Offroad Tech Discussion pertaining to additions or questions which improve off-road ability, recovery and safety, such as suspension, body lifts, lockers etc
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

What would you rather have? (33s + lockers vs 35s + no lockers)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 18, 2005 | 11:24 AM
  #1  
Tacoma750's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 0
What would you rather have? (33s + lockers vs 35s + no lockers)

So would you rather have a 1st GEN 4RUNNER on 35s with only a lift and regear, or a 1st gen 4runner with 33s,lift,regear and locker?

Im leaning toward the 33 package, but the extra tire size might be nice to have. ADVICE?
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2005 | 11:26 AM
  #2  
X-AWDriver's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 10,549
Likes: 0
From: Littleton,CO
How big is each lift? Lower miles? Are they in the same condition? If they are I think the locker would tip the scales a bit since a retrofit on the other would just add to the cost.
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2005 | 11:26 AM
  #3  
rimpainter.com's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,916
Likes: 1
33 package, given the rigs were in the same or similar condition.
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2005 | 11:40 AM
  #4  
westy44runner's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 976
Likes: 0
From: AZ
33s also...given its probably only slightly lifted...this way down the road you can do your own lift...and do it right...instead of buying a pre lifted truck probably riding on superlift/skyjacker/rancho springs...no thanks
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2005 | 12:22 PM
  #5  
az4x4runner's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,651
Likes: 16
From: Yavapai County, Arizona
33s and a locker. Partially because I wouldn't want anything much larger than 33s anyway.

Last edited by az4x4runner; Mar 18, 2005 at 12:24 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2005 | 01:49 PM
  #6  
Tacoma750's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 0
the truck is stock. Im sayin, what would you rather build for your DD?
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2005 | 02:20 PM
  #7  
Bob_98SR5's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,036
Likes: 5
From: Los Angeles
Tacoma750,

Again, please try to make your topic threads clear and concise. Please, no lead on questions as thread topics. See sticky: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/please-make-your-thread-topics-easy-read-understand-53802/

Thanks,
Bob
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2005 | 02:26 PM
  #8  
Tacoma750's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 0
sure thing man..
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 12:56 AM
  #9  
4RunnerKid's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 0
From: SLO, CA
33s and locker. Trust me...
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 05:24 AM
  #10  
Cebby's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 11,199
Likes: 2
From: Pittsburgh, PA
33's and lockers.

You only gain an inch of clearance with the 35's and without lockers, you are really only 2 wheel drive.
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 06:55 AM
  #11  
netwt12's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 530
Likes: 0
From: Auburn,Al
go with the locker
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 06:59 AM
  #12  
calg3's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,045
Likes: 0
From: Old Line State
Another vote for 33's and lockers...
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 07:37 AM
  #13  
JuttyShabango's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,059
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
33s and lockers. That's what I run right now as a DD. My rear diff is even welded.

You'll be amazed at who you can follow and where your rig will take you. Oh, you may drive on the side a little.

Jutty
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 09:04 AM
  #14  
deathrunner's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,969
Likes: 1
From: San Diego CA
33's for sure

Where do I begin:

Cheaper (33's cost less, and require less lift)
More reliable (Gonna break less stuff)
More traction (Any time a locker/no locker scenario comes up it's a no brainer)
Less Trimming
Tested and proven
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 09:33 AM
  #15  
waskillywabbit's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (-1)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 3
Likes: 20
35s and lockers

I got my 35/12.50/15s cheaper than a set of 285/75/16 (33s) by $40 a tire which almost pays for 15 inch steelies. If you are going to get tires anyway (285s) and you got the lift to do it, get 35s and lockers.

Reply
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 11:20 AM
  #16  
deathrunner's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,969
Likes: 1
From: San Diego CA
Is this IFS or SA?

I assume you mean IFS...in that case I stand by my words

If you mean SA then by all means 35's and lockers
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 03:49 PM
  #17  
Tacoma750's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 0
well it is IFS. I do not have the $$$ to do a SAS or i would have done it by now. With that being said, im going to run 33s, just to be nice to the IFS. I will run lockers as well. My plan is to have this truck as a DD but be able to do the ocassional mud romp in it. Thanks guys.
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 04:06 PM
  #18  
dragr1's Avatar
Contributing Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,707
Likes: 1
From: Auburn, AL
33's and a rear locker for an IFS rig
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 05:14 PM
  #19  
Flygtenstein's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 4,216
Likes: 1
From: Fort Collins, CO
If you want to wheel it, lockers will get you farther than open diffs assuming otherwise identical trucks. Tire size is pretty inconsequential.

33's are a managable DD tire, but 35's are not unmanagable.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TheBFA
Solid Axle Swaps, All Years
8
Feb 15, 2020 06:55 AM
live4soccer7
84-85 Trucks & 4Runners
3
May 11, 2016 06:52 PM
83yotastockR
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
11
Nov 10, 2015 06:54 AM
Toys4parts
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
2
Sep 26, 2015 01:56 PM
toyotasaurus
Vehicles - Trailers (Complete)
0
Sep 24, 2015 03:30 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:15 PM.