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Lifted my Truck too much, will bigger wheels help?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by yoyoboydoag, May 25, 2025.

  1. May 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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    yoyoboydoag

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    Got a about a 3.5” lift which was more than expected.

    now my wheels (265s) look so tiny and I have 24.5” from hub cap to my fender.

    if I get 33s, (285 whatever) will this make my truck look more proportioned again? Thanks.

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  2. May 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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    Small lift, slightly oversized tires, well...
    Your suspension will 'settle' over the first couple of weeks (depends on amount/type of driving). Give it some time, then see where you are.
     
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  3. May 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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    This likely, unless you got the wrong kit. What did you install, 24.5” is 4.5” over stock, stock is roughly 22” rear, 20” front
     
  4. May 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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    4004 OME springs with nitrocharger plus. 588lb spring rate. U think 33s will make that gap 24.5 smaller ?
     
  5. May 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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    Forget the larger wheels for now, they will just cause even more problems. I'd be more worried about your CV axles and UCAs. 3" lift is basically max for both of those. At 3.5" you are basically guaranteed to have problems.

    Why did you get the 4004 coils? IIRC, those are for trucks with ~200-300lbs extra weight up front.
     
  6. May 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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    already got new UCA installed. Mudify told me I’d get 2.8” lift ‍♂️ lol
     
  7. May 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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    Even with the lift you’ll likely have to do more work. Pinch weld. BMC. May need offsets. With your geometry changed that much need to think about ecgs bushing…etc
     
  8. May 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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    gross. Just remeasured. It’s actually
    24” on driver side and 24.25” on passenger.
     
  9. May 26, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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    I would just move to Compton Ca.
     
  10. May 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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    It’s a lot, but the lift alone won’t clear 285/70-17’s. Or it didn’t for me at least.
     
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