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33 X 12.5 rubbing. Need advice

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 95Sr5Chris, Feb 11, 2012.

  1. Feb 11, 2012 at 11:45 AM
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    Just picked up a set of 15x10 MT wheels and 33x12.5 Goodyear wranglers for 500$ used. I have a 3" OME suspension lift..I just installed them this afternoon and they are rubbing against my fenderflares ( Bushwacker Exten a fender). If i need to trim them down what exactly do i need to do. This sucks b.c i really dont feel like taking them all off to put on stock ones again.
     
  2. Feb 11, 2012 at 11:54 AM
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    Of course you don't. 33s look bad ass :D

    post some pics man too.

    Also search for the pinch weld mod. Basically you bonn have to do some cutting...

    and what is the BS of the rims?
     
  3. Feb 11, 2012 at 11:57 AM
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    Not sure the guy didnt know when i bought them. Okay ill have a few pics up in about 15 mins or so.
     
  4. Feb 11, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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    What brand are they?
     
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    I trimmed before i put on my bushwackers and i have no rubbing at all :cool:
     
  6. Feb 11, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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    His aren't the cut aways tho..just the extend flares.
     
  7. Feb 11, 2012 at 12:25 PM
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    He could always take them off then trim and put them back on
     
  8. Feb 11, 2012 at 12:31 PM
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    gonna have to most likely. Can't fit 33s without cutting a bit.
     
  9. Feb 11, 2012 at 12:34 PM
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    Man when i get my bumper our trucks are gonna be twins :D
     
  10. Feb 11, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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    haha probably! I want the cut aways as well..tho i kinda dig having like over 2'' of tire sticking out now :p lol


    but my is fixing to change a lot..sliders, rear bumper and bed rack..
     
  11. Feb 11, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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    just let it rub my tires took off my stock mud flaps haha
     
  12. Feb 11, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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    I love the early tacos.. and cant wait to see what it looks like!! I think im going to get the arb bumper and BAMF sliders and thats all im going to do for awhile untill the mod bug bites again :eek:
     
  13. Feb 11, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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    Yea ARBs only look good on our years of 1st ten IMO.

    I love my Elite tho :D and i got BAMF sliders!

    you just wait..summer will hit and you be right back to modding :D haha
     
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    Basically I need to do the pinch weld mod correct? ...
     
  17. Feb 11, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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    ooo mickey thomas classis IIs! i like those rims.


    yea you just need to do the pinch weld mod and you'll be fine man.
     
  18. Feb 11, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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    Im thinking about buying an older pre taco and turning it into a rock crawler... or buying an old dodge or chevy and making a mud truck :cool:
     
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    I love the 80 toyotas. Own one and my bro has one. They are so awesome.
     
  20. Feb 11, 2012 at 12:50 PM
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    Just recently got the fender flares. I feel bad cutting into them lol. Whats the tool of choice. Razor blade or cut off wheel ?
     

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