Parish

First post. Actually second, as I spent 15 minutes typing, only to get booted out and lost all my text.

I just bought a 1999 4wd SR5 4runner with 5spd and V6. It's going to be my hunting buggy for riding around in the slop. The plan is to run the OME complete 3" kit from ToyTec, as it looks solid and I may be able to do it myself if they compress the fronts. I plan to keep my factory split spoke 16x7's. I know there are tons of threads out there about running 285/75/16's and rubbing, but I want to know what I can likely expect with rubbing on the control arms. What kind of spacer is usually needed to avoid this problem? I have some 1/4" plate spacers, but don't want to buy the bolt-ons. I'll run a 255/85/R16 before I do that.

Also, if planning a winch/bumper for next year, can I go ahead and install the medium or heavy duty OME springs and drive 5-6k miles before adding the additional weight up front? I will be dropping the front diff.

Many thanks!

Parish

Here is the former grocery-getter. 183k and all the paint is still on the skidplates. Those running boards have got to go.....

j-man

congrats man, looks nice. With those rims, you will rub, but i dont know which spacer you'll want. You can always shave the upper control arm down - i know some dezert racers who've done it and ran those same rims on shaved upper control arms for years without any probs, you could also switch ur rims for the limited ones - thats what i run with my 285's - close but no rubbing.
Also, as much as everyone hates the running boards - ive always kept em on - prevents rocks & mud from being thrown up on the sides & killing ur paint job.

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

Have you considered a different set of wheels with a different offset?
You can't go much wider than the 1/4" spacer with out going to a bolt on spacer without longer wheel studs.
Why the aversion to bolt on spacers? Tons of people running quality sets do so with out issue. Like any part of a truck, they just need to be inspected periodically

Parish

I mainly wanted to avoid the bolt-on spacers because I don't want to push wider tires out another 1" or more, plus the fact that they cost more. I'd like to keep the tire tucked under the SR5 flares. I did order a set of front mud guards today, as I took off the running boards this weekend.

Concerning the tire issue, I may just be better off with a 255/85 or 265/75. The extra width and weight of a 285/75 may be a bit of a drawback, even though it does look cool. (grin)

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

Rubbing grocery getting or wheeling?
The former you should not.

Without the extra weight on the HD coils you will explode your CVs. Save your pennies and get everything together so it works as it should.

I sell/install/use on my Toyotas Toytec stuff (dealer) and my ultimate lift puts the tires on stock rims very close to the upper arms, but they don't touch.

Get what you want test it out. Wheel spacers are a cheap fix but the proper rims are a better solution.

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Parish

Excellent info. Many thanks for the insight....