Yotarob's 86 4runner build

[yotarob]

Damn! That looks good! X2 to the bob. Just make sure you can still fit a fullsize cooler in the back of the partywagon!

Of course there will be room for a good sized cooler

Screw that!!! That's what Rich's trailer is for!!!

Wrong

indeed

Wrong

Anybody know of a good link or how to cut fenders? Looks like I can cut about 3/4" out of the rear but anymore than that I have to do some inner wheel well work. No limits in the front except the bottom corner where the tires rub.

 

[yotarob]

And here is a pic of the pretty (less dented) side

 

[drew02a]

...Anybody know of a good link or how to cut fenders? ...

Not hard to cut, it's just taking care of the gap that's left. There's some suggestions on how to take care of it in BoomTaco's build thread. Just weld the 2 together nice and sloppy, then cover the edge with some trim.

 

[TacoXpo]

Not hard to cut, it's just taking care of the gap that's left. There's some suggestions on how to take care of it in BoomTaco's build thread. Just weld the 2 together nice and sloppy, then cover the edge with some trim.

Preferably gold.

 

[yotarob]

I am envisioning something to armor the fenders also, like some thicker sheet metal or angle iron, maybe even a round bar, just something to help the fender wells not cave in so easy. I do like the idea of cutting the slits and bending the tabs in, but I am not sure I will get enough clearance that way.

 

[Silverback]

call me.. I'll walk you through cutting fenders.

 

[yotarob]

call me.. I'll walk you through cutting fenders.

You going to be busy on Saturday? I am pumped about this, the fenders are getting cut!

 

[drew02a]

This guy cut out his fenders on both sides, moved his axle back, then welded the fenders back on opposite sides. Pretty nice alternative to the bob

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=933399

 

[TacoXpo]

This guy cut out his fenders on both sides, moved his axle back, then welded the fenders back on opposite sides. Pretty nice alternative to the bob

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=933399

nice!

 

[drew02a]

nice!

I sure thought so. Looks way easier than the bob, and most people could use a longer wheelbase on their 4Runner. I would do it to mine, but it wouldn't work so well being 4 doors and all.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

The 35s look great on the runner Rob.

 

[Silverback]

You going to be busy on Saturday? I am pumped about this, the fenders are getting cut!

yeah, we can do it Saturday.

 

[Silverback]

This guy cut out his fenders on both sides, moved his axle back, then welded the fenders back on opposite sides. Pretty nice alternative to the bob

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=933399

That is cool.. I'm diggin the tube work and gussets on the front exo.

 

[yotarob]

did some fender trimming today. I think it came out pretty good. Only cut the back side of the front fenders, I am positive that's all I need to make the front tires clear. It was extremely hot out and I was lucky to get the front done. I used the slit and bend method, it worked very well. I pulled some leaves out of the All poo packs and the ride height is much better, Cant road test until tomorrow because I am watching the kids tonight, but I can tell its much softer. I will cut the rear fender tomorrow but thaey are going to be a little more tricky than the fronts where.

Finished product

 

[SecretSquirrel]

Looks good Robbie!

 

[tx_shooter]

Looks good. Almost makes me want to trim on mine. At least I know it can look pretty good when it is done right.

 

[yotarob]

Thanks guys. I think it came out suprisigly well. Tomorrow the rear fenders. They are going to be a bitch and I hope they come out half as good.

 

[drew02a]

Knowing you, they will

 

[Anathollo]

Knowing you, they will

X2

 

[Silverback]

I call bullshit.. I say they are gonna come out like shit. JK.

Fronts look great Rob. You could always leave the rears and let them self-clearance.