The info you guys share here is fantastic. It's greatly appreciated.
Slee medium 2.5 lift and 35s
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I had 860's with these 295/70/18 Nittos when I got it.
It sat 1.5" taller in the rear and the front Tbars were adjusted to match.
If I loaded it at all beyond the dual swing bumper already in it (kids in 3rd or a trailer) the springs sagged and it sat tail low.
The 866 are progressive rate so they squat very little but they ride lower.
I lowered the front to give it the 1" rake and it does not rub.
I have run with and without spacers at this height.
I prefer the look with spacers.
I think an Iron Man heavy or OME 860 or Slee Heavy rear spring set will be plenty for a 35
If you just cat around town it will be fine.
If you have to travel long distance to wheel or camp the 34-35s are felt in the power band.
Still better than a stock 80 but ......
It sat 1.5" taller in the rear and the front Tbars were adjusted to match.
If I loaded it at all beyond the dual swing bumper already in it (kids in 3rd or a trailer) the springs sagged and it sat tail low.
The 866 are progressive rate so they squat very little but they ride lower.
I lowered the front to give it the 1" rake and it does not rub.
I have run with and without spacers at this height.
I prefer the look with spacers.
I think an Iron Man heavy or OME 860 or Slee Heavy rear spring set will be plenty for a 35
If you just cat around town it will be fine.
If you have to travel long distance to wheel or camp the 34-35s are felt in the power band.
Still better than a stock 80 but ......
Great Stuff wngrog ! Thanks for that. I have the medium springs and shocks/Torsion bars (OME) for now. The rig sits 2.5 inches taller in the rear and about 2" in the front. Pretty sure I'm going with the Toyo Open Country AT II's in a LT275/70R18. It's a 33.3 diameter with 11.0 width. I will definitely play around with the settings. I'm using the rig mainly for bird hunting trips and canoeing. My hard core days are done
I also had the Slee Diff drop installed.
My take on tire fit and power effects:
Coming from an FZJ80 with 315's (with 4.88 gears), nothing I put on my 2005 LX470 will make it feel "slow." If you're trying to get every bit of pep, power, acceleration and stopping power out of your 100-series, stick with stock tire sizes. Otherwise, don't worry about it. It will still go better than an 80.
Fit. I'm running 295/75R16s on OEM rims without spacers. The rears rub the inside surface of the wheel well when stuffed--this does no damage, but it does leave a streak mark. The front tires have ripped off the little plastic steering boot guards (not the boots but the little guards that shield the boots), and leave very very little room at the fender when fully stuffed.
There are meaningful variations in diameter, width, and sidewall tread between different brand and model tires of the same size. I think if you're running 315's and factory bump stops, you're putting your front fenders at risk when you wheel it.
Coming from an FZJ80 with 315's (with 4.88 gears), nothing I put on my 2005 LX470 will make it feel "slow." If you're trying to get every bit of pep, power, acceleration and stopping power out of your 100-series, stick with stock tire sizes. Otherwise, don't worry about it. It will still go better than an 80.
Fit. I'm running 295/75R16s on OEM rims without spacers. The rears rub the inside surface of the wheel well when stuffed--this does no damage, but it does leave a streak mark. The front tires have ripped off the little plastic steering boot guards (not the boots but the little guards that shield the boots), and leave very very little room at the fender when fully stuffed.
There are meaningful variations in diameter, width, and sidewall tread between different brand and model tires of the same size. I think if you're running 315's and factory bump stops, you're putting your front fenders at risk when you wheel it.
I have to ask... What's your motivation for 35"s on an occasional-use light-duty off road vehicle. The primary motivators for taller tires are more sidewall when you air down and to provide more clearance for the running gear, which is offset if you need a body lift to accomplish this. You're talking adding tens of pounds per corner in unsprung weight that nets you nothing in terms of drive-ability or off road capability. Seems a hollow exercise in making the truck look capable while reducing its capability in every way.
Really if you need 35's, and you admit you don't, your best bet are tall skinny tires. So not only why 35"s? But why 315s? Really, if you get into a situation where you need them, and articulation binds them up in the wheel wells, what's the point?
Really if you need 35's, and you admit you don't, your best bet are tall skinny tires. So not only why 35"s? But why 315s? Really, if you get into a situation where you need them, and articulation binds them up in the wheel wells, what's the point?
duggy
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I'm not entirely sure why there is still this rhetoric of folks questioning reasoning behind other's desire to mod their own vehicles, especially in the 100 series forum. Whether he wants to do it for the looks or because he wants to say he has fit 315s on the 100 series Land Cruiser, so be it. There is in fact utility in running larger tires in most offroading scenarios whether it be dirt roads, washboard roads, trail riding or rock crawling.
I ran 315/75/16 KM2s for 2 years without any fender damage and wheeling it extensively across Texas. Granted, I had Slee wheel spacers which pushed the wheels out further and allowed the wheels to tuck into the fenders more.
I ran 315/75/16 KM2s for 2 years without any fender damage and wheeling it extensively across Texas. Granted, I had Slee wheel spacers which pushed the wheels out further and allowed the wheels to tuck into the fenders more.
Rhetoric indeed. If in fact you happened to check the forum, it is IH8Mud. Not ILuvMalls. If you're asking for advice on appearance mods, not ones that enhance offroad capability, yeah I think you should be challenged on that. There's far too much of the former and far too little of the latter around here these days.
duggy
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Sorry, I must be slow, but how do larger tires not enhance the capability of the Land Cruiser?
Sorry, I don't really want to get into a philosphical debate/war over this and I don't mean to try and touch one off. There's what's prudent/useful in my opinion, and it's only that. My opinion. I'll continue to use my truck for the sole purpose it was purchased for. Namely going off road and not getting stuck.
For the record, I run 255 x 33"s, so you can imagine which side of the philosophical "bigger is always better" divide I fall into.
For the record, I run 255 x 33"s, so you can imagine which side of the philosophical "bigger is always better" divide I fall into.
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Thanks for the info Hayes. You are right about different manufactures variations in size on the "same" tire. I always hit the manufactures specification page to get a read on true specs. I've owned 3 FJ80's and now this UZJ100. I sold my AEV Wrangler last year. Just had to go back to a landcruiser. This forum is great with all the info you guys share. Thanks !
Guy want to ride on 35's.
You'll get no debate from me. What works for each is the right way to go Staggrlee. After 40 years of doing this 4 wheel thing, finding what works and doesn't is an individual thing for sure
Kofoed
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I would have 35's in one form or another. I would run 18's and a body lift, in addition to the suspension parts I have on it already.
BUT it wouldn't fit in my garage without spending $$$ on a sectional door and removing the rack and deflector. For that reason I am on 295/75/16.
BUT it wouldn't fit in my garage without spending $$$ on a sectional door and removing the rack and deflector. For that reason I am on 295/75/16.
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Thanks for all the info guys. I'll be mall crawlin this hundy for the most part. And I want 35's because I like them.
Well I got numbers for you.
From under lip of my rear fender to the center of the wheel on mine with 866s is 21"
Same measure on a truck with Ironman heavy setup is 23.5"
That is the same as my old OME 860
Plenty room for 35s
From under lip of my rear fender to the center of the wheel on mine with 866s is 21"
Same measure on a truck with Ironman heavy setup is 23.5"
That is the same as my old OME 860
Plenty room for 35s
