3rd Gen Tacoma Upgrade Guides

Trying to fit 33s on a 3rd Gen Tacoma? Here’s when trimming is enough, when a cab mount chop may be needed, and what setup factors make rubbing worse.

Want 285/70R17 “33s” on your 3rd Gen Tacoma without endless rubbing? This guide breaks down the real variables—wheel offset, lift height, alignment/caster, and when trimming or a cab mount chop becomes likely.

Figuring out what tire sizes actually clear on a 3rd Gen Tacoma (2016-2023) comes down to more than diameter. This guide breaks down the interplay between tire size, wheel offset, lift height, and trimming so you know what fits, what rubs, and what to check before you buy.

A harsh ride after lifting your 3rd Gen Tacoma usually comes down to spring rates, damping, geometry, and tire choices—not just the lift height. Here's how to diagnose the cause and dial in a smoother setup.

A lifted Tacoma can be “within spec” and still drive badly. Here’s what really matters with caster, camber, and toe after a lift on a 3rd Gen Tacoma.

Tacoma wheel offset affects rubbing, stance, scrub radius, and fitment more than most owners expect. Here’s how wheel offset works and what usually fits best on a 3rd Gen Tacoma.

Many 3rd Gen Tacoma owners buy upper control arms too early — or wait too long and fight alignment and rubbing problems. This guide explains when you actually need UCAs, when stock arms are still fine, and what changes once you move into bigger lifts and 33-inch tire territory.

Practical Toyota upgrade guidance with clear trade-offs and real-world considerations.

Don’t buy a Tacoma lift kit blind. Use this start-here guide to pick lift height, understand lift types, plan tire/wheel fitment, and budget the supporting mods you actually need.

Common tire sizes, clearance trade-offs, and fitment notes for 3rd Gen Tacoma.