Official 3rd gen 4Runners on 35's Pic Thread

[FrankM23]

Duratracs are getting bald. MTR's need to come back in stock!!![/QUOTE]

Those duratracs look massive! I can only imagine what they look like new. Who's runner is that next to yours Steeze.

 

[steezemcqueen]

Those duratracs look massive! I can only imagine what they look like new. Who's runner is that next to yours Steeze.

Owner of ToyTec

 

[runner38]

Never heard of someone running anything bigger than 35's with IFS on a 4runner, except for Flexinc when he had the drop bracket lift. Thats nuts. Can you post pictures of the 38's? the pictures on the previous page just look like 35's to me... :shrug:

I put a couple pics in my photo album. They are 38/11.00/16. Tires have mabye 30% tread left and suspension is about three years old. Doesn't sit as high as it used to. Frame measures 22 inches high in the center with 20 psi in the tires. I'm gonna be at rausch creek may 12 if anybody wants to go.

 

[Dirtco]

 

[cordrayj1]

man, thats a fine looking vehicle right there. . . . what kind of sliders you runnin? just the rectangle tube?

 

[rickashay]

I've got a question for all of you guys running 35's and thought this would be a good place to ask. I am seeing a lot of different wheel/spacer combos for 35's and was wondering what the "best" setup is for these tires.

- What wheels are you running?
- What is the backspacing of your wheels?
- Do you rub the frame at full lock?
- Do you rub the UCA at full droop?
- Are you running wheel spacers, if so how big are they?

I think this would be valuable information to a lot of people going this route instead of tyring to dig through everyones build thread for comments on this particular subject.

I myself don't really plan on using fender flares and IF I go 35's was hoping to keep the wheels in the wells as much as possible with minimal or no contact on the frame at full lock (if possible...). The info woudl be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

man, thats a fine looking vehicle right there. . . . what kind of sliders you runnin? just the rectangle tube?

Dirtco is a fabbing genious and built them himself. Check out his build thread for info.

 

[Dirtco]

- What wheels are you running? 17x9 Trail Ready HD Beadlocks
- What is the backspacing of your wheels? 3.5”
- Do you rub the frame at full lock? Yes, but just the edge
- Do you rub the UCA at full droop? No, I have plenty of room
- Are you running wheel spacers, if so how big are they? No

I myself don't really plan on using fender flares and IF I go 35's was hoping to keep the wheels in the wells as much as possible with minimal or no contact on the frame at full lock (if possible...). The info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

If I could do it again, I think I would have bought 4.0” backspace wheels and ran front spacers. The 4” BS wheels would tuck better in the rear of the 4Runner and the 1” front spacers would even out the track width to where the front and rear match (my front width is 1.5” less than the front). Also, the extra ½” would help frame clearance.

Tires also make a huge difference; the KM2 tread section width is a good inch narrower than the MTR’s and they don’t rub the frame as bad. I’ve had SAS trucks my whole life, and I’ll take extra turning radius even if that means rubbing the frame a little. It’s not going to hurt anything.

 

[Dirtco]

man, thats a fine looking vehicle right there. . . . what kind of sliders you runnin? just the rectangle tube?

Thanks man! I built them, here is a link to my build thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/95322-dirtcos-1999-4runner-build.html

Dirtco is a fabbing genious and built them himself. Check out his build thread for info.

Your too nice, I wouldn't go that far but thanks!

If you have any questions about fitting 35's just let me know, it takes a little work but it's really not that bad. My 4Runner is my daily driver and they don't bother me at all, it's the nicest all around vehicle I have ever owned. The secret is building the vehicle around the tires, every aspect of my 4Runner was build and designed around the 35's.

 

[JWaldz]

I've got a question for all of you guys running 35's and thought this would be a good place to ask. I am seeing a lot of different wheel/spacer combos for 35's and was wondering what the "best" setup is for these tires.

- What wheels are you running? 16x8 Lexus LX450 Wheels
- What is the backspacing of your wheels? 4.5"
- Do you rub the frame at full lock? None
- Do you rub the UCA at full droop? None
- Are you running wheel spacers, if so how big are they? Yes, front only - 1.25"

Keep in mind that spacers change your turning radius. So even after grinding & pounding down the pinch weld, I still rub it a little bit when at full lock turned. The rear will rub in the fenderwell as well if you do no extend your bumpstops.

