1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Help On Lift! Please!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MrSnilloc, May 22, 2018.

  1. May 22, 2018 at 9:46 AM
    #1
    MrSnilloc

    MrSnilloc [OP] Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2018
    Member:
    #253620
    Messages:
    8
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 Black TRD Tacoma Sport
    I have a 2016 4x4 Sport, I want to install a lift and run 285 65 R18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers and 18" Fuel Wheels -12 offset. Honestly speaking, I will never ever take my truck off road, unless to drive down through a field to get to a fish pond somewhere. I have seen a lot of nice trucks on this forum and have gotten a lot of great ideas and information. But I am still confused on lifts.
    Do I just need to "level"? what exactly does that include doing to the truck. Is that enough to run that tire and wheel without rubbing? or do I need to go with a 3" lift and is that actually 3" or is that 2.75" and the truck just sits 3" higher? Im confused! If anyone has this set up, please post some pics...Need some advice bad! Thanks in advance!
     
  2. May 22, 2018 at 9:51 AM
    #2
    kgilly

    kgilly Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2016
    Member:
    #192937
    Messages:
    1,604
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kurt
    Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    2016 DCSB SR5 4x4
    Bed cover and Mud flaps, OEM Audio, Super Bump stops, Sumo Springs, Bed Stiffeners, Stryker hood shocks
    did you try the search button on here? this whole topic has probably hundreds of searches with literally dozens of different configurations for lifts/suspension setups..
     
    jeremy5000, Garyji and Ballinbosox like this.
  3. May 22, 2018 at 9:55 AM
    #3
    Yotaholic

    Yotaholic Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2017
    Member:
    #219388
    Messages:
    276
    Gender:
    Male
    Oahu, HI
    Vehicle:
    2017 DCSB Sport 4x4 MT
  4. May 22, 2018 at 9:58 AM
    #4
    MrSnilloc

    MrSnilloc [OP] Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2018
    Member:
    #253620
    Messages:
    8
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 Black TRD Tacoma Sport
    I have searched, and searched. How I missed that thread is beyond me! Thank you! I will give it a read!
     
  5. May 22, 2018 at 10:10 AM
    #5
    Ballinbosox

    Ballinbosox Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2017
    Member:
    #239085
    Messages:
    183
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andrew
    Vehicle:
    2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport White
    I was in the same shoes being told to search and search. Don't use the search function on the forum, go to google and type out the topic you are wondering about and also write in Tacoma world and you would be surprised on how many forum threads pop up.
     
  6. May 22, 2018 at 10:18 AM
    #6
    MrSnilloc

    MrSnilloc [OP] Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2018
    Member:
    #253620
    Messages:
    8
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 Black TRD Tacoma Sport
    Thank you, I'll give it a try
     
  7. May 22, 2018 at 10:20 AM
    #7
    necrodiety

    necrodiety Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2017
    Member:
    #237877
    Messages:
    628
    Gender:
    Male
    Orlando
    Vehicle:
    2018 Silver TRD Sport
    OV Tune, Bakflip F1, Redline hood struts, faux pro headlights and tails, Meso: bucket, map and dome lights, fuse cover.
    The rabid people will yell at you for even considering a level, but if you never ever go offroad, level kit is just fine. That tire is about 32.6" and a 3/1 level kit will work just fine up to 33" tire. Depending on the offset, you may have to trim a little and will most likely have to lose mudflaps if you have them.
     
  8. May 22, 2018 at 11:23 AM
    #8
    Garyji

    Garyji Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2015
    Member:
    #168245
    Messages:
    2,149
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gary
    Western North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    2016 BR SR5 DCSB V6 4WD. TRD Pro 17's, BFG KO2's
    Just to make sure you understand . . ."you may have to trim a little . . ." That means cutting into your pretty truck.

    G.
     
  9. May 22, 2018 at 11:31 AM
    #9
    necrodiety

    necrodiety Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2017
    Member:
    #237877
    Messages:
    628
    Gender:
    Male
    Orlando
    Vehicle:
    2018 Silver TRD Sport
    OV Tune, Bakflip F1, Redline hood struts, faux pro headlights and tails, Meso: bucket, map and dome lights, fuse cover.
    Not all fitments require cab mount chop.
     
  10. May 22, 2018 at 11:35 AM
    #10
    Cudgel

    Cudgel “Tonka”

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2017
    Member:
    #214640
    Messages:
    4,315
    Gender:
    Male
    Live in: An Ocean of Plastic Trash
    Vehicle:
    2017 OR DCLB
    ICON8 Lift -285s. upTOPoverland rack.
    -12 you want to research a lot.

    If you are still researching “level” vs “bro” vs “lift” I’d suggest calling some places like ToyTec to get additional insight and expertise.

