Lift kits/Tire sizing

96 tacoma 4x4 xtracab-- Before I start ordering parts, was curious how big can i go without rubbing (too much)? I would love to go 3" with 33x12.50 but may have to settle with 2.5" with 32x11.50. Opinions and experiences appreciated!

 

do it like this guy:
he has 3.5" and 33's
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-builds/114345-jlees-build.html

 

You might rub on the frame a little bit at full lock depending on the BS of your wheels. Otherwise, just have some fun with a sledgehammer and they should fit just fine. Im about to get 33s but i have a 1'' BL.

 

Once you go over 3 inches you start to eliminate down travel. Anything over 3" of lift should be a drop bracket lift...unless your a 2nd gen pre-runner with Camburg Spindles etc...

The guy in the lnk have Eibach springs which provide a full 3" of lift for 1st gens...and he trimmed like crazy to fit those meats aswell

 

Excellent. Thats a nice build. Ya I'm loooking at a 3" kit right now I may go ahead and order and ill jump on wheels/tires tomorrow. Gotta make it happen quick!

 

like they said above, do like Jlee.

 

my friend has the same set up as that guy, he did have to trim, but the duratrac runs small so a 33" tire is really only 32.5" tall, but you will have to trim on your cab mount and inner fender or get custom bumper.

 

Sigh... Tired of these threads man. You can't put bigger tires and expect NO RUB at all. Put on bigger pants and tell me if they fall off without a support (belt) Same goes for your damn truck. JUST CUT THE F$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$KING FIREWALL thanks.

 

Note the (too much)... I do understand that bigger tires rub.. but thanks for reading!