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The 2.7L Single Cab Thread

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by BabyTaco, Jan 7, 2012.

  1. Jan 19, 2016 at 2:16 PM
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    tacoburrito

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    5100s. eibach coils. 285/75/16 km2s. leer cap
    whats wrong with the ones you have?
     
  2. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:09 PM
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    2inch front spacer lift in the front 1 inch add-a-leaf in the rear leveling kit
    The stock rim isnt wide enough to fit a 285 tire its way to close to the top control arm. Got the 265 DC extreme countries on the stock rims and I have plenty of room. I eventually want an aftermarket rim that's wide enough to fit a 285 tire.

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  3. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:13 PM
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    rcsb jon

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    get aluminum... can be had for $100/ea, weigh less than 20lb/ea... steels are like 40/lb ea
     
  4. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    07tacoregcab

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    Any name brand you would recommend?
     
  5. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:15 PM
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  6. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:16 PM
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    you should look into 255's (skinny 33") and some tacoma or fj steelies.



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  7. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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    Bulkier the better!
     
  8. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:22 PM
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    i made the move up to 285's from 265's and love it. you'll be fine with a 16x8 rim to fit 285's.
     
  9. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:27 PM
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    07tacoregcab

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    You have a picture?
     
  10. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:28 PM
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  11. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:29 PM
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    i found those at a junkyard..they are 16x8 steelies mounted on 285/75r16's
     
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  12. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:38 PM
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    Guys..... I kinda want a '14 4Runner Trail Ed. :( The more and more I see it in action the more I want haha. There's def. pros and cons of both. I dunno gotta think about it more.
     
  13. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:41 PM
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    I just got my taco.. Would t be of any help mate
     
  14. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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    1 1/4" spacers, leveling kit 285/75/16 A/T ECGS Bushing installed
    I'm running 285s on stock wheels and don't have any rubbing on control arm after adding 1 1/4" spacers

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  15. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:51 PM
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    1 1/4" spacers, leveling kit 285/75/16 A/T ECGS Bushing installed
    I've looked at the duratracs. Seem pretty decent. I'm not really concerned with mile ratings because in Oklahoma you'll be lucky to get 1/2 of what it's rated for anyways lol
     
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  16. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:54 PM
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    If I had the money I would have one. Love the 4runners. They look great and have plenty of room for the dogs and the GF. I always joke that when I get a full time job, the first thing I am doing is getting a 4r just for a DD. Can't sell the truck though.
     
  17. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:55 PM
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    if i were to get a family car, it would be a runner as well. i'm definitely keeping my truck too.
     
  18. Jan 19, 2016 at 5:46 PM
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    Do you have stock control arms still? I've heard people having them wear out when they lift their truck. a guy at the toyota dealership I talked to has an 2011 taco access cab with about the same lift as yours and he got new control arms and the 285 fit no problem
     
  19. Jan 19, 2016 at 5:47 PM
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    wheel spacers :thumbsup:
     
  20. Jan 19, 2016 at 5:47 PM
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    Those can be bad for your barrings
     

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