Dreidel

ok now back on track i would like to put on 35s with minumum fender trimming as i like my truck looking somewhat nice (ie not crooked fenders or nothing) i found a 4 inch pretty cheap but i would like to find out here that to see if it would work instead of picking a fender or 2 up off the road after hitting a bump (probably exagerating here but you know what i mean) basically im wondering how much of a lift should i get if if i want my 35 not to hit fenders and would i have to do also to keep them from rubbing the springs or frame, maybe post some pics of your rigs (with short description ie, lift, tires size, wheel spacers, fender trimming ect please)

Von Wilsonator

With a 4" lift, you'll clear 35's fine. I have a third gen also, with 3" lift in front I clear 35" KM2s and only trimmed the very front of the fenders due to moving the front axle fwd. my rear lift is chebby 63's with a 1" block. Front and back clear fine, super flexy, and no bump stops. I have no expirience with the Trail Master kits, I know they've been around for quite a while, since loke the 70s, so they can't be THAT bad.
Your poor 22re is gonna be hurting on hills with 4.88's and 35's. I suggest 5.29's for anything 35's or bigger. Especially if you run bigger rubber down the road. Without a better motor, those 4.88s will hate 36's and up.

Dreidel

oh i just looked at a gear ratio tire size chart im looking for something thats on the torquey side of stock gears /stock tires but for 35s basically i want something that will get up and move but still be able to get on the highway (just want to keep up with traffic even if its a 3 grand like it is now) i know i know high hopes for my 22re but...

IsaiahNarv96

if you turn your 2wd into 4wd that would be awesome! i want to change my friends 2wd into 4wd drive so i am going to buy it from him

ThatGuy1295

Think your underestimating that motor. With proper gearing and engine maintenance that truck will "keep up" just fine. 22re has plenty of pep. Only thing you have to consider when choosing gear ratio's is that most of its pep is above 2800rpms, anything under is alot less power and great for cruising with good mpg.

Von Wilsonator

This is strait out of Pirate's Toyota Bible. Should help with your decision.
Gearing..... with a 4 banger and single case
stock 4.10= 31 or smaller tire
4.88=33 inch tire
5.29= 35 to 38 inch tire.
5.71= NOT RECOMMENDED FOR REAL OFFROAD USE

Dreidel

ok well i guess ill cut the 488s out of the deal and save the money to get matching sets of 529s from lc
ok if i add wheel spacers up front to help keep from rubbing the springs will it make the tires rub the fenders while turning
ps post pics of rigs everybody please

Von Wilsonator

Yes, spacers for 35's should keep them from rubbing... then again, you should have put 1.5" spacers in the front anyway to match your front axle to your stock rear.I wouldn't space the front any more than 2" on each side. you need your rim mounting location to be between your inner and outter hub bearings, if its out farther than that, youll start eating those bearings up on a daily driver, not to mention the extra stress your putting on your trunion bearings. If your tires still rub with 1.5" spacers, you need different backspaced rims.
You wont regret going to 5.29s the first time. I have a 3.0, 35's, and 4.88's in my daily driver, and its pathetic on hills. its not too bad on the trail having geared dual cases, but I can never run bigger tires because itll be even worse. I wish i had started out with 5.29's. Im just going to go to 1'tons before i would regear my minis.

Dreidel

my truck had to use the 83 rear axle too because it was 2wd with the 7.5 diff
i had to buy new backspaced wheels for my thruck because the first ones i bought hit the tie rods and wouldnt even go on and the back they would rub frame. they were just 31 1050s on a stock toyota wheels of some kind
anyway got my arb today brand new cant wait to install just need to buy 529s now