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That makes sense. Has anyone had any experience with 285/75r17? That ends up being a 33.8" tire (34). I did a threat search and couldn't find anyone running them, only FJ cruisers!! I want to upsize and wait on getting the lift for now since it would require to either replace the AHC suspension...

This actually makes a lot of sense. When you move the wheels out with spacers, the wheels are no longer applying the force directly on the bearings, rather in a lever function, so the pressure on the bearings become a torsional force rather than direct pressure. That would mess up the bearings...

I heard that a lot as well. Though, people who have them on, all swear that after years and many off roading miles, they have had no problems. I think it would ultimately be more stable with a new set of rims positive offset.

I actually loved your thread and truck. Do your tires rub at all in any scenario, at full turn while under compression? Do you feel a power loss or gas milage change? I'm assuming your CV joints and other components are fine.

I love that tire size as well, my favorite 35" tire. I am hoping I don't find obstacles. If I do, then I may end up staying with 33 or 295/70r18 as Ramathorn15 did.

I was hoping not to do any body lift, it's more than I want to modify. I was hoping to do a 2.5 inch lift and use wheels spacers, flatten the inside pinch weld in back of front wheel wells. Any thoughts if that's enough?

I know they're awesome trucks. I just keep seeing other posts with people saying they had to replace CV joints, bearings... more often after big tires. I love the look, but I also love how reliable these things are and would hate to mess it up.

Hi everyone! It's been almost 1 year since I've been away, working a lot, but boy do I miss being back. I am getting ready now to get some larger timer on my LX470. I am aiming for 285/75R18. This way I get the 35 inch high tire, without the added weight of a wide 315. I do very mild off...

Hi there. I know this thread is older. I had a quick question. I am thinking of doing the exact same thing. Any word of caution? Any problems with things breaking due to larger wheels? Rubbing while on road driving? How far did your tires stick outside the body fenders? Thanks in advance. So...

The rust might have already been there. Even if there is a small amount of rust, you need to get rid of it before anything.

This is an awesome truck! I have the same LX, same color. I want to start modifying, it's currently stock. How did you raise the suspension? Have you been driving it daily? Have you noticed any problems with drive train? I know you're supposed to drop the diff, did you do that? Any problems you...

Good Lord! WOW, I almost cried looking at those pics! I wish that they would build the LC from an Alum body on a galvanized high strength steel frame. Lighter, stronger, no rust... probably more expensive as well. Kinda what Ford is doing with F150 now.

Thanks guys. Glad to know someone else has lived here and not rusted their truck. I'll look for Fluid Film.

That's intimacy!!! LOL

Hi guys. I have a 2000 LX470 with only 106000. Very well maintained by former owner. I live in Cleveland, so lots of salt and chemicals on roads in winter. Do you guys think getting rust proofing is a good investment? There is no rust on it at the moment. I do wash it as much as I can with under...