Head is about to explode, help

Hey everyone, I know this has probably been asked (a lot), but I had some different circumstances. So a I have a 2019 Limited with a 3/2 spacer lift. I just purchased some black trd offroad wheels(18's). I'm going to be keeping the stock wheels, but want to go to a 35. I am looking at 35x11.50, 285's, 295's. I like a "meatier" look, so 1.25" spacer will be in the mix. Here is the kicker... I have about 4500-5k to spend on tires, and lift (including installation). I would rather spend less (for ammo and pew pews), but would rather buy once, cry once.

Could I keep the spacer and get new shocks? Ditch the spacer and get 6112 and 5160's on the back? The shop that I'm using is a heavy toyota shop, so they would be doing a BMC if needed.

I don't do any real hardcore offroading, maybe start some mild overlanding?

Let me know what you would do... I know I'm probably overthinking this haha

 

If you got the 6112 or other comparable front shock you would ditch the spacer and achieve the lift via the new coilover. I used to run the 5100 set at 2.5” so I didn’t need to use a lift spacer. Would definitely recommend doing the front coilovers and getting rid of the spacer it’ll ride much better

 

^ Agreed. Get rid of the spacer. Even an inexpensive 5100 that is ride height adjustable in the front will give you a better ride than a spacer. If you have some coin to spend, the 6112/5160 is the best bang for the buck, IMO. They 6112 is also ride height adjustable in the same way the 5100 is. Its a more robust shock but rides just as good or better than the 5100, especially with a larger tire. Just remember than going to 2" or lift in the front usually requires a new Upper Control Arm to get the alignment back in to spec. Most Spacer lifts that I've seen don't replace the UCA, which means the alignment is less than optimal.

Keeping the stock wheels and going to a 35x11 or 285/75r18 shouldn't be an issue. You don't need much lift to clear them if your offset is correct. If installing a wheel spacer (which is what I think you are talking about doing with the stock wheels, as opposed to the suspension spacer) you may need to make some clearance. From what I've seen, it varies truck to truck. Some need a little mudflap trimming, some need a BMC. But, from what I've read, the BMC usually isn't necessary unless going to a 35x12.50 and/or are running high offset wheels. I think you have the best chance of clearing with a 285/75R18 on stock wheels; I don't think a 1.25" wheel spacer complicates that much.

 

A 285 width tire on the stock wheels (18x8, 60mm offset) looks “meaty” enough with a good AT tire. Personally I would avoid spacers. I think it makes the truck look very anemic. If you’re going for a “meatier” stance, buy a wider wheel (18x9) that will stretch the tire out some instead of pushing the (subjectively) “skinnier” tire out further from the center of the truck. It’s a Dardge Ram look and just skeeves me out, tbh.


Fox 2.0 adjustable coil over gives you the “trd pro” look at 2” lift up front. It’s a great shock, comfortable for daily, and can handle moderate off-roading.

2” lift/level upfront (however you’d like to achieve it) will handle a 285/75r18 (34.5+ x 11.5”) tire on the stock 18x8 trd off road wheels (all black or black/machined) that are 60mm offset.

lots of guys on here run that set up and off-road/camp/overland fairly hard without issue.
Very easy to do with your use case and come in well under your budget for extra freedom seeds.