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Help fitting 35s

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cl251, Jan 4, 2024.

  1. Jan 4, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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    Superdave1.0

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    I’m a function over form guy and would never install a tire that wouldn’t let me use the whole (very limited already) range of suspension travel. Even speed bumps or similar may be an issue.

    That said I will suggest you look into beating the pinch weld that is behind the tire, flat, with a mini sledge. If you don’t that will cut up your tire.
     
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  3. Jan 4, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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    3in Bilstein lift w ucas 17x9 Falcon Wheels and 35s Viper cut Stereo upgrade Lighting
    Will definitely be doing this next as it’s on my list of things to do. Still just trying to find a way around the plastic without making a mess cutting it
     
  4. Jan 4, 2024 at 7:57 PM
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    Gotta cut somewhere like @TacoTuesday1 said..

    The end result will be bittersweet (yes i put flares back on)

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  5. Jan 4, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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    Looks good on yours but trying to avoid doing that if I can. Not the biggest fan of how it looks and don’t really like the idea of making some serious changes that can’t be undone
     
  6. Jan 4, 2024 at 8:03 PM
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    It can be redone. Just gotta buy fenders and flares and get them painted..

    Are you just going for looks? Why not stay with 285s?
     
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  7. Jan 4, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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    OP wants 35's and no cutting/trimming. Some sort of unicorn combination I've never seen.
     
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    Had them at one point. Ended up with 35s through a trade and have been dying to have them fit right since I got them. Currently on stocks. I was able to get a few pictures with them mounted before I had to take it off to make my drive to work

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  9. Jan 4, 2024 at 8:08 PM
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    Not true at all actually. Just don’t want to do the whole inch and a half to two inches off the entire fender. I don’t like how it looks, but I probably will be going with a 1inch body or the viper cut from the link you sent before, I like how that looks
     
  10. Jan 4, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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    Anything will fit with enough :sawzall:
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  11. Jan 4, 2024 at 9:02 PM
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    trimmed fenders look better. That’s why everyone has them.

    no fenders also looks good and gives the option to put aesthetic bolts, narrower body to not hit walls, and holes can be bored to stick safe side marker lights that look good.

    they also do it because it has to be done for bigger tires.
     
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    Highly recommend not doing a body lift. If you can avoid it. People that have it will say it's fine, of course.
     
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    Did you do anything to make the rear bumper line up right?
     
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    Trade them for something you really want.
    Maybe a nice steak dinner, or a dirtbike, or a bed cap
     
  15. Jan 5, 2024 at 3:11 AM
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    I’ve tried trading for different wheels and stuff but you know how Facebook marketplace goes
     
  16. Jan 5, 2024 at 3:13 AM
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    Any reason why from your experience do you not recommend it? I’ve read up about it in multiple other posts but have yet to find a good reason for why a 1in body lift is bad.
     
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    What’s wrong with a body lift? I’ve had mine 3-4 years without any issues.
     
  18. Jan 5, 2024 at 4:25 AM
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    I think he doesn't recommend a 6 inch body lift
     
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    That I can see having a problem but not a 1” lol!
     
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    Trade those to @cynicalrider
     

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