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Hello. just lift my truck for the first time

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Cheeee!, Jul 29, 2016.

  1. Jul 29, 2016 at 4:33 AM
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    Cheeee!

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    3" Bilsten lift kit
    IMG_4589-1.jpg I just had a 3" Bilsten lift put on my 2014 Double cab tacoma, my friend said I should be able to clear 33" tires, and 17" rims. So i ordered
    Method Race Wheels The Standard Machined Wheel with Matte Clear Coat (17x8.5"/6x5.5")

    and

    BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 Radial Tire -LT285/70R17/E 121/118R


    The tires came in and they look huge. but they look like they will fit when I put them next to my wheel wells.

    Will they fit? Rims come in tomorrow.
     
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  2. Jul 29, 2016 at 4:52 AM
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    There will be trimming of plastic involved. And you will also need to chop the cab mount. Tons of people on here run that size tire.
     
  4. Jul 29, 2016 at 5:55 AM
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  5. Jul 29, 2016 at 5:11 PM
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    3" Bilsten lift kit
    yay cutting. thanks for the info. whats a cab mount?
     
  6. Jul 29, 2016 at 5:20 PM
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    3" Bilsten lift kit
    never cut cab mounts before. wonder if i can do...
     
  7. Jul 29, 2016 at 5:22 PM
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    Just search and read bro. There are a million threads about 33s on our trucks
     
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  8. Jul 29, 2016 at 6:14 PM
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    Protrusions into wheel well. It's where the body and frame bolt together.
     
  9. Jul 30, 2016 at 5:13 AM
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    Be careful and read about what to cut and how to do it, the search on here is you best tool, look up youtube videos too.:popcorn:
     
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  11. Aug 2, 2016 at 4:35 PM
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    Hold on, going to the beach, I live in Hawaii lol.
     
  12. Aug 3, 2016 at 9:58 AM
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    I'm running the same tires and lift. Only needed to remove front mud flaps and trim a little plastic (no cab mount chop).
     
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