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285/70/17 tires. What backspacing do I need to avoid rubbing?

4.5"

Cost. What should I expect to spend on the lift kit only, minus the wheels/tires?

3" spacer lift is around $250 ~ $350 depending on brand and where you buy it.

Reccomendations on lift kits/brands.

eveybody is probably gonna say revtek or toytec

I dont have a lift (still dreaming) so thats about all i can give input on...

Nathan
ycart1201

PS: welcome to the site! ^_^

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