3rd Gen 4Runner, chop top/exo

Mossyrocks · 02-21-2007, 07:06 PM

Heres day 1, copied from the TTORA NB. There will be a hoop in front of the tire that follows the c-pillar and will go through the roof to the exo. inner support for the exo.

heres what I got done today:

the only thing I dont like is the loss of the rear view, but it was the only way to do it.

Mossyrocks · 02-21-2007, 07:10 PM

Cut the old sliders off and made new ones out of 1-1/2" square and round tubing with a kickout. The old ones werent long enough for the exo. and got the wheel hoops done as well

copeland · 02-21-2007, 09:08 PM

thats a pretty trick runna...what kit did you use for the solid axle ?

techman · 02-21-2007, 11:48 PM

looks good

generalee7 · 02-22-2007, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by copeland

thats a pretty trick runna...what kit did you use for the solid axle ?

Kit???

copeland · 02-22-2007, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by generalee7

Kit???

que?

I am wondering if it's maybe trail gear or Marlins kit modified to fit or if he went totally on his own...

Twisty4runner · 02-22-2007, 06:59 AM

he made his own.

ATLRoach · 02-22-2007, 08:20 AM

Okay I see a 4Runner with some tube...Now where are the cutting pics? Come on Brad you have been talking this up for how long now?

MT4Runner · 02-22-2007, 08:20 AM

D44 - Waggy width or full-width?

ErikB · 02-22-2007, 09:04 AM

Its good to see a straight axle 3rd gen or Taco that's not lifted sky-high. Nice rig.

I still want to move my running gear over to a 3rd gen someday...

b2dude · 02-22-2007, 09:22 AM

it's nice to open a thread and see that the person is doing what the title says....not asking "so has it been done? post up your pics"

looking good

ATLRoach · 02-22-2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MT4Runner

D44 - Waggy width or full-width?

I think he's running a 64" WMS..

underwood · 02-22-2007, 12:00 PM

Isn't that at Aetna? I love how all that place is is washed out ruts and hill climbs. Who's white 4runner in the background?

Mossyrocks · 02-22-2007, 04:46 PM

There is no kit under this, a few parts from Sky Man., But I made the hanger/bumper. The axle is a 67" hp44. The rear is stock with spacers soon to be a D60.

And Kyle, sorry for the all talk and no chop, I was getting everything straightened out, but the top will be bolted back on sunday........ Hopefully. Then I can finish the exo/tailgate/soft top.

The white runner in the background is Al from alabama. Cant remember the site he is on.

AddictedOffroad · 02-22-2007, 05:24 PM

Nice. I think a 3rd gen may very well be my next project.

87SAMMY · 02-22-2007, 11:39 PM

Aetna MTN rules!

Mossyrocks · 02-23-2007, 04:09 PM

Picked up the metal and bolts this morning

I cant wait to start cuttin' on this bitch

Twisty4runner · 02-23-2007, 04:25 PM

I have a feeling we will be busy all day sunday cutting that bitch apart.

Mossyrocks · 02-23-2007, 05:22 PM

I believe we share that feeling... Atleast its not hard work, just tedious and thoughtful work.

Im gonna have it stripped out and ready by sunday though

yodamankp · 02-24-2007, 08:17 AM

Are you building it so the top is removeable or are you going to make a soft top for it? Mine started as a top chop but when I got done, there wasn't much 4runner left.

The truck looks badass man, keep up the good work.

Twisty4runner · 02-24-2007, 09:20 AM

hopefully we will have it bolted back on by the time we leave tomorrow night, but I would like to bend some tubes for mine if we get tired of working on the 4runner.

Mossyrocks · 02-24-2007, 06:50 PM

both.... The original top will be bolted back on, and then I have to make a folding frame so the guy can get started on the soft top. The hatch will stay connected to the hard top and Im gonna build a swing out gate to go with the soft top.

Im also gonna build tube doors to go with the exo

Mossyrocks · 02-24-2007, 06:51 PM

It is gutted and ready to be cut, the chop begins in the morning. Ive got it all taped off and marked as well.

