MellowRunner Build - Fitting 35s

Hey guys,

This will hopefully be a thread that everyone can go to when they find themselves asking

“what do I have to do to fit 35’s on my 5th gen?”

My first goal is to get them to fit and not rub during daily driving. Then I will move onto making them not rub at full flex.

Before doing this it seemed like 35’s were gate kept. After doing this, and driving for a bit I am here to say its not as bad as its made out to be. I did everything except the welding by myself, in my garage with basic hand/power tools. I live where its flat, but I really do not feel like a re gear is needed.

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Lets start with the parts I have, and why I chose them. (I will add to this if I find myself buying/needing more. Will also add pictures as I install)

- King 2.5 Shocks EXT travel with adjusters, OME medium lift springs for the rear

I went with this kit because I went budget on my prior tacoma, and wanted to try something nice. Planning on setting these at about 2.5-2.75 inch lift (they go up to 3 but I’d rather not max them out)

- Total Chaos UCA

Okay, hear me out. These match the Kings the best out of any of the options I came across. They are uniballs, so more work to maintain but certainly reliable and help with the caster

- Work S1HC 17x8.5 -10

Had Volk TE37XT on order, supplier lied about shipping times and ended up canceling. This was my choice before I knew what Volks were. No I won’t have to care about scratches and dings offroad!

— Toyo Open Country AT3 35x12.50r17 load range C

Same as the wheels, trying to keep these light. Weigh about 57 lbs per tire, and have the tread I need for all my Costco trips

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Now onto the “mods” I have done or plan to do before putting on the wheels.

- Viper Cut

I did this so I don’t have to worry about rubbing in the front once I increase caster and add a bigger tire. I have a crappy youtube video I made on this process, just search “Viper Cut | Road Fitting 35s on a 4Runner” (will also be recording all the other steps)

- Body Mount Chop

This is to keep the tire from rubbing in the back. I did the cutting myself and paid a mobile welder to come out and weld it. Turned out pretty nice for the cost.

- Pinch Weld “Mod”

Basically just cut and hammered the pinch weld towards the cab. Idea is to prevent rubbing when flexing. (Those Costco curbs are serious)

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This is definitely not ready to be used heavily off road. However, there is no rubbing on normal roads and some rougher fire roads. I don’t live close enough to anything big to test it, but I do believe I would need to do a cab mount relocate to really eliminate rubbing under full compression.

 

Hmm. There's no guide. You need to fit the tires/wheels and then trim. Yeah the body mount, pinch weld , fender liners, bumper, and whatever else will definitely need trimmed. But you need to see where you need to trim or else you'll probably be doing it twice.

Instead of a bmc, you should just relocate the body mount. There's a few kits out there.

 

I am making the guide as I go and finish the whole project.

For BMC I am going to try a rounded plate and aggressive chop before going to a relocated mount!

 

That's pretty light for a 35" tire. Looking forward to some updates and pictures....

 

You don't need a relocation to clear 35's while flexing.Told by a handful of shops its just hyped up. Good alignment is key. I have a BMC with my 35's.

 

Post up some pictures. It may help the op.

 

Updated this thread!