    Never say never on off-road. Once you get stuck in two foot deep mud you never go back!
     
    MrSnilloc[OP] likes this.
  11. May 22, 2018 at 12:21 PM
    #11
    MrSnilloc

    MrSnilloc [OP] Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2018
    Member:
    #253620
    Messages:
    8
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 Black TRD Tacoma Sport
    That is one thing I'm confused about...I don't want to cut, trim, etc to my "Pretty Truck" :) and I know that not all fitments require cutting...That's the problem, What fitments don't require cutting, with the tire and wheels I choose? How do I know what wheels, tire combo to pick?
     
  12. May 22, 2018 at 1:03 PM
    #12
    necrodiety

    necrodiety Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2017
    Member:
    #237877
    Messages:
    628
    Gender:
    Male
    Orlando
    Vehicle:
    2018 Silver TRD Sport
    OV Tune, Bakflip F1, Redline hood struts, faux pro headlights and tails, Meso: bucket, map and dome lights, fuse cover.
    That's why you see so many people asking "what size tires, what size offset, what lift, and any rubbing?" over and over. There isn't any tried and true answer that I've seen but from what I can tell, 32" tire with 0 offset is pretty safe with no trimming or maybe some light trimming with a heat gun (won't affect how "pretty" your truck is). I could be wrong.
     
  13. May 22, 2018 at 1:30 PM
    #13
    MrSnilloc

    MrSnilloc [OP] Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2018
    Member:
    #253620
    Messages:
    8
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 Black TRD Tacoma Sport
    But why is it not tried and true? 32" tire and 0 offset is safe with what lift? Why is a -12 bad? am I wrong in thinking that the offset is only about 1/2" ?
    285 65 18 is 32.6" tall. Will that work with say 5100's @0 with 2887 OME coils, and 5100's with AAL in back? BTW I have a double cab.
     
  14. May 22, 2018 at 1:57 PM
    #14
    Garyji

    Garyji Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2015
    Member:
    #168245
    Messages:
    2,149
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gary
    Western North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    2016 BR SR5 DCSB V6 4WD. TRD Pro 17's, BFG KO2's
    MrSnilloc[OP] likes this.
  15. Jun 5, 2018 at 3:20 PM
    #15
    Canadianguy91

    Canadianguy91 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2017
    Member:
    #213622
    Messages:
    2,219
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sean
    Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2016 Limited
    Krown undercoating, Protect a plate, blindspot mirrors, Reese stainless steel towing ball, Bakflip MX4 tonneau cover, Tufskinz tailgate letter inserts, Console organiser, Tinted windows, LED interiors, Bed lights, Hood lights, Black Canadian flag decal (@bfeth), Oem bed mat, WeatherTech floor liners, Arctic Claw XSI tires, Recovery Shackle, Ultimate LED turn signals V3 @mesojdm, OEM TRD Off-Road tow hook, Bilstein 5100's with ARB's Old Man Emu 2887 coils, ICON progressive add a leaf, General Grabber ATX tires, Fuel ripper rims, Auxbeam F-16 H11 Led headlights, Borla S-type catback exhaust with black tip, custom powertray, vinyl badge inlays, (@rrentrop), Rear diff breather mod, Redarc trailer break controller https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qqN7m1pc6AA
    ever find out?
     
  16. Jun 6, 2018 at 9:40 AM
    #16
    MrSnilloc

    MrSnilloc [OP] Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2018
    Member:
    #253620
    Messages:
    8
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 Black TRD Tacoma Sport
    Nothing concrete!! still researching....
     
  17. Jun 6, 2018 at 2:06 PM
    #17
    Canadianguy91

    Canadianguy91 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2017
    Member:
    #213622
    Messages:
    2,219
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sean
    Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2016 Limited
    Krown undercoating, Protect a plate, blindspot mirrors, Reese stainless steel towing ball, Bakflip MX4 tonneau cover, Tufskinz tailgate letter inserts, Console organiser, Tinted windows, LED interiors, Bed lights, Hood lights, Black Canadian flag decal (@bfeth), Oem bed mat, WeatherTech floor liners, Arctic Claw XSI tires, Recovery Shackle, Ultimate LED turn signals V3 @mesojdm, OEM TRD Off-Road tow hook, Bilstein 5100's with ARB's Old Man Emu 2887 coils, ICON progressive add a leaf, General Grabber ATX tires, Fuel ripper rims, Auxbeam F-16 H11 Led headlights, Borla S-type catback exhaust with black tip, custom powertray, vinyl badge inlays, (@rrentrop), Rear diff breather mod, Redarc trailer break controller https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qqN7m1pc6AA
    What if your offset was -12? Better or worse?
     

Products Discussed in

To Top