doink

hey guys-

well today i called up a local 4wheel shop called kennesaw mtn accessories to place my order for a custom rear bumper. its gonna have a tire mount, jack mount, and gas can mount. im so excited. just thought i would try to share my excitement. whenever i get it, i will snap pics...here is some of their work on a runner

rimpainter.com

Dude, that is sweet. That is even my color 4Runner, which makes me want a very similar set-up as the vehicle pictured.

My question:

What is the benefit of relocating the spare tire to the bumper?

Is it just because it is too large (33 or something) to fit on the bottom?

I just dont see the benefit if that is not that case.

FattyCBR

I think that's the same shop that I've heard people having problem with fitment of their front bumpers on the pre-Taco trucks (pre-94). You might try searchng on pirate for info on that (I think it was posted there). I heard it from a guy I wheeled with once who had the problem. Basically the shop did a crappy job and wouldn't refund the guy his money, all they gave him was store credit minus a "restocking fee."

RTdawgs

better rear ground clearance and departure angle.

RTdawgs

you gonna make the run this weekend?

rimpainter.com

Oh yeah

doink

nah man, i cant i have to do something at 2 in the afternoon. i wish i could though. i havent been wheeling in forever/

justinh

fattycbr,

i know among the xterra community there were some fitting problems among mail ordered bumpers but all those that took the vehicle there and had it built on the vehicle absolutely loved them. since i brought this company to the 4runner community's attention last summer 2 people have had them built and both love them as far as i know. fitting shouldn't be a problem in this case as he is local. i will get one done one day, i am going to try to get most of the stuff i want done at the same time since the wheels, tires, lift, and rear bumper all kinda go hand in hand.

by the way, you ride correct? do you know anyone looking for a 2000 929?

jtree007

Is there a group going out this weekend???

I normaly go out with my friends who have mostly Wranglers but that is gettin a lil dul.

Brown

Yup, check out the info here:

Feb. 8-9

FattyCBR

I do have a buddy looking for a bike under 5k, how much are you asking?

jtree007

I would love to come but I got to autocross on sunday and I am registerd for the morning. so I doubt I could come

justinh

i am asking $6800 for the bike, its yellow and black has a full two brothers system with a carbon ffiber can, carbon fiber front fender, frame sliders, lp turnsignals, etc, in excellent condition

RTdawgs

then just come for saturday.

justinh

where are y'all going ryan? i would love to head out with y'all sometime, not sure what is going on this weekend though i may be getting another 4runner either tomorrow or saturday sometime