Do I need wheel spacers

[dgirouard39]

I currrenty have a 14 trail and fuel 18x9 wheels -12 offset with 286/65/18 tires. I'm not running the coils or anything now. But this weekend I'm putting the 3" toytec lift with bolstein shocks.
Will these springs be wider than stock that I would need to have wheels offset out some more.
I have attached a picture to show clearance.

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[LaO_T4R]

Maybe I'm missing something....but where is it you're having clearance issues?
Are you asking if the aftermarket coil spring will be anywhere near your tire/wheel?

 

[dgirouard39]

Sorry my control arms is where the issue is.

Better picture.


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[LaO_T4R]

Okay, that makes more sense.
Well, to answer your question you'll be good running a 9" wide -12 wheel with no spacer on your Toytec lift. I'm about to run a 17x9 -12 as well because I want to get away from the spacers I'm running now on my stocks and I'm also running a 3" Toytec lift.. I've never known someone with those specs to HAVE to run spacers with their lifts. You'll be good.

 

[dgirouard39]

Okay, that makes more sense.

Well, to answer your question you'll be good running a 9" wide -12 wheel with no spacer on your Toytec lift. I'm about to run a 17x9 -12 as well because I want to get away from the spacers I'm running now on my stocks and I'm also running a 3" Toytec lift.. I've never known someone with those specs to HAVE to run spacers with their lifts. You'll be good.

Thank you. I hear people all the time talking about spacers and in my head I say why? If not needed.

Thanks again


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[LaO_T4R]

No problem. Maybe someone else currently running these specs with their lift can chime in and give you more info.

 

[codyHTX]

[MENTION=133476]dgirouard39[/MENTION] i'd be more concerned with being able to get a decent alignment with 3" lift and stock UCAs. something to consider before you install the coil-overs and go for an alignment only to find another round of install/alignment is in your future.

 

[wfo9]

You do not need spacers... They would have no impact on clearance of the spring to UCA anyway. You made need UCAs to get it to align and drive decent. Long term... you will want aftermarket UCAs.

 

[MACT4R]

You'll have no problem with tire clearance after installation. You more likely will need aftermarket UCA. Through experience, shop maybe able to get close to specs but you'll still feel the wandering sensation when driving. It made a big difference with my 3rd gen after the toytec 3" lift. It would wander so bad that made it almost dangerous driving. it would pick up any little uneven surface on the road and track it. I have built right UCA on my 4th gen and installed the ebay UCA on my 3rd gen. Been happy with both.

 

[dgirouard39]

noted... now i gotta see which ones to get with a lift...hint hint people lol