My 86 runner, 114inch wheels base,

[jbarrett]

well it all started 2 years ago when i decided that i needed more wheel base, so instead of building another rig i stretched my runner. Stock length top had to fit without roof mods, i will sum it up.. it was a ton of work, and it came out pretty nice.

planning the cuts...



and to replace the taillight pockets



suspension out



F150 rear springs







swapped the axles from left to right putting the Ebrake forward of the axle

[jbarrett]

i did buy a donor 4runner for the rear tub...

[jbarrett]

body worked and primed,





and painted, cage back together,

[jbarrett]

i know this is probably frowned upon but here is a link to the entire stretch with details. if there is anyone that has questions or is looking to do the same thing i am willing to give any help and advice i can.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-truck-4runner/933399-stretching-runner.html

[John Doe]

Amazing work. Thanks for sharing this here. After about doing a wb stretch for a while I had seen your thread on pirate and it was the final kick in my butt I needed to convince me to do that same to my 4runner.

[greenjacob]

nice!

[BigMike]

Wow this looks great & is a great idea for a 4Runner. This combined with wider axles would be the full package at adding much needed stability and climbing prowess to the 4Runner platform.

Not sure why ppl would frown upon this. If they don't like it then they don't have to do it. I think it's great thank you for posting it up!!

BigMike


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[DCabTaco]

This is exactly what I have been meaning to do to my runner when I get some time.  Subscribed to both pirate and this thread so I could find it in the future.  Looks really good!!

[Yeagley]

Looks familiar

[emsvitil]

What's the stock wheelbase ?  (just curious how far you moved it)

[John Doe]

This combined with wider axles would be the full package at adding much needed stability and climbing prowess to the 4Runner platform.
BigMike

I can admit from 1st hand that the longer wheel base and wider (fj80 axles) have made wheeling my 4funner amazingly stable. In combination by far the 1 of the best upgrades.

Stock wheel base is 103.

[4XFlyin]

Hijack.. what tire and rim size are you running?

[THK Matt]

103" is stock WB on ousr 1st gen 4rnr's

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[4runner]

Subscibed, Awsome build..I've been debating movin my axle back on one of my 1st gen 4runner's. After reading your thread here and on pirate, I'm gonna go for it soon. Now i just have to debate which 4runner i'm goin to put under the knife next...

[jbarrett]

I haven't been on here in a few years. thought I would get some pictures up of how its looking today...

[zidaro]

you were my inspiration!   Its still looking GREAT.  thanks

[jbarrett]

you were my inspiration!   Its still looking GREAT.  thanks

THANKS! I saw you at MCR I was camped at buck Saturday and was drooling over your front end set as you went up the tree spot. your rig is looking so good! 

[zidaro]

damn, would have loved to have checked out your rig and the stretch in particular.
threw mine together so fast to make mcr i would dig seeing a finished product

[jbarrett]

damn, would have loved to have checked out your rig and the stretch in particular.
threw mine together so fast to make mcr i would dig seeing a finished product

let me know next time your going to the con or Fordyce.

[Rocksurfer]

Awesome and inspiring, maybe some day.

[BigMike]

Awesome and inspiring, maybe some day.

Do it RS, build a longbed 4Runner

[zidaro]

gotta get back out to wrenching and finish up some bodywork so mine looks as clean as your

[Rocksurfer]

Do it RS, build a longbed 4Runner

But then it wouldn't be a Ninja anymore when she sneaks around getting the job done.

[4runner]

Im really thinkin about wheelbase stretch on my 4runner. Are your spring hangers in stock location. Looking at mine it looks like I would extend the frame back a couple inches for the shackle...easy enough...I was also considering moving the backseat n floorboard back the same for more leg room for the passengers