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New Tires - Rubbing Issues, Thinking About A Mild Lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by blownoutsundays, Oct 10, 2016.

  1. Oct 10, 2016 at 6:36 AM
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    blownoutsundays

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    Hey guys, I'm new to TW and more or less wanted to introduce myself with this thread.

    I've been into vw's/cars in general for over 15 years, but as of recently, picked up a 2016 Off Road. I've been obsessed with pushing the limit on building functional low cars over the past few years up until now. The last car I built was a 2009 gti on air suspension with a raised subframe to lay unibody frame rail when aired out.

    Rolling shot
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    Articulation (isn't that the term you guys use? :) )
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    Anyways, here's the new truck after mounting SCS wheels this past weekend.
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    I couldn't be happier with how things look. I'm running 265/75/16 Toyos on a 16x8 et-25 wheel with 3.5" BS. I thought I had done my research in finding the correct tire size, but I'm rubbing the fender liners like crazy up front. What I had not taken into consideration when choosing wheels/tires, is how wheel fitment can drastically affect tire rubbing. Everywhere I looked told me I could run 265/75's without any issues, but obviously not with any size wheel as I soon discovered!

    Anyways, to address the rubbing, I had a buddy turn the wheel while I looked to see where the rubbing was happening. Didn't seem too bad. I trimmed the ends of the fender flares where they mount to the rockers. Everything cleared fine in my driveway... Took the truck out around town and started rubbing like crazy when the road grade changed.

    In the past, I'd say F-it and just remove the fender liners completely, but this is a brand new truck and I plan on keeping it that way without ruining it (...too much that is :rofl:). What are my options to resolve this issue while keeping the truck "as stock as possible"? Removing the fender liners is not an option and I'd like to stay away from completely changing out the stock front suspension. I've heard about people doing a "spacer lift" but haven't been around long enough to know if that's not a proper way to address the issue. Right now I do minimal off roading and am just looking to address the rubbing.

    Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks for looking,
    -Doug
     
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  2. Oct 10, 2016 at 6:48 AM
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    I would go for an adjustable coil over to level things out. You have options like Bilstein 5100 or 6112 series. These use snap rings with preset grooves. Or you could go higher end with Icon that is more adjustable. They use a nut to adjust the height.
     
  3. Oct 10, 2016 at 7:40 AM
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    Thanks for the info! The Bilstein 6112 coilover look like a nice option. I'd prob opt for building an entire new strut assembly so I can always swap back to the stock setup easily. Is there anything else that I should be aware about if I end up taking this route? Are there any other suspension components that I'd need to address (control arms, etc)?
     
  4. Oct 10, 2016 at 7:54 AM
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    If you're stay at or under 2.5", you will be fine with no other components needed.
     
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