Twisty4runner · 02-25-2007, 10:08 PM

today was a productive day. The top was cut off and the body as all capped. everything looks as if it will line up smoothly so the top will now be removable. Hopefully Brad will get the pics loaded shortly.

Mossyrocks · 02-25-2007, 10:22 PM

Pre-cut

Taped off and drilled through to cut level

Also turned the rear hatch harness around to unclip at the tops mounting point.

First cut, no going back

And finally the bitch is off..... hehe

getting the caps fabbed up and welded in place

caps are finished for now.

and setting the top back on with the bottom flange welded on

still left is finishing the caps and painting them, filling the old roof rack holes and painting, getting the flange done on the top, cleaning it up and painting it... Then I guess drill the holes, weld the nuts on and bolt it on. The interior is pretty much already cut to fit.

Then I can finish the exo

02-21-2007, 07:06 PM	#1
Mossyrocks Rock God Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 73994 Location: calhoun, Tn Posts: 1,065	3rd Gen 4Runner, chop top/exo Heres day 1, copied from the TTORA NB. There will be a hoop in front of the tire that follows the c-pillar and will go through the roof to the exo. inner support for the exo. heres what I got done today: the only thing I dont like is the loss of the rear view, but it was the only way to do it. Last edited by Mossyrocks; 08-09-2007 at 04:53 AM.

02-21-2007, 07:10 PM	#2
Mossyrocks Rock God Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 73994 Location: calhoun, Tn Posts: 1,065	Cut the old sliders off and made new ones out of 1-1/2" square and round tubing with a kickout. The old ones werent long enough for the exo. and got the wheel hoops done as well Last edited by Mossyrocks; 02-21-2007 at 07:11 PM.

02-21-2007, 09:08 PM	#3
copeland Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20195 Location: British Columbia Posts: 552	thats a pretty trick runna...what kit did you use for the solid axle ? __________________ 83 toy, 5.29's 36" IRoks, Detroit rear, Auburn limited slip front...now with dual tcases & TDD spacers front and rear [QUOTE=Dr.Van Falk]Seriously, once you start dying your hair you're only a boob job away from being able to do porn in Brazil.[/QUOTE]

02-21-2007, 11:48 PM	#4
techman Dreaming of Wheeling Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1722 Location: The Beautifull Central Coast CA Posts: 262	looks good __________________ 4 wheel for God

02-22-2007, 06:59 AM	#7
Twisty4runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18322 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 234	he made his own. __________________ 2000 taco sas'd 36's beadlocked other goodies

02-22-2007, 08:20 AM	#8
ATLRoach Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43818 Location: Lost in GA Posts: 307	Okay I see a 4Runner with some tube...Now where are the cutting pics? Come on Brad you have been talking this up for how long now? __________________ 85 4Runner w/ FZJ80 Axles on 4Ds (Parted Out) V8 Powered Yota Truggy, Last edited by ATLRoach; 02-22-2007 at 11:22 AM.

02-22-2007, 08:20 AM	#9
MT4Runner I'm a little teapot. Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44480 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 6,183	D44 - Waggy width or full-width? __________________ 87 4Runner - FToy 086 - UHaul Toterhome www.tenfactory.com www.motivegear.com www.nationaldrivetrain.com/ www.davezoffroadperformance.com www.mastercraftseats.com

02-22-2007, 09:04 AM	#10
ErikB Grocery Getter Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 59 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 9,283	Its good to see a straight axle 3rd gen or Taco that's not lifted sky-high. Nice rig. I still want to move my running gear over to a 3rd gen someday... __________________ . http://home.4x4wire.com/erik '97 4runner build

02-22-2007, 09:22 AM	#11
b2dude meow Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16270 Location: fair oaks, ca Posts: 1,203	it's nice to open a thread and see that the person is doing what the title says....not asking "so has it been done? post up your pics" looking good

02-22-2007, 12:00 PM	#13
underwood Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47648 Posts: 23	Isn't that at Aetna? I love how all that place is is washed out ruts and hill climbs. Who's white 4runner in the background?

