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Suspension & AxleTechnical discussions regarding alignment, stock and modified suspensions, lift kits, axles, hub conversions, gearing and steering.
This is a discussion thread titled "2 1/2" lift problems anyone", within the Suspension & Axle forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
I have a 2000 tundra sr5 4x4 4.7 v8 with a Daystar 2 1/2" comfort ride kit, Eagle series 143 rims(4 5/8 or 3/4 set back), with 285/75/16 Bridgestone Duelers A/T Revo's. problems are #1 is tire rub on frame when hard right turns only. #2 had to remove stock mud flaps due to rubbing both left and right #3 now notice that the inner c/v joints on both sides have sprayed grease on under carrage, although this seems to have stopped leaking. Has any one lifted their truck and had any of the above problems. also just ordered revtek kit and have plans on replacing the daystar because I drop a Sun Lite camper on the back and I lose about a 1/2" of height in the front due to the spacers compressing. Also has anyone installed a 2 or 3" body lift if so what kind of hidden problems did you have.
both sides inner and outer boots leaking, i'm now running aftermarket boots, but it's easy to just remove the stock cv boot clamps and use a pair of pipe clamps instead, or a single pipe clamp if you can find one large enough.
what width are your rims? they need to be 8" wide. even though 3-5/8 backspacing is preferred, i'm pretty certain your backspacing is the same as mine, are you sure you're rubbing the frame ie you can see a smear mark on the frame? you might just be rubbing the plastic piece under the front bumper...the corner rubs on the tire, makes an awful grinding noise...whack the corner with a hacksaw, if you cut in a curve it looks natural.
can't help ya on the rub with the mudflaps, i haven't experienced that problem at all, not even with 2" lift and 285/75/16. there is a guy here tho who is having the same problems, still trying to figure out why.
the other guys can help you with the b/l questions...
Thanks for the reply. On the rubbing it is the frame because just as you mentioned I noticed the smear/shiny spot on the frame. My rims are 8" wide (sorry I forgot to mention that). I have no conflicks with any thing on the front bumper. on a few occasions I get the tires to hit the wheel well right where it bends towards the floor of truck while i'm on a hill nose down or on the beach. as far as the boots i will try my stock one's with new clamps.
curious question, if you chalk the inner sidewall of the tire, can you see where it's rubbing? also, if you have a tape measure handy, could you measure the actual tread width and tire diameter? i suspect after a year my tires are worn down an inch at least, they aren't exactly 285/75/16 anymore. the rubbing might just be from the backspacing on your rims, too...
I have a 4x4 tundra, 3-inch body lift, and 2 1/2 inch daystar lift. Also I have the Hellwig rear anti sway bar. If you are having rubbing problems, add a 1/2 inch wheel spacer, from Pep boys. I have new shocks all the way around from vic hubbard, KYB's. The truck handles better than when I bought it. I can turn just as fast as when the truck was lower. You need the extra sway bar.
I have a 4x4 tundra, 3-inch body lift, and 2 1/2 inch daystar lift. Also I have the Hellwig rear anti sway bar. If you are having rubbing problems, add a 1/2 inch wheel spacer, from Pep boys. I have new shocks all the way around from vic hubbard, KYB's. The truck handles better than when I bought it. I can turn just as fast as when the truck was lower. You need the extra sway bar.
Thanks for the idea of wheel spacers but have had to many people advise me to stay away from them since I drop a camper in it during the summer.
curious question, if you chalk the inner sidewall of the tire, can you see where it's rubbing? also, if you have a tape measure handy, could you measure the actual tread width and tire diameter? i suspect after a year my tires are worn down an inch at least, they aren't exactly 285/75/16 anymore. the rubbing might just be from the backspacing on your rims, too...
I really don't have to check the sidewall because the rub is at the tread/ sidewall. the actual width of tread is 9 1/8" and diameter is 32 1/8"
thanks. my tires have about 20k on them, so they're worn down a ways, but i'm going to compare with the measurements on my own 285/75/16s, and see if i can dig out the paperwork that has the rim backspacing listed.
thanks. my tires have about 20k on them, so they're worn down a ways, but i'm going to compare with the measurements on my own 285/75/16s, and see if i can dig out the paperwork that has the rim backspacing listed.
-sean
It appears that the setback/offset of the rims are 4 1/4" and not
3 3/4" as I thought. This is the first truck that I lifted and have learned alot. I had no idea about this T/S post which would have saved me some headaches, instead I relied on the people that just wanted to sell instead of helping first. Well I found Wheelers Off Road and it has been a great pleasure and learning experience. Gary Wheeler told me about this post as well as many other things about this tundra so if you need something lifted call Wheelers. Sean thanks for all the info that was much needed on my end and great to have you responding to the post. How many trucks have you lifted and do you do this as a business. If so please provide me some contact informationthanks again
thanks for the kind words. this is actually a hobby for me...i'm a computer geek by trade and an aerospace engineer by schooling...but i did install every mod on my truck myself, with the exception of the manual hub kit, since i don't have a 17T bearing press in my garage. i think it's very important to say that i could not have done any of that work without a great deal of input from the older, wiser and more experienced members on this site providing me help in threads, messages and over the phone a couple times. as you've found yourself, gary wheeler is a great resource--there are others as well, from guys who wrench for a living at the dealership to q/c guys, not to mention people like donahoe and the few others around who live and breath offroad mods and could school me in half a paragraph . seriously, i know this might sound cheeseball, but the best way to thank everyone is to support the site...it's run by a lot of volunteer effort and the good graces of the site admin, so every little bit keeps the site around that much longer.
my girl's been here this weekend () so i haven't touched the truck (i haven't been online since thursday ), but i'll get the tape measure out this afternoon if you still want the numbers.
I've got the kings on my 4X4 running at 2 1/4 inches of lift
in the front and haven't had any problems with the boots.
I've driven over all types of terrain and nothing.
those shocks handle like champs.
I guess that's why they are called KING shocks.
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2 1/2" lift problems anyone
. seriously, i know this might sound cheeseball, but the best way to thank everyone is to support the site...it's run by a lot of volunteer effort and the good graces of the site admin, so every little bit keeps the site around that much longer.
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