TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Jan 31, 2017 at 8:22 PM
    MattJakobs

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    Dang that's close
     
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    First noticed it after this last snow. Think some salt got in there and I saw rust juice in there
     
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    Lol rust juice
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2017 at 8:35 PM
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    Always has been. Never really noticed how close though. Might do a 1/2" body lift to clear it up. Hopefully the gap doesn't look too big then
     
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    2" body lift then 35's!
     
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    If I did 35s, it'd be no body lift (or 1/2"). Hammer, cut, weld, whatever it takes. I'd stuff those suckers in there and keep it low
     
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    Is the bumper mount not slotted to allow for some adjustment. Most bumpers I've installed or helped with have elongated bolt holes so you can get the gaps right.
     
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    any adjustability in the bumper at all? Can you loosen the bolts, push it down a bit, and tighten them?
     
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    35s clear on 5th gens if you cut the shit out of them.
     
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    Before Relentless was running long travel he had 35s without a body lift.
     
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    They are slotted to a very little amount, maybe 1/4" of play if that. I'd have to look and see how I line up in the slots but I think I remember it being pushed down. Will try next weekend

    I'm so far away from 35s in the first place. The only way I can see it being done is I get a set next to nothing. It's been done to 3rd gens and a guy locally has done it. I'd be nagging him bunches but in reality, I've got a long time till I even think about 35s. And it's not practical for me but damn would it look good
     
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    think they just cut the shit out of it.

    Eric is pretty active. We could just ask. @RelentlessFab chime in on 35s on 4th gens??
     
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    35s no body lift

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    Makes mine look like a bitch haha
     
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    MattJakobs

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    Seriously, that thing dwarfs my 33s
     
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    That's why I jumped to the 34". It'll definitely hold me over until I regear for 35s. Still some cutting to do with these though.
     

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