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2 inch lift on 3rd gen tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Oktacomaldc, Sep 4, 2019.

  1. Sep 4, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Is anybody running 275\70\17?
     
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  2. Sep 4, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    Yep…
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    Plenty of folks are running them tires. Use the search function at the top right of the page to read up on it.
     
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    I am with 275s. No rubbing at all. Had to remove the front lower valance which I think looks better without. I have a pro comp 2” spacer for sale that I was running if you want it for $40 shipped
     
  4. Sep 4, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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    I've searched but just cant find exactly what I'm looking for. I use my truck so the suspension gets flexed quite often so im wanting to know how much lift needed for that tire size and also what offset I need. I've narrowed down what wheels but there lies another problem they are 9 inches wide.
     
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    I have 275/65/18, which are the same width and diameter, on 18x9 -12 offset:

     
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    Any rubbing and lift height?
     
  7. Sep 4, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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    OME 2” lift with JBA high caster UCAs plus 1/4” spacer for an extra 5/8” up front.
    Zero rubbing.
     
  8. Sep 4, 2019 at 6:15 PM
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    Are the aftermarket uca a must on the 3rd gen at 2 inches? This is my first 3rd gen so just trying to piece it all together. Does it set level or high in the front?
     
  9. Sep 4, 2019 at 6:15 PM
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    Nevermind of the level I guess my internet is slow I see your pics now.
     
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    What made you decide to go with the high caster? I’m lifted a little over 2” and it aligned fine but I’m looking at buying a set of jba’s
     
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    Are you running the full dakar pack in the rear?
     
  13. Sep 4, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    275/70/17

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  14. Sep 4, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    Honestly, I don’t remember.

    No, this is the setup I have:
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    Sweet truck. Do you have anymore pics just curious of the stance and how far the wheels stick out beyond the fender flares.
     
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    Thanks for all the info and pics guys. Hopefully, I can piece everything together in the next couple weeks.
     
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    When running larger tires setting your caster higher helps minimize rubbing. It moves the wheels/tires further forward so you don’t rub on the cab mounts.
     
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    Oh I understand that. I didn’t know if there was an advantage of running the jba high caster ones vs the jba regular ones
     
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    Have you guys seen anyone with this wheel it's a 16x8 with a -20 offset?

    Screenshot_20190829-234228_Samsung Internet.jpg
     
  20. Sep 4, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    Roger that. I figure the high caster UCAs probably just make it easier to achieve a higher caster overall.
     
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