How much lift for a 2nd Gen Taco (RE:Tires)

[RiverRatMatt]

How much lift does a stock 2nd gen Taco need to fit 32''? 34''?

I'm considering tires in each of those sizes and want to keep my lift to a minimum... there's a little random info out there on the subject but I know that mud actually knows what they're talking about

 

[BattleWagon]

Pretty sure they fit 32s stock on stock rims. What 34" are you thinking of? LTBs? (they measure pretty close to 33.5" btw) Rims have everything to do with it.

I bet 33's would fit with a spacer or check out Bilstein 5100s. But the best advice I can give you is go to Toyota Territory Off-Roaders Association (TTORA) and beat that horse.

Just remember to do a dif drop, hose clamp your CVs and get an alignment (required).

 

[Bomar]

I am running OME lift and 2 inch ball joint spacers and running 34's 285/75/17....

With fjc steelies

 

[RiverRatMatt]

Did some reading over there.... seems like a pretty decent site but to be honest it lacks some of the professionalism and experience as far as members go compared to mud.

I have a couple questions for you guys:

Would Bilstein 5100s and a rear add-a-leaf work to lift the truck about 2.5''? The consensus seems that for the money it is the best way to get more lift.

If I went that rout, what Diff Drop kit would you recommend?

If I were to go with a 34'' tire, it'd be these. I have 16'' steelies.

I've had my truck parked next to two 2nd Gen TRD Off-Road Tacos, and in both cases I noticed my truck sat a good 1'' higher than they did. All trucks with stock suspension and tires. Why is that? I know the 4cyl also has the advantage of not having a crossover exhaust pipe, what other differences like that exist between the V6 and the 4cyl that not everybody might know?

 

[RiverRatMatt]

I am running OME lift and 2 inch ball joint spacers and running 34's 285/75/17....

With fjc steelies

Can you link me the specific lift? The only OME lift kit I've seen was 3'' and cost over $1k :V

 

[BattleWagon]

Did some reading over there.... seems like a pretty decent site but to be honest it lacks some of the professionalism and experience as far as members go compared to mud.

I have a couple questions for you guys:

Would Bilstein 5100s and a rear add-a-leaf work to lift the truck about 2.5''? The consensus seems that for the money it is the best way to get more lift.

If I went that rout, what Diff Drop kit would you recommend?

If I were to go with a 34'' tire, it'd be these. I have 16'' steelies.

I've had my truck parked next to two 2nd Gen TRD Off-Road Tacos, and in both cases I noticed my truck sat a good 1'' higher than they did. All trucks with stock suspension and tires. Why is that? I know the 4cyl also has the advantage of not having a crossover exhaust pipe, what other differences like that exist between the V6 and the 4cyl that not everybody might know?

5100s are great, i have them on my Tundra at 2" my advice is keep them off the highest setting.

also Super Swampers suck really bad in the rain and snow/ice, really bad. Deep snow, mud, rocks they are great but street manners suck and they wear like they're made of cheddar cheese.

 

[RiverRatMatt]

Ah, well then, I'll steer clear of those tires. I'm wanting something with decent tread, not overly aggressive, but tall and skinny

Will make a trip to some tire stores and see what they have.

 

[4LLC]

I have a 2.5 in camberg lift (came with the truck) and aftermarket set of springs it i have a set of trxxus tires in a 285 on 80 series landcruiser wheels with very little rub . has worked really well so far .

 

[BattleWagon]

May I suggest maybe a BFG AT? Those 80 series LC wheels are sweet btw, I have a set in my garage (LX wheels but the same dif) but I run a 60 series steely now.

 

[RiverRatMatt]

Do you mean BFG Mud Terrain T/A? Every time I search BFG AT in google that's what comes up.

I've just found these and are looking at 235/85R16 or 255/85R16

 

[RiverRatMatt]

Ah, maybe you mean the BFG All-Terrain? They come in 235/85R16.... hm.....

How will those wear/perform compared to the M55s?

 

[BattleWagon]

I used to run Toyo MTs, I don't know about the M55, MTs were decent, better on light rigs like a Taco (mine was a 1 ton Ford).

BFG All-Terrain is a sure bet though, great in the snow/ice/rain/mud/dirt/dry pavement/mars/pudding/glitter/pig blood/ gravel etc....

 

[Jacket]

I ran 255/85/16 Maxxis Bighorns and 255/85 KM2's on my 2006 with ~ 3" of lift. The 255/85's measure out at around 33.5 x 10, and there are a lot more choices in this size than a true 34. They fit great on a 16x7 wheel with minimal rubbing of plastic parts that should be trimmed anyway.

 

[Bomar]

Can you link me the specific lift? The only OME lift kit I've seen was 3'' and cost over $1k :V

kit $685

4Runner 90-95 OME FIRM SUSPENSION KIT OME-4RUN-2GF

then ball joint spacers if you want them $99

SDORI 4X4 Ball Joint Spacers for Front of 4Runner BJS1

Jacque is world class to deal with.

 

[Bomar]

Give it about another month and the Cooper ST Maxx is coming out and it will be a bad ass tire.

I run Maxxis Bighorn on my 62 in 255/85/16 and it is a good tire but not as good on and off road as the nitto terra grappler.

 

[liljlandon]

kit $685

4Runner 90-95 OME FIRM SUSPENSION KIT OME-4RUN-2GF

then ball joint spacers if you want them $99

SDORI 4X4 Ball Joint Spacers for Front of 4Runner BJS1

Jacque is world class to deal with.

Pretty sure that won't work. He's messing with an 03 taco which has a different setup in the front...

 

[Bomar]

Pics to reference

 

[RiverRatMatt]

Pretty sure that won't work. He's messing with an 03 taco which has a different setup in the front...

Thanks for the input guys!

I'm actually doing this with my 2010 Taco, though the 03 will be built once the gets a 4Runner.

I popped down to a couple tire stores today and one of them mentioned the Coopers since he didn't have Toyo M55s or BFG ATs.

I was a little unsure what to think, opinions?

Also, is $1k about right for a set of 4 BFG ATs in 235/85R16?

 

[liljlandon]

A little much IMO

I picked up these 235/85R16's for under 600 smackers new. Right at about 560.00+tax I think...
Maxxis Bighorn (rocked in the snow BTW!)
They got moved to a farm truck last May when I modified the 'lux to fit its 37's and they've seen more miles of dirt road than Maxxis originally tested them on. A tad bit noisey, but nothing compared to the TRXUS i was running!

Another good tire option is the Firestone M/T. Completely amazed at that tire! I have the 265/75R16 on my Taco. Great tire!

 

[gr8wrk]

I run 285/75-16 Firestone M/Ts on my '09, on '02 alloys (4.5" BS). Truck has about 2.75" - 3" of lift, depending on load. Minimal rubbing in the usual places. They are a super star performer for what they were designed for; mud, rocks, deep snow. Their tread will not pack up, it always clears, always. On the road they are noisy, cost about 2 mpg. and can be downright scary on wet pavement or light snow. I will run my stock tires on the street until they wear out. Offroad, I love these tires.