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How high of a lift for a prerunner?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by tristen, Jul 1, 2012.

  1. Jul 1, 2012 at 8:53 PM
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    tristen

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    I have a 2004 prerunner, i plan on putting 32 inch bfg all terrains. What size lift will i need to clear them without trimming? And should i get 265?
     
  2. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:01 PM
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    I have a 3 inch lift and run 31's and have no rubbing issues what so ever, only decent pic I have
    temporary-145_fad2b57b6ea44c1ded0cb8100b288112e4cb8af5.jpg
     
  3. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:03 PM
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    Is there any way i can go 32s with maybe 2 inches, and trimming some?
     
  4. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:08 PM
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    I dont see why not, but I would get a few more replies to that as im not too knowledgeable on that
     
  5. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:12 PM
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    You should be able to run a 265/75/16 on 2 inches of lift

    You may want to trim a bit of the black plastic wheel well liner and hammer down the pinch weld seam
     
  6. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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    It'll still look pretty good, right?
     
  7. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:20 PM
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    yeah, mine looks kinda goofy with the 31's so 32's wouldnt be that much better
     
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    I guess :notsure:
     
  9. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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    I have 2.5" spacers in front and 285/75/16 because thats what rough country says it will clear..they're correct (going straight) turning not so much. Hell of a rub on the inner fender! When i get a chance i'm going to trim it back and do what Jeff said about hammering down the pinch weld..
     
  10. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:25 PM
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    Im not very experienced with lifts and all that, but can i get a 2.5inch spacer without getting a lift?
     
  11. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    I think you would be a lot happier if you looked at something besides a spacer lift.
     
  13. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:29 PM
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    So should i stick with a suspension or body lift?
     
  14. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:31 PM
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    Spacers are cheap, and you will pay for it in ride quality. I did the Toytec Ultimat lift. Check out their site, this lift raised my truck about 2.5 inches and sits level. Runnin 265/75/16 BFG no rubbing. Check out my gallery pics for reference.


    I also had a spacer lift at first. Lots of reading and research on TW. /Later replaced with the Bilstein 5100's .
     
  15. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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    Do you scrub at all?
     
  16. Jul 1, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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    Whats a body lift going to do for you?

    If you rub on the trim area.. just trim it down.

    Anyone running a body lift to run larger tires is just not thinking clearly.

    Get some bilstien 5100 adjustable front shocks and change your coils to OME 881.

    Do an add a leaf for the rear to even it out, Unless you like the raked Bro look.:facepalm:

    All these I mention are for folks on a very tight budget.

    If you have more money to toss at it.....

    Get some adjustable coilovers, A rear leaf pack and if you want a larger spindle and new Upper control arms.

    Get some 33's or 35's and re gear.
     

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