Project: Everything swap 88' 4runner

Started by redrocket93, December 23, 2009, 06:58:59 PM

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4x4DemonWithin

#91
June 14, 2011, 06:02:57 PM
pics are awesome and your rig is a beast!
We are the ones that still remain when all is laid to waste!

4RunnerChevy

#92
June 14, 2011, 06:08:06 PM
Its a mere flesh wound, just do the other side to match.  Maybe go the same route backwards   :gap:

John Doe

#94
June 17, 2011, 03:53:10 PM
I almost shed a tear as you were backing down. Some nice vids though, thanks for posting. 1 of these days I need to head up to Moon Rocks and check it out for myself.
My 85 4Runner build http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=46841.0

peacesells: "Its kinda fun tryin to avoid body damage, just like playing operation with different sound effects"

redrocket93

#95
July 08, 2011, 03:21:03 PM
Did some more wheelin over the 4th. Ran Bear Valley loop trail outside Truckee. From there we went to Plumas County and camped at a spot I've been going to since I was kid. Nothing hardcore but there were some nasty snow drifts that made things interesting . Had alternator issues on the way home (overcharging). Got hooked up with a new used alternator from cdgvw1 yesterday and installed it last night. Everythings good and ready for the next trip. Enough BS here are some pics.







redrocket93

#99
August 09, 2011, 10:31:35 PM
Been putting in some serious hours on this lately. With the help of a few good friends we built a cage in two weekends. Having the bend tech software made all the bends locations very accurate.


Designed it for lots of headroom.


Also didn't want to block the dash so we put the dash bar above the dash in between the inclinometer and windshield.  


Also wanted to be able to remove dash later if need be so we recessed the A-pillar down bars. This also made it have less bends for a stronger A-pillar.


Tied the B-pillar hoop to the cab. To give everything more rigidity and help keep the shape of the cab in a rollover. Also ran tubes from the B-pillar floor plates to the frame.




More cage pics.


John Doe

#101
August 10, 2011, 12:06:00 AM
Looks good, any more plans or add on's to the cage?
My 85 4Runner build http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=46841.0

peacesells: "Its kinda fun tryin to avoid body damage, just like playing operation with different sound effects"

jimbo74

#102
August 10, 2011, 02:47:17 AM
can you still put on the top? i really like your build, the cage looks good. how were you able to weld all the way around the tubes being so close t othe body?
:usa:

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~ John F. Kennedy ~

redrocket93

#103
August 10, 2011, 06:46:23 AM
Quote from: LilChief87 on August 09, 2011, 11:13:35 PM
looking good  keep it up
Thanks. Bed bod and pick up tailgate conversion will be done in the next couple weeks.

Quote from: John Doe on August 10, 2011, 12:06:00 AM
Looks good, any more plans or add on's to the cage?
I've got a few minor things I want to add. Stay tuned...

Quote from: jimbo74 on August 10, 2011, 02:47:17 AM
can you still put on the top? i really like your build, the cage looks good. how were you able to weld all the way around the tubes being so close t othe body?
The top is going back on. I will need to do some minor trimming where it meets the cab. As far as the height goes, it'll clear no problem. The only tube I wasn't able to fully weld was the dash bar, however once the windshield is pulled to plate the A-pillar the dash can be fully welded, no problem. 

jimbo74

#104
August 10, 2011, 07:05:45 AM
so when i get my runner

want to help me build a cage? ;)
:usa:

The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.

~ John F. Kennedy ~

redrocket93

#105
August 10, 2011, 07:13:24 AM
Quote from: jimbo74 on August 10, 2011, 07:05:45 AM
so when i get my runner

want to help me build a cage? ;)

Ask me again in a few years when I'm not burnt out on tube work...haha.

rockin86runner

#107
August 19, 2011, 03:42:36 PM
rigs looking real good man
85 toy runner tons 4link front and rear ORIs 42 pitbulls

86 runner some other things  pained orange STOLEN REWARD IF FOUND

70 cj-5 renegade1 buick 231 v-6 t-18 dana20 dana 30,44 32in BFG at 

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redrocket93

#108
August 19, 2011, 09:28:38 PM
Quote from: toygasm on August 10, 2011, 09:36:16 AM
awesome. :thumbs:
Quote from: rockin86runner on August 19, 2011, 03:42:36 PM
rigs looking real good man

Thanks a lot guys. I'm in the process of bobbing the rear and ditching the 4runner tailgate for a pick up gate. I'll get some progress pics when I'm back in the garage on Sunday.

redrocket93

#109
August 25, 2011, 10:10:23 AM
Bobbed 10 inches out of the bed and used a different rear section that a buddy gave me that was pretty much damage free. Also added ditched the 4runner tailgate for a pick up gate. Made a floor patch panel/gate hinge surface by building a frame out of 1" square tubing and skinning it with sheet metal. I'll get some better pics once it's finished and painted. Also gonna build a wrap around rear tube bumper this weekend.

Before.


During


After



Progress pics




John Doe

#110
August 25, 2011, 10:52:24 AM
Looks good.  :beerchug:
My 85 4Runner build http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=46841.0

peacesells: "Its kinda fun tryin to avoid body damage, just like playing operation with different sound effects"

LilChief87

#111
August 25, 2011, 12:58:27 PM
sweet man  looks really good guna cut the top to fit?

redrocket93

#112
August 25, 2011, 01:31:02 PM
Quote from: John Doe on August 25, 2011, 10:52:24 AM
Looks good.  :beerchug:

Thanks man.

Quote from: LilChief87 on August 25, 2011, 12:58:27 PM
sweet man  looks really good guna cut the top to fit?


Yep, the top will get bobbed as well. Never worked with fiberglass before, should be interesting.

Peterbuilt84

#117
September 02, 2011, 08:42:50 PM
Nice, I like the side protection on the bumper. Cage came out good too :smokin:

Do you have any more pics of the underside, where the hitch mounts?

redrocket93

#118
September 02, 2011, 08:48:38 PM
Thanks for the compliments. I'll get some pics of the underside tomorrow. Basically the hitch is recessed into the 2x3x.188 wall rectangle tube I have for a frame crossmember in the rear. It's also frenched into the DOM bumper tube.   

Peterbuilt84

#119
September 02, 2011, 09:34:47 PM
Interesting, definitely interested in a pic if you get a chance  :beerchug:
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