1999 Limited body molding removal

ROOFGOOF · 02-21-2005, 02:56 PM

Help,

Does anyone with a Limited have any pictures of a 4runner with the side molding and wheel molds removed?
I also was curious to see if anyone has had issues with rust hiding behind the side molding... and if there are pernament marks on the body?

Thanks!!!

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MTL_4runner · 02-21-2005, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROOFGOOF

Help,

Does anyone with a Limited have any pictures of a 4runner with the side molding and wheel molds removed?
I also was curious to see if anyone has had issues with rust hiding behind the side molding... and if there are pernament marks on the body?

Thanks!!!

I thought there are some large square holes used to mount the flares.

ravencr · 02-21-2005, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTL_4runner

I thought there are some large square holes used to mount the flares.

I've thought about doing it if I go to bigger tires.

Chris

Jason B · 02-21-2005, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner

I thought there are some large square holes used to mount the flares.

You are correct. There will be a ton of holes.

ROOFGOOF · 02-21-2005, 05:39 PM

Are there a ton of holes for the wheel molds also? I was afraid the doors would have a bunch of holes in them...

Has anyone taken them off to see whats up, and my biggest worry...... RUST lurking beneath???

Jason B · 02-21-2005, 05:49 PM

There are holes. I'm trying to find you a pic. You just can't seem there here:

Jason B · 02-21-2005, 05:52 PM

Here it shows it better on a taco.

uboatcmndr · 02-21-2005, 05:53 PM

I have taken the limited flairs off of my 2000. I do not have body molding. The moldings leave behind 8 square holes of varying sizes on each front fender and 11 holes around each rear fender opening. Right now I have mine plugged with rubber plugs I got at home depot. I started off with plastic plugs that I painted the body color but many of those have been removed from their adhesived homes by trees. mike

ROOFGOOF · 02-21-2005, 07:51 PM

Thanks guys for the pics.. especially Mikes picture... that pretty much sums it up. As long as these areas are not prone to holding rust, since mine is a 1999 and I am trying to keep the body free from rust.

Its too bad the holes are left in the body, I wanted to remove the wheel molds to see if I liked them off.... guess not. (and I spent all of my money on a limited too

)

X-AWDriver · 02-22-2005, 03:56 AM

I like some sort of flare on the 3rd gens since w/o they look too plain and I do like the Limiteds but sometimes the flares look to big/wide from some angles. I'm very happy with my older style SR5 flares but Bushwacker makes nice ones for the 3rd gens that mimic the Limited's but don't stick out so far.

ravencr · 02-22-2005, 04:01 AM

I might be taking mine off and Line-X'ing over where they used to be. This is only if I move up in tire size to a Q78 swamper, though.

Chris

ROOFGOOF · 02-22-2005, 05:24 AM

X-AWdriver,

Yes, I agree too about how it looks good most of the time, but sometimes does look awkward with the fender flares sticking out... hopefully when I lift mine it will look better. I do love my Limited, but my driver side leather seat is beginning to crack.

turboale · 02-22-2005, 06:01 AM

Get some rubber to fill those flares up and you will be happy! Plus they do a good job of keeping rocks off the side of your truck. I've considered taking mine off, but I really don't like the holes. Makes for an unfinished look. If you plug them and paint the plugs, I suppose thats a little better, but (sorry uboat) I think it still looks like crap. There is a guy around town in a heep that took his off, basicly to make his stock BFG ATs look bigger. They sort-of look bigger, and his rig looks like its falling apart. To each their own

ROOFGOOF · 02-22-2005, 06:23 AM

Hey turboale:
How did you make out with the rear spare tire removal with the BL? Check your PM box.

Gangus2006 · 02-22-2005, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROOFGOOF

Help,

Does anyone with a Limited have any pictures of a 4runner with the side molding and wheel molds removed?
I also was curious to see if anyone has had issues with rust hiding behind the side molding... and if there are pernament marks on the body?

Thanks!!!

Ill trade you my SR5/Limited flares for the Limited Flares/Cladding

GTE4runner · 02-22-2005, 09:22 AM

Sorry that it's so big, but here's a pic of my old 96:

ROOFGOOF · 02-22-2005, 09:32 AM

Gangus2006,
I'm going to keep them on

My main concern was trapping rust behind the molds but it doesnt look like that is going to be the case.

Agent 7 · 02-22-2005, 04:21 PM

Damn.. part of the reason I bought the limited was cause of the fender flares. I think they look good. I see your point about them sticking out.... but with the addition of aftermarket wheels, just buy the right offset so they run flush with the body and you'll have a sweet looking stance!

