My buddy had them cut, but he had to make some changes in order for them to work on his rig. The worked out just fine for me. So I don't have any drawings for them, I just worked around them and took my measurements from them.

I ended up ordering a softopper the other week. I wanted to be able to wheel without the top on, but not have to wrangle up help every time I wanted to take it off, or put it back on.



Had to finally build a spare tire carrier after installing the softopper. I wasn't able to fold the top down all the way with the tire in the back. So last weekend I finally notched the rear corner of the bumper for the spindle.



Little bit of cutting, grinding, and welding...









Added a few more guessets



And some paint



Still need to add a plastic block under the carrier, and I might add a destaco clamp to help hold it down as well.

 

Nice work! Very clean...

 

Love that tire carrier. It's one of the smoothest looking ones i've seen. What is the pivot bearing from??

 

Thanks The spare tire spindle is from Iron Pig Offroad, from my research it is the best spindle on the market. Simple, and very strong. Also holds in place when you open it, unlike a trailer spindle on bearings.

 

Little update... I spent a lot of time last year working on the garage rather then in it. But lately I have been doing some work on the 4runner.

Added Hydro assist, modified a stock PS resivoir.





I build a stand for my tubing bender, which has made a huge difference in the ease of use. So I have started working on a exo cage.

 

Nice work on that carrier, why did you pick the drivers side?

 

Been doing a little tube work lately...

 

Looks awesome! I wish I could find a set of those centerlines you originally had on the rig. I love the old school look of 'em.

 

a little bit of tube work?

 

love the style and look of this rig. Its really making me consider an 84-85 4Runner :/

 

where did you get your spindle at for your spare tire carrier? building one for my pickup

 

Thanks, been getting a little better at bending tubing with the new setup.

here is where I got my tire carrier http://www.ironpigoffroad.com//index...products_id=74

 

Dang I love the color it is SOO 85!! And what's up with the riding mower that thing looks incredibly retro very nice rig though, soft top is incredible.

 

I opted for a older garden tractor over a new riding mower. They were built a lot stronger back then, and there is less to go wrong on it as well. Its a 1975 Bolens, always stored inside.