hah I know right, I keep lookin at it like, Screw the bob it looks great like that, But no, I need this bed shortened.

 

Dang dude, you're really going for it.

Should be fun without all the length back there though! I would be too freaked out to make the cut through the bed.

 

I'm interested to see how you do on this I've been thinking about bobbing my bed till I can afford a flat bed, but then I'd have to modify my MC bumper which I don't think would be too hard.

 

Ok, So there's a couple threads on TTORA that say 12" is perfect and will get the tailgate even with the rear part of the shackle mount.

I think im going to be safe and go with 10 or 11 "
Still need to get out there and do some measuring though.

Tomorrow is my birthday, I will either take my mom 4wheeling with me on a local trail, nothing crazy. OR, Cut into the bed and weld it up.
Idk yet.

Yea without all that and a bumper with some side protection, the rear will be the least of my worries..
And trust me, I am freaked out.


I've been thinking about flatbed as well, But I dont think it would be practical on an ifs DD..
Tubedoors are another story, Thats probably going to be my next big purchase. Other then the Budbuilts.
Ok im ranting.

 

I've actually been through the whole post from 00 over on TTORA...was a really interesting thread and it seems like a perfect thread/person to go to for info. Looks like you're on your way I'll keep checking back on the progress. Good luck she looks sweet!

Gonna go for the Xtra cab eventually?

 

i'm watching you........





in a non creepy way..

 

Dude scuba, that's gonna be tight. There is a taco up here like the white one you showed. I keep lookin at the runner and wantin to bob it like the frontier runner. Gives me dry heaves to think of actually cutting into it though.

 

Man, this is gonna be SAAAHWWWWEEEETTT!!!

Great so far!!!

 

i aint gonna lie to ya it does look perdy frickin saaaaaaawwwwweeetaaah with jsut the skirts trimmed. was that white tacoma your pictured in teh august 09 issue of Petersons 4wheel & offroad? cuz i seen one just like it in there today

 

Nice work man!!!
Git er done!
I want to see the end result!

 

So my mom finally gets back into town, and I show her what I have done.

She looks at this part (bottom left of the sheet metal here, The part with no paint)

And say's while your at it why dont you cut all that body damage out..

Im stumped, cant figure out why shes telling me to hack up the bed any more then I already am..
So I say that.
She looked me in the eyes and said "YOU WONT"
So I guess my mom is calling me out.

Figure ill finish with the welding of everything then make a template and do the same on the other side..

 

Nate is a kool guy, and ive been pming him back and forth for the past few days.
Xtra cab, No, thats WAYYY to far over my head, crap this is barely pushing me

Thats good to know

JUUU CAN DOOO EEETTT

Thanks Buddy !!

Yes that was nates truck.
He's got an Xtra cab now though


Me either

OH !! In 20 Mins itll be ma birfday

 

Hey man, let me know if you need any other tips. I think i told you what i know though.

Good luck!

 

Ouch, I couldn't even take my truck offroad for the 1st 3yrs I owned it. You've had yours for like 2 months and are cutting it!!!!! I've thought about just cutting the skirts off and then adding a 4Runner style bumper that wraps around in place of the skirts.

 

Count them, March, April, May, June, July.
Thats 5 Buddy

 

Shoot, when i first got my truck, i was so careful with it offroad, would avoid doing things that would scratch it. LOL

The good ole' days. lol

 

shhhaaaaatttt you guys and your newer rides. always scared of the scratches...

 

my mom is telling me not to get all tied up in my truck today

I think I could have it done in like 3 hours..

But I guess she wants to do family birfday stuff.

So its waiting till tomorrow.

 

I wonder how much shipping would be????

If you have some time ZIP-32952

Or just give me yours and I will find out

 

I will get you that tomorrow..