HOJU · 02-22-2005, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravencr

I might be taking mine off and Line-X'ing over where they used to be. This is only if I move up in tire size to a Q78 swamper, though.

Chris

remember to keep me in mind if you get rid of those things-

ravencr · 02-22-2005, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOJU

remember to keep me in mind if you get rid of those things-

I haven't forgot man! If I do it, you'll definitely know about it!

Chris

HOJU · 02-22-2005, 06:02 PM

awesome.....

Renaud33 · 08-18-2009, 07:37 AM

I can't see the pictures. Can you guys repost the pictures or someone else post pictures? thanks

jimig · 08-18-2009, 07:52 AM

Holy old post batman!!!!

Shoo Shoo retarded flu.

nc994run · 08-18-2009, 10:27 AM

This is a really old post. I did this a few years ago, here's the only good pic I have.

02-21-2005, 05:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
ROOFGOOF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland Posts: 803	Are there a ton of holes for the wheel molds also? I was afraid the doors would have a bunch of holes in them... Has anyone taken them off to see whats up, and my biggest worry...... RUST lurking beneath??? __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner limited 4x4,BFG's 285/75/16's. Land Cruiser wheels. 2inch 4crawler BL, Factory Locker, 4inch ProComp front IFS lift, front LC coils on the rear with LC shocks. Original owner.18-19-mpg highway. 2007 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4, Mineral Gray, 5.9L Cummins. SMARTY JR, Mufler delete, Silencer ring MIA, SIRIUS. PICTURES OF RIGS http://community.webshots.com/user/roofgoof Owner of 1970 Pontiac GTO JUDGE

02-21-2005, 05:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jason B Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA-PA Posts: 1,912	There are holes. I'm trying to find you a pic. You just can't seem there here: __________________ Jason B 4Runner Limited For Toyota/SUV Accessories, please visit *www.burtmanindustries.com* My 4Runner Website Email: jason@burtmanindustries.com Live Chat/Message Board: http://get.to/jasonforum AOL/AIM: JNB133

02-21-2005, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jason B Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA-PA Posts: 1,912	Here it shows it better on a taco. __________________ Jason B 4Runner Limited For Toyota/SUV Accessories, please visit *www.burtmanindustries.com* My 4Runner Website Email: jason@burtmanindustries.com Live Chat/Message Board: http://get.to/jasonforum AOL/AIM: JNB133

02-21-2005, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
uboatcmndr Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 417	I have taken the limited flairs off of my 2000. I do not have body molding. The moldings leave behind 8 square holes of varying sizes on each front fender and 11 holes around each rear fender opening. Right now I have mine plugged with rubber plugs I got at home depot. I started off with plastic plugs that I painted the body color but many of those have been removed from their adhesived homes by trees. mike __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 Intakesilencer removal, deckplate mod, elbow removal, 1'' Roger Brown Bodylift', 1'' BAMACHEM Lift, OME N91S shocks and rear coils, OME N86 front shocks, tundra front coils, s/s brake lines, Sonoran panhard bar, Sonoran diff drop, Daystar bumpstops,TJM-17 front bumper, Stubbs Sliders, 255/85 BFG Mud Terrains, Sonoran Rear Bumper, Hella 500's Last edited by uboatcmndr; 02-21-2005 at 05:54 PM.

02-21-2005, 07:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
ROOFGOOF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland Posts: 803	Thanks guys for the pics.. especially Mikes picture... that pretty much sums it up. As long as these areas are not prone to holding rust, since mine is a 1999 and I am trying to keep the body free from rust. Its too bad the holes are left in the body, I wanted to remove the wheel molds to see if I liked them off.... guess not. (and I spent all of my money on a limited too ) __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner limited 4x4,BFG's 285/75/16's. Land Cruiser wheels. 2inch 4crawler BL, Factory Locker, 4inch ProComp front IFS lift, front LC coils on the rear with LC shocks. Original owner.18-19-mpg highway. 2007 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4, Mineral Gray, 5.9L Cummins. SMARTY JR, Mufler delete, Silencer ring MIA, SIRIUS. PICTURES OF RIGS http://community.webshots.com/user/roofgoof Owner of 1970 Pontiac GTO JUDGE

02-22-2005, 03:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,146	I like some sort of flare on the 3rd gens since w/o they look too plain and I do like the Limiteds but sometimes the flares look to big/wide from some angles. I'm very happy with my older style SR5 flares but Bushwacker makes nice ones for the 3rd gens that mimic the Limited's but don't stick out so far. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

