Fitting 39.5" Iroks on a 4Runner

[Volcom]

Yup, I'm stepping up to 40's :D My brother-in-law is picking up a used set for me tonight. I got a great deal on them. The downside, I'm going to have to trim an S-LOAD of sheetmetal to make them fit

Here's rig on 33's
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/allanedavis/OCG%20Nov%2007/AarononRockGardenpic5.jpg

The rear tires rub like crazy since I extended the wheelbase 4 inches in the rear when I installed the rear springs. I'm guessing I will need to cut 6+ inches of sheetmetal on the quarterpanel (which will put it half-way up between the fender opening and the hardtop :eek: )

On the front, I will have to trim the fenders and hammer down the pinch seam on the firewall. If it still rubs, the BFH will pound the firewall back a couple of inches. If that doesn't work, I'll cut out the sheetmetal and reweld new sheetmetal several inches into the cab.

I also will be upgrading the knuckle studs to the ARP verisons. I will also need to buy Bobby Long's cromo hub gears to make sure my 30 spline Longfield warranty will work if I break a Longfield (doubt it). I might also upgrade the hub studs to ARP's and add some extra dowel pins in the wheel hubs and Aisin hubs.

I should have gotten my R&P cryo'd when I built the axles last winter but I didn't. I'm going to use the skinny pedal with care :cool:

Should be fun gaining 4" under the diffs :eek:

[Mythica]

Sweet! Cant wait to see the cutting. :saw:

Doent sound like your going to have much left in the back.

Good luck Man!

[Volcom]

Sweet! Cant wait to see the cutting. :saw:

Doent sound like your going to have much left in the back.

Good luck Man!

Yeah, the quarterpanels will pretty much just be skins. I will probably have to build a frame to hold them so they won't flap in the wind. I should just bob it and dove tail it but I want to keep the hardtop for my 2.5 year old daughter when she goes with me.

I'll document the sawzall action :D

[RedRunnertc]

Here's the RIGHT way to do the firewall ...

http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/article/clearance-for-35inch-tires-on-a-tacoma-at-any-lift-height/?PHPSESSID=9c9963410cfbca7caff904052a254862

[Mythica]

Have you thought about cutting the wheel well out flush to the back, like the "comp cut" jeeps.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/Mythica/Volcoms4runner.jpg I suck at painting :(

You could build the frame you are talking about to attach the skins too.

As far as the tail gate you should be able to angle the cut back to the bottom of the tail gate. My brother and i have tossed this same idea around for his bronco, at one point we had it all blue taped up.

Or you could chop the tail gate down too, so the cut is the same width all the way around the truck, it would take some work to get the hinges to line up, but it would look so awesome.

[RedRunnertc]

The big issue I see with that cut is what to do with the tail/brake lights since I don't think Volcom has a tow rig/trailer.

[vwfastg60]

LED'S!!!!

pics or ban

[RedRunnertc]

pics or ban

Says the guy who has floated more ideas out there and not acted on them than anyone ... :D

[vwfastg60]

I have tons of great ideas but with limited money and a truck that doesnt want mods just to be repaierd over and over it sucks..Goes in to the 3rd cooling system in a year.

[Mythica]

Yeah get some round led's and put them in the tail gate. They arnt very deep, so they should fit (i have never seen the tail gate width on these trucks)

Most 18 wheelers have round leds so you can get them from truck supply shops fairly easy.


But that idea above, is abit complex. It would leave the under side of the truck open for road trash. So you would actually need to form some fender wells out of some thin stock to close it off. But it would look very kool!!!

escpecially if he keeps the top on.

[vwfastg60]

the wheel wells are not hard. Sean's Zuk has em and they simple and square. Dont leak water or air.

[Volcom]

Thanks for the ideas. I will probably just widen and increase the height of the wheelwell for now. I like the comp cut idea but it might look weird with the tailgate (unless I cut up the tailgate as well).

