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Leveling kit tire rub????

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by walton3434, Dec 28, 2015.

  1. Dec 28, 2015 at 5:56 PM
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    So I installed new leveling kit 3” left shocks they were new. I put 285/75/16BFG mud terrains on it with 1.25 spacers. I have some front tire rub on sharp or rough dips. This is just from turning in a steep driveway. I just installed arb bumper which I had hoped would alleviate some issues. It has more clearance than stock. However it still rubs my God if I take this off road it will eat the tires off of it. Any suggestions????
     
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  2. Dec 28, 2015 at 9:10 PM
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    Cab mount chop? Fender liner trim? Any way you can check to see where it's exactly rubbing so we can narrow it down?
     
    T-Rex266, Dec 28, 2015
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  3. Dec 29, 2015 at 3:54 AM
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    Find where it is rubbing, cut and smash.
     
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    i just put a set of aftermarket front coilovers on the front of mine so im gonna try and see what is the biggest size tire i can fit (yes minor trimming and bashing of the fire wall is acceptable in my opinion)
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2015 at 9:58 AM
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    A coilover lift, basically any lift, will clear the same tire as stock suspension when off-roading. You can use longer bumpstops to keep the tire from stuffing as far into the fender well, otherwise suspension compression and tire clearance will be the same.
     
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  6. Jan 5, 2016 at 6:34 PM
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    Ok I cut smashed and beat the cab mount took care of my immediate problem but not overall concern. Is there something I'm missing I see small lifts for 3rd generations but nothing bigger than 3. Should I add body lift??
     
    walton3434, Jan 5, 2016
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    I have a 4Gen 4runner with 3inch Toytec Lift. I had tire rub problems and had to fix with body chop, local 4x4 shop completed. Tires Nitto Grappler 285/17/R17. Works great, no rubbing
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2016 at 8:07 AM
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    CMC can do wonders.
     
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