Cutting Fenders on 90 style 4runner

Ahbustae86 · 09-16-2009, 01:43 AM

I love the rock crawler look and want to fit 37 inch tires but don't want to lift my 4runner super high. Does anyone have pics of 90's style 4runner with cut fenders?

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tc · 09-16-2009, 10:12 AM

http://www.offroadsolutions.com/shopprojects.html

Check out "baby" and "boobie"

Are you actually gonna 'wheel it, or is this just for the "rock crawler look"?

Ahbustae86 · 09-16-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc

http://www.offroadsolutions.com/shopprojects.html

Check out "baby" and "boobie"

Are you actually gonna 'wheel it, or is this just for the "rock crawler look"?

Where I live (Kauai, Hawaii) we have sand and mud. Not too much rock action.

tc · 09-16-2009, 04:26 PM

So, are you actually going to 'wheel it, or is it just for looks?

... but, being in Hawaii, aren't you gonna run about 6 feet of lift to fit 37's? (sorry, had to go there)

Elton · 09-16-2009, 04:29 PM

yea lol with like a 18'' wide wheels on some 33x16.5

[N8] · 09-16-2009, 05:21 PM

I used this technique...

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Ramp.shtml

... to stuff my 35's under my 91 4runner with no lift.

It took substantial cutting & massaging at the pinch weld & firewall, some trimming of the back of the front fenders, and some trimming at the front of the rear fenderwells. I also have 1 side in the rear that slightly catches in rolled-in lip at the top of the wheelwell due to the panhard pushing the diff over slightly on compression. I plan to clearance that some in the future.

I rubbed very slightly during a whole day of wheeling. With stock backspacing rims like mine, it does rub the idler arm slightly at full left lock.

Ahbustae86 · 09-25-2009, 12:55 PM

Take it easy on the hate. The boyz over here like the monster truck look. It's what we call pavement pounders. Everyone builds cars and trucks differently for different reasons. I like my truck on the safe side and want to actually wheel it from time to time so I was planning a minimal lift to clear 37's or 35's on 17X8.5 wheels. My 4runner currently has about 12"s of lift which I feel is to high for wheeling. I want to get about 6" to 8"s.

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Originally Posted by Elton

yea lol with like a 18'' wide wheels on some 33x16.5

4rnnr33 · 09-25-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahbustae86

Take it easy on the hate. The boyz over here like the monster truck look. It's what we call pavement pounders. Everyone builds cars and trucks differently for different reasons. I like my truck on the safe side and want to actually wheel it from time to time so I was planning a minimal lift to clear 37's or 35's on 17X8.5 wheels. My 4runner currently has about 12"s of lift which I feel is to high for wheeling. I want to get about 6" to 8"s.

6 to 8"'s is what you consider minimal lift??

tc · 09-25-2009, 05:37 PM

Monster trucks have tall tires last I checked.

I'm down with huge lift, and wide tires ... what I don't understand is huge lift with small diameter wide tires, and especially on rims where the bead has to be stretched for them to fit on the wide rims.

Ahbustae86 · 09-25-2009, 11:06 PM

Minimum meaning it's the highest I would consider, but if I can go lower and still clear 37's with out too much trimming than I would go with the smaller lift.

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Originally Posted by 4rnnr33

6 to 8"'s is what you consider minimal lift??

AZkid · 09-25-2009, 11:11 PM

nothing a little bit of sawzalling cant fix

Ahbustae86 · 09-25-2009, 11:13 PM

I said monster truck look not an actual monster truck. The guyz over here like that wide ass look with the big tire lugs sticking outside the truck fenders.

I totally agree with you on the tire issue, but I still think those trucks look nice. You can have your opinion. Everyones different. If they wanted to build a ramblah, they would go a different route I'm sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc

Monster trucks have tall tires last I checked.

I'm down with huge lift, and wide tires ... what I don't understand is huge lift with small diameter wide tires, and especially on rims where the bead has to be stretched for them to fit on the wide rims.

09-16-2009, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,376	http://www.offroadsolutions.com/shopprojects.html Check out "baby" and "boobie" Are you actually gonna 'wheel it, or is this just for the "rock crawler look"? __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

09-16-2009, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,376	So, are you actually going to 'wheel it, or is it just for looks? ... but, being in Hawaii, aren't you gonna run about 6 feet of lift to fit 37's? (sorry, had to go there) __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,663	yea lol with like a 18'' wide wheels on some 33x16.5 __________________ 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

09-16-2009, 05:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
[N8] Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 284	I used this technique... http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Ramp.shtml ... to stuff my 35's under my 91 4runner with no lift. It took substantial cutting & massaging at the pinch weld & firewall, some trimming of the back of the front fenders, and some trimming at the front of the rear fenderwells. I also have 1 side in the rear that slightly catches in rolled-in lip at the top of the wheelwell due to the panhard pushing the diff over slightly on compression. I plan to clearance that some in the future. I rubbed very slightly during a whole day of wheeling. With stock backspacing rims like mine, it does rub the idler arm slightly at full left lock. __________________ \| '91 4runner \| 22RE \| 5-spd \| 5.29's \| Locked F & R \| 35" BFG AT's (no lift) \| TG Rear Bumper \| SS IFS Truss \| AISIN Hubs \| OME Steer. Stab. \| Last edited by [N8]; 09-16-2009 at 05:22 PM.

09-25-2009, 05:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,376	Monster trucks have tall tires last I checked. I'm down with huge lift, and wide tires ... what I don't understand is huge lift with small diameter wide tires, and especially on rims where the bead has to be stretched for them to fit on the wide rims. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

09-25-2009, 11:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
AZkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 710	nothing a little bit of sawzalling cant fix __________________ 87 Runner "Chalkboard" SAS'in it babbbyyyyy! If you have any parts to aid me in my SAS, PM me. http://www.yotatech.com/f191/azkid-s...thread-189120/ Proud creator of the re-poster thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

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