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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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you won't have to if you just slap em on and go wheelin.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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you won't have to if you just slap em on and go wheelin.
haha let the tires do the cutting!
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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i got ya re-re and ya swimmer you best not cut nothing on that truck!!! lol
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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i got ya re-re and ya swimmer you best not cut nothing on that truck!!! lol
Im not no worries
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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If you do long travel then it's pure lift almost, because the diff xmember isnt the lowest point in the front, lol.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 4x4jeffyota
I have a 4x4 Garage mag and it say for 35's you will need a 3'' body lift and a 4'' suspension lift.
What size lift do I need to clear 39.5's?
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Volcom
What size lift do I need to clear 39.5's?

it says you need a 3'' body lift and a 4'' suspension lift also
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Good lord.

Lots of speculation here.

I am running 35's.

I go wheeling.

I have no lift:





It does not rub in the front. Only in the rear because I didn't trim enough out. See my build thread on how to make them fit. Essentially, you cut out the back of the fender and weld it back up I also modified my upper a-arms because I am dead set on running stock rims. If you are willing to go for aftermarket, then you would not need to modify the arms.

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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See, i don't wanna do any cutting...
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Volcom
What size lift do I need to clear 39.5's?
Originally Posted by 4x4jeffyota
it says you need a 3'' body lift and a 4'' suspension lift also
Good lord.

ATTENTION PEOPLE: stop reading stupid magazines and silly internet stuff.

If you want a capable rig that is REASONABLY stable, you need big tires and little to NO lift. Get out the sawzall, grinder and welder.

Going with HUGE lifts just makes you a pain when everyone has to constantly winch you back onto your tires after you roll at every obstacle on the trail.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Swimmerboy2112
See, i don't wanna do any cutting...
Then, go with your plan and run the 33's.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by AxleIke
Then, go with your plan and run the 33's.
That's what i'm doing.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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if you can afford a lift, you should do it that way, there is no reason to go the cheap and easy way out of you can do it the best and right way. Your truck looks too nice to be cuttin up. BTW great job with he paint.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 4x4jeffyota
if you can afford a lift, you should do it that way, there is no reason to go the cheap and easy way out of you can do it the best and right way. Your truck looks too nice to be cuttin up. BTW great job with he paint.
Cutting is neither cheap nor easy.

It's both the best way and right way, as it keeps your COG low, and keeps you from rolling your junk every 10 minutes. Been on a few trails with sky high rigs, and they like to end up on their lids.

If he wants to keep things intact, then he has the right idea, run a smaller tire, and enjoy it.

For others searching this thread, its good to have the proper information out there. Lifts are generally not the way to go for more difficult wheeling. Small lifts are fine for most stuff. 3" body + 4" suspension = stupid except on a street only truck.

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by AxleIke
Cutting is neither cheap nor easy.

It's both the best way and right way, as it keeps your COG low, and keeps you from rolling your junk every 10 minutes. Been on a few trails with sky high rigs, and they like to end up on their lids.

If he wants to keep things intact, then he has the right idea, run a smaller tire, and enjoy it.

For others searching this thread, its good to have the proper information out there. Lifts are generally not the way to go for more difficult wheeling. Small lifts are fine for most stuff. 3" body + 4" suspension = stupid except on a street only truck.

i agree, he should use the smaller tires
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AxleIke
Cutting is neither cheap nor easy.

It's both the best way and right way, as it keeps your COG low, and keeps you from rolling your junk every 10 minutes. Been on a few trails with sky high rigs, and they like to end up on their lids.

If he wants to keep things intact, then he has the right idea, run a smaller tire, and enjoy it.

For others searching this thread, its good to have the proper information out there. Lifts are generally not the way to go for more difficult wheeling. Small lifts are fine for most stuff. 3" body + 4" suspension = stupid except on a street only truck.
Originally Posted by 4x4jeffyota
i agree, he should use the smaller tires

Yeah, i'm gonna run 33x12.50's and call it a day.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Didnt you decide that like 20 posts ago? haha.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by AxleIke
Good lord.

ATTENTION PEOPLE: stop reading stupid magazines and silly internet stuff.

If you want a capable rig that is REASONABLY stable, you need big tires and little to NO lift. Get out the sawzall, grinder and welder.

Going with HUGE lifts just makes you a pain when everyone has to constantly winch you back onto your tires after you roll at every obstacle on the trail.
I just wanted to see how much lift the magazine recommended

I'm running about 5" of lift & 39.5's. I cut 5" of sheetmetal out of the rear 4Runner quarterpanel and tubbed the firewall all the way back to the body mount to gain enough clearance in the front.

After wheeling it this weekend and seeing how much better the rigs do that are 2-5" lower then I am, my winter plans will include lowering the 4Runner. I hope to get it at least 2" lower and will shoot for more. That includes bumpstoping the compression travel for sure in the rear (& most likely in the front).
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Didnt you decide that like 20 posts ago? haha.
Yes lol no one realizes though...
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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hey man i think you should run 33's!!! hahahahahahaha
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