This was probably one of the most gratifying mods I’ve done so far. Had no idea there was an OEM off-road pipe option. I’ve become a NYTOP junky for add-ons. Nice work!
Yeah this is actually one of the big changes Toyota made with the 2024+ Tacoma redesign.
On the 3rd gen, if you wanted to run 285/75R17 or bigger, the biggest rub point was the cab/body mount (the chunk of metal behind the front wheels that ties the cab to the frame). The tire would hit it...
No regrets with my setup. I wish they integrated a grab handle on the driver side. I will be adding rock sliders which will help with stepping in and out. When I upgrade to Icon suspension in a few years, I may actually drop it an inch. But I think the stance is great overall.
I’d go with 34s minimum and stick with the 17” rim - 285/75/17. I wouldn’t go any smaller imo with the factory lift. Here’s what mine looks like. My Method rims are +25 offset to give them just enough poke. I get about 18mpg city and 20.5mpg hwy. I think 35s would be perfect but I want to save...