Should I chop the crap out of my truck?
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Should I chop the crap out of my truck?
The truck as it is:
My photoshop of what I'm considering doing:
I will be keeping the up/down function of the rear window, and I'll have to turn the cargo area into the box by welding metal along the inside. I will also need to figure out how to mount the rear seat-belts, since from the factory they attach to the wheel wells inside the cargo area. And lastly, pardon the terrible photoshop, I just wanted to see the general idea.
My photoshop of what I'm considering doing:
I will be keeping the up/down function of the rear window, and I'll have to turn the cargo area into the box by welding metal along the inside. I will also need to figure out how to mount the rear seat-belts, since from the factory they attach to the wheel wells inside the cargo area. And lastly, pardon the terrible photoshop, I just wanted to see the general idea.
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I will be keeping the up/down function of the rear window
I say chop it tho
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window would only roll down so far be alot of work too.
Ive seen alot of people take a truck with the little slide window and graft it into the back there. or maybe a swing window that goes up that would be sick. like off a newer 4runner
Check out pirate4x4 and chopped tops on YT. theres lots of cool ideas
I lewft mine open and suprisingly doesnt get the interior too wet at all even the half doors and no glass. but then again I dont DD it and dress for the occasion
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Yeah I would I hate when folks cut up good metal but thats not looking to good. I started cutting on mine that way. But I also plan on a dove tail in the front and rear. So yeah!!! Post pics if you do. Here are pics of what I started.
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Hey man, that's not a bad photochop at all. I like what fills said about the hatch window. That would be WAAAAAAAAY easier than trying to retain the up/down window, screw that.
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stockwell, I was always thinking how cool it would be to make a fiber glass top like the first gen 4runners or something similar to what you are saying.
The photoshop is pretty damn good if you ask me!
The photoshop is pretty damn good if you ask me!
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Here is a good thread to look at on chopping your Runner
the MossyRock build
plus there are ton of good 4Runner chops on here:
here is one prime example: cubuff4runner's chop thread
Random thought: you could retain the up/down option on the window by narrowing the window (use lexan or makrolan, plexi stratches too easy) to that it fits between the wheel well. Since you are chopping the roof, a little more metal work should not be too bad...
the MossyRock build
plus there are ton of good 4Runner chops on here:
here is one prime example: cubuff4runner's chop thread
Random thought: you could retain the up/down option on the window by narrowing the window (use lexan or makrolan, plexi stratches too easy) to that it fits between the wheel well. Since you are chopping the roof, a little more metal work should not be too bad...
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I made this writeup to help other people who were looking to chop theirs.. this is the first time i have fabbed anything in my life, and it turned out allright- so im hoping to inspire others to make the commitment. good luck on your chop!
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/...e-yota-183948/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/...e-yota-183948/
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