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Running 33's

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Hockey71, Nov 27, 2021.

  1. Nov 27, 2021 at 10:57 AM
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    Hockey71

    Hockey71 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Im interested in running 33s on my 2021 TRD Sport. What height lift is needed for no rubbing... and is trimming needed? Specifically interested in 285/75/16.

    Let's see those pictures.
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  2. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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    Will need cab mount chop and some trimming of plastic inside the wheel well. Also the right offset and backspacing is needed to clear the UCA.

    Do you currently have a lift?
     
  3. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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    No lift stock suspension. Not sure if i should go with a suspension lift or spacers.
     
  4. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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  5. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:07 AM
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    Looking for 285s not 55s
     
  6. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:12 AM
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  7. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:12 AM
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    Still no lift required, but you'll need to cut up your truck to make the wheel well larger.
     
  8. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:13 AM
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    shotgunbilly420

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    3in front 2in rear no cab mount chop or any other mods needed that is from my experience
     
  9. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:13 AM
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    Are you planning to off-road in your truck?
     
  10. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:13 AM
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    You definitely need a lift to clear 285s.
     
  11. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:14 AM
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    Nonsense. Changing the ride height does not change the space the tire needs to move through. It only changes the starting point. CAVEAT: unless we are talking long travel, drop bracket, SAS, or body lift.
     
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  12. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:16 AM
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    spacer lift?
     
  13. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:16 AM
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    yeah so prob suspension lift.
     
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  15. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:19 AM
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    One other caveat... an alignment, especially with an aftermarket UCA, can change the space the tire moves in and make more clearance.
     
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    There are a gazillion, bajillion threads on this topic. You know things need to be trimmed/cut. A lift might help for normal driving, as soon as you hit a dip or go offroad the lift isn't going to help.
     
  17. Nov 27, 2021 at 11:26 AM
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    Some people who install 33’s do not have tires rubs, others DO…stock and up..
    It seems like anything over 3.5 inch lift and up has the littlest problems

    I had a 2.5 lift, did CMC, had my alignment shop move my tires 1/2 forwards…running only 275/75r/17 , -12 off-set…tiniest of rubs..dips and turns

    want to run 33’s? Expect to do a CMC or mount relocation, maybe some fender cutting..
    …some people do run stock rims and narrow 33’s and have NO rubbings…

    Not all 33’s are same sizes, some models of Tacoma seems to have more or less problems…with 33’s…
    Until you put them on? Only then ..will the problems show up?

    Expect for the worst, expect the problems to be costly…if your off roading is going to be milder? Go with 2-1 lift or 2.5-1 lift and run 31’s. Or maybe 32’s… Let’s know how it turn out…everyone may have different experiences

    Ironman is offering 30% off there lift kits (complete)…limited time..
    Aloha
     
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    offset offset offset.
     
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