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35s with lift

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Phantom_trd, Apr 3, 2019.

  1. Apr 3, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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    Just got my Runner and im looking to ruin 35. was just curious what is the smallest lift I can put on her to not cut everything?
     
  2. Apr 3, 2019 at 2:02 PM
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    3” and you’ll still need to do some chopping.

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    So how big will the lift need to be if I didn't want to do is chopping?
     
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    About 6” and still depends on wheel offset
     
  5. Apr 3, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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    Okay thanks this is my first time building an off-road vehicle I'm running 17in Wheels and I was thinking 35 Duratrax
     
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    Does anyone have any input or suggestions for 6 inch lift
     
  7. Apr 3, 2019 at 3:13 PM
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    Unless you do a 3” suspension lift and a 3” body lift you’re going to need to do some cutting. To my knowledge the only 6” options out there are drop bracket lifts which means you cut a frame cross member and bolt it up.

    Why 35” tires? Why not a 3” suspension lift and 33”-34” tires with a CMC and some fender liner tweaking?
     
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  9. Apr 3, 2019 at 3:16 PM
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    Doesnt fit what? The Pro model? No idea why it wouldn’t. If it fits the TRD OR without KDSS it should fit the Pro.
     
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  12. Apr 3, 2019 at 3:20 PM
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    I dunno why. Footnote 168 says no to Pro's.
     
  13. Apr 3, 2019 at 3:21 PM
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    This is my first build but not my first off road vehicle I would like 35
     
  14. Apr 3, 2019 at 3:21 PM
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    Thanks for the tip I'll look into it
     
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    Honestly sounds like you just want it for looks and not a need. I'd do a little digging to see what you really need and build off that.

    Here in Hawaii we have tons a 4runners that are overkill and just for paved roads.

    This is NOT mine.

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    I saw that.
    Your money and your truck but to stuff 35” tires you’re going to have to cut and trim stuff.
     
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    I’d also look into a regear for 35’s cause it’s gonna be a slug
     
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    Was thinking of rear gearing for 35s I'm trying to build an Overland vehicle for cruises Etc basically a trail rig
     
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    33's can get you a lot of places.

    But good luck if you set on 35s.
     
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    My original plan was 33 that's what I had on my 2nd gen do you guys think 6in with 35s is too big?
     
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    Well, here’s some more info for you from t4r.org. I like the second post in the thread where the guy comments “You can pretty easily fit 35s for street use. Making it work off-road is a whole 'nother story.”
     
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    I think you need to size the lift/tires for your needs. I'm not all for the biggest just because. But it is your truck.
     
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    I will do some more research
     
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    I did not want to go super huge I just didn't know if 33 is was going to be enough
     
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    Do a SAS and go 37’s
     
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    As far as the lift goes if I decide 33s 3-inch lift?
     
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    285s fit

    I have very minor rubbing on the body mount but I'm almost certain I can get an alignment shop to add more caster I can clear.
     
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    I’m running an Old Man Emu 3” loft and 285/70/R17 BFG KO2’s on the OE wheels and stock UCA’s with zero rub or cutting necessary

    I am, well, 32.8” tires but I round up.
     
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    @Phantom_trd this is my current 4R on 285’s.

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    And my previous 4R on 285’s with a 3” lift.
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    If this is your first Offroad vehicle I would advise just using it Offroad and letting your experience dictate what you mod. Unless your just wanting to look cool in the mall parking lot, then I guess whatever floats your boat pimpin. :thumbsup:
     
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