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Installing bigger tires

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Ed1964, Apr 9, 2015.

  1. Apr 9, 2015 at 1:04 PM
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    Ed1964

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    Hi guys,

    I have a 2WD 1998 Tacoma and installed 15 wheels with A/T tires and a 1.5" spring spacer. My tires still bottom out if I hit a bump at speed, will an off road spring help? I don't really want to lift the front end too much. Any recommendations would help.
     
  2. Apr 9, 2015 at 2:50 PM
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    need more info bud. Tire size? what suspension are you running? How many girlfriends do you have?
     
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    Do you have the 5 lug hubs?
     
  4. Apr 10, 2015 at 8:02 AM
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    Sorry about that, my bad. A month after I got it I put some blacked out 15" Allied Black Daytona's with Toyo 215/75/15 Open Country AT II with a medium offset and KY Gas Adjust shocks to firm up the ride.
     
  5. Apr 10, 2015 at 8:03 AM
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    Yes they are five lugs, can't seem to find any stiffer springs to fit the 2WD model. A month after I got it I put some blacked out 15" Allied Black Daytona's with Toyo 215/75/15 Open Country AT II with a medium offset and KY Gas Adjust shocks to firm up the ride.
     
  6. Apr 10, 2015 at 11:33 AM
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    ooh, 5 lugger...I don't know much about those. Good luck man
     
  7. Apr 10, 2015 at 2:17 PM
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    No worries, thanks for checking.
     

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