AlexB's 2014 TE Build & Photo Thread

alexb said:
The 255's have been great so far. On road ride is great, and offroad they have not let me down yet. They looked awefully skinny to me on the stock wheels, but with the new wheels and offset I really love the stance and the way they look.

I was wondering who the new Flickr follower was, thanks!
Click to expand...

Thats an interesting point, from pics I've seen with this tire and aftermarket wheels i thought the same. Can you confirm how wide they ride on your wheels? They certainly look wider than the 10.2" sectional width specification.
 
alexb said:
A little exploring around the family's new ranch today. Still keep flip flopping on removing the Plasti dip or not.

772b76ce46d8919d85f2d81e9ce9214f.jpg


Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

Gotta love that Oklahoma red dirt. Nice looking rig!

Thunder up!
 
NAKaveli71 said:
Thats an interesting point, from pics I've seen with this tire and aftermarket wheels i thought the same. Can you confirm how wide they ride on your wheels? They certainly look wider than the 10.2" sectional width specification.
Click to expand...

Not sure what you mean? If you can further explain or tell me what measurement I can try to get that for you.

DLH87 said:
Gotta love that Oklahoma red dirt. Nice looking rig!

Thunder up!
Click to expand...

Ugh, the OK red dirt is such a mess. Thanks man! Big game coming up tomorrow night, fingers crossed it goes better than the last meeting.
 
Awesome thread Alex. I am considering the second light bar you added to the GOBI rack. I have the 40" install mount kit for the stealth rack. You mentioned that the bar was a bit too tight to use the mounts. How did you end up mounting? Thanks in advance...

bob
 
bbobo said:
Awesome thread Alex. I am considering the second light bar you added to the GOBI rack. I have the 40" install mount kit for the stealth rack. You mentioned that the bar was a bit too tight to use the mounts. How did you end up mounting? Thanks in advance...

bob
Click to expand...

I just ended up using a dremel to modify the brackets a bit so they could extend out further on the rack.
 
Did Gobi supply you with that front 40" light bar bracket? I didn't get one.. maybe bc I have the stealth?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Put some 1.25" spacers on and lifted the front back up about a half an inch a few weeks ago. Definitely gives it a more aggressive look.

Rubbing has increased quite a bit with the spacers even after raising the front back up. Probably add another 1/4" up front then may need to do some trimming.

74cff5852061aaa0334da20616fe259c.jpg


e7b32f27cafb9fe47d590ebb29d9068a.jpg


Sent from my HTC One A9 using Tapatalk
 
alexb said:
Put some 1.25" spacers on and lifted the front back up about a half an inch a few weeks ago. Definitely gives it a more aggressive look.

Rubbing has increased quite a bit with the spacers even after raising the front back up. Probably add another 1/4" up front then may need to do some trimming.

74cff5852061aaa0334da20616fe259c.jpg


e7b32f27cafb9fe47d590ebb29d9068a.jpg


Sent from my HTC One A9 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...



I have quite a similar setup & my next tires will definitely be the 255/80 S/T max. I'm not surprised you put some spacers because those 255's are so much more narrow than basically any other 33" tire out there. I don't mind the look of the tall narrow track provided by your setup without spacers. It's a nice & functional change from the wide & pokey setups most people run. I'm not planning on doing any spacers once I do the 255/80's. You might find this little graph interesting that I sketched up the other day. It shows how the 255's are such a great bang for your buck.
923cf0a054e4b301c5cfb27c62fe205a.jpg


Also, I dig the look without the black fenders. Looks cleaner IMO


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Made my last payment to Toyota Financial today! Would have done so much sooner, but when they give you 0% interest might as well take full advantage of it. :dancin:
 
I love this thing! I'm going to do the exact wheel and tire combo on my 15 trail


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
alexb said:
Also got a windshield mount for my Nexus 5 that has a built in charger. Got a 12v DC to 5V 3A 15watt USB converter and hard wired a usb cord to the charger. Gives it a really clean look.

Now I can run the DashCommand OBD II app and other apps while maintaining a charge on the phone with no wires in the way.

D71_0082_zpse85d0e66.jpg~original


D71_0089_zpsa81b47bf.jpg~original


D71_0086_zps2311d563.jpg~original



12V to 5V usb converter http://www.amazon.com/RioRand-Conve...d=1420504056&sr=8-3&keywords=12v+dc+to+5v+usb

Nexus 5 mount with built in charger http://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-...3833&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5+windshield+mount
Click to expand...

That looks awesome!
 
Hey Alex,
I was looking at the getting the same lift and tires as you, but only going up about 2". Do you think the tires would still clear with an inch less lift than what you have front and rear?
Thanks
 
FunBobby said:
Hey Alex,
I was looking at the getting the same lift and tires as you, but only going up about 2". Do you think the tires would still clear with an inch less lift than what you have front and rear?
Thanks
Click to expand...

I think you might be OK. Depends on the wheel offset and alignment as well. Some guys here claim they clear with 255/80/17 at stock height. Whereas I'm at 3" on my BOSS kit and still rub with SPC UCAs and +4 caster. But I also have different offsets than stock wheels along with 1" spacers. So really YMMV.
 
alexb said:
I think you might be OK. Depends on the wheel offset and alignment as well. Some guys here claim they clear with 255/80/17 at stock height. Whereas I'm at 3" on my BOSS kit and still rub with SPC UCAs and +4 caster. But I also have different offsets than stock wheels along with 1" spacers. So really YMMV.
Click to expand...

Since your have the same type of soil that I have here, what's your opinion about their traction in clay/mud?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Members online

No members online now.
Total: 518 (members: 0, guests: 518)

Forum statistics

Threads
278,316
Messages
3,554,105
Members
248,016
Latest member
Advally Service

Share this page

Trending content

Back
Top