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DBrockwell20
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Jabberjaw
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Very clean. Nice runner...
johnnytoofye
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I've read and looked and looked. I have a 2007 Sport, w/ X-Reas, 4x4. From what I gather the following are facts:
1) A 1" Daystar leveling kit will in actuality yield roughly a 2" increase.
http://www.amazon.com/Daystar-KT091...&sr=8-1&keywords=daystar+leveling+kit+4runner
2) The above mentioned leveling package will not entirely level the vehicle since the front is almost 3 full inches lower than the rear?
3) The BFG 265/75R17's will fit, and not rub if the above is installed.
4) Alignment will be needed.
5) Plastidipping adds aerodynamic advantages, HP, and MPG.
6) The ladies love the lift.
7) Chuck Norris truck is lifted.
1) A 1" Daystar leveling kit will in actuality yield roughly a 2" increase.
http://www.amazon.com/Daystar-KT091...&sr=8-1&keywords=daystar+leveling+kit+4runner
2) The above mentioned leveling package will not entirely level the vehicle since the front is almost 3 full inches lower than the rear?
3) The BFG 265/75R17's will fit, and not rub if the above is installed.
4) Alignment will be needed.
5) Plastidipping adds aerodynamic advantages, HP, and MPG.
6) The ladies love the lift.
7) Chuck Norris truck is lifted.
salong53
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Sounds about right besides this. I'm not sure that the BFG 265/75r17 will fit, and if it does I'd say you can expect rubbing. The biggest tire I've seen with the leveling kit is the 255/75r17. I could be wrong though.
I just looked it up on tirerack and the standard tire is P265/65R17. Where the 265 represents width in millimeters and then the /65 is a ratio. The larger the number after / is essentially height.
I'm sure you know this, but I wanted to make sure I am under the same impression.
With what I wrote, I'd not be changing the width, just the height. Is that correct or am I backwards?
I'm not 100% sure either...that why i'm talking to strangers smarter than me on the internet.
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This site will allow to see the difference in your tire choices. Just plug in the stock tire size and then the tire size you want and it should give you rough measurements to go off of.
salong53
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[MENTION=119954]rip-cord[/MENTION] you are right. 265mm is the width. 65 the height of the sidewall expressed as a percentage of the width (in essence 265 x 0.65 = sidewall height). The problem with the BFG tires is that they have a very squared off profile, so increasing the height, even with the same width causes rubbing on the front mud flaps and front fender liner when the wheels are turned. 265/70r17 is the safe bet IMHO. The 255/75r17 doesn't rub as easily simply because the tires are narrower. Some people prefer these because they are a true 32" tire and slightly taller than the 265/70 option.
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Ok all, I have a few questions about how to alleviate my steering wheel wobble and dodgy steering. Both which occur around 48+ mph. What I have installed (purchased from a dealer this way just a few weeks ago) is a 2.5in Daystar lift with 2in wheel spacers and Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs LT275/65R18 wrapped around the stock Limited wheels. With no rubbing unless I'm in a tight turn and find a bump.
Now with all that said here is what's been investigated already, everything has been checked out by a trustworthy Firestone, a mom and pop 4 Wheeling shop, and also myself. The balance on all four wheels is good, alignment is good, all bushings are in great shape, wheel Hubs are perfect, and UCA's are not a issue here. I have swapped the front tires with the rear and there is no change. One shop says it is the Daystar lift they sell another brand and don't like Daystar. The other says it's the wheel spacers. But won't conform or deny rubbing the stock UCA's if the spacers are removed. Now I am a single parent that works all the time so taking things apart just to test a theory is not going to happened quickly by any means. So does anyone have a recommendation or has anyone had this already and found a cause for it? I Would be grateful for any help! Thanks!
Ok all, I have a few questions about how to alleviate my steering wheel wobble and dodgy steering. Both which occur around 48+ mph. What I have installed (purchased from a dealer this way just a few weeks ago) is a 2.5in Daystar lift with 2in wheel spacers and Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs LT275/65R18 wrapped around the stock Limited wheels. With no rubbing unless I'm in a tight turn and find a bump.
Now with all that said here is what's been investigated already, everything has been checked out by a trustworthy Firestone, a mom and pop 4 Wheeling shop, and also myself. The balance on all four wheels is good, alignment is good, all bushings are in great shape, wheel Hubs are perfect, and UCA's are not a issue here. I have swapped the front tires with the rear and there is no change. One shop says it is the Daystar lift they sell another brand and don't like Daystar. The other says it's the wheel spacers. But won't conform or deny rubbing the stock UCA's if the spacers are removed. Now I am a single parent that works all the time so taking things apart just to test a theory is not going to happened quickly by any means. So does anyone have a recommendation or has anyone had this already and found a cause for it? I Would be grateful for any help! Thanks!
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Thanks Doozi
Here it is Doozi, thank you for the suggestion. I did end up with the cheaper tires, GENERAL GRABBER AT2. I like the look a lot.
Here it is Doozi, thank you for the suggestion. I did end up with the cheaper tires, GENERAL GRABBER AT2. I like the look a lot.
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I by no means am an expert especially on the 4th Gens but a 2" wheel spacer seems a little wide. The most I've ever run were 1.5" but that was on my 3rd Gen. Hopefully someone else will chime in here. Good luck
wnelax04sr5
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2" wheel spacer is more than likely too much, what brand are you using? and i sure hope its a hub adapter rather than whats considered a wheel spacer. its possible that the alignment is off, low caster is usually the cause of floaty or darty steering at higher speeds, in addition you could have a wheel(s) out of balance, or issues with tie rod ends or the steering rack.
Thanks for the replies!
As far as the brand of spacers I don't have a clue unfortunately. Wheel balance has been checked at both shops. Tie rod ends and steering rack are both good. Any recommendations for a smaller spacer? I've never used them prior to this vehicle. All of these issues is exactly why I like to do my own modding.
wkeryder4
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Most will run a 1.25 or 1.5" max. Spidertraxx are probably the most common but allpro makes some as well I believe.
wnelax04sr5
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hmmm. how many lugs do your wheels have? a lot of lug adapters to convert 6 to 8 or 5 to 6 are much wider. I'm wondering if thats the case, but i doubt it
Ya, the adapters I have so I can run the Tundra rims are 2" thick, although the Tundra rims have more backspacing so they only push my tires out close to 1.5".
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