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33" tires with 2.5 inch spacer lift?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by motometal, Dec 20, 2010.

  1. Dec 20, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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    motometal

    motometal [OP] New Member

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    3 inch rough country spacer lift, moto metal 955's, 305/70R16 Hankook Dynapro MT rto3
    Does anyone have any pics of their truck with a 2.5 in. lift and 33" tires?
     
  2. Dec 20, 2010 at 11:22 PM
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    Nick_Taco

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    ill sum up what this thread will be

    -dont get a spacer lift
    -you will need to trim for 33's (even with a 3" lift)
     
  3. Dec 20, 2010 at 11:23 PM
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    brettb

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    bingo!!! :thumbsup:
     
  4. Dec 20, 2010 at 11:26 PM
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    lol you forgot to add...

    -search, this topic has been covered many times before
     
  5. Dec 21, 2010 at 3:52 AM
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    i knew i forgot something :facepalm:
     
  6. Dec 22, 2010 at 9:44 PM
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    98fourbangertaco

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    daystar 2.5in suspension lift kit, detroit truetrac in rear, custom transfer case skidplate, deckplate mod, green high-performance drop in filter, Huskyliner floor mats, 31x10.50 wild country radial mtx tires, yakima roof rack, load warrior basket, stubbs welding rock sliders, arb front bumper with warn 9,000lb winch and procomp black series 100w offroad lights, trail-gear rear bumper, borla exhaust, blacked out factory wheels, shovel mounted on roof rack, de-mudflaped
    dang why dont yall just be hard on the poor guy haha, im not 100 percent against budget friendly spacer lifts, i have daystar 2.5 in on mine and it has never givin me any problems, just please dont go body lift
     
  7. Dec 22, 2010 at 11:56 PM
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    spacers cost more than upgrading shocks to 5100s all the way around. i hae mine set a 2.5 in front with rear aal and 285/75R16 (33s)
     
  8. Dec 23, 2010 at 6:55 AM
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    yea i agree that the billys are the better way but i dont know about cheaper, i payed 150 for my lift and didnt have to change shocks, how much is upgrading to the billys
     
  9. Dec 23, 2010 at 7:01 AM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    A little off topic, but your BBS's are 18x9, not 19x9.5, just fyi.
     
  10. Dec 23, 2010 at 2:25 PM
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    3 in Ultimate ToyTec, set @ 2.5 in. AAL PINCH Weld Mod ( beat the pinch weld over inside the fender) Painted the pinch weld on bottom of cab Black Hi Lift Knock off
    Back Space is the key to getting 33s to fit without trimming
    Mine is at 2.5 to 3 , no trimming, rubs on frame a little when I steer against the lock going left because my rims are 4.5 in back space

    Here is a pic
    winch9_63d5364191c81fddcfd1774b578ceaa6dcea4cf6.jpg
     
  11. Dec 23, 2010 at 3:34 PM
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    3 inch rough country spacer lift, moto metal 955's, 305/70R16 Hankook Dynapro MT rto3
    I got my 3 inch spacer lift yesterday..it actually rides better now than it did before..had to trim the bumper a little bit..but other than that no rubbing with the 33's.
     
  12. Dec 23, 2010 at 5:15 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    same to you bud
     
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    Hey motometal, what spacer lift did u use??
     

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