Snowtaco27 said:
Can somebody please help me. I just bought a 2004 2.7 4wd ext. cab Tacoma and I am going to purchase a 3 inch suspension lift from Cornfed. I need to know if that lift will enable me to clear 33 inch tires on my 16 x 7 stock alumunum alloy rims? Cornfed suggested 265/75/16's that are 32 inches but I found some 255/85/16's BFG Mud Terrains that are 33 inches that will fit on a 16 x 7. Please if anybody knows I would really appreciate some good advice on this issue.I just need to know what will clear the 3 inch lift. Thanks!
those are 33.1x10" which is taller than most 33s out there (32.8") (other than super swampers). You will definitely rub your frame rails at full-lock turns without going to different rims (with less backspacing). It won't be a big deal but it might drive you nuts for a while...did me...
with the 10" width they should tuck up into the fenders just fine but with the extra hight may tag the upper inner fender plastic when fully compressed. This happens rarely, however, like jumping your truck, etc. you will also need to do the "pinchweld mod" and trim some of the plastic on the lower part of your bumper.
with the '04 you should have either 4.30s (5-sp) or 4.56s (AT) so you should be "ok" gearing wise. But...you will notice a big power loss. If you, by some chance, don't have those gears and have 4.10s instead I wouldn't even bother with that tall a tire.
regear to 4.56 or 4.88 for best performance.
a tire that tall and skinny will look kinda funky so try one on first and take a good hard look
Also be aware that spacer lifts do not maintain lift forever and will sag with time. So, your initial 3" will be closer to 2.5" in a short time. This is why most of us wind up with adjustable coilovers
'00 2.7 5-sp 4x4 on BFG MTs, 33x10.50/15s, 4.88 gears
my advice: get the 265/75s