Just picked up new tires. Second guessing my lift plan.

[Off_Gridder]

Just picked up a set of Duratracs in 275\60\20 (mounting on LTD stock wheels). Ended up picking them up in Quebec and because they were the only ones with the size in stock. Got a nice surprise, because winter tires are mandatory over there and the duratracs are rated they don't charge any tax on them! Got them during the buy 3 get 1 free sale also, so I'm overall pretty happy with the deal!

After looking at these next to the truck, the reality of how big a duratrac is for its size hit pretty hard. I am putting in a lift before mounting these and looking for reassurance that I will have enough room for these with my current plan. Doing a marathon session of removing x-reas, BMC, putting in lift, brakes, mounting tires and alignment.

Planning on:

Bilstein 5100 fronts set to 1.75
Rear Bilstein 5100 with 2 x OME 10mm spacer
Fender liner mod already done in preparation. Will heat gun after if required.
BMC will be done at install

I know this will make the tires look fairly stuffed, but I do like that look. Should I be worried about anything else rubbing besides the BM or fender with this mild of a lift? The rear has me a little worried and debating whether I should go straight to 2" Superflex coils instead of bothering with the 10mm spacers but trying to achieve a leveled look without needing UCAs.

 

[mattr]

That's going to be pretty stuffed. You are going to need that BMC and Lift for sure as well as the fender liner mod. A heads up some members have had issues getting the Duratracs mounted on the 20 stock wheels, the Duratracs are spec'd for a minimum 7.5" wheel so tire shops generally won't do it if they realize the tire isn't spec'd for the wheel.

UCAs would probably help if they could fit in your budget, more caster is your friend on those and the stock UCAs won't give you a lot to work with.

A 10mm spacer isn't a lot of lift in the rear but the rear does have more room, I don't think you'd regret putting heavier springs in the back - do you tow at all or plan on adding some more weight?

There is a pretty good guide here for fitment, that size would be in the red zone but if you're already planning on the BMC it sounds like you knew that going in to it.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/156378-5th-gen-tire-fitment-guide.html#post1550444

 

[Off_Gridder]

Thanks Matt,

I am aware of the 7" rim and associated issues. I will be mounting these at my friend's shop and will be going to 17" when these tires are run down.

I am trying to keep the fronts at 1.75" to avoid needing aftermarket UCAs.

I do not regularly do any towing, but often have 100 - 200lbs in the back. Planning on adding more weight eventually, but ideally would do the 2x 10mm rear spacers now and change the springs when a rear bumper goes on. I don't see the point of doing a 2" rear spacer instead of springs if I will need that much height to fit these.

When I worked in mining exploration, almost every land cruiser I had in Africa was equiped with an OME lift. I would not hesitate to put a full OME kit on this rig in a heartbeat if it was a dedicated overlander, but I am just a little worried about the ride being harsh compared to what a bilstein setup would offer for a daily driver.

Definately knew I was going to have to do a BMC / mod the fender liner going into this, just got the fear of doing suspension by trial and error (or spend and and fix) a bit when I picked up the tires.

 

[mattr]

Thanks Matt,

I am aware of the 7" rim and associated issues. I will be mounting these at my friend's shop and will be going to 17" when these tires are run down.

I am trying to keep the fronts at 1.75" to avoid needing aftermarket UCAs.

Your shop should be able to get it in spec with that much lift, aftermarket UCAs would allow you more caster to move that wheel forward and keep it off the body mount. Your new tires aren't exceptionally wide which helps but the overall diameter is going to be over 33". so the ability to adjust castor to keep it off the body mount might be a benefit.

I do not regularly do any towing, but often have 100 - 200lbs in the back. Planning on adding more weight eventually, but ideally would do the 2x 10mm rear spacers now and change the springs when a rear bumper goes on. I don't see the point of doing a 2" rear spacer instead of springs if I will need that much height to fit these.

When I worked in mining exploration, almost every land cruiser I had in Africa was equiped with an OME lift. I would not hesitate to put a full OME kit on this rig in a heartbeat if it was a dedicated overlander, but I am just a little worried about the ride being harsh compared to what a bilstein setup would offer for a daily driver.

Definately knew I was going to have to do a BMC / mod the fender liner going into this, just got the fear of doing suspension by trial and error (or spend and and fix) a bit when I picked up the tires.

I think it would be a guess from anyone here about the rear and fitment for those tires with a 10mm spacer but overall there are not a lot of posts about rear tire rub around here. Good luck with the lift and post some pics when you get everything put together. I did come across one other person with an LE on here that did run that size with a lift:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...ain-tires-20in-limited-wheels.html#post750763

 

[Off_Gridder]

Thanks for the links you posted. Those are the threads that led me to go 275/60/20. Just wanted to do a check to see if anyone had run a similar setup since those posts.

Decided to do a daystar 1.5 spacer in the rear, which most report getting between 1 and 1.4 from with 3rd row. I'll see how much I get from the rear and probably end up setting the coilovers to 2.5 to start. If I can't get it to align in spec, ill drop it down a ring and hope for some steady trimming hands.

FYI, full bilstien setup is 329 cad with free pick up at 4 wheel parts till the 26th of May.