02-22-2005, 04:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	I might be taking mine off and Line-X'ing over where they used to be. This is only if I move up in tire size to a Q78 swamper, though. Chris

02-22-2005, 05:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
ROOFGOOF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland Posts: 803	X-AWdriver, Yes, I agree too about how it looks good most of the time, but sometimes does look awkward with the fender flares sticking out... hopefully when I lift mine it will look better. I do love my Limited, but my driver side leather seat is beginning to crack. __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner limited 4x4,BFG's 285/75/16's. Land Cruiser wheels. 2inch 4crawler BL, Factory Locker, 4inch ProComp front IFS lift, front LC coils on the rear with LC shocks. Original owner.18-19-mpg highway. 2007 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4, Mineral Gray, 5.9L Cummins. SMARTY JR, Mufler delete, Silencer ring MIA, SIRIUS. PICTURES OF RIGS http://community.webshots.com/user/roofgoof Owner of 1970 Pontiac GTO JUDGE

02-22-2005, 06:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	Get some rubber to fill those flares up and you will be happy! Plus they do a good job of keeping rocks off the side of your truck. I've considered taking mine off, but I really don't like the holes. Makes for an unfinished look. If you plug them and paint the plugs, I suppose thats a little better, but (sorry uboat) I think it still looks like crap. There is a guy around town in a heep that took his off, basicly to make his stock BFG ATs look bigger. They sort-of look bigger, and his rig looks like its falling apart. To each their own __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast

02-22-2005, 06:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
ROOFGOOF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland Posts: 803	Hey turboale: How did you make out with the rear spare tire removal with the BL? Check your PM box. __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner limited 4x4,BFG's 285/75/16's. Land Cruiser wheels. 2inch 4crawler BL, Factory Locker, 4inch ProComp front IFS lift, front LC coils on the rear with LC shocks. Original owner.18-19-mpg highway. 2007 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4, Mineral Gray, 5.9L Cummins. SMARTY JR, Mufler delete, Silencer ring MIA, SIRIUS. PICTURES OF RIGS http://community.webshots.com/user/roofgoof Owner of 1970 Pontiac GTO JUDGE

02-22-2005, 09:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
GTE4runner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 116	Sorry that it's so big, but here's a pic of my old 96: __________________ My site

02-22-2005, 09:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
ROOFGOOF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland Posts: 803	Gangus2006, I'm going to keep them on My main concern was trapping rust behind the molds but it doesnt look like that is going to be the case. __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner limited 4x4,BFG's 285/75/16's. Land Cruiser wheels. 2inch 4crawler BL, Factory Locker, 4inch ProComp front IFS lift, front LC coils on the rear with LC shocks. Original owner.18-19-mpg highway. 2007 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4, Mineral Gray, 5.9L Cummins. SMARTY JR, Mufler delete, Silencer ring MIA, SIRIUS. PICTURES OF RIGS http://community.webshots.com/user/roofgoof Owner of 1970 Pontiac GTO JUDGE

02-22-2005, 04:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
Agent 7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 68	Damn.. part of the reason I bought the limited was cause of the fender flares. I think they look good. I see your point about them sticking out.... but with the addition of aftermarket wheels, just buy the right offset so they run flush with the body and you'll have a sweet looking stance!

02-22-2005, 06:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
HOJU Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UTAH Posts: 1,278	awesome..... __________________ Allen- "You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel..." Return With Honor

08-18-2009, 07:37 AM	#22 (permalink)
Renaud33 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	I can't see the pictures. Can you guys repost the pictures or someone else post pictures? thanks

08-18-2009, 07:52 AM	#23 (permalink)
jimig Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 93	Holy old post batman!!!! Shoo Shoo retarded flu. __________________ Normal people are so hostile. --- Dexter

08-18-2009, 10:27 AM	#24 (permalink)
nc994run Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: blacksburg,va for school chapel hill, nc for home Posts: 971	This is a really old post. I did this a few years ago, here's the only good pic I have. __________________ Rob 1999 4Runner Limited 4x4, retrofitted e-locker/ ARB front locker with 4.88 Precision Gears, Tundra/LC lift, 2" 4Crawler BL, Nitto Mud Grappler 35's on 16x8, Marlin sliders, TJM T-15, Warn M8000 w/ synthetic line, Mad Mike's custom rear Bumper, deckplate and ISR mods, Vortex Muffler, custom made tube doors pictures here I support Banned Neliconcept

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