"taking the top off" my 2nd gen 4runner

4rnnr33 · 08-09-2008, 06:39 PM

well after wanting to do this forever the time has come. the plans are to get the top chopped off and sealed, bob as far as possible, and eventually an exo. today i got the top all off.
heres a before picture

and what it looks like now

i only had time to take 1 picture but when i go work on it tomorrow ill be sure and lots

***Corey*** · 08-09-2008, 06:52 PM

Looks like a start to a very rewarding project.
Looking forward to the end.

4rnnr33 · 08-09-2008, 06:53 PM

ya it should be a fun one thats for sure

84RNR · 08-09-2008, 06:56 PM

You my friend will have the best looking 2nd Gen I've seen in a long time. I love that look. I've seen it before but not for awhile. Awesome....

84RNR · 08-09-2008, 07:01 PM

I tried soo hard to win a 2nd Gen 4runner with the back cut and welded very nice in the back on ebay before I bought my 84. I was outbid in the very end at the last minute.

84RNR · 08-09-2008, 07:02 PM

I'm waiting for the day I see a 3rd gen with the back cut off. I may have to sell the 84 for something like that.

Tofer · 08-09-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84RNR

I'm waiting for the day I see a 3rd gen with the back cut off. I may have to sell the 84 for something like that.

MossyRocks did it...

84RNR · 08-09-2008, 07:25 PM

WHAT! I'm going to have to do a search....

881stGenRunner · 08-09-2008, 10:29 PM

search the pirate4x4 forum.

To the OP, nice man looking good. good luck with it

4rnnr33 · 08-09-2008, 11:05 PM

thanks guys. ya i would definately look at mossyrocks rig it is by far the nicest chop top 4runner ive ever seen. actually its what made me want to do mine so bad

**Lysmachia** · 08-09-2008, 11:07 PM

4 Hummer did it too. I will be doing it when I finally get my frakin' 3.4 in ther (It is sitting in the garage) To get rid of that extra weight not to mention that rear glass that gets so easily broken is WAY worth it!

4rnnr33 · 08-09-2008, 11:12 PM

ya when we were lifting off the top it was alot heavier then i expected so that should be nice, and i am also going to gut the tailgate which should also get rid off extra weight since that thing is pretty heavy

4rnnr33 · 08-10-2008, 07:16 PM

i got a little bit more done today
back ready to be welded back on

4rnnr33 · 08-10-2008, 07:18 PM

tacked in place

one side all welded up

so thats where im at so far. i have to work all week so it will probably be slow going until next weekend

fillsrunner4 · 08-10-2008, 07:33 PM

Nice youll love it on the trail

4RunnerKid · 08-10-2008, 07:41 PM

looks good man, can't wait to see the finished product. i'll more than likely go this route when the time comes... good to see more people doing it.

STEVE_R · 08-10-2008, 11:48 PM

looks great, i'm planning on doing this as well. but i'm wondering, what did you do with the seat belts as far as relocating them?

**Lysmachia** · 08-11-2008, 12:07 AM

I'm so jeolousE!

4rnnr33 · 08-11-2008, 06:12 PM

i gotta a little bit of welding done today but not anything worth putting up a pic of. about the seatbelts, well i havent really got to those yet i will probably just find some seatbelts that only go across your lap until i figure something better out. i have also been thinking about putting in bucket seats in the back but im not really sure if i could with the hump that the bench seat sits on but if i do figure out a way then i would probably stick 5 point harnesses back there and make some custom mounts

08-09-2008, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
4rnnr33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: castle rock, wa Posts: 164	"taking the top off" my 2nd gen 4runner well after wanting to do this forever the time has come. the plans are to get the top chopped off and sealed, bob as far as possible, and eventually an exo. today i got the top all off. heres a before picture and what it looks like now i only had time to take 1 picture but when i go work on it tomorrow ill be sure and lots __________________ 95 4runner, 5 in tg sas and rear leaf swap, chopped, mx6 reservoir shocks, 35x13.50x15 toyo mt's, all pro front bumper, mile marker se9500c, rear tube bumper, hella 500's, rock lights, optima red top, glass fenders, tg 5.29's, lockright rear, detroit hp front

08-09-2008, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,818	Looks like a start to a very rewarding project. Looking forward to the end. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

08-09-2008, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
4rnnr33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: castle rock, wa Posts: 164	ya it should be a fun one thats for sure __________________ 95 4runner, 5 in tg sas and rear leaf swap, chopped, mx6 reservoir shocks, 35x13.50x15 toyo mt's, all pro front bumper, mile marker se9500c, rear tube bumper, hella 500's, rock lights, optima red top, glass fenders, tg 5.29's, lockright rear, detroit hp front

08-09-2008, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
84RNR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 125	You my friend will have the best looking 2nd Gen I've seen in a long time. I love that look. I've seen it before but not for awhile. Awesome.... __________________ 84 4runner, 6" suspension lift, 35" BFG's, 5spd 03 Tacoma Dbl Cab, TRD Off-Road Package w/ E-Locker, Revo's

08-09-2008, 07:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
84RNR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 125	I tried soo hard to win a 2nd Gen 4runner with the back cut and welded very nice in the back on ebay before I bought my 84. I was outbid in the very end at the last minute. __________________ 84 4runner, 6" suspension lift, 35" BFG's, 5spd 03 Tacoma Dbl Cab, TRD Off-Road Package w/ E-Locker, Revo's