02-22-2007, 04:46 PM	#14
Mossyrocks Rock God Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 73994 Location: calhoun, Tn Posts: 1,065	There is no kit under this, a few parts from Sky Man., But I made the hanger/bumper. The axle is a 67" hp44. The rear is stock with spacers soon to be a D60. And Kyle, sorry for the all talk and no chop, I was getting everything straightened out, but the top will be bolted back on sunday........ Hopefully. Then I can finish the exo/tailgate/soft top. The white runner in the background is Al from alabama. Cant remember the site he is on.

02-22-2007, 05:24 PM	#15
AddictedOffroad Yota 4x4 Specialists Join Date: Sep 2006 Member # 79221 Location: Windsor, CO Posts: 3,155	Nice. I think a 3rd gen may very well be my next project. __________________ Scotty http://www.addictedoffroad.com/ 970-420-4198 Toyota Winch bumpers on SALE!

02-22-2007, 11:39 PM	#16
87SAMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85519 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 19	Aetna MTN rules!

02-23-2007, 04:09 PM	#17
Mossyrocks Rock God Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 73994 Location: calhoun, Tn Posts: 1,065	Picked up the metal and bolts this morning I cant wait to start cuttin' on this bitch

02-23-2007, 04:25 PM	#18
Twisty4runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18322 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 234	I have a feeling we will be busy all day sunday cutting that bitch apart. __________________ 2000 taco sas'd 36's beadlocked other goodies

02-23-2007, 05:22 PM	#19
Mossyrocks Rock God Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 73994 Location: calhoun, Tn Posts: 1,065	I believe we share that feeling... Atleast its not hard work, just tedious and thoughtful work. Im gonna have it stripped out and ready by sunday though

02-24-2007, 08:17 AM	#20
yodamankp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42248 Location: Warner OK Posts: 591	Are you building it so the top is removeable or are you going to make a soft top for it? Mine started as a top chop but when I got done, there wasn't much 4runner left. The truck looks badass man, keep up the good work. __________________ 88 toyota single cab truck. 3slow with auto, 3inch Downey rears up front, aerostar coils and one link rear, Dana 60's with 5.38 gears lincoln locked rollin on 40 inch Pittbull Rockers and 17x9 Procomp Extreme Alloys.:flipoff2:

02-24-2007, 09:20 AM	#21
Twisty4runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18322 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 234	hopefully we will have it bolted back on by the time we leave tomorrow night, but I would like to bend some tubes for mine if we get tired of working on the 4runner. __________________ 2000 taco sas'd 36's beadlocked other goodies

02-24-2007, 06:50 PM	#22
Mossyrocks Rock God Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 73994 Location: calhoun, Tn Posts: 1,065	both.... The original top will be bolted back on, and then I have to make a folding frame so the guy can get started on the soft top. The hatch will stay connected to the hard top and Im gonna build a swing out gate to go with the soft top. Im also gonna build tube doors to go with the exo

02-24-2007, 06:51 PM	#23
Mossyrocks Rock God Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 73994 Location: calhoun, Tn Posts: 1,065	It is gutted and ready to be cut, the chop begins in the morning. Ive got it all taped off and marked as well.

02-25-2007, 10:08 PM	#24
Twisty4runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18322 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 234	today was a productive day. The top was cut off and the body as all capped. everything looks as if it will line up smoothly so the top will now be removable. Hopefully Brad will get the pics loaded shortly. __________________ 2000 taco sas'd 36's beadlocked other goodies

02-25-2007, 10:22 PM	#25
Mossyrocks Rock God Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 73994 Location: calhoun, Tn Posts: 1,065	Pre-cut Taped off and drilled through to cut level Also turned the rear hatch harness around to unclip at the tops mounting point. First cut, no going back And finally the bitch is off..... hehe getting the caps fabbed up and welded in place caps are finished for now. and setting the top back on with the bottom flange welded on still left is finishing the caps and painting them, filling the old roof rack holes and painting, getting the flange done on the top, cleaning it up and painting it... Then I guess drill the holes, weld the nuts on and bolt it on. The interior is pretty much already cut to fit. Then I can finish the exo

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