Running board removal pics before/after

Bejiita · 05-17-2007, 06:00 PM

So I finally removed my running boards, my woman left me and she was the only reason they were on there so I ripped em off. I dont like the look of them without them but Im going more towards trail rig then daily driver with the runner so these are the first of a few changes. I liked it better before cause I couldnt see all the ugly hanging crap but oh well, heres the pics;

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Elton · 05-17-2007, 06:06 PM

before looks ok after looks great and the driveway is trashed too

reyna12 · 05-17-2007, 06:14 PM

i think i'd have to agree with you, they did hide quite a bit.

881stGenRunner · 05-17-2007, 06:16 PM

definately looks better w/o because you had parts taken off the running boards and it looked reallly goofy. Off is much better.

Paul H. · 05-17-2007, 06:18 PM

Much better without. You can always put some sliders on there.

95RunnerSR5 · 05-17-2007, 06:18 PM

get some sliders and you'll be glad you took the runnin boards off

damn you paul, beat me by a few seconds!

Bejiita · 05-17-2007, 06:21 PM

Yah sliders and marlin front/rear bumper on coming as soon as I get money. And I agree they looked goofy before tires were too big and the front pieces had to come off, the back piece got ripped off during a mudhole and was never found again.

Four Runner · 05-17-2007, 08:29 PM

"Look's to me like a Man's Truck!!"

slosurfer · 05-17-2007, 08:32 PM

Looks way better! Plus bent up half missing running boards are way uglier than just about anything else.

Bejiita · 05-17-2007, 10:28 PM

I was thinking about removing the factory vinyl but then I think it would be too plain

**rocket** · 05-17-2007, 11:09 PM

Congratulations.

I'd remove the pin striping too.

mtsumedi · 05-18-2007, 04:38 AM

Yeah, I will probably be removing my running boards as well. They keep getting beat up on the trail.

04 Rocko Taco · 05-18-2007, 05:08 AM

Looks much better without the running boards, and i think the pin stripe is okay...

04 Rocko Taco · 05-18-2007, 05:09 AM

Also, is your rack in a stockish location, or what? I think I would have moved it a little further back... Looks like it is awfully far up the front.

Four Runner · 05-18-2007, 07:22 PM

edited...

Bejiita · 05-20-2007, 02:13 AM

Yah thats the furthest back I could get it cause they are gutterless mounts and with the basket it has prethreaded holes in the crossbars. If I wanted I could move it back another 10" or so but thats for a later project. I had the basket in my garage for almost a year before it found its way up there so I just wanted to get it up and done with.

91muddog · 05-20-2007, 09:53 AM

about how much $$ did that basket cost you?

Four Runner · 05-20-2007, 12:04 PM

edited...

jjrgr21 · 05-20-2007, 12:56 PM

your driveway looks just like mine

05-17-2007, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,665	before looks ok after looks great and the driveway is trashed too __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

05-17-2007, 06:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
reyna12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 41	i think i'd have to agree with you, they did hide quite a bit. __________________ just my 2¢ If you have it, you wont need it. If you need it, you wont have it. 1994 3VZE Manual 4x4 X-Cab 31x10.50s 15x8 black Pacer Soft 8's Pro Comp AAL, Intake Custom 2.25" exhaust with Magnaflow Cat and Flowmaster Super 40 turndown

05-17-2007, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 2,343	definately looks better w/o because you had parts taken off the running boards and it looked reallly goofy. Off is much better. __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap (R150F)~SDORI 1.5" BJ Spacers~Downey 26MM TBs~Downey 3" Springs~Downey Shackles~PC ES3000s~PC ES2000 SS~Motive Gear 5.29s~Rear Detroit~Front Lock-Rite~Yakima Load Warrior~33x12.5 Pro Comp M/Ts~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~Marlin Crawler Rear~Addicted Offroad Front Bumper~4X Innovations Sliders~WabFab Bikini Kit~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff

