How-to: get bigger tires clearance on 2024 Tacoma -- bracket removal DIY

Brunson said:

Here's an example (vide) of a bigger tire fitted after removing the bracket:

17x8.5 -12 RRW wheels with 285/70/17 tires fitted on stock 2024 TRD Sport suspension.

Credit to C Rupp for the photos/info.

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Visa_Declined said:

I wouldn't have a problem removing the cab mount bracket if I was trying to run 34's or 35's, that's why they made it removable in the first place. Most 33" setups are fine though.

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Brunson said:

So this is how you can easily gain 2" of turning clearance to fit bigger tires on the 2024 Tacoma. You just have to remove this crash bar bracket.

Steps:
1. Remove the mud flap
2. Remove felt cover
3. Remove bolts from steel bracket to remove from body mount

Note: the braacket is called a crash bar and helps prevent the tire from coming into cab in a collision.

PHOTOS:

Bracket Removed

Bracket, Mud Flap, Felt Cover Removed

Stock Clearance Measured

Clearance Gained After Removing Bracket

Here's an example (vide) of a bigger tire fitted after removing the bracket:

17x8.5 -12 RRW wheels with 285/70/17 tires fitted on stock 2024 TRD Sport suspension.

Credit to C Rupp for the photos/info.

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Jdunlap12 said:

What you going to do with front and back mudflaps?

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Duane said:

hmm...not sure about removing a crash bracket. would insurance deny coverage in the event of an accident if safety equipment is removed?

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