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New lift and new tires (pics)
Well last weekend I finally lifted my Runner and put on some new tires. The Toytec Ultimate lift went on way easier than I thought it would. The BF Goodrich KM2 285/75/16 tires are sweet and help complete the lift. I'm going offroading this weekend and will try to get at least a few pics. I like how it looks, although I thought the rear would be a little higher, it sits about half an inch lower than the front.
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09-17-2010, 12:27 PM
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Nice man. I just did the same lift a week ago. Do the KM2s rub the UCA? My 285/75 Kumhos do. I have the same exact stance as you. I want to go up 1.5" in the back to compensate the sag and give some rake. You will be really happy with the difference in off road ability and the highway ride isn't too bad either.
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09-17-2010, 12:50 PM
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Looks good. You will enjoy the way it performs. I have wheeled with a few guys that have that set-up and it works really well.
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09-17-2010, 01:27 PM
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Looks sweet! Especially the M/T's. Very envious.
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09-17-2010, 02:29 PM
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That is a nice lift kit, a wee bit more wheelwell space in the rear would really set your rig off. KM2's for the win.
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09-17-2010, 03:33 PM
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Looking good man... I'll be installing almost the same lift next weekend, but with LC coils in the rear. Goin with KM2s as well but in the 305 width!
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09-17-2010, 03:45 PM
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Looking sweet. I really like the color of your rig!
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Thanks guys for the compliments.
Jon - My tires do rub the UCA but I can't tell where on the tire it is rubbing or how hard? Hopefully it won't wreck them. What are you going to do to add some more height?
CarolinaCowboy - can't wait to see those 305's that will look sick. I'm enjoying my tires so far, tomorrow I'm off to the trail so I will get to see them in action.
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You could get some 1/4" wheel spacers to throw the front tires out just a bit.
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I've never seen your color before. Love it! Lift and tires are nice too.
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Yeah I thought about that, I would rather not deal with spacers though. I am hoping to get some new wheels in the next couple of months that have a better backspacing. Or I just saw that Steve at Sonoran Steel has shaved UCA which would take care of the problem as well.
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09-17-2010, 08:34 PM
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nice!... I have toytec coil-overs on my taco too and i love it!
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Yeah I thought about that, I would rather not deal with spacers though. I am hoping to get some new wheels in the next couple of months that have a better backspacing. Or I just saw that Steve at Sonoran Steel has shaved UCA which would take care of the problem as well.
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I haven't looked at those. Are they shaved stock UCA's? If so, guess you could just grind down your own?
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CarolinaCowboy - can't wait to see those 305's that will look sick. I'm enjoying my tires so far, tomorrow I'm off to the trail so I will get to see them in action.
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You won't regret the KM2s... they're not the most flashy or stylish of the M/Ts but they are beefy, will take a beating, and perform excellent on the trail & respectably well on-road. My experience comes from riding with friends in Jeeps, Tahoes, Silverados, & F-150s.
*Only thing*... just make sure you stay on schedule with your rotations and I have some buddies whose lasted about 55k miles.
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I haven't looked at those. Are they shaved stock UCA's? If so, guess you could just grind down your own?
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They are shaved stock upper control arms. I guess I could try it myself, it just seems like a lot to remove without proper tools. Here is the link
http://http://www.sonoransteel.com/i...products_id=22
Doing that would be cheaper than buying new wheels and getting the tires mounted and balanced. hmmm?
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