2014 Roktoys 4runner Lift, Wheels and Tires

roktoy

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Roktoys 2014 4runner Build

Been busy since I bought the my 2014 SR5 a month ago. I added the 2.5" daystar lift, with 1.5" rear. This gives a good stance, but I would recommend you add longer rear shocks, as it over extends on speed bumps. I did a temporary fix by moving the top rubber isolation on the shock to the bottom which extended the shock maybe 3/4" so it helped a lot. But longer shocks are in my future.
I went with 285/65/18 Nitto terra grapplers, these tires look a lot more aggressive in person. Its a smaller 33', measures out at 32.58" I thought it would prevent all rubbing. I had to tie back the mud flap, moves back like .5" and did the front fender mod and move that forward. All was fine, and no rubbing before the alignment. But with castor set to 2.5, it rubbed on the front bumper, so I had to cut some off and now no rubbing during street driving.
I was possibly going to go with the Trail Grapplers in the same size, but that tire is a little taller and almost as wide as a 305 tire. I would think it would have rubbed even more. Same thing with the GY duratracs in a 295/65/18, a true 33.1" tire. I think it would have looked awesome, but since its wider and taller, I would have had more rubbing issues.
The tires are perfect with the Moto Metal 18x9 0offset wheels, the sidewall is about even with the top of the fender. I have had jeeps and hummers with the tires stick past the fender, and it sprays mud and rain everywhere, like a rooster tail.
The Terra grapplers drive really nice, not too much road noise. They do stiffen the ride a bit but not too much. I think I lost about 2mpg on the highway, and power is still good.
Also tinted the windows to 25% film, a little darker then stock, but has a greenish tone to it that I do not like. But I guess that's because of the factory greenish tint in the front windows.
Also added Viper Remote start at Best Buy, awesome for only $237 out the door.
Got in on presidents sales and got lifetime alignment from Firestone for $125.
Katzkins leather goes in tomorrow.
Of course I have my Shrockworks sliders on order.
Here are some pics I took with my cell phone.
Lifted pre tires and wheels
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With new tires and Wheels
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Heres are some of my previous vehicles.

1998 Toyota 4runnner Limited.
3" lift with 33" tires, Factory E-Locker
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2000 Jeep Wrangler, 35's, 6" lift, ARB air locker front and rear.
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2006 Hummer H3, Leveling Kit, Stock 33's. Factory Rear Locker.
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All your rigs are bad-azz! Congrats on the purchase and congrats on the new shoes and lift. It looks legit.

On a side note and since you have experience with both, how was the Hummer H3 off road in comparison to both Runners you've owned?
 
The Hummer was ready to off-road stock, since it had the 33" tires and the Locker, 4-1 transfer case. The locker is the single most important things to be able to tackle obstacles. The 4runners once lifted with the same clearance is about equal to the hummer.
I was actually on my way to get a trail edition, but the dealership called and said that they couldn't trade for it, because the other dealers sold the trail the night before. However they could get a SR5 and it saved me 2700, so I went for that. I really wanted the trail, but in the Seattle, you cant get the trail without KDSS so its a big jump in price to get the trail. The A-trac seems pretty good, not as good as a locker, but way better then a 4x4 with open diffs and no traction control. Also I only offroad maybe 2 times a year now and don't do tough trails like I did with the jeep, so A-Trac should be good enough for my needs. Plus the savings allowed me to get leather and lots of other add ons.
 

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