Stock suspension: 33 x 12.50 question

[cbmontgo]

Are 12.50s too wide for a stock suspension? I know I can clear the height of a 33, but is this width going to rub on an FJ62?

 

[REKCUT]

If you try and offroad it you will have problems. Stay on the street and it wont be to bad. Fit perfect with at lift.

 

[Cruisified]

depends on your backspacing. 34x10.5's fit on my stock 62 mounted on stock rims and a 1.5" wheel spacer. 33x12.5 should be good on 3.75-3.5 bs depending on your saggage. use the search function and check past threads, there are a bunch.

 

[trucruiser]

x2 on what Rekcut said

33x12.5 on stock suspension is too much unless you dont do any off roading, 33x10,s are ok

 

[cbmontgo]

Would they work with an OME 2.5 lift? I may put them on my 60 and swap by 33 x 9.50s on to the stocker.

 

[trucruiser]

Would they work with an OME 2.5 lift? I may put them on my 60 and swap by 33 x 9.50s on to the stocker.

Not a problem.

 

[REKCUT]

Yes, but no matter what the lift you will need to get the correct backspacing on your wheels or they will hit the brake calipers in the front. 3.5 or less. Some wheels are different and you can get away with a little more but you would have to try them. I have tried 3.75 that work and others that dont.

 

[cbmontgo]

Yes, but no matter what the lift you will need to get the correct backspacing on your wheels or they will hit the brake calipers in the front. 3.5 or less. Some wheels are different and you can get away with a little more but you would have to try them. I have tried 3.75 that work and others that dont.

These are all stock wheels. Will they hit the calipers?

 

[Rigger]

Okay. On my 1989 FJ62, I have the OME heavy/heavy kit, which is about 3" of lift. I bought some 15x8 rims with a 3.25" backspacing. I test-fit one rim up front on the driver's side and it clears the brake caliper and the TRE no problem. I want to put 33x12.5's on 'em. As I understand it, I should have no rubbing issues. What do you guys think?

 

[cruiser_guy]

These are all stock wheels. Will they hit the calipers?

Stock wheels won't hit the calipers but 33x12.5x15 will hit the front springs on hard cornering and will hit the inside of the rear wheel well on articulation, been there, done that. I went to 32x11.5x15 and it's fine on stock wheels.

 

[cbmontgo]

Stock wheels won't hit the calipers but 33x12.5x15 will hit the front springs on hard cornering and will hit the inside of the rear wheel well on articulation, been there, done that. I went to 32x11.5x15 and it's fine on stock wheels.

Hmm. Maybe I need to go with 10.50 or 9.50s as I had originally planned. I don't want my tires getting chewed up...

 

[REKCUT]

I run 33 12.50 with a lift and never hit, and I wheel it hard. Never hit front springs. 12.5 are a lot to stuff on a stock wheel. You need to go to at least 8 inch wide wheels to run 12.5. This is where the proper back spacing comes into effect.

 

[REKCUT]

Okay. On my 1989 FJ62, I have the OME heavy/heavy kit, which is about 3" of lift. I bought some 15x8 rims with a 3.25" backspacing. I test-fit one rim up front on the driver's side and it clears the brake caliper and the TRE no problem. I want to put 33x12.5's on 'em. As I understand it, I should have no rubbing issues. What do you guys think?

Should fit perfect. I know of several rigs running this setup

 

[cbmontgo]

It sounds like this setup would be difficult to do with stock wheels, and may still rub even with aftermarket wheels in some cases.

If anyone has 9.50s or 10.50s you'd like to sell, let me know!

 

[Rigger]

hijack!!

Just an FYI, if anyone is in search of wider-than-stock-FJ6X wheels, I suggest directlinewheels on ebay. I got five (5) 15x8 Eagle Alloys, lugs & stems, and free shipping, all for $438.



hijack finished!!

