1985 toyota sr5 backspacing

bryanchatfield · 11-05-2009, 09:06 PM

I am really interested in buying a set of tires/rims, but i do not know if the will rub or not. My truck is a 1985 sr5 regular cab truck. I am wondering if 4" is to much back spacing or not.

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4Crawler · 11-06-2009, 07:58 AM

Yes, 4" is likely to rub on the steering arms:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_TechI...l#Wheels/Tires

Usually 3-3/4" or less is what you need and even there, depending on tire size, you may find the tires rubbing on the springs at full lock (up front) and on the frame in back (at full articulation).

ntvinh986 · 11-16-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bryanchatfield

I am really interested in buying a set of tires/rims, but i do not know if the will rub or not. My truck is a 1985 sr5 regular cab truck. I am wondering if 4" is to much back spacing or not.

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desertcamper67 · 11-17-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ntvinh986

Hi all, I am a new member of forum. Would a newcomer be warmly welcome here? Good day you guys!!!

Uh, yeah. There is a section for newby's and introductions. You'll get better exposure and intros there.

And welcome.

Fordster · 11-18-2009, 06:40 PM

Hi Folks
I'm a newbie and mechanically ignorant. Back in 1985 I bought a 4x4 SR5 longbed used.
The guy before me lifted it and stuck some good size "centerlines" on it. He had it for about 6 months then had to sell because his wife got pregnant. I dated my wife in it through the late 80's and sold it in the early 90's to a friend. He took good care of it ...long story short, I bought it back and want to restore it. (It's still in great shape)
I am told that it is a sought after truck and if I don't keep it locked up, it will be stollen.
So please, enlighten me to what I really have. Thanks

85yota4x4 · 11-18-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordster

Hi Folks
I'm a newbie and mechanically ignorant. Back in 1985 I bought a 4x4 SR5 longbed used.
The guy before me lifted it and stuck some good size "centerlines" on it. He had it for about 6 months then had to sell because his wife got pregnant. I dated my wife in it through the late 80's and sold it in the early 90's to a friend. He took good care of it ...long story short, I bought it back and want to restore it. (It's still in great shape)
I am told that it is a sought after truck and if I don't keep it locked up, it will be stollen.
So please, enlighten me to what I really have. Thanks

lets see some pics.

11-06-2009, 07:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,825	Yes, 4" is likely to rub on the steering arms: - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_TechI...l#Wheels/Tires Usually 3-3/4" or less is what you need and even there, depending on tire size, you may find the tires rubbing on the springs at full lock (up front) and on the frame in back (at full articulation). __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

11-18-2009, 06:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fordster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	My old new truck Hi Folks I'm a newbie and mechanically ignorant. Back in 1985 I bought a 4x4 SR5 longbed used. The guy before me lifted it and stuck some good size "centerlines" on it. He had it for about 6 months then had to sell because his wife got pregnant. I dated my wife in it through the late 80's and sold it in the early 90's to a friend. He took good care of it ...long story short, I bought it back and want to restore it. (It's still in great shape) I am told that it is a sought after truck and if I don't keep it locked up, it will be stollen. So please, enlighten me to what I really have. Thanks

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