Author Topic: 4runner bob is it worth it? (Read 6508 times)

jedrattle · « **on:** Nov 21, 2006, 06:05:02 PM »

I am thinking about bobbing my 4runner this weekend. I want to know if it's worth it.

I am thinking about cutting it 10 inches. It will still leave me with a fair amount of space behind the seat. I think the loss of overhang will be worth it. Is there anything I should watch for? I know about the tailgate issuses. I just am worried I might regret it.........What to do!!

Rainer · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 21, 2006, 08:54:49 PM »

I see it done alot, it all depends on your prefrence. I didnt reply to your pirate post so i will on here. If i get a runner i am going to bob it. Hope that helps.

Mark

Gittinit · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 05:27:39 AM »

I have been trying to convince my buddy to bob his runner, but he just wont do it. I think that bobing a runner is well worth the effort, although I can't speak from experience.

Hottrod81 · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 10:14:48 AM »

Depends on what you are going to do with the rig. If you wheel at the Hammers, I think it would be worth it. You can get away without doing it on the Rubicon. Do you do a lot of rocks?

Rainer · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 12:31:48 PM »

I am going to do alot of rocks, so I am going to bob mine. Even if you do bob it and you end up not liking it, it will still help. Not sure that helps you.

Mark

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 02:10:51 PM »

I wouldn't but I like being able to put the top back on.

Hottrod81 · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 03:21:40 PM »

I have seen people that have cut their tops to fit after they bobbed their 4Runners. Maybe somebody could post up on they have done it.

Rainer · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 06:43:19 PM »

Pirate4x4.com's faq section in the Toyota forum has several threads on this. I will get you the links.

Mark

Rainer · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 06:48:28 PM »

Alright here they are.....

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=132555

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=394500

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=394399

Hope those help.

Mark

toyman2 · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 07:10:02 PM »

i wont bob mine
the whole reason i got rid of my P/U was for the inside space.
my bumper is only 2"below the body and it raps around to the tires,i could drag it for years and still wont hurt anything

jedrattle · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 07:20:45 PM »

I live about 2hrs from the hammers...yes I plan to run them soon!! After the bob job and Exo!

SLIVER · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 09:45:33 PM »

I bobbed mine and it has been well worth it, I also cut 10" out of it and that amount was perfect in my eyes. 10" is enough to make a big difference, before I bobbed mine I would drag my bumper everywhere. I also cut and spliced my fiberglass top so my runner is still fully functional. I would do it if I were you. Plus it looks sweet and all of the toyota guys will give you the thumbs up as you go by.

))--SLIVER-->

jimbo74 · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 09:48:21 PM »

bob it

boggerunner · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 22, 2006, 10:05:24 PM »

my buddy bobbed his 11 or 12 inches, here are some pics, the tail gate doesnt function anymore, and the topper doesnt fit cause of the new exo cage

Rainer · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 23, 2006, 09:25:46 AM »

Man thats a cool looking runner.

Mark

TrackVino · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 23, 2006, 03:32:27 PM »

Its pretty easy to bob. If you want to keep your existing tailgate without cutting ugly holes in it, there is some frame work you need to do. Just check out my build, it takes you thru the whole process. I cut 11" off mine and I love it. As for the top, I actually have two, one for the summer, and one for the winter. Im sure you wont regret it.

TrackVino · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 23, 2006, 03:37:12 PM »

I think http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=6974.280
this is where I start bobbing it.

Just ask if you have any questions

TrackVino · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 23, 2006, 03:46:27 PM »

Just one more, This one has the complete top. You can tell I love my rig

toyman2 · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 24, 2006, 06:03:05 AM »

very nice looking runner

jedrattle · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 24, 2006, 09:25:07 PM »

Quote from: TrackVino on Nov 23, 2006, 03:46:27 PM

Just one more, This one has the complete top. You can tell I love my rig

I love your rig too!!! $Beer Chug\'n$ I looked at your thread before. You truck is part of the reason I want to do it. I was hoping to do it this weekend but I have to help out my Dad....... Oh well. It gives me time to finish the half doors. I think I will do the rear fenders and then do the bob job. How's the smog police liking the 4.3?

TrackVino · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 24, 2006, 09:38:30 PM »

Its pretty easy if you just follow everything they want, and put everything back the way you found it.

jedrattle · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 25, 2006, 06:40:21 AM »

Hey TV, I looked at your thread again. What did you do about a rear body mount? Any pics? I have a run next weekend. I may get the body done but not the frame. Every thread I read about bobbing these things never show a body mount

. That's the only stumbling block I can see right now.

86bobbedtoy · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 25, 2006, 09:52:05 AM »

clean runner

SLIVER · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 28, 2006, 11:59:30 AM »

I relocated my body mount on the same side of the frame rail just slid it up a bit and then I had to cut new holes in the back of the floor for the body mount bolt. Then plugged the holes with the original plastic plug. I reused all of the original hardware, Just relocated it.

))--SLIVER-->

semble · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 28, 2006, 01:25:07 PM »

Quote from: TrackVino on Nov 23, 2006, 03:46:27 PM

Just one more, This one has the complete top. You can tell I love my rig

what did you do for the rear glass on the top?

854RUN · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 28, 2006, 01:37:52 PM »

I took 13" out of mine

and i would do it again. i took the glass out and made a flap that zips on the sides and Velcro on the bottom. I also cut the bottom of the tail gate off and caped it and the little back part of the fender that was still there. i will post up some pic tomorrow. I say do it you will still have plenty of room. I can fit 450 lbs of camping gear behind the back seat, thats a lot of crap. good luck

Six-Pack · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 01:33:36 PM »

I saw this thread and I thought about adding my two cents. My buddy bobbed his 13" and it came out great. Everything still works. Tell me what you think. Happy trails and Cheers.

Six-Pack · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 02:24:59 PM »

Can somebody explain to me how to post a photo? Thanks.

TRHS1980 · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 02:38:20 PM »

To post a pic, click on the "Additional Options..." link (toward the bottom), then click on the "browse" button... then find the pic you want to upload, highlight it, click "open." To add another, click "more attachments" and repeat steps. If the pic is already posted elsewhere on the net, you can click the picture icon at the top above the smileys (toward the left on the second row) and add the link where the picture can be found between the "[img] [img]" that comes up. You may have to resize photos if they're too big. Hope this helps! And

Six-Pack · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 03:04:13 PM »

Maybe I AM blind. When I click reply, the only thing I see under the "Additional Options" is boxes to check. The boxes are labeled "notify me of replies", "Return to this topic" and "Don't use smileys"

Am I just clicking the wrong area?? Thanks for the welcome message.

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