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New diff, wheels, and tires

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ares32, Feb 20, 2016.

  1. Feb 20, 2016 at 9:37 AM
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    Ares32

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    Finally had my diff assembly replaced after a month. Decided to get some wheels and tires too;)

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  2. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:12 AM
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    Looks great .... love the wheels.
     
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  3. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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    Thank you sir!
     
  4. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:19 AM
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    Beautiful, I notice they didn't unmount your old tires. Did you have to get new sensors for your new ones?
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:26 AM
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    I had them swap into the new wheels;)
     
  6. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:29 AM
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    Love the new wheels/rims!
    And of course, love your truck too.
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:33 AM
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    Haha thanks man! Been eye balling this setup for a while now. Just wanted to wait for the diff to get fixed, that shit was driving me nuts haha
     
  8. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:36 AM
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    Looks great! What was the cause of your diff problem? Dont want to copy you but i may go with those wheels also. Was set on some Fuel Boost but i have seen couple trucks with your wheels and i really like them.
     
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  9. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:39 AM
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    Was it a factory issue , the backlash over tightened ?
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:40 AM
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    Before I brought it in the diff was a good quart low. Not saying this caused the howl but still concerning. The dealership said clearences were to tight. All I wanted was for it to be fixed which it eventually was. All in all shit happens, I'm happy! Highly recommend the wheels. I also had a dealership by me price match for a good deal;)
     
  11. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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    That's the verdict from the dealer. Seems off because the diff became noisy at around 6k.....
     
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  12. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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    What was your price ,if you dont mind sharing?
     
  13. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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    Don't mind at all, 171 each.
     
  14. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:43 AM
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    Good price, from Toyota dealer?
     
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  15. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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    Yes. They matched a dealer in Massachusetts. Boch Toyota.....
     
  16. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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    The fucked up thing is the dealership who sold me the truck would not match. Went to the competition and they were glad to haha
     
  17. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:47 AM
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    Thanks! I actually bought my truck in October and i have had a stage 3 icon kit sitting in my garage since before xmas just waiting on what wheels to roll with . Its been tough waiting but TW has been a great help.
     
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  18. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    Funny how that shit can happen!
     
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    They are 17/8 wheels or 17/7? Or maybe 17/9.
     
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  20. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:51 AM
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    They are 17x7. Running a 265 70 r17 KO2 on stock suspension. With that lift you can go bigger for sure!
     

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