 

[Nemesis Gnat]

before you go shelling out more cash for new tires... i had stock suspension (not really saggy, but not great) and stock wheel with 33x12.5s... they do rub on the inside of the wheel well when youre all twisted up, but not horribly, and its smooth in there anyways so it wont cut your tire

i have some other photos too, but they arent "treading lightly" so i wont post um

point is... it looks a lil goofy (like the cruiser is wearing clown shoes) but it works... btw i measured my stock wheel at 7.5 inches wide


and some more food for though, i know have ome susp and and 15x8 wheels, stock backspacing, 33x12.5s, and i still get some slight rub when im all flewxed out in the same place... thinkin about some 1/2 or 1/4 inch spacers out back

 

[Hickmagnet]

33s or 31s

Hi,

I'm brand new to Landcruisers and IH8MUD but a quick search pointed to this thread as a good place to ask my questions. Please redirect me if I'm rehashing old material.

I just picked up an 84 BJ60 with a 3B and a 5 speed on 215/75 tires. I'm thinking of staying fairly tame at this point but the tires are about done (and they look kinda small) so I have to/get to replace them. I'm thinking either 31" or 33" depending on price and what will fit easily under my bone stock suspension. Those chromey six-spoke rims in the picture look like mine so I'm guessing they are stock.

I noticed comments about running 33s comfortably on well travelled springs but this may or may not include a couple inches of OME lift. Is that about the lower limit for stuffing that much rubber under the fenders? I haven't priced out the OME parts up here in BC but if they aren't too expensive or difficult to install I could just make the leap. Is the stock 90 hp enough to turn 33s on pavement and small hills being that I'm in no hurry?

Lessons learned the hard way are the best. Especially if I can learn them from the guy who learned them that way.

Thanks,

Chad

 

[Nemesis Gnat]

i dont wanna speak for everyone, cause there is a loooot of variation of opinion on this subject, but ill try to sum up as best as i can... but dont hold me to it

33x12.5 will fit (sort of) on stock everything, but aint advised and itll rub... sorta ghetto fab

skinnier 33s are a lil better of an idea, but youre still getting to the high end of the usable range in terms of gearing

smaller seems to fit just fine and youll lose less power

with the ome lift (or a comparable lift, approx. 2 or 2.5 inches) 33x12.5 is a real good match, but nothing is stopping you from going smaller other than aesthetics, and some people like the skinny look

and some people run up to 34s but with rubbing

does that seem like somewhat of a decent summary for people?


as for my 2 cents... i think things like the ome kit are worth it if youre gonna do anything other than drive it on sundays only.

mine is my daily driver... it rides amazing in every situation, flexs fine for my uses, seems heavy duty enough so far, doenst detract from handling much if at all, and looks good on top of it all

but a refurbished stock suspension (i have no experience with stock susp in good condition) is rumored to ride very well. toyota isnt a company of idiots, im sure they didnt design it poorly, its just old and worn out, and theres something to be said for the stock look not only in terms of nostalgia but also efficiency

(anyone watch south park?) does that sparkle with everyone?

 

[cbmontgo]

i dont wanna speak for everyone, cause there is a loooot of variation of opinion on this subject, but ill try to sum up as best as i can... but dont hold me to it

33x12.5 will fit (sort of) on stock everything, but aint advised and itll rub... sorta ghetto fab

skinnier 33s are a lil better of an idea, but youre still getting to the high end of the usable range in terms of gearing

smaller seems to fit just fine and youll lose less power

with the ome lift (or a comparable lift, approx. 2 or 2.5 inches) 33x12.5 is a real good match, but nothing is stopping you from going smaller other than aesthetics, and some people like the skinny look

and some people run up to 34s but with rubbing

does that seem like somewhat of a decent summary for people?


as for my 2 cents... i think things like the ome kit are worth it if youre gonna do anything other than drive it on sundays only.

mine is my daily driver... it rides amazing in every situation, flexs fine for my uses, seems heavy duty enough so far, doenst detract from handling much if at all, and looks good on top of it all

but a refurbished stock suspension (i have no experience with stock susp in good condition) is rumored to ride very well. toyota isnt a company of idiots, im sure they didnt design it poorly, its just old and worn out, and theres something to be said for the stock look not only in terms of nostalgia but also efficiency

(anyone watch south park?) does that sparkle with everyone?

Well said. Thanks for the input.

 

[Rigger]

Finally got my 33's

What do you guys think?