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How big lift? What size tires?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mattcrf22, Feb 18, 2009.

  1. Feb 18, 2009 at 10:11 PM
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    Mattcrf22

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    I have a 2003 prerunner ext. Cab. How big of lift should I put on it and what size tires to go with it? I was thinking about 3" lift with 32" tires but I want to make sure that I see a differnce in height.
     
  2. Feb 18, 2009 at 10:13 PM
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    jolayiv

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    What do you plan on doing with the truck? There are plenty of lifts out there. check out
     
  3. Feb 18, 2009 at 10:14 PM
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    You will definitely notice a difference in height with a 3" lift. I have a 2.5" OME lift on 31" tires, and I notice a big difference. The 3" with 31-33" tires are a very popular combo, so I'd say it's a safe bet. Have any kits in mind?
     
  4. Feb 18, 2009 at 10:28 PM
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    I plan on doing a little bit of off roading but not a whole lot because it is a 2 wheel drive. I am basically just trying to make it look sick.
     
  5. Feb 18, 2009 at 10:29 PM
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    Ok good that is what I wanted to know. Thanks and no I have no idea what kind of kit I want.
     
  6. Feb 18, 2009 at 10:30 PM
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    Id put a 3inch lift with 32's you can fit 33's with a 3 inch lift, your definately on the right track
     
  7. Feb 18, 2009 at 10:34 PM
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    But won't 33's rub with a 3" lift?
     
  8. Feb 18, 2009 at 10:57 PM
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    A friend of mine has 33/12.50/15's with a 3" revtek lift and I haven't noticed any rubbing when wheeling with him. I could be be wrong though since its not my truck and haven't put it through the paces offroad myself.
     
  9. Feb 18, 2009 at 10:58 PM
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    On stock wheels they will on full lock turns, it rubs on the frame. If your get 4" backspacing wheels or wheels spacers on stock wheels your good
     
  10. Feb 19, 2009 at 7:48 PM
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    i have a 2.5 inch lift with 33s and it doesnt rub that much only on full compression of wheels. i have wheels with a good offset and i did have to trim the wheel well a little.
     
  11. Feb 19, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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    go with the 6" fabtech this is my 2001 tacoma 6" with 35" tires i think it would look the same
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  12. Feb 19, 2009 at 9:56 PM
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    What kind of tires are those?
     
  13. Feb 22, 2009 at 4:52 PM
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  14. Feb 22, 2009 at 9:41 PM
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    How much were they?
     
  15. Feb 22, 2009 at 10:17 PM
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    a 305/70/16 is only a 33" tire 315/75/16's are 35's
     
  16. Feb 23, 2009 at 9:00 PM
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    oh yeah i get mixed up. thanks for telling me
     
  17. Feb 23, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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    i bought them with the truck used so in not to sure but there good tires
     
  18. Feb 23, 2009 at 9:11 PM
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    Well with all the stuff I'm lookin to do to my truck I'm lookin at about $3300 so I'm trying to save money wherever I can
     
  19. Feb 23, 2009 at 9:57 PM
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    yeah but your truck will look nice
     

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