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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by EastVanTaco, Jun 24, 2018.

  1. Jun 24, 2018 at 10:15 AM
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    EastVanTaco

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    Got my spare rim and a 5th 275/70/17 KO2.
    What did you have to modify specifically to get it stuffed under the bed in the spare spot? Pretty sure exhaust will rub also. Good time to do the exhaust.
     
  2. Jun 24, 2018 at 10:17 AM
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    You may need to lay the "ears" flat. A 3 lb hammer makes quick work of that. Other than that, maybe the exhaust but I think it'll clear.
     
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  3. Jun 24, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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    I actually havent got under to have a good look yet lol. I thought i read i needed to chop a couple (guides? For lack of a better word.) on either side.
     
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    Those are the ears I'm talking about. It's much easier to just hammer them flat. A few whacks and they'll lay flat.
     
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  5. Jun 24, 2018 at 10:21 AM
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    Like @EatSleepTacos said, hit the ears flat with a sledge. It’ll fit under there! I used a ratchet strap to pull my spare closer to the hitch because it was uncomfortably close to the diff.
     
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    Thank u. Sounds like i was making a mental mountain out of a mole hill. I was thinking i would have to do the exhaust at the same time.
     
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  7. Jun 24, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    You might but I don't think so. If you do, that's also easy. A sawzall makes quick work of chopping off that last bit.

    Which you may want to do anyways if you wheel.
     
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