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Leveling kit for 265/65/17?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by osterTACO, Apr 28, 2013.

  1. Apr 28, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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    osterTACO

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    Hey guys, Ive really been wanting to get a leveling kit or some bilsteins on my truck im running 265/65/17s and dont know if it would make my wheels look too small... any one whose done it feel free to post tips, pics, or opinions thanks!
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  2. Apr 28, 2013 at 4:06 PM
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    Skeeter Skeetin

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    I have Bilstein 5100's set at 1.75" with 265/75-16's on my truck and i think they look great.
     
  3. Apr 28, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    If your wheels fit you don't need a lift :thumbsup:
     
  4. Apr 28, 2013 at 4:16 PM
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    Tire or wheel size doesn't necessitate a lift, that's true. Some people just want a better stance or to lose the factory rake.:thumbsup:
     
  5. Apr 28, 2013 at 4:25 PM
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    Yup, to clarify OP asked for tips or opinions :D therefore I say don't bother lifting it unless you're tires are rubbing a lot and you don't want to do any cutting. However, IF you're going to anyway a small lift will not make your tires look too small nor will it be too hard on the truck. Go for 1.5-2.5" range and call it a day.

    Main answer you're going to get is Bilstein 5100s and an AAL for the cheapest, but still good, option or bumping up to Old Man Emu.

    My tip to you OP would be to go with OME and keep the lift minimal unless you see yourself really needing to stuff something larger in the wheel wells later on.

    :thumbsup:
     
  6. Apr 28, 2013 at 6:04 PM
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    Thanks guys appreciate the feedback!
    -Conley
     
  7. Apr 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM
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    X2 ^ I wont to put a leveling kit on because I don't like the factory rake. But I wont to stay with the factory wheels and tire size. I say do it !!:D
     

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