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

[Brunson]

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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[TalkingTaco444]

How does this impact warranties or insurance claims in the event of a crash?

Am new to the lift/tire game and am honestly asking.

 

[GL Rockwell]

33s are fine with me, in the event of a wreck from all the dumbasses on the roads I'd rather not have an emergency tire removal surgery.

 

[joemysterio]

Good to know. I most likely won't be going so big that I have to start removing safety devices/parts.

 

[Everything TRD]

Oh man I really wish RRW makes the RR7-H in a more friendly offset for the 2024 Tacoma. Something around a +20 would be nice and hubcentric. Any pictures of the amount of poke from that -12?

 

[Discount Tire]

Icon Alloys is one manufacturer that makes a hub centric 95.10, 17X8.5 and +25mm for the Gen4 Tacoma.

 

[Visa_Declined]

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.

That tire size fits easily without removing the bracket, also.

 

[Duane]

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

 

[Victory 4x4]

This is way easier than having to cut/weld on the 3G.

 

[Visa_Declined]

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.

 

[w00die]

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.

Where did this fitment chart come from? Thanks.

 

[Jdunlap12]

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.

What you going to do with front and back mudflaps?

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