Like Dirtco said, I think a 3.75" or 4" backspaced wheel with a one inch spacer up front would work out really well and tuck nice.

 

[rickashay]

If you have any questions about fitting 35's just let me know, it takes a little work but it's really not that bad. My 4Runner is my daily driver and they don't bother me at all, it's the nicest all around vehicle I have ever owned. The secret is building the vehicle around the tires, every aspect of my 4Runner was build and designed around the 35's.

Thanks for the info, Im still not sure if I'm going 35's but this is where my research really begins I guess. I was hoping to not have to change wheels...

Keep in mind that spacers change your turning radius. So even after grinding & pounding down the pinch weld, I still rub it a little bit when at full lock turned. The rear will rub in the fenderwell as well if you do no extend your bumpstops.

Like Dirtco said, I think a 3.75" or 4" backspaced wheel with a one inch spacer up front would work out really well and tuck nice.

Thanks ARKRWLR for the info. I have the same wheels so your setup is how mine would be unless I changed wheels...

 

[brian2sun]

I've got a question for all of you guys running 35's and thought this would be a good place to ask. I am seeing a lot of different wheel/spacer combos for 35's and was wondering what the "best" setup is for these tires.

- What wheels are you running? Stock 5 stars
- What is the backspacing of your wheels? 4.65"
- Do you rub the frame at full lock? Yes, but just the edge like Dirtco.
- Do you rub the UCA at full droop? Yes, but hasn't been an issue, it just brushes against it.
- Are you running wheel spacers, if so how big are they? Yes, 1". I think if I had 1.25" spacers I probably wouldn't rub the UCAs at all, but you might have to clearance the fenders/firewall a little bit more because the increase in turning arc.

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[ryankmasuda]

- What wheels are you running? 17x8 Sequoia Wheels
- What is the backspacing of your wheels? Not Sure, 3.5"?
- Do you rub the frame at full lock? No
- Do you rub the UCA at full droop? No
- Are you running wheel spacers, if so how big are they? Spidertrax 1.25"

 

[blcktpgsr]

- What wheels are you running? 16x8.5 Level 8 Strike 6
- What is the backspacing of your wheels? 4.5"
- Do you rub the frame at full lock? Yes on the driver side
- Do you rub the UCA at full droop? No
- Are you running wheel spacers, if so how big are they? Spidertrax 1.25"

Got it?

 

[fire931]

- What wheels are you running? Stock 5 stars
- What is the backspacing of your wheels? ???
- Do you rub the frame at full lock? Yes a little
- Do you rub the UCA at full droop? NO
- Are you running wheel spacers, if so how big are they? Spidertrax 1.25" on all 4

 

[steezemcqueen]

- What wheels are you running? Stock split 3 spokes
- What is the backspacing of your wheels? Whatever stock is. I think like 4.6-4.7
- Do you rub the frame at full lock? Yes a little
- Do you rub the UCA at full droop? Nope
- Are you running wheel spacers, if so how big are they? Spidertrax 1.25" on all 4

 

[Bandit Runner]

- What wheels are you running? 16 x 8 Eagle Alloys
- What is the backspacing of your wheels? 4.625"
- Do you rub the frame at full lock? Not that I've noticed.
- Do you rub the UCA at full droop? No.
- Are you running wheel spacers, if so how big are they? Spidertrax 1.25"

 

[rickashay]

Great info, thanks guys! Seems like everyone is running spacers i guess.... minus Dirtco and his Beadlocks.

 

[xcmountain80]

Any vibration issues with the Spydertrax spacers? I had some Chinese spacers in the past and was hit or miss each time I got the tires balanced.

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[Bandit Runner]

Any vibration issues with the Spydertrax spacers? I had some Chinese spacers in the past and was hit or miss each time I got the tires balanced.

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I haven't had any issues with them.

 

[xcmountain80]

Are aftermarket upper control arms, wheel spacers or both required?

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