17 inch on '02 stock?
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Yes, plenty of guys have done it. In fact, you can swap 4th generation wheels and tires on a 3rd generation without a problem.
Ron Helmuth
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not trying to hijack....
Greedy - a lot of us are running the 265/75/16s and some people say they have no rubbing whatsoever-but I can no longer run my stock mudflaps for example or they get too scuffed. I like the size and the look and feel of that size tire- however would like to protect my body with the flaps.
Can you recommend the simplest easiest way to get some more space for clearance? I am hesitant to take the grinder to my vehicle....and I don't think a lift is the right direction to free up any rearward clearance.
Greedy - a lot of us are running the 265/75/16s and some people say they have no rubbing whatsoever-but I can no longer run my stock mudflaps for example or they get too scuffed. I like the size and the look and feel of that size tire- however would like to protect my body with the flaps.
Can you recommend the simplest easiest way to get some more space for clearance? I am hesitant to take the grinder to my vehicle....and I don't think a lift is the right direction to free up any rearward clearance.
That's interesting - our 99's usually sit higher than other years and you shouldn't be rubbing too much. Maybe the ARB on your front is causing the coils to sag a bit??
A lift will solve your clearance issues for sure. I am running 265/75/16 on 16 x 8 rims with about 2 inches of lift and they don't rub even at full compression. I have the stock front valence and mud flaps too.
Depending on what you use your truck for, there are many lift options out there - with a inexpensive spacer lift costing about $250 or so.
A lift will solve your clearance issues for sure. I am running 265/75/16 on 16 x 8 rims with about 2 inches of lift and they don't rub even at full compression. I have the stock front valence and mud flaps too.
Depending on what you use your truck for, there are many lift options out there - with a inexpensive spacer lift costing about $250 or so.
Sloan said:
I ran essentially the same sized tire on my 98 and only rubbed when I was at full lock with the suspension fully compressed. Zero rubbing at other times. Plenty of members on here with 265.75.16's with no issues.
Ron - Can you post some pics of the scuffed up mud flaps? And that's the only place it's rubbing?
Ron Helmuth
Senior Member
thanks for feedback
thanks Greedy and pnut for the help-no I had the rubbing even before the ARB bumper was put on. The rubbing is happening where the mudflaps attach to the fender-I removed them to free up another 1/2 inch or so. Only occurs at a significant point of steering wheel lock and most certainly in combination with shock compression. Example-jumping a curb must be done at very low speed to avoid scraping when turning the wheel sharply-no worries about the bounce down from the curb-just the crawl up the curb.
p nut sorry I can't do photos I just learned Internet about a year ago....my teenage son is going to help me with Photobucket but I am not tuned into this yet...I can email jpegs or gifs but not to a forum apparently.
thanks Greedy and pnut for the help-no I had the rubbing even before the ARB bumper was put on. The rubbing is happening where the mudflaps attach to the fender-I removed them to free up another 1/2 inch or so. Only occurs at a significant point of steering wheel lock and most certainly in combination with shock compression. Example-jumping a curb must be done at very low speed to avoid scraping when turning the wheel sharply-no worries about the bounce down from the curb-just the crawl up the curb.
p nut sorry I can't do photos I just learned Internet about a year ago....my teenage son is going to help me with Photobucket but I am not tuned into this yet...I can email jpegs or gifs but not to a forum apparently.
Ron Helmuth
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thanks for a visual explanation
thanks greedy the engineers here that I work with agree that a lift would expose a smaller area of tire cross section to the fender that it could rub against-that is a big help in visualizing how that would look/work out.
And generally speaking I am hearing most folks say stay away from the puck or spacer lifts, and to go with taller springs and or shocks is that generally correct?
roc doc sorry again to be hijacking your 17" thread
thanks greedy the engineers here that I work with agree that a lift would expose a smaller area of tire cross section to the fender that it could rub against-that is a big help in visualizing how that would look/work out.
And generally speaking I am hearing most folks say stay away from the puck or spacer lifts, and to go with taller springs and or shocks is that generally correct?
roc doc sorry again to be hijacking your 17" thread
Re: thanks for a visual explanation
Yep - if money isn't an issue, new front and back colis and shocks are the way to go. Better, firmer ride, better handling and increased height all at the same time. Check out sonoran steel's web site. He has numerous lift options an good explanations for what's included and the type or ride they will produce.
http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_complete_liftkits.html
Ron Helmuth said:
Yep - if money isn't an issue, new front and back colis and shocks are the way to go. Better, firmer ride, better handling and increased height all at the same time. Check out sonoran steel's web site. He has numerous lift options an good explanations for what's included and the type or ride they will produce.
http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_complete_liftkits.html
Ron Helmuth
Senior Member
old man emu coming up...
thanks I will check out the website and get ready to spend spend spend.
Greedy said:
thanks I will check out the website and get ready to spend spend spend.
I think since we've rocdoc's issue, we can safely hijack this thread...actually, not a hijack, but more like a bus transfer. 
I've also looked into doing a lift. The Soronan 7.1 system would be ideal. I've also been looking into the OME lifts found here:
http://www.rocky-road.com/4runner.html
They don't really say what the difference is between Medium and Heavy Duty.
Trying to decide if the extra cash is worth it for the Soronan lift.
Ron H - Photobucket is REALLY easy. If you've already signed up, just upload the photos. After you do, you will see an "IMG" tag. All you have to do is copy that (which is done automatically when you click on it) and paste it on your post. Simple as that. :bigok:
I've also looked into doing a lift. The Soronan 7.1 system would be ideal. I've also been looking into the OME lifts found here:
http://www.rocky-road.com/4runner.html
They don't really say what the difference is between Medium and Heavy Duty.
Trying to decide if the extra cash is worth it for the Soronan lift.
Ron H - Photobucket is REALLY easy. If you've already signed up, just upload the photos. After you do, you will see an "IMG" tag. All you have to do is copy that (which is done automatically when you click on it) and paste it on your post. Simple as that. :bigok:
p nut said:I think since we've rocdoc's issue, we can safely hijack this thread...actually, not a hijack, but more like a bus transfer.
I've also looked into doing a lift. The Soronan 7.1 system would be ideal. I've also been looking into the OME lifts found here:
http://www.rocky-road.com/4runner.html
They don't really say what the difference is between Medium and Heavy Duty.
Trying to decide if the extra cash is worth it for the Soronan lift.
Ron H - Photobucket is REALLY easy. If you've already signed up, just upload the photos. After you do, you will see an "IMG" tag. All you have to do is copy that (which is done automatically when you click on it) and paste it on your post. Simple as that. :bigok:
I actually have an OME Lift - 882's in front and 901's in back (i think). I the the medium duty shocks and they are plenty stiff off road and still have good road manners.
Ron Helmuth
Senior Member
good research pnut
thanks pnut for the summary
I think the Heavy duty is heavily loaded and much off roading
thanks for the photobucket tips yes I will give it a try.
thanks pnut for the summary
I think the Heavy duty is heavily loaded and much off roading
thanks for the photobucket tips yes I will give it a try.
Greedy said:
How does it compare to stock? For me (I don't know if I'm just getting old), the stock ride is a bit too stiff at times. Especially on a gravel road, the rig just jumps all over the place if it gets too rutted (washboard-like). My friend's 4th Gen 4Runner was butter smooth. That's what I'm looking for. People have said that OME comfort shocks will resolve this issue, so that's why I was looking into the OME lifts.
