Joined the '85 SR5 4Runner club
#161
My buddy had them cut, but he had to make some changes in order for them to work on his rig. The worked out just fine for me. So I don't have any drawings for them, I just worked around them and took my measurements from them.
I ended up ordering a softopper the other week. I wanted to be able to wheel without the top on, but not have to wrangle up help every time I wanted to take it off, or put it back on.
Had to finally build a spare tire carrier after installing the softopper. I wasn't able to fold the top down all the way with the tire in the back. So last weekend I finally notched the rear corner of the bumper for the spindle.
Little bit of cutting, grinding, and welding...
Added a few more guessets
And some paint
Still need to add a plastic block under the carrier, and I might add a destaco clamp to help hold it down as well.
I ended up ordering a softopper the other week. I wanted to be able to wheel without the top on, but not have to wrangle up help every time I wanted to take it off, or put it back on.
Had to finally build a spare tire carrier after installing the softopper. I wasn't able to fold the top down all the way with the tire in the back. So last weekend I finally notched the rear corner of the bumper for the spindle.
Little bit of cutting, grinding, and welding...
Added a few more guessets
And some paint
Still need to add a plastic block under the carrier, and I might add a destaco clamp to help hold it down as well.
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gwest77 (10-01-2022)
#164
Thanks The spare tire spindle is from Iron Pig Offroad, from my research it is the best spindle on the market. Simple, and very strong. Also holds in place when you open it, unlike a trailer spindle on bearings.
#165
Little update... I spent a lot of time last year working on the garage rather then in it. But lately I have been doing some work on the 4runner.
Added Hydro assist, modified a stock PS resivoir.
I build a stand for my tubing bender, which has made a huge difference in the ease of use. So I have started working on a exo cage.
Added Hydro assist, modified a stock PS resivoir.
I build a stand for my tubing bender, which has made a huge difference in the ease of use. So I have started working on a exo cage.
#172
Thanks, been getting a little better at bending tubing with the new setup.
here is where I got my tire carrier http://www.ironpigoffroad.com//index...products_id=74
here is where I got my tire carrier http://www.ironpigoffroad.com//index...products_id=74
#174
I opted for a older garden tractor over a new riding mower. They were built a lot stronger back then, and there is less to go wrong on it as well. Its a 1975 Bolens, always stored inside.
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