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Yet Another Rubbing Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by zebe7195, Nov 29, 2023.

  1. Nov 29, 2023 at 4:06 PM
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    zebe7195

    zebe7195 [OP] New Member

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    Hey all,
    I know this has been hashed out 1 million times but after looking at other threads I still have questions. I just recently put a 3in Bilstein lift on my 2014 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport from headstrong(the 5100 kit). And installed 285/70/R17 tires on the factory sport wheels. I am currently rubbing on the upper control arm. Looking into options it would appear getting new UCA's will fix it, but when looking at JBA's site it looks like I will still rub according to the wheel backspace info they provide. I haven't gotten an alignment yet, will that help? I prefer not to get new tires, or wheel spacer if I don't have to. Any help is appreciated.
    Thanks,
    -James
     
  2. Nov 29, 2023 at 5:08 PM
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    Not a suspension expert by any means. New wheels, spacer, or pizza cutter tires are probably your only option.
     
  3. Nov 29, 2023 at 5:21 PM
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    Dang, okay that's kinda what if figured. The bora .75" spacers, how are those? I have a buddy I talked to that swears spacers will ruin my truck but I think that that is perhaps a little over exaggerated. I know a lot of people have said really good things about these guys. Any horror stories? Thanks
     
  4. Nov 29, 2023 at 5:34 PM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...t-and-disappointed-right-now-pls-help.818442/

    this is a 3rd gen but suspension is very similar.
     
  5. Nov 29, 2023 at 5:53 PM
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    You will be fine running a spacer to clear the UCA. Just make sure they are hub centric.
     
  6. Nov 29, 2023 at 5:55 PM
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    Another question, I technically have a "metric" truck. I bought it used in the US but originally it was bought in Canada, so it has metric lugs. Do I just need to replace the nuts that come with the spacers, and replace the lugs I have now? I assume everything else is the same?
    Edit: nevermind I'm dull, looks like the threads are the same. Only difference being the size of the socket.
     
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