I trailered my 4Runner for every trip last summer except for a trip to Medano/Blanca. I think that will be the case again this summer if I can borrow my dad's CTD and trailer. I need to save up some money and buy my own tow rig and trailer.

[ike]

Damn, you are brave. That much cutting scares the hell out of me.

[Volcom]

Damn, you are brave. That much cutting scares the hell out of me.

It's easy after you dent the entire side of the rig up :D First cut is always the hardest :saw:

[jarboarder1]

4Ds NICE. Cant wait to see it this summer and hopefully get some good wheelin in with you.

[Son of Mayhem]

Ok, About damn time:D

Now where are the pics?

[Volcom]

4Ds NICE. Cant wait to see it this summer and hopefully get some good wheelin in with you.

Sounds good!

Ok, About damn time:D

Now where are the pics?

I think you've harassed me more about my tires than anyone else :D

My dad's picking them up today so I'll get some pics later.

[ike]

I cant wait to see the results

[Volcom]

http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/001.JPG
I found a spare tire for my Honda :eek: :eek: It couldn't have fit any better.


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/002.JPG
Height comparison vs. my old tires. My old 33" tires only have 10-12 psi in them and are 31" tall when inflated @ 20psi. Definally a step up in tire size


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/003.JPG
Side by side


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/004.JPG
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: It's like I'm on low-rider tires compared to these 40" Iroks :D


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/005.JPG
I jacked up the front end to where the big tire would probably sit. Definally gaining some ground clearance!!


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/006.JPG
Another look


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/007.JPG
Gaining about 4" on the top and 4" on the bottom

[vwfastg60]

you has a clear corner too?!!!!

[Volcom]

you has a clear corner too?!!!!

I'm not quite sure what you said? I broke the stock turn signal out at BV Carnage and haven't replaced it yet.

[motochain]

Yeah your definitely going to be doing some cutting..... :D

[vwfastg60]

I'm not quite sure what you said? I broke the stock turn signal out at BV Carnage and haven't replaced it yet.


I broke my passenger side one and everyone has been asking me where i got the clear corner light.

[Lysmachia]

I broke my passenger side one and everyone has been asking me where i got the clear corner light.

Dude that's what colored tape is for! (I have the real stuff if ya need some)

[Son of Mayhem]

I know.:D Like you said, It will be amazing to see what your runner can do now.

[my86yota]

That is going to look sick once you get it done. Let me know if you need any help.

[cchark]

Nice!
Lookin like its gonnna take one BMFH ;) SawsAll to the rescue!!

[Volcom]

Went out today and borrowed a forklift to try and figure out how much triming it's going to take to fit the 40's

http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/021.JPG
Picking up the rear to flex out the front springs. We were able to pick up the left rear tire 31" before the right rear would lift off of the ground. Not bad for a leaf sprung truck!


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/022.JPG
There was only 2" of clearance between the pinch seam and the tire. I will need about 5 more inches of clearance for the larger tires. I plan on lowering the bumpstop and maybe moving the axle forward an inch by drilling the spring perches and U-bolt plates.


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/023.JPG
I took the rear gate off to make it easier to work on the truck. I also have an extra tailgate thanks to a friend of mine to replace my BV dented one :D


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/024.JPG
Hard rubbing on the passenger rear tire. I will need 5" of clearance back here also. I will probably trim between the two lines on the quarter panel.


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/025.JPG
Flex shot, pretty stable even at that angle.


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/026.JPG
Nice forklift and the big tire to try and fit


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/027.JPG


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/028.JPG
Picking up the front to flex the rear springs. I was able to lift the front tire 27" before picking up the passenger side tire.


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/029.JPG
Say goodbye to the front fenders


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/030.JPG
Passenger side rear. I'm planning on following the outline of the fender at the top of the cut.


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/tires/031.JPG
Not bad flex!

