Fitting 33s with a 4th gen 4runner body mount chop

If you've finally pulled the trigger on a set of 285s or bigger, you're probably realizing pretty quickly that a 4th gen 4runner body mount chop is in your near future. It's that classic scenario: you get the lift installed, the new wheels look aggressive, and the stance is perfect—until you try to pull out of your driveway. As soon as you hit half-lock on the steering wheel, you hear that dreaded "crunch" of rubber meeting metal. It's the rite of passage for almost every 4th gen owner who wants to actually use their rig off-road or even just park at the grocery store without sounding like their truck is falling apart. ...

February 20, 2026 · 7 min · Nightingale Sangra