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Fitting 35's on 3" suspension lift

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ponethousand, Dec 20, 2013.

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  1. Dec 20, 2013 at 9:50 AM
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    This thread is to help 1st gen owners on any questions that they may have on fitting 35's on a 3 inch suspension lift. I've recently did this and know that it would help others. Here are a few builds that I am aware of. Please post any other builds to the thread and I'll update the original.

    I'm sure if you send any of us questions we would be more than happy to help


    20131212_064953_zps2bdbda88_4339f692c4ec3cc123891506e2df52bfa4a3ec9a.jpg

    This link really helped me out.

    http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/article/clearance-for-35inch-tires-on-a-tacoma-at-any-lift-height/

    Here is another. Tacoma world builds

    Mrbeggins
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/269822-mrbeggins-04-tacoma-build-5.html

    Ponethousand
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-builds/219504-ponethousands-build-52.html

    45acp
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-builds/198660-45acp-s-divorced-build.html

    slodgetto's green dragon
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1s...gettos-green-dragon-4x4-conversion-build.html

    blackdawgs
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1s...nkenstein-build-lt-expo-trail-rig-bs-311.html

    35s with bushwacker fender flares
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-builds/237989-midtravel-1st-gen-35s.html

    IDtrucks
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-builds/193487-sluggo-4-banger-build-38.html#post8328877

    HBtaco02
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=298424 glass fronts

    Few more links I'll post later that really helped. Please add anything related to this topic.
     
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  2. Dec 20, 2013 at 9:51 AM
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    Great idea for us 1st gens! :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM
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    Heck yeah, a lot of second gen stuff out there.

    You're next right?
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2013 at 9:55 AM
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    Haha I want to! I just don't have the means of doing so right now. No garage, no second vehicle, and no welder. If I'm able to get access to those three things before my current tires are finished then I'll go for it.
     
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  6. Dec 20, 2013 at 10:23 AM
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  7. Dec 20, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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    Also, instead of making people dig through everyones build thread, if you click on the post number where the cutting starts before you get the URL, your link will take you/us/them right to it.
     
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  8. Dec 20, 2013 at 10:31 AM
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    Good call!
     
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    Getting my lift early next year....we all know what that means...BIGGER TIRES
     
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  10. Dec 20, 2013 at 11:07 AM
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    Hell yeah!
     
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  11. Dec 20, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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    Keep in mind unless it's a body lift, you're going to have the same fitment problems you'd have at stock height if you ever turn and/or compress your suspension. :)
     
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  12. Dec 20, 2013 at 12:12 PM
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    so with a 3 inch lift, i also need a body lift? Im doing research over in the lift FAQ thread
     
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  13. Dec 20, 2013 at 12:16 PM
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    No, you do not need a body lift. You just have to tub your inner fender well.

    20131130_143154_zps687daf40_23311d10720636f51ad53d5e60d30f1b782d4851.jpg
     
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  14. Dec 20, 2013 at 12:28 PM
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    ok, thats what i thought. UCA's required for a 3 inch lift? I think im going with either Billy's or OME
     
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  15. Dec 20, 2013 at 12:35 PM
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    No, aftermarket uca's aren't needed unless you have extended travel coilovers. But if you have the money, aftermarket uca's do help with getting alignment closer to stock. Won't have too much of a difference though.
     
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  16. Dec 20, 2013 at 12:38 PM
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    Awesome!! Was gonna wait for tax returns to purchase my lift.....Buuuuut Im debating, it would be a nice new years present to myself! haha..kinda like a post x-mas present :)
     
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    I have a lot more pictures to folks of the tubbing if anyone needs! Just post up and I can try and help out as much as possible!!
     
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    If you dont have the means to cut and weld, I used a sledgehammer to tub mine and sealed it back up after I was done.

    Works fine. Dont hit the soft part hard, I put a hole in mine and it was a bitch sealing it back up.

    I also have a 1'' body lift.
     
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