[poorboyota26]

um uh your gonna need some gears dude

kind of off topic but didn't you get your motor from the springs and is it still going well for you

<=======needs a motor SOON

[ike]

damn those tires are big

[Volcom]

um uh your gonna need some gears dude

kind of off topic but didn't you get your motor from the springs and is it still going well for you

<=======needs a motor SOON


It's geared at 5.29's with a dual ultimate crawler (10.8 to 1 low range) so the off-road gearing will be perfect. On road, let's just say I don't plan on winning any speed contests :D

Yeah, I got my motor from the guy in springs. So far so good! I only have 2K miles on it though and it's been a year.

[AxleIke]

And you trailer, no? Offroad gearing is all that matters anyway. You don't put on 40's and expect to drive like you have a Porsche

[Volcom]

And you trailer, no? Offroad gearing is all that matters anyway. You don't put on 40's and expect to drive like you have a Porsche

I trailered it 95% of the time last year. One trip from Pueblo to Medano to Blanca and back without the trailer. It wasn't bad.

[Son of Mayhem]

Well!?!?!?!

[ScottyC]

If this guy can fit 46's, then 40s should be a breeze.



http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/files/scotty/20080223184616_Big 4runner2.jpg

http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/files/scotty/20080223184629_Big 4runner1.jpg

[Volcom]

Well!?!?!?!


Point of no turning back (Thursday afternoon)

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/001.JPG

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/002.JPG

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/003.JPG

I only had about 20 minutes to work on it tonight before dinner. This project is going to be an adventure for sure.

[Volcom]

I got more done today!!! I've got a BIG hole to cover up now :D

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/004.JPG
After cutting out the majority of the wheelwell and inner tub. I still have some trimming in the rear

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/005.JPG
Pretty big hole to cover back up :D

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/006.JPG
Side view with truck jacked up and big tire somehwat lined up with current rim.

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/007.JPG
After triming out the rear portion and rolling the fender lip 90 degrees inword. The lip rolled nicely and should leave a nice place to spot weld the new wheelwell.

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/008.JPG
Inner shot of the complete cut.

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/009.JPG
You can see the lip rolled better in this picture.

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/010.JPG
After shot of what I got done today.

[Volcom]

If this guy can fit 46's, then 40s should be a breeze.

http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/files/scotty/20080223184616_Big 4runner2.jpg

http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/files/scotty/20080223184629_Big 4runner1.jpg

Not quite a breeze but do-able. I have more rear flex then he does (at least what is shown in these 2 pics and looking at the rear tire almost touching in pic 1) so I had to trim up the quarter panel higher. He did have to trim more front to back which would be tough as well.

[RedRunnertc]

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/006.JPG
Side view with truck jacked up and big tire somehwat lined up with current rim.

Looks like you need to cut more off the front - wheel doesn't look centered.

[Volcom]

Looks like you need to cut more off the front - wheel doesn't look centered.

It doesn't really need to be centered. The arc of the wheel when it flexes will keep it away from that front portion. I probably gain 2" of wheelbase when the rear tire is stuffed.

[Son of Mayhem]

I saw a guy on Eagle Rock, who had 40s on a very low 4runner, He trimmed the entire fender so it looked smooth, then tubbed the inner fender, It looked amazing. That thing could wheel.

[Volcom]

I finally got the 40's mounted yesterday. Here's a couple test fit pictures of the driver's side rear.

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/011.JPG
Looks like I've got enough trimmed to clear so far. I'm planning on using the forklift again to see if they rub. If they are going to rub, it's going to be right in the area of the exhuast pipe.

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/012.JPG
The front looks like it will rub in pictures but in person, there is plently of room.

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/013.JPG

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/014.JPG


http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/015.JPG
Frame vs. tire clearance, should be good there also!


http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/016.JPG

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/017.JPG
Uh, I've got a small leaning problem :D


http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/018.JPG
Big ol' tire ballons

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/019.JPG
The stack of the other 3

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/020.JPG
Plenty of garage door clearance thanks to the 8 foot door :D

[RedRunnertc]

How about the clearance on the front axle?

[Volcom]

How about the clearance on the front axle?

I haven't gotten that far. My daughter and I were sick all week so I didn't get anything done.

