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Wheel Bearings and front end components?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ARDnc, Apr 18, 2017.

  1. Apr 18, 2017 at 5:55 PM
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    Just ordered a 6inch Rough Country Suspension lift for my 2015 Tacoma, wanted to run 20x12 Hostile Wheels and 33x12.50R20 tires, debating between the Nitto Trail MT and Amp Mud Attack tires. Wondering if anyone has run 12 wide wheels and how long wheel bearing last and if any other components seem to wear over time due to the offset of the wheels.
     
  2. Apr 18, 2017 at 5:59 PM
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    Just for your reference, this past weekend I put on some Bilstein 5100s set at .85". Almost immediately the front differential needle bearing started growling and vibrating. There is an official thread on the topic here on TW. Just do your research before lifting, as it sounds like quite a few of us develop the vibe after lifting.
     
  4. Apr 18, 2017 at 6:13 PM
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    Thanks for the info. I'll look and see what I find.
     
  5. Apr 25, 2017 at 12:58 PM
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    Wheel bearings typically can handle lifts and bigger tires with no concerns, as long as the wheels are the same backspace and offset. Where the issues start to show up is when the wheels are changed to a different offset/backspacing or when spacers are installed. So I would suggest checking the specs on the new wheels and compare them to the ones you have now.
     

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