Grinder, hammer, welder, tape, cardboard,cutoff wheels, primer, paint. Make a template with the cardboard,transfer it to the tailgate, cut out needed metal, being patient weld into place, prime and paint. Pretty much how it goes. Just take your time and don't cut too much off. Lol. Thanks for the comments. I'm thinking about dropping in a 302 Ford into it soon. Just waiting on a couple more parts.

 

Thanks man, I appreciate it. I am thinking it is going to be a little trickier since i have to work with the fiberglass on the Gen1. I think I am going to try and keep it removable but I am not sure if I will keep the tailgate window functional or just install something fixed in place. I kind of want to make an entirely new top. I have alot of ideas but no experience so we will see how this goes haha.

 

Where did you get those springs and shocks for 200?

 

the chop looks real clean! i want to do my runner bad, just have to wait until i have a garage! lookin good.

 

You gotta shop around if you want good prices. Thanks for all of the positive replies.

 

Do you have any pictures/advice on how you extended your rear links? I am planning on doing this to my 4Runner.

Any help would be great, thanks Larry

 

Wish I could help you out. That's one of the only things I wasn't present for. I know they are basically cut and then sleeved with chromo tubing.

 

Thanks, that's all I need to know...

 

Can we get some close up pics of the extended links? Im interested in fixing the rear geometry as well.