NEW TO ME 1998 Landcruiser. :) (1 Viewer)

[bozncsurf]

im looking at wheel selections. id like to use my tires as i have the 16' toyota oem rims. but will buy new tires if i have to if i go with a 17' i am just concerned about getting the appropriate offset correct. i don't run spacers i will have the 2' tough dog suspension and springs. the ones im looking at are .i want to avoid rubbing issues at all cost.

which is better the 12mm or the 7mm offset ?

Fuel Wheels D600-Vector 17x9 Bronze -12mm Offset

4.75 backspacing?? 0 offset
Method Race Wheels MR305 NV Matte Bronze Wheels with Matte Black Ring MR30578558900

6 backspacing and 25mm offset, are 18s to big i want to avoid rubbing issues at all cost


Method Race Wheels MR305 NV Matte Bronze Wheels with Matte Black Ring MR30589058925


if i go with the 17' or 18 i will be going with the BF KO2s


thanks for your help i know theres a lot of threads and i read them all they all run off

Fuel vectors will not clear the hubs in the 100 series and -12 offset is way too aggressive .. So those are a big NO.

The 17" methods with a "0" offset are too aggressive as well - stock is +60 so you will be pushing the wheel out 60mm. Any 33" tire will likely cause a good amount of rub.

Plenty of guys run the 18" method with +25 offset and either 275/70r18 or 285/65r18 with little to no rubbing.

Nothing wrong with running your oem 16" wheels - they're great. Rattle can them if you want to change the look.

Good luck

 

[fisherman978]

Fuel vectors will not clear the hubs in the 100 series and -12 offset is way too aggressive .. So those are a big NO.

The 17" methods with a "0" offset are too aggressive as well - stock is +60 so you will be pushing the wheel out 60mm. Any 33" tire will likely cause a good amount of rub.

Plenty of guys run the 18" method with +25 offset and either 275/70r18 or 285/65r18 with little to no rubbing.

Nothing wrong with running your oem 16" wheels - they're great. Rattle can them if you want to change the look.

Good luck

thanks! that seems to be the plan now, i just saw a really good deal on the 17 Method NVs for 170$ a piece. its a shame about the offset.

 

[fisherman978]

some new parts are ready to install!
tough dog ralph fronts
41mm rear
diff drop trail tailor
trail tailors extended sway links
Asin timing belt kit
SPC upper arms.
steering rack bushings
sway bar bushings
reman denso alternator i scored for 60$ off amazon.

want to thank Trail Tailor for the parts and upmost customer service.

 

[fisherman978]

Installed these Amazon 185W LED 9' lights in the front to replace the busted KC fogs that the previous owner had on. cleaned up the engine bay a bit also while i was in there.

 

[fisherman978]

For some reason when i try to retract the winch , the engine dies. not sure if im not gettin enough cranking amps the cruiser has been sitting. anyone have any advice. i know i need to service the winch and fab up a new mount as the right side is busted. anyone know of a good cost effective fairlead i can replace mine with?

 

[Nijas98hundie]

Are your retracting it with a load? Put a meter on it or watch the dash gauge to see if it drops to less than 10v or so. What kind of winch are you running?

 

[fisherman978]

Warn m8000, as soon as i move the switch forward or back the truck shuts off, i do not have a dual battery, and this truck is not on the road at the moment so i would asume the battery is not fully chargedhave not tested with retracting load other then a second persons pull.thanks!!

 

[fisherman978]

Installed trail tailors recovery points today. Really beautiful product.

 

[hoser]

You could probably find a new fairlead on craigslist for cheap since lots of people swap them out for Hawse fairleads. Or, you could take yours apart and have it zinc plated locally... perhaps higher quality than most new. For long term, aluminum hawse fairlead or delrin rollers and synthetic line would probably be the way to go.

 

[fisherman978]

Installed a front runner roof rack today! love it!!

 

[lonecruiser]

Cool LC. I just got a 99 in the same color myself. What size tires are you running on the oem wheels?

Also, is that the Slimline II rack?

 

[fisherman978]

Cool LC. I just got a 99 in the same color myself. What size tires are you running on the oem wheels?

Also, is that the Slimline II rack?

Thanks! tires are LT305/70 R16
i was thinking of upgrading to the Method NV bronze rims and KO2 tires. i can dream ......
yes its the slim line ii . honestly very happy with the fitting. not sure who was complying about the wind noise but i hardly hear any.

 

[fisherman978]

Finally got in the tough dog suspension kit 3” tourflex 53mm front ralph and 41mm rear. Td torsion bars and the bracket. Trail tailor extended front and rear sway links, new sb bushings.

 

[fisherman978]

Had ordered a set of 5 method nv 18s from summit for 1050$ and it had taken a month to send the order so in that time i got to thinking and decided to keep my stock 16s sand and paint them and cancel the order on the methods. Not needed and i was very worried about rubbing issues and alignment issues. A weekend of relaxed work and walah

What i used
Vhc self etching primer - 2 cans purchased.
Vhc titanium wheel paint -box of 6 cans from amazon
1 can of wheel clear coat

Some variety of sandpaper and
I prepped with sonax wheel cleaner

 

[vman07]

Great looking paint on those wheels ...

 

[fisherman978]

My winch mount was rotted on one side , when i came back from a long drive it was hanging on by a thread. Pulled the wires and pulled the winch. Will fabricate a new mount later down the road

 

[fisherman978]

Final pics

 

[fisherman978]

2 more

 

[fisherman978]

Huge shoutout to @reevesci for the suspension components! Great guy, great product! Fast shipping couldnt be happier! Here are some photos of the stance. Will go back to alignemnt shop in a week for a second check after driving a little bit

 

[fisherman978]