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Old 02-02-2007, 04:25 PM
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Per the info at:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...it.shtml#FAQ10
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- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ireChart.shtml

Probably need in the order of 2"-4" of total lift to clear 33s, depending on width of the tire (narroer is easier to fit) and width/offset of the wheel (narrower/less offset is easier to fit).

Here is a writeup on a '96 w/ 2"-3" suspension lift and a 1" body lift:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...er/index.shtml
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hey bro. I Just called maximum altitude by my house and they said I needed a 3in body lift to fit 33's? I told them i had a 2.5 revtek suspension. They also said $799 installed? does that sound right?
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With the Revtek lift, you only need another inch or maybe 2" of body lift for the 285s on stock wheels. Sounds like a lot of money for 3-4 hours worth of work for the install. Easy enough to do it yourself and the parts run under $150.
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Sounds like you need to find a shop more familiar with Toyotas... Post up on the TX chapter of TTORA's forum (www.ttora.com)

Note that width causes WAY more problems than height. You should be able to fit the 255/85-16 without much problem, and they'll fit nice on your existing (I'm assuming 7" or 8" wide) rims. This size tire (about 33x10.50) works GREAT on our trucks.
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Originally Posted by Lifted96
hey bro. I Just called maximum altitude by my house and they said I needed a 3in body lift to fit 33's? I told them i had a 2.5 revtek suspension. They also said $799 installed? does that sound right?
Thanks.
do they include a tube of lube???
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Originally Posted by tc
Sounds like you need to find a shop more familiar with Toyotas... Post up on the TX chapter of TTORA's forum (www.ttora.com)

Note that width causes WAY more problems than height. You should be able to fit the 255/85-16 without much problem, and they'll fit nice on your existing (I'm assuming 7" or 8" wide) rims. This size tire (about 33x10.50) works GREAT on our trucks.
ya i have 16x8 wheels righ tnow.

I really wanted to fit 33/12.5's.
here's there website (i've actually detailed that blue truck in the lower left before lol)
http://www.maximumaltitude.com/

heres some yotas that they've done.
http://www.maximumaltitude.com/maxframe.htm
I've used them before to roll the fenders on my old camaro. they seem like good people.
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I saw that place while driving south on 35 tonight. It seems to cater to Jeeps and Chevy's alot more than Toyota's. If you're willing to take the risk, I might be able to help a bit.
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Lifted 96: I would just get a 2" body lift from 4crawler and install it yourself. I just installed a 1" Body lift on my 1998 4runner and it was very easy. I am 16 and I have never even changed oil before, so Go for it. Just read through the body lift instructions and make youself familiar with everything your going to do, then its a piece of cake.
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why don't you look into 32x11.50s? If you haven't thought about it, they would be bigger and easier to fit.

From the looks of your pics, I assume you have a 31x12.50 or something like that?

Have you looked at some pics of 33x10.50s?
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Originally Posted by 91_4x4runner
I saw that place while driving south on 35 tonight. It seems to cater to Jeeps and Chevy's alot more than Toyota's. If you're willing to take the risk, I might be able to help a bit.

I'd be willing to take the risk by the way. maximum also does HUGE ford lifts. but you're right, they dont do much toyotas.


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Lifted 96: I would just get a 2" body lift from 4crawler and install it yourself. I just installed a 1" Body lift on my 1998 4runner and it was very easy. I am 16 and I have never even changed oil before, so Go for it. Just read through the body lift instructions and make youself familiar with everything your going to do, then its a piece of cake.
lmao. maybe i'll give it a try then if I can save a few $
Originally Posted by bob200587
why don't you look into 32x11.50s? If you haven't thought about it, they would be bigger and easier to fit.

From the looks of your pics, I assume you have a 31x12.50 or something like that?

Have you looked at some pics of 33x10.50s?

I have 31x10.5. I Just love the look of wide tires. I hate skinny tires. so I thought if I could fit 33x12.5 w a body lift then i'd be golden.
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so how much lift is needed in order to fit 33s on stock rims in a 3rd gen?
sorry for jacking your thread, didnt want to start a new one just to ask 1 question...

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Around 3"-4" is usually sufficient:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...it.shtml#FAQ10
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