GX460 Control Arm Q (2 Viewers)

[Lenny33]

This marks my VERY FIRST started thread in 150 area! Sold my Prado last week and it is time to build the Lexus...so here is my question:
Has anybody used the Freedom A-Arm while fitting 285/75/17s? I will be doing a BMC and installing Dobinson 3” front and 2” rear. Local guy that I trust says only SPC arms will allow that tire size to clear. I have heard others say that the Freedom arms have enough caster built in to them to clear that tire. Anybody have first hand experience?
Thanks!

 

[r2m]

If you go to my build thread (Builds - R2M 2013 GX460 Overland Build post #4) I'm running all 3" lift with all Icon suspension and upper control arms. I have no problem running BFG LT285/75/17 (33.8" dia) KM2 MT's.
NOTE: you will need to trim your body mounts or have it done. I also had to trim a little of the plastic inner wheel well but that's minor. I've done quite a bit of off roading with that set up in the past (almost) 2 years and no rubbing.

 

[Lenny33]

If you go to my build thread (Builds - R2M 2013 GX460 Overland Build post #4) I'm running all 3" lift with all Icon suspension and upper control arms. I have no problem running BFG LT285/75/17 (33.8" dia) KM2 MT's.
NOTE: you will need to trim your body mounts or have it done. I also had to trim a little of the plastic inner wheel well but that's minor. I've done quite a bit of off roading with that set up in the past (almost) 2 years and no rubbing.

thank you so much for your feedback! Just trying to save a couple of bucks and get feedback that the Freedom UCAs will be adequate for my needs, then I have another trusted local guy saying that I won’t clear those tires by being able to push them forward enough, unless I get the adjustable SPCs.
(I know that I will have to BMC, and persuade some plastic)

 

[Tex68w]

Total Chaos will work just fine as well.

 

[Lenny33]

Total Chaos will work just fine as well.

you are clearing the same size tires with a 3” lift?
Then my take away from this is that the freedoms, although not adjustable, will also clear those tires

 

[r2m]

you are clearing the same size tires with a 3” lift?
Then my take away from this is that the freedoms, although not adjustable, will also clear those tires

 

[Washingtontaco]

If you go to my build thread (Builds - R2M 2013 GX460 Overland Build post #4) I'm running all 3" lift with all Icon suspension and upper control arms. I have no problem running BFG LT285/75/17 (33.8" dia) KM2 MT's.
NOTE: you will need to trim your body mounts or have it done. I also had to trim a little of the plastic inner wheel well but that's minor. I've done quite a bit of off roading with that set up in the past (almost) 2 years and no rubbing.

What wheel width and offset?

 

[Lenny33]

285/75/17 on TRD pros - if memory serves, +15 offset?

 

[ChiTown]

The SPC allow you to use the factory adjustment cams to push the lower ball joint forward just a tad for extra clearance in the rear of the wheel well and then use the upper arm for alignment.

 

[Lenny33]

Yeah, I know that the SPC‘s work, my question was whether I could save a buck on some of the other brands. However, that question is now moot, after finding SPC‘s on Amazon last night for $419!!
Thanks a bunch for chiming in guys!

 

[r2m]

What wheel width and offset?

This is the wheel I used: ICON Six Speed 17" Wheel Bronze Finish; ICON-1417858347BR
Here's a link to 4 Wheel Parts that gives all the spec's: Icon Dynamics Six Speed Series Wheel, 17x8.5 with 6x5.5 Bolt Pattern - Bronze - 1417858347BR
I really like them! I've banged them a couple of times and they only scratch. No chips or anything that looks like they would "break" like a cast wheel would.