Installing a 1st gen rollbar in a 2nd gen
02-18-2007, 11:48 AM
#1
Contributing Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Santee, CA
Posts: 2,724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Installing a 1st gen rollbar in a 2nd gen
I scored a 1st gen 4runner rollbar today at Pick-a-part....it was 1/2 price day and I got it for $23.00
What is the magic number for inches to cut off?? I know on the 3rd gens it is 2 inches..is is the same with 2nd gens?? Slosurfer??
I am going to have a busy summer with the E-locker and rollbar.
What is the magic number for inches to cut off?? I know on the 3rd gens it is 2 inches..is is the same with 2nd gens?? Slosurfer??
I am going to have a busy summer with the E-locker and rollbar.
02-18-2007, 12:27 PM
#2
Contributing Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Posts: 1,150
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I don't know what it is for the 2nd gen but you could just test fit it and see about how much you need to cut it down and keep a little more than you think you need just incase. Good luck man I love mine.
02-18-2007, 01:01 PM
#3
Measure the distance difference between the mounting points on the roll bar.
Measure the distance difference between mounting surfaces for the roll bar in your cargo area. Subtract an inch and start cutting/trimming there, as it is easier to trim off more, not so easy to add more, just don't forget to add in the thickness of the mounting plates, carpet, padding etc if there is going to be anything between the roll bar mounting plates and the cargo sheet metal.
You will probably want to angle the front mounting plates as the tops of the fenders wells slope inwards, at least on a 3rd gen they do.
Measure the distance difference between mounting surfaces for the roll bar in your cargo area. Subtract an inch and start cutting/trimming there, as it is easier to trim off more, not so easy to add more, just don't forget to add in the thickness of the mounting plates, carpet, padding etc if there is going to be anything between the roll bar mounting plates and the cargo sheet metal.
You will probably want to angle the front mounting plates as the tops of the fenders wells slope inwards, at least on a 3rd gen they do.
Trending Topics
02-18-2007, 03:27 PM
#8
Registered User
b/c it looks awesome!, i cant wait for warmer weather to put mine in my 90, not really a saftey mod, seeing how it is bolted to the floor, but it does serve it's purpose as a place to mount stuff and like i said, it looks awesome!
02-18-2007, 03:33 PM
#10
Contributing Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!)
Posts: 2,124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
02-18-2007, 04:30 PM
#11
Contributing Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Appleton, Wi. USA
Posts: 903
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I started with 2" front and back, and I think after fitting 2 1/2" front 2 1/4" rear. Unlike the 3rd gens you won't be able to slide it in, I had to remove a side window to angle it in place. There's a couple good threads here you can find with this really cool button "search". good luck on your install.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ollbar+2nd+gen
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ollbar+2nd+gen
Last edited by Dublin; 02-18-2007 at 04:35 PM.
02-18-2007, 06:33 PM
#12
Contributing Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Santee, CA
Posts: 2,724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Plus the noted bling effect...
Here is a pic I stole from ecchamberlins profile..his is a 3rd gen, but still cool
02-18-2007, 09:20 PM
#13
Registered User
Once it is cut to fit, you can get it in there without removing the window... I did mine (it was tight) I had to remobe the upper seatbelt strap bolt on bothsides and it was a pain but eventually twisted it into place... I'll try to measure it for you in the morning.... And I'll attach pictures
02-18-2007, 10:44 PM
#15
Registered User
Easy but time consuming way. Cut it close on one side. Temporarily bolt that side to the floor the way you want it or close.Stick the other side in there close and make an eyeball mark where to begin cutting. After a couple of test fits when you have it right, take it out, square it up and weld it. Then mount and start hanging accessories on it.
02-19-2007, 12:17 AM
#16
Contributing Member
When I got mine installed, it seemed like an inch would do on the rear legs and maybe 2.5" on the front legs... I told the guy this and yet the idiot cut off about 5 inches from the front and none on the back... we had to extend the front legs with thicker and wider diameter tubing. I wanted the rear legs to be cut so the bar wouldn't rub on the plastic interior siding. It's a REALLY tight fit in there, and I doubt I could get the thing out. He welded the extensions on with the rollbar inside the truck so...
02-19-2007, 12:00 PM
#18
Contributing Member