They should fit fine minus some firewall and fender cutting.

[Mythica]

its getting closer!

I like your nice bright clean garage, not to mention i love the high door.

[Volcom]

its getting closer!

I like your nice bright clean garage, not to mention i love the high door.

Thanks! The bright white paint and big florescent lights do make it nice to work in there. When we had our house built, I didn't care much about what went on inside (left that up to the wife), I just knew I wanted a 3 car garage and oversized with 8 foot doors :D

[ColoradoToy91]

Hey volcom finally came over in the local forum from Marlins site

[Volcom]

Hey volcom finally came over in the local forum from Marlins site

Nice, glad to see you around!

[AxleIke]

Hurry up and get this bad boy done dammit.

[Volcom]

Hurry up and get this bad boy done dammit.

I know, I know. I really only get to work on my junk during the weekends since the kids and family take up all the time during the week. I mounted the front tire just for the fun of it last night. Wow! I can't believe the ground clearance I gained. I think I will have 15" of clearance under the diffs :eek: :eek: :eek:

I've got the forklift lined up for Saturday morning to test out of the flex again. I want to make sure I'm not rubbing before I start patching this side up and cutting on the other side.

[RedRunnertc]

[Mr T] stop with the jibbe-jabba and get with the fabbin'[/Mr T]

[ziggy428]

I finally got the 40's mounted yesterday. Here's a couple test fit pictures of the driver's side rear.



Uh, I've got a small leaning problem :D


http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/018.JPG

:rofl:I triple dog dare you to drive around like that, can you say donuts?

[Volcom]

:rofl:I triple dog dare you to drive around like that, can you say donuts?

I will on Saturday to get to the lot with the forklift. The aussie locker will be hating life for that 1 mile drive :D :D

[jarboarder1]

So how did it go with the forklift flex test?

[Volcom]

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/021.JPG
Plenty of clearance all way around the tire! Good, I didn't want to have to trim that big hole any bigger :D

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/022.JPG
Rear tire barely kisses the frame rail at full flex. Nothing to worry about.

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/023.JPG
I took the fender off to get a better idea of how much rubbing the front was going to have on the firewall rather than on the fender itself (I can trim the fender back later).

This was at full stuff with the bumpstop fully mashed with a level spring. It was rubbing at full turn to the driver's side. I plan on lowering the front bumpstops down an inch and trimming that pinch seam on the firewall for now. I will still have decent compression travel but am limiting it compared to when I ran the 33's.

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/024.JPG
Closeup of the rubbage. Not as bad as I thought!!! I figured it would have been worse.

[Volcom]

Three more pictures! Driving it the 1 mile down the road with the 40's on one side and the 31's on the other was an adventure in itself. The rear aussie locker hated every second of it :D

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/025.JPG
Finally starting to look like a real rockcrawler

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/026.JPG
Front fenders will be cut to fit

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/AE/rear-trim/027.JPG

[vwfastg60]

SICK!!! cant wait to see 4 tires on it.

[RedRunnertc]

I would SO be tubbing the firewall ... IMHO 1" compression travel = 10" droop travel ...

[Volcom]

I would SO be tubbing the firewall ... IMHO 1" compression travel = 10" droop travel ...

Most rigs when running this size tire don't have massive amounts of compression travel. Most people set them up to have 3" of compression travel and as much droop as possible. I agree that tubbing the firewall would be a benefit but I doubt I'll be doing it this year. It will probably be next winter's project, I want to get this thing rolling and out wheeling.

I don't agree with the 1" compression to 10" of droop. I don't really see where you are getting that ratio and it's benefits :rolleyes: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[Volcom]

Crossing my fingers that I get to work on patching some holes up this Saturday. If I have time, I might even tub the firewall this year rather than wait until next winter's project. We'll see.

I also am upgrading bumpstops to run a poor man's airbump. I finally figured out how I'm going to add them and make them work with the limited space on the narrow Toyota axle.

Should be a productive weekