1983 SR5 tires

[jgallo1]

Hello,
I am about to pick up a new to me 1983 SR5. Its in great shape. I am planning my to do list. I am going to keep it mostly original. I will most likely add a OME lift, like 2" and I was thinking of going with the PIZZA CUTTER tires. 32x9.5x15.
I found this photo, was thinking that is what is going on with the truck in the photo, what do y'all think.
Thanks

 

[Derek24]

I like the pizza cutters look on these skinny trucks! That truck in the photo has the bfg km2 33x10.5. You'll want to regear if you go to a 33. I don't think there is a 32x9.5? Super swamped makes a 34x9.5, but again regear. Here's mine with OME, inch longer shackle up front and 31x10.5.

 

[shabba]

yes yes and yes

 

[jgallo1]

Derek24,
thanks, Interco does make a 32x9.5, would you regear for that size as well?

 

[Derek24]

Derek24,
thanks, Interco does make a 32x9.5, would you regear for that size as well?

Ah I missed that. No you should be ok, you'll feel the power loss, especially on hills. I felt the difference, now I'm use to it, just have to plan for hills and rev it out some more. It will look great that's for sure!

 

[Arktikos]

I don't think the truck in the photo is lifted. The truck you're getting is really mint, so keep in mind that you may be lowering the future value by lifting it. After all, that's a big deviation from original... Shouldn't matter if you plan on keeping it forever though.

 

[Derek24]

Those swampers are bias ply, if you plan on DD it you're not going to like it. They will work awesome offroad!

 

[jgallo1]

Did you change or brakes or the master cyl. at all?

 

[jgallo1]

as for tires maybe I will just go 31x10.5 bfg km2, unless any one else has rec.

 

[Arktikos]

That's a good choice for a tire, and that size looks perfect on a non lifted truck.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

The OME springs are a direct bolt in so it won't degrade the value of your truck. It may actually enhance it, because of the new look.

The stock brakes are not excellent, but the upgrades are not really necessary until you fit big tires. Even then, I know guys driving around on stock brakes with 35" tires. I might try installing a more aggressive brake pad up front, like Hawk HPS brake pads. I use them in all my Toyota builds now. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hwk-hb315f-669

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I've got the Swamper 34x 9.50's on my Rover and they flat spot overnight. Not a good choice for a street driven truck. Mine is rarely street driven so I don't really care.

These are mounted on stock solid axle Toyota mini truck wheels.

 

[jgallo1]

Thanks for all the advice, If I put the OME kit on it, Which will give about 2'', any tire size & recs? Any other recs for using it as a daily driver, besides new break pads? It will rarely be highway driven. Mostly side streets etc.. My daily commute is like 15-20 miles round trip no HWY. Not bad. I know people who do it on all kinds of old rigs,and old motorcycles.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

This truck http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/146195-Modern-Farm-Truck has 31x10.50's on it. I just put OME 2" springs under this one with medium rate springs for the rear, stock shackles in the rear and 5" shackles up front. It sits high in the rear but it will spend most of it's life loaded. Presumably the light rear springs would sit a tad lower. That should give you an idea of what yours will look like.

 

[Arktikos]

There is a thread for these trucks that may be interesting for you to look at. Check out post #112 on page 12 for a before and after shot of an OME lifted truck. OME may be closer to 3". Don't know what the tire size is, but it may be bigger than 31". Consider that with the lift you may need extended brake lines, and the steering geometry is changed. http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...-First-Gen-Pickup-Hilux-(79-83)-Thread/page12