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Cab Mount Chop

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ColtsTRD, Dec 18, 2009.

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  1. Dec 18, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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    So i'm getting some Light Racing UCAs and i'll be running stock wheels...if I get the cab mount chop I shouldn't rub with 285s right?
     
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  2. Dec 18, 2009 at 9:27 PM
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    I have recently switched to a 305/70/17 on my 3" lift and got the cab mount chopped...... I am not rubbing at all where the cab mount is now...... I cant say the same for the front though..... time for an AP front bumper.

    here are a few pics for now... will have better ones up soon.

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  3. Dec 18, 2009 at 9:29 PM
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    anyone from New Jersey have this done? If so whats a good shop to have the chop done? thx
     
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  4. Dec 18, 2009 at 9:55 PM
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    Anyone in Vancouver Canada get this done, let me know where. :)
     
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  5. Dec 18, 2009 at 10:09 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    no wonder u got to 9k so quick....i've been here 2 1/2 years and havent got there yet....:rolleyes:
     
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  6. Dec 18, 2009 at 10:15 PM
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    depends how far you chop 'em back. here's mine with 305's. they still rub a bit when the wheels are cranked and the suspension's active, but i didn't chop the mounts as far as i could have.

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    this is what they looked like after the cut

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    and after they're boxed back

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  7. Dec 18, 2009 at 10:19 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    rriigghhtt...like in this one?
     
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  8. Dec 18, 2009 at 10:37 PM
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    sick truck. where did you get the grille and how much? grillcraft? i'd like to do the same. thx
     
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  9. Dec 18, 2009 at 11:20 PM
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    you can talk all you want little buddy :cool:
     
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  10. Dec 19, 2009 at 12:12 AM
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    thanks, Its actually an e-bay billet grille that i sprayed with rubberized undercoating.
     
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  11. Dec 19, 2009 at 12:33 AM
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    I have 2.5" of lift with 285/75/16 with stock UCAs and stock wheels with Spidertrax wheel spacers and I don't rub at all. I haven't chopped my body mount.


    :bananadance:
     
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  12. Dec 19, 2009 at 8:12 AM
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    You might be bigger but I'll still whoop that 16 year old ass...wait, that didn't sound right!!! :laugh: And I got DMX bitch so WHAT!!!........... :rofl:
     
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  13. Dec 19, 2009 at 8:14 AM
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    Yea I just don't wanna run spacers cause I heard its hard on the ball joints, bearings etc...
     
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  14. Dec 19, 2009 at 9:33 AM
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    Well thanks man! His is my inspiration...... ill be there one day.... when i have some $$.
     
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  15. Dec 19, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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    Bring your whole crew...
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    I am planning on using a reciprocting/sawzall saw do my cab mount chop this weekend. Is this an ideal way to do it? - I don't have any other DIY options.

    And do I need to have a that vertical plate welded back in place or can I wheel it for a while without welding that piece back in there?

    Thanks!
     
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  17. Apr 8, 2011 at 3:39 PM
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    Or would an angle grinder work better?
     
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  18. Apr 8, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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    Use a angle grinder with a cutting wheel on it. that is what we used. i think the space is to small for a sawsall! Just my opinion.:D
     
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  19. Apr 8, 2011 at 4:03 PM
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    I finally got mine done earlier this morning at Demello. Looks stock. They did a real good job.
     
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    Im tryin to save some money and just do it myself; but what do they charge for something like that?

    Ya I've been hearing that the angle grinder may be the way to go.
     
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