285s with budget boost?
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CrimsonCountry
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Short answer, yes...its possible. A few have done exactly that.
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However, youll be doing some cutting. It all depends on your offset/backspacing (least amount to clear UCA without much BM rub...your wheels should be perfect) and AT/MT (AT being easier) choices. Either way, itll be a tight fit when flexing offroad. The question is, are you willing to modify the truck?
For example, I have my Icons set way lower right now (~2.5"+ lift) and only measure 36.75" at the front fender eith my 285s...or 3.75" over my sagging, stock front at 33"+ (w/ factory tires). Ive got my caster maxed on bottom cam bolts, fender liner unbolted and moved way up and several inches cut off the front fender (no BMC). Ive read a few state the DS spacer gives over 2.5" lift anyway so it should be close. You should also be better clearance wise given your offset as mine is -6mm. The main problem you could have is stuffing the tire while turning at high speed though by rubbing the top.
Having said that, its def not a popular route and less than ideal for most given the work/right setup involved with making it work.
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However, youll be doing some cutting. It all depends on your offset/backspacing (least amount to clear UCA without much BM rub...your wheels should be perfect) and AT/MT (AT being easier) choices. Either way, itll be a tight fit when flexing offroad. The question is, are you willing to modify the truck?
For example, I have my Icons set way lower right now (~2.5"+ lift) and only measure 36.75" at the front fender eith my 285s...or 3.75" over my sagging, stock front at 33"+ (w/ factory tires). Ive got my caster maxed on bottom cam bolts, fender liner unbolted and moved way up and several inches cut off the front fender (no BMC). Ive read a few state the DS spacer gives over 2.5" lift anyway so it should be close. You should also be better clearance wise given your offset as mine is -6mm. The main problem you could have is stuffing the tire while turning at high speed though by rubbing the top.
Having said that, its def not a popular route and less than ideal for most given the work/right setup involved with making it work.
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CrimsonCountry
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My bad, when I see Daystar, I just think of the 2.5/1.5 lift. In that case, I wouldn't advise that setup. In regards to your question about the wheel spacers, although making it look wider by pushing the tires further out, using them with your FJ will would only make you rub more on the BM/fender area...especially at such a low lift amount.
Ideally, the least amount of offset, or pushing tires away from the truck, the better as long as it clears the inner suspension with a 285. Now most people want that extra wide look but just deal with the rubbing. You're FJ wheels are perfect in that its just enough to clear the inner suspension. I think they have a +15mm offset.
Ideally, the least amount of offset, or pushing tires away from the truck, the better as long as it clears the inner suspension with a 285. Now most people want that extra wide look but just deal with the rubbing. You're FJ wheels are perfect in that its just enough to clear the inner suspension. I think they have a +15mm offset.
c_mack9
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More specifically, would that be a problem in the front or rear? I see a lot of people with 2.5-3" lift with spydertrax spacers and 285s, are you saying it's that extra .5-1" that clears everything in the front? I figured 2" in the front would be ok, I figured the rear would cause more of a problem at stock height but I haven't lifted one of these yet so I'm not sure exactly where things rub at yet.
wnelax04sr5
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its a problem mostly with the front. it only will take about 1-2" in the rear to clear 285's because there simply just isn't as much to rub on. in the front however, if you have stock uca's and 285's, the tire will rub the uca, hence the need for wheel spacers. with the wheel spacers added, you will then rub along the front fender and rear of the fender against the mud flap and body mount. i am running a little over 3" of lift with 265/70 tires and there is still rubbing. in short, that budget boost will not be enough to clear those tires without major surgery, in the front at least
CrimsonCountry
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Technically, clearance issues apply to both the front and rear. However, the front is almost always the issue unless you're talking about a LT setup and/or trying to stuff a huge/wide offset tire in the rear wheel well. In reality, if you're trying to do everything 100% correct, you would want to eliminate rubbing at all heights in order to prevent rubbing under extreme circumstances and suspension cycling (hardcore offroading, fast hits while turning, etc.) but this really isn't necessary for most of us given we primarily drive them on the road.
As you will see on here 100s of times, it varies from install to install but there are always the general rules/guidelines (Tire/Suspension FAQ) that will usually apply. Running 285s with anything under 3" is guaranteed to have rubbing/trimming issues....and when you add in the extra offset of a wheel spacer (effectively going from +15mm to a -16mm offset w/ 1.25" spacer)...that rubbing is even worse. I don't have any experience with a 285 in the rear at stock height but I imagine it would be very close to the rear mudflap. However, this again depends on the type of tire you get (AT vs MT).
IMO, stick with just the FJ wheels and get a 3" lift up front if you really want to run 285s. You may still have to do some minor mods but nothing major with that offset. Or, if you're not willing to cut, just play it safe with the 265s. You may be able to squeeze in a 275 but that would still be close.
As you will see on here 100s of times, it varies from install to install but there are always the general rules/guidelines (Tire/Suspension FAQ) that will usually apply. Running 285s with anything under 3" is guaranteed to have rubbing/trimming issues....and when you add in the extra offset of a wheel spacer (effectively going from +15mm to a -16mm offset w/ 1.25" spacer)...that rubbing is even worse. I don't have any experience with a 285 in the rear at stock height but I imagine it would be very close to the rear mudflap. However, this again depends on the type of tire you get (AT vs MT).
IMO, stick with just the FJ wheels and get a 3" lift up front if you really want to run 285s. You may still have to do some minor mods but nothing major with that offset. Or, if you're not willing to cut, just play it safe with the 265s. You may be able to squeeze in a 275 but that would still be close.
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