08-09-2008, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
84RNR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 125	I'm waiting for the day I see a 3rd gen with the back cut off. I may have to sell the 84 for something like that. __________________ 84 4runner, 6" suspension lift, 35" BFG's, 5spd 03 Tacoma Dbl Cab, TRD Off-Road Package w/ E-Locker, Revo's

08-09-2008, 07:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
84RNR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 125	WHAT! I'm going to have to do a search.... __________________ 84 4runner, 6" suspension lift, 35" BFG's, 5spd 03 Tacoma Dbl Cab, TRD Off-Road Package w/ E-Locker, Revo's

08-09-2008, 10:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 2,107	search the pirate4x4 forum. To the OP, nice man looking good. good luck with it __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap 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~33x12.5R15 Yoko Geolander M/Ts~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~3' Firestik II~Marlin Crawler rear~Custom Front~4X Innovations Sliders~WabFab Bikini Kit~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff

08-09-2008, 11:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
4rnnr33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: castle rock, wa Posts: 164	thanks guys. ya i would definately look at mossyrocks rig it is by far the nicest chop top 4runner ive ever seen. actually its what made me want to do mine so bad __________________ 95 4runner, 5 in tg sas and rear leaf swap, chopped, mx6 reservoir shocks, 35x13.50x15 toyo mt's, all pro front bumper, mile marker se9500c, rear tube bumper, hella 500's, rock lights, optima red top, glass fenders, tg 5.29's, lockright rear, detroit hp front

08-09-2008, 11:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lysmachia Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,614	4 Hummer did it too. I will be doing it when I finally get my frakin' 3.4 in ther (It is sitting in the garage) To get rid of that extra weight not to mention that rear glass that gets so easily broken is WAY worth it! __________________ Molly aka Lysmachia 93 4 Runner SAS - All Fixed in Junk Yard Goodness Get your 4x4 VIDEO pr0n here

08-09-2008, 11:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
4rnnr33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: castle rock, wa Posts: 164	ya when we were lifting off the top it was alot heavier then i expected so that should be nice, and i am also going to gut the tailgate which should also get rid off extra weight since that thing is pretty heavy __________________ 95 4runner, 5 in tg sas and rear leaf swap, chopped, mx6 reservoir shocks, 35x13.50x15 toyo mt's, all pro front bumper, mile marker se9500c, rear tube bumper, hella 500's, rock lights, optima red top, glass fenders, tg 5.29's, lockright rear, detroit hp front

08-10-2008, 07:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
4rnnr33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: castle rock, wa Posts: 164	i got a little bit more done today back ready to be welded back on __________________ 95 4runner, 5 in tg sas and rear leaf swap, chopped, mx6 reservoir shocks, 35x13.50x15 toyo mt's, all pro front bumper, mile marker se9500c, rear tube bumper, hella 500's, rock lights, optima red top, glass fenders, tg 5.29's, lockright rear, detroit hp front

08-10-2008, 07:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
4rnnr33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: castle rock, wa Posts: 164	tacked in place one side all welded up so thats where im at so far. i have to work all week so it will probably be slow going until next weekend __________________ 95 4runner, 5 in tg sas and rear leaf swap, chopped, mx6 reservoir shocks, 35x13.50x15 toyo mt's, all pro front bumper, mile marker se9500c, rear tube bumper, hella 500's, rock lights, optima red top, glass fenders, tg 5.29's, lockright rear, detroit hp front

08-10-2008, 07:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
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08-10-2008, 07:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
4RunnerKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sac + SLO, CA Posts: 1,003	looks good man, can't wait to see the finished product. i'll more than likely go this route when the time comes... good to see more people doing it. __________________ -Mikey- 1993 4Runner ~ TG 5" HD/RUF front \| All Pro ~4" rear \| 37" Krawlers \| bomb-proof front housing \| Marlin UM06s \| 12" Fox 2.0s \| Aussie front \| Lock-Right rear \| 5-speed swap \| TG 4.7s \| 5.29s \| bumpers \| sliders \| t-case skid \| K&N intake \| Flowmaster 40 \| Optima red top \| clear lenses \| PIAA 1400s \| KCs \| LED rock lights \| Midland CB \| Firestik 4' antenna \| PIAA superwhites \| stereo Polygoats 4-Wheel Drive Club -> check it yo

08-11-2008, 06:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
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08-10-2008, 11:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
STEVE_R Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NISSWA,MN Posts: 48	looks great, i'm planning on doing this as well. but i'm wondering, what did you do with the seat belts as far as relocating them? __________________ 93 4runner sr5-v6- stock everything for now. 08 corrolla, and i know i'll catch crap for this one, a 92 pathfinder-its the wifes i swear!

08-11-2008, 12:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
Lysmachia Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,614	I'm so jeolousE! __________________ Molly aka Lysmachia 93 4 Runner SAS - All Fixed in Junk Yard Goodness Get your 4x4 VIDEO pr0n here

08-11-2008, 06:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
4rnnr33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: castle rock, wa Posts: 164	i gotta a little bit of welding done today but not anything worth putting up a pic of. about the seatbelts, well i havent really got to those yet i will probably just find some seatbelts that only go across your lap until i figure something better out. i have also been thinking about putting in bucket seats in the back but im not really sure if i could with the hump that the bench seat sits on but if i do figure out a way then i would probably stick 5 point harnesses back there and make some custom mounts __________________ 95 4runner, 5 in tg sas and rear leaf swap, chopped, mx6 reservoir shocks, 35x13.50x15 toyo mt's, all pro front bumper, mile marker se9500c, rear tube bumper, hella 500's, rock lights, optima red top, glass fenders, tg 5.29's, lockright rear, detroit hp front