05-17-2007, 06:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bejiita Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 225	Yah sliders and marlin front/rear bumper on coming as soon as I get money. And I agree they looked goofy before tires were too big and the front pieces had to come off, the back piece got ripped off during a mudhole and was never found again. __________________ 1995 4Runner 3.0 V6 5Speed. 33x12.50 BFG Mud Terrains. Torsions turned up, 1.5'' BJ Spacers, 2'' Coil spring spacers, Eibach rear coils; about 3'' of lift? 4.88s. Custom intake. Custom exhaust. 1500 Watt sound system. Centerforce Pressure Plate/Clutch. Yakima roof rack setup with 4 baja lights. My rig page: http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?p...1#post50467261

05-17-2007, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Four Runner Banned for being an asshat Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 200	"Look's to me like a Man's Truck!!" Last edited by Four Runner; 05-25-2007 at 10:53 PM.

05-17-2007, 08:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
slosurfer Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 2,155	Looks way better! Plus bent up half missing running boards are way uglier than just about anything else. __________________ Chris 7th Annual Pismo Jamboree: Sept. 25-27, 2009 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

05-17-2007, 10:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bejiita Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 225	I was thinking about removing the factory vinyl but then I think it would be too plain __________________ 1995 4Runner 3.0 V6 5Speed. 33x12.50 BFG Mud Terrains. Torsions turned up, 1.5'' BJ Spacers, 2'' Coil spring spacers, Eibach rear coils; about 3'' of lift? 4.88s. Custom intake. Custom exhaust. 1500 Watt sound system. Centerforce Pressure Plate/Clutch. Yakima roof rack setup with 4 baja lights. My rig page: http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?p...1#post50467261

05-17-2007, 11:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,527	Congratulations. I'd remove the pin striping too. __________________ '96-'02 gone: '92

05-18-2007, 04:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
mtsumedi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 254	Yeah, I will probably be removing my running boards as well. They keep getting beat up on the trail. __________________ 1993 4Runner SR5 4x4 1995 Avalon XLS 1999 Coleman Bayside Pop Up Camper 2,700lbs 8-O

05-18-2007, 05:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
04 Rocko Taco Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 4,070	Looks much better without the running boards, and i think the pin stripe is okay... __________________ -Chris Tread Lightly! 04 Double Cab PreRunner. 3.4 - Auto 84 4Runner 4WD. 22R - 5 spd Lifted, Locked, 33x12.50 Disclaimer:My Photobucket is being revamped. If there are broken links, shoot me a PM. Thanks. ~Chris Great Toyota Tech

05-18-2007, 05:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
04 Rocko Taco Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 4,070	Also, is your rack in a stockish location, or what? I think I would have moved it a little further back... Looks like it is awfully far up the front. __________________ -Chris Tread Lightly! 04 Double Cab PreRunner. 3.4 - Auto 84 4Runner 4WD. 22R - 5 spd Lifted, Locked, 33x12.50 Disclaimer:My Photobucket is being revamped. If there are broken links, shoot me a PM. Thanks. ~Chris Great Toyota Tech

05-18-2007, 07:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Four Runner Banned for being an asshat Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 200	edited... Last edited by Four Runner; 05-25-2007 at 10:53 PM.

05-20-2007, 02:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
Bejiita Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 225	Yah thats the furthest back I could get it cause they are gutterless mounts and with the basket it has prethreaded holes in the crossbars. If I wanted I could move it back another 10" or so but thats for a later project. I had the basket in my garage for almost a year before it found its way up there so I just wanted to get it up and done with. __________________ 1995 4Runner 3.0 V6 5Speed. 33x12.50 BFG Mud Terrains. Torsions turned up, 1.5'' BJ Spacers, 2'' Coil spring spacers, Eibach rear coils; about 3'' of lift? 4.88s. Custom intake. Custom exhaust. 1500 Watt sound system. Centerforce Pressure Plate/Clutch. Yakima roof rack setup with 4 baja lights. My rig page: http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?p...1#post50467261

05-20-2007, 12:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
Four Runner Banned for being an asshat Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 200	edited... Last edited by Four Runner; 05-25-2007 at 10:53 PM.

05-20-2007, 12:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,520	your driveway looks just like mine __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

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