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Tires larger than 35's running on a stock 1st Gen?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TacomaJoeFromGuam, Dec 4, 2017.

  1. Dec 4, 2017 at 8:33 PM
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    anthony250f

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    Lol I had 35s on a first gen....you must cut and tub. No amount of hammering will fix the rub.....you won’t be able to turn
     
  2. Dec 4, 2017 at 8:36 PM
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    What if my my hammer has a sharp edge and is often labeled as an "axe" in stores... :laughing:
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2017 at 8:39 PM
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    Go for it lol
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2017 at 8:46 PM
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  5. Dec 4, 2017 at 9:00 PM
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    :popcorn: I like this thread

    Cut and tub the fenders. F' it! Go for dirty fives!
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2017 at 9:07 PM
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    Take notes TW... this is what optimism looks like. Seriously though, I would never take an axe to my taco. Now... i'm not gonna sit here with a first gen Taco and say that cut off wheels, grinders, plasma cutters, sawzall, BFH, husker do's, husker don'ts, whipsy daisers - with or without the scooter stick, and whistling kitty chasers are off the table. but the axe is definitely a no-go.
     
  7. Dec 4, 2017 at 9:09 PM
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    Silas used to have 37s on a 3", it was tubbed a lot I'm sure. @Slodgetto was his name and his build is still floating around on here. ALSO come on guys, lift doesn't determine what tires you can fit. When the suspension compresses you still have to tub and cut, so you could run stock height if you wanted to. If your tires only fit because you have a lift, then you have a beauty lift, as soon as your suspension compresses under flex it'll eat the inner fender if it hasn't been properly clearanced.
     
  8. Dec 4, 2017 at 9:20 PM
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  9. Dec 5, 2017 at 1:09 AM
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  10. Dec 5, 2017 at 7:38 AM
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    Self-clearancing for the win :D
     
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    again on 3 inch lift with a 2 inch body lift and firewall tubbing
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  15. Dec 5, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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    They'll fit. Here's mine a few years ago.

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    35x12.15's on 16x8 soft 8's.
    SAW 2.5's 14x3x700 lb coils adjusted to +/-2.5"
    Firewall tub
    Fender trimmed
    Fender flare trimmed a ton

    They didn't rub and would tuck nicely with the firewall tub. I wouldn't suggest anyone to attempt to run 35's without tubbing. You'll trash your tires on the fender/pinch weld if you actually use it offroad...or if you hit a bump while turning.

    Good luck.
     
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  17. Dec 5, 2017 at 8:57 PM
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  18. Dec 5, 2017 at 8:59 PM
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  20. Dec 6, 2017 at 8:08 AM
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    to follow up on this thread, I didn't cut off a lot from the fender but I made sure to cut just enough that I can weld it back to look factory and can clear 40's max. Also did very little cmc. I only have a prerunner 1st gen so most of you will probably ask what the fuck I'm doing Lol
     

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