Has anyone trimmed this section of quarterpanel out of their 4Runners?? I was thinking of trimming it out so I could tuck my rear bumper up higher and have a straight shot mount to the frame.





Here's an under shot. It shows the body mount attached to the inside.



I had alittle bit of damage last summer running with no rear bumper



Looks like a pretty critical area since the rear tailgate hinges attach to it.





Here's the inside body mount



I know some guys cut that out and end up running a truck tailgate. I need to keep the stock gate and glass for the kids. I know the tailgate will hang down but I was going to build a bumper to protect it.

 

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/...uid-up-134847/

Some good pics on the first page.

Robb

 

Thanks for the link. I do remember looking at that buildup a long time ago.