Builds 1988 BJ74 “Number 1” (2 Viewers)
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today i learned "webasto" such a great thread
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I think Webasto would be an excellent addition to the 13BT. Other than the battery crapping out, I've been able to start at negative F temps without assistance, mainly because I don't have any heating. I think that money for a Webasto would easily pay for itself in wear/tear on the engine.
Another option @FJBen
Freshly painted...
And in direct sunlight (though I think they were a bit dirty)
Espar heaters 
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They do to backspace properly. They all originate from IFS vehicles.
If you are going go through the trouble of running spacers you should go ahead and run these wheels.
Well... if you want to stand out and have your own style, get the braids and be done with it.
If you just want functional and keep the costs down, go with the OEM Steelies in the color of your choice!
If you just want functional and keep the costs down, go with the OEM Steelies in the color of your choice!
Mine are 17x6.5... and I'm not running spacers. If mine aren't backspaced properly it hasn't affected anything.
Part number is 42611-60B71... they are 0km takeoffs from a Prado over in the Middle East.
Locally in Phoenix I've found a guy on Craigslist that buys up the 0-mile takeoffs from the dealership. Loads of 4Runner and Tacoma sets. I've been buying up their 17x7 and 17x7.5 steelies that are on the spares... no one wants them. Likely a better option than trying to source the 6.5's I have (not US market I believe).
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What bearing does this have on their use? Asking honestly. I'm not running spacers and am quite happy with the fit in the wheel wells. Should I be concerned anyway?
The deep backspace is not a mechanical problem as long as the tire/wheel assembly does not hit or interfere with any suspension or body bits. Often it will, especially with larger tires. One thing they do do is narrow the vehicle track, in some cases significantly. Personally I find them visually offensive, but that's just me.
It reminds me of trucks modified to run on train tracks. I think they look dorky
Funny... going back to my photos of my truck post-fitment of the wheels/tires I didn't think it looked too bad. But looking at it again I guess it is a bit on the narrow side. @FJ73Texas, did you use spacers on yours?
Anyway, back to photoshopping wheel/tire combos! Sorry for the derail.
Anyway, back to photoshopping wheel/tire combos! Sorry for the derail.
Those 17” wheels are very close to 4” BS so they do look a bit narrow. If memory serves me right, I think they are 6.5” width. I didn’t have any issue running them on the PZJ70. I tried them on my HZJ77 and they look bad on a truck with flares. I never use spacers, ever.
Sorry I didn’t see your reply but @Honger beat me to it. Same part number he mentioned. No spacers.
Correct backspace is 3.5 inches.
