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255/75r17's, how much lift looks right

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Just Zach, May 8, 2014.

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Does 2.5" front and 1.5" rear look right?

Poll closed Jun 7, 2014.

  1. Leave it stock

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  2. Too much lift

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  3. Just the right amount of lift

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    58.3%

  4. Needs more lift

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    33.3%
  1. May 8, 2014 at 6:34 PM
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    Just Zach

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    I've been trying to figure out how much lift to run. I already have 255/75r17's which I'm happy with but I'm afraid if I lift too much the tires will look small. I've decided I will most likely do an Icon or OME lift. 2.5" lift front, 1.5-2" rear.

    Really I'm just looking for opinions on if they looks too small with this lift.

    Stock

    6EE3A913-7571-4844-8D63-8611BC79724B_7d43cea9d78354ad332b4a8cbeea1f5bcd185570.jpg

    2.5" lift front, 1.5" lift rear with some creative jack work.

    44F3D251-BC0D-4222-8A9F-8FA23B6CD7A6_549633eb43203cfd6b56e3561e3b61debadec3b9.jpg
     
    Just Zach, May 8, 2014
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  2. May 8, 2014 at 6:51 PM
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    I like it
     
    yota243, May 8, 2014
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  3. May 8, 2014 at 7:00 PM
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    I think it looks fine. You could even put on the 3" lift now and then save up for some bigger meats to fill the wheel wells a bit.

    Or not, I think it looks fine with your current rims/tires... although it could help you bridge the gap between saving for the suspension lift and then saving for the rims/tires to go with it. That's where I'm at right now: Saving up the money to do suspension/rims/tires all at once.
     
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  4. May 8, 2014 at 7:02 PM
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    Go with the icon lift that way you can adjust it down if you don't like it

    I think it would look good with 2"
     
    Taco-Dazed, May 8, 2014
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  5. May 8, 2014 at 7:02 PM
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    It will look good with that setup.
     
    moondeath, May 8, 2014
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  6. May 8, 2014 at 7:09 PM
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    I'm with you but the tires have 9k miles on them and I'm quite happy with them. With adjustable coilovers I can always lift it the full 3" when I'm ready for new tires.
     
    Just Zach, May 8, 2014
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  7. May 8, 2014 at 7:13 PM
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    I like that idea.
     
    Just Zach, May 8, 2014
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  8. May 8, 2014 at 8:36 PM
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    Me too. I have that setup and it looks great with my 265/75/16s, Im sure it would be great with 255s.
     
    TacoBrah, May 8, 2014
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  9. May 10, 2014 at 6:52 PM
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    This is mine with a lift OME. qyby6ahy_bf639d0536a62889863c68efdd923005634121a9.jpg
     
    Drag, May 10, 2014
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  10. May 10, 2014 at 6:55 PM
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    What size tires are those? Are those Dakar leafs in the rear or something else?
     
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  11. May 10, 2014 at 7:13 PM
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    Dakar leafs and 265/75/R16
     
    Drag, May 10, 2014
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  12. May 10, 2014 at 7:15 PM
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    Thanks, it looks great.
     
    Just Zach, May 10, 2014
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  13. May 10, 2014 at 7:15 PM
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  14. May 10, 2014 at 8:01 PM
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    Go for the lift. It will look great. I'm running the same size on a 3" lift. I think that is a great size on a tacoma.
     
    ToyoTaco02, May 10, 2014
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  15. May 10, 2014 at 11:29 PM
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    Mine with 1.5" in the rear and billies at 1.75 in the front (actual lift was right at 2") and 255s

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  16. May 10, 2014 at 11:33 PM
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  17. May 11, 2014 at 7:46 AM
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    Love the truck.
     
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  18. May 11, 2014 at 8:14 AM
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    All these pictures are making me want to lift it worse. Time to round up some cash.
     
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  19. May 11, 2014 at 9:12 PM
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    Go with the lift; looks great.

    Btw, what tires are you running?
     
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  20. May 11, 2014 at 9:17 PM
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    I'm running Hankook Dynapro ATM's. I've been really happy with them.
     
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