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Bad to put a 2" body lift on a 3" suspension lift?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Patmaui, Feb 18, 2016.

  1. Feb 18, 2016 at 4:03 AM
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    33"tires are rubbing a bit during tight turns. Adjustable coilovers still set at medium wondering if I'll have to go with a small body lift after I adjust the front to fully clear them(which i want to stay away from). Thanks in advance, its good to finally be a member.
     
  2. Feb 21, 2016 at 6:21 AM
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    Whats it rubbing on?
     
  3. Feb 21, 2016 at 1:08 PM
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    rubbing on the bottom inch middle of the inner fender
     
  4. Feb 21, 2016 at 1:09 PM
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    in the back of the front wheel wells
     
  5. Feb 21, 2016 at 1:11 PM
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    Did you hammer the pinch weld already?
     
  6. Feb 22, 2016 at 8:28 AM
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    Look up the pinch weld mod. Common place for rubbing issues.
     
  7. Feb 22, 2016 at 9:57 AM
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    Have the alignment shop adjust your caster forward. Problem solved.
     
  8. Feb 22, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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    might try the pinch weld after installing the 2" body lift and adjusting the caster forward when i get it aligned. thank you!!!!!!
     
  9. Feb 22, 2016 at 12:49 PM
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    I'd hammer the pinch weld before putting a body lift on personally

    I'm running 285/75/16s on SAW coilovers and have no rub up front anymore after trimming the plastic and hammering the pinch weld flat
     
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    Is that with aftermarket UCA's as well?
     
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    nope
     
  12. Feb 22, 2016 at 1:15 PM
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    Nice

    Thanks
     
  13. Feb 22, 2016 at 5:25 PM
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    i have the total chaos uca's with 33x12halfx15, how does that effect it?
     
  14. Feb 22, 2016 at 5:32 PM
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    From what I've read they give you more positive caster pushing your wheels forward which allows a little more clearance on the pinch weld. Maybe someone else will chime in to verify or negate this.

    I'm hoping this is the case as I'm going to be fitting 33/1250/15 on my truck here soon as well
     
  15. Feb 22, 2016 at 7:20 PM
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    That is correct. Some guys have their caster pushed so far forward that their tires rub the washer fluid reservoir and have to relocate it. That is usually guys with 255/85s though.
     
  16. Feb 22, 2016 at 7:57 PM
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    Makes total sense. After reading up on caster a little more I can totally feel the difference in my steering from installing my TC ucas. My truck likes to stay much straighter and takes a little more effort to turn the wheels. Sounds like that translates as well to more room at the back of the wheel well
     

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