Do it! Nice wheels, probably would be expensive if you had to buy them. I think their backspacing is 4.5, while the stock Runner wheels are 4.75.
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Do it! Nice wheels, probably would be expensive if you had to buy them. I think their backspacing is 4.5, while the stock Runner wheels are 4.75.
I have 2014 Tacoma wheels on a 1990 pickup. Mostly due to lack of availability in rust free anything where I am. They bolt right up.
Agreed. There's "it looks cool" and "it actually fits". Although some backspacing issues aren't as pronounced with larger wheels since 15" wheels have about 1/4" clearance between the wheel rim and the tire rod end.
BTT, anybody know if a 15" 91-92 FJ80 wheel (the ones that look like the early sr5 split 4-spokes) will fit a pre-86 SA truck or 4runner without spacers?
Its a SA wheel on a SA truck, just not sure about backspacing differences
Its a SA wheel on a SA truck, just not sure about backspacing differences
I don't know if it will or not, but I will be trying some 94 fzj80 wheels on an 82 pickup shortly (soon as I get off my arse and just do it)
I found some FJ80 15" wheels that look like the split spoke SR5 rims. They come with nearly new Michelin 31" LTX's. There are hints they will fit on a 1st gen IFS 4Runner, just stick out ~1/4". Anybody have success with this?
I was under the impression the fzj80 16" alloys had 4+" backspacing. If you're running a stock solid axle then that would be too much backspacing. They require 3.5-3.75".
If they were 16's they probably clear both the calipers and the steering arm.
Somebody needs to confirm this. It needs to get nailed down.
^^Agree.
I ran 3.75 BS 15's on Patch and being aluminum they would occasionally rub when the wheel deflected under load. No clip-on weights were possible. A 16" wheel with the same BS *might* just clear the TRE on a LA.
I ran 3.75 BS 15's on Patch and being aluminum they would occasionally rub when the wheel deflected under load. No clip-on weights were possible. A 16" wheel with the same BS *might* just clear the TRE on a LA.
The wheels I found are from an FJ80 and are 15". The only reason I ask is I'm headed up to the mountains this weekend and lots of snow. The 80 may not be on the road by then so I was looking for some cheap tires that will do ok in the snow.
I guess I could throw the FZJ80's wheels with 33" Cooper ST on and see if that works.
Probably best just getting the Land Cruiser running.
I guess I could throw the FZJ80's wheels with 33" Cooper ST on and see if that works.
Probably best just getting the Land Cruiser running.
FZJ80 alloys (need to be repainted) from my '95 fit great on my son's 1980 Hilux without spacers. Although the stock axles are pretty narrow on these trucks so I'm considering some spacers until I can swap to a later rear axle and possibly an 80 series front axle.
for width reference. Tires are 315/75R16
They also fit well on my solid axle '86 without wheel spacers - although I do have highsteer.
The only reason why they don't look far too narrow is because the front axle is 62" wide - 6.5" wider than stock.
The only reason why they don't look far too narrow is because the front axle is 62" wide - 6.5" wider than stock.
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I am curious about the same thing for my 88 4runner. I have extra 80 series wheels with great tires. The 1st gen 4runner regeared for 32-33's (4.56), but stock ride height so far. Now I suppose the 80 series wheels can "bolt-up" but need different lug nuts. (correct folks???) But are the 80 series wheels spaced where oversize tires (285 75 16's) <I know i may need lift> can not merely fit but be aired down and flexed out w/o interference. Are the 80 series perhaps to heavy esp with more rolling resistance, heavier rubber to be a good choice for a stock 22re all things considered?
So to recap.
A) Will 80series fit on IFS 1st gen.
B) are the wheels a good fit on mostly stock IFS 1st gens maybe with a bit of lift in the butt.
C) Are the wheels good choice all things considered.
D) If someone with the knowledge would tell me yep or nope 285 75 16s on FJ80 wheels could work well on my so far stock ride height 4runner, and if not why, what changes (besides already done regearing) needed, pray tell. I have no plans to SAS this one. A OME lift kit perhaps, or if all things work out a shackle in back ( Id rather not funk with the t bars though )
One of you wizards has the knowledge. Thanks.
So to recap.
A) Will 80series fit on IFS 1st gen.
B) are the wheels a good fit on mostly stock IFS 1st gens maybe with a bit of lift in the butt.
C) Are the wheels good choice all things considered.
D) If someone with the knowledge would tell me yep or nope 285 75 16s on FJ80 wheels could work well on my so far stock ride height 4runner, and if not why, what changes (besides already done regearing) needed, pray tell. I have no plans to SAS this one. A OME lift kit perhaps, or if all things work out a shackle in back ( Id rather not funk with the t bars though )
One of you wizards has the knowledge. Thanks.
My contact above was with a LA, not IFS. It was the body and boot of the TRE that made contact with edge of the wheel. Plenty of caliper clearance.
I'm now in your boat, '88 4rnnr that also will not go SAS in the foreseeable future - if ever. I stayed with the stock 15" alloys for this tire purchase because I could only find one aftermarket 16" wheel of the same width and back-spacing (really want to run 235/85R16's), and it was UGLY. The stock alloys do have a unique lug nut that aren't right for use with steel wheels, but no idea what 80 series alloy wheels need for lug nuts.
I'm now in your boat, '88 4rnnr that also will not go SAS in the foreseeable future - if ever. I stayed with the stock 15" alloys for this tire purchase because I could only find one aftermarket 16" wheel of the same width and back-spacing (really want to run 235/85R16's), and it was UGLY. The stock alloys do have a unique lug nut that aren't right for use with steel wheels, but no idea what 80 series alloy wheels need for lug nuts.
There was more negative backspacing than I expected with these. I run v6 calipers from a 95 4Runner and these are quite a bit larger, had to grind them a bit. Also, the Hy-steer tie rod ends were really close to the wheels. I decided to run the thin spacers on the front. The tires rub the springs at full lock. I have 315 75 16 Nitro Terra Grapplers.
On the rear, the wheels mounted fine, but the tires rubbed the bolts that are used on the pieces that hold the spring packs from fanning out (I know there's an actual word for this part!), anyway had to run the thin spacers on the rear also.
I feel it's worth It, they look great and I love being back on 35s. I'll add a pic later.
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[HIJACK]As a former Brake Design Engineer it simply boggles me that people think grinding on a caliper body is a good idea. It is NEVER a good idea. It rarely is a poor idea, and it almost always is an extremely BAD idea. Yet it is done all of the time by people who have no concept of how badly they just compromised the safety of the vehicle.[/HIJACK]
