Getting a BMC done early

[CRasch505]

So I'm eventually going to go to wider wheels or spacers and a lift. Naturally this also means bigger tires. Am I crazy to just get a BMC done now even though it might be a year or so before any of the other mods. I'm thinking about just getting it out of the way. Any cons to this idea?

 

[bigdaddy2021]

Nope, no con’s if done correctly.

Good way to keep vehicle mods bite-sized.

 

[blksubykid]

None if you plan on sticking with 33s or 34s, but if you decide you want 35s later then you'd have to either get an aggressive chop or a cab relocation mount plus a bunch of other stuff to get them to fit. 33" tires are great size tire for our platform that minimally impact drivability and strain on our steering and drivetrain components.

 

[codyHTX]

[MENTION=679212]CRasch505[/MENTION] go for the body mount relocate right off the bat.

I've done 1 mild bmc, 1 aggressive bmc, and finally sad f'it and did the relocate. don't be like me.

 

[CRasch505]

[MENTION=679212]CRasch505[/MENTION] go for the body mount relocate right off the bat.

I've done 1 mild bmc, 1 aggressive bmc, and finally sad f'it and did the relocate. don't be like me.

Is there any downside to the relocate? I'm hesitant with stuff like this because I worry I'll go way overboard with something I won't need. However, if its not a risky task or something that will cost huge money, I'm open to the relocate for sure.

 

[codyHTX]

Is there any downside to the relocate? I'm hesitant with stuff like this because I worry I'll go way overboard with something I won't need. However, if its not a risky task or something that will cost huge money, I'm open to the relocate for sure.

in all reality, a bmc should be all you need unless you want to run 35s.

relocate could have the same downside as bmc, depending on the way you approach a bmc.

some kits cut the rounded front side of the bell and weld a flat plate over to get a little (1/2"ish?) extra clearance (1st pic)

some kits cut off substantially more of the bell on the outside of the body mount itself (2nd pic), which would create a similar downside as the relocate.
that is there's more potential for the wheel to be directed back toward the cab rather than deflected outward in a head-on collision. I can't say whether this is a real concern or not, but i can see how it could be.

3rd pic of relocate for reference, the entire body mount is cut off a replaced with a kit that is welded further back on the frame.

 

[CRasch505]

in all reality, a bmc should be all you need unless you want to run 35s.

relocate could have the same downside as bmc, depending on the way you approach a bmc.

some kits cut the rounded front side of the bell and weld a flat plate over to get a little (1/2"ish?) extra clearance (1st pic)

some kits cut off substantially more of the bell on the outside of the body mount itself (2nd pic), which would create a similar downside as the relocate.
that is there's more potential for the wheel to be directed back toward the cab rather than deflected outward in a head-on collision. I can't say whether this is a real concern or not, but i can see how it could be.

3rd pic of relocate for reference, the entire body mount is cut off a replaced with a kit that is welded further back on the frame.

Awesome info! I don't ever intend to run 35's so it sounds like a BMC might be the route. There's supposed to be a local shop that does great work on Toyota offroaders. I'll call them up.

 

[CRasch505]

Update: I called a local specialty shop that came highly recommended. They quoted me $350 for a BMC, plates, pinch weld mod, and fender liner push. Dropping her off Monday morning to get it all done! Thank you for everyone's help!