers to get myself off the frame running 285’s. No issues so far.
     
  4. Sep 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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    Lift Spindles usually add .75" width per side (front). But this is only for PreRunners.
     
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    Better stability, im lifting it a little and it was suggested to be to throw some wheel spacers on but after researching a bit I wanted to see if there were any better alternatives. Im running 275 but gonna upgrade to 285
     
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    Run it without spacers or a wider offset and see how it feels. You might be surprised by how stable it feels. You might as well take care of that pinch weld while you have the wheel off, especially if you’re going to get bigger tires.
     
  7. Sep 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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    Okay, thank you.
    And sorry but im pretty new to all this, what's a pinch weld and what should I do do it? I understand that its in the wheel well.
     
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