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New lift installed on a 2011 TRD OFF ROAD Tacoma

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RichardTRD, Jan 28, 2011.

  1. Jan 28, 2011 at 3:11 PM
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    RichardTRD

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    Just finished installing a revtek 3" lift with added leaf springs in the rear. Thinking I may need new rims and tires soon. Will 275/70/18's work or what looks best? Right now I'm riding on factory 265/70/16's and it doesn't look to bad, maybe a bit small.​



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  2. Jan 28, 2011 at 3:42 PM
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    Sweet! Side pics?

    If you wanna go for some aftermarket wheels with 4.5 backspacing... U can fit 285/75/16 or 285/70/17 with little to no rubbing!
     
  3. Jan 28, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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    rbeezy

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    dont look too nice w/o aftermarket wheels and tires imo
     
  4. Jan 28, 2011 at 3:54 PM
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    RichardTRD

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    Side view. The more I look at this the more I think I need to go bigger on the wheels and tires.​


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  5. Jan 29, 2011 at 5:56 AM
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    0BlackTaco6

    0BlackTaco6 Ive got tiger blood

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    I think it looks pretty damn good man. When you have the cash down the road or when your current tires need replacing, throw on a bigger set. But i like it man, nice work. I cant wait to get my lift project going.
     
  6. Jan 29, 2011 at 6:05 AM
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    Ralph Pootawn

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    x2!
     
  7. Jan 29, 2011 at 6:51 AM
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    cgs2k2

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    Looks good to me! get some bigger tires sometime down the road and it will be even nicer!
     
  8. Jan 29, 2011 at 7:08 AM
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    Natetroknot

    Natetroknot Experiencing TW at several WTFs per thread

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    Nice truck! Wheels and tires will definitely look good, but I think it looks good enough with the stockers that you don't need to be in a hurry!

    Congrats on the lift!
     
  9. Jan 29, 2011 at 7:19 AM
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    Looks great.

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  10. Jan 29, 2011 at 7:22 AM
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    crf69

    crf69 scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
    do what you want but i would wear out what ya got.....then just get 265/75.....unless money burning a whole in your pocket then go big:D
     
  11. Feb 7, 2011 at 6:48 PM
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    So I went out and purchased a new set of 17x9 wheels and BFGoodrich 285/70/17 all terrain TA's. I had to remove the front mud flaps and trim the plastic inner fender. Is this common? I almost didn't go through with the purchase, but the way my truck looks...wow, I just had to do it!
     
  12. Feb 7, 2011 at 7:05 PM
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    uhhh....17'' wheels and 18'' tires don't go together :confused:
     
  13. Feb 7, 2011 at 7:44 PM
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    correction, 285/70/17's. I was looking at several different options...went with the 17's
     
  14. Feb 8, 2011 at 10:26 AM
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    Quick phone picture of the running boards and wheel/tires installed.​


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  15. Feb 8, 2011 at 11:20 AM
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    Yes, a "flaps 'n trim" is extremely common with 285s on a 3" lift.
     
  17. Apr 15, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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    Did you the entire installation yourself? Level of difficulty? Special lift equipment required - or - can you do it with a couple of jacks?
     
  18. Aug 11, 2011 at 11:29 PM
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    Here's the most recent pic. Shell added. I also painted the after market Toyota skid plate black....


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  19. Aug 11, 2011 at 11:31 PM
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    looks really good man i like the look of the 3 inch lifts but i couldnt have it that little had to go big or go home with 8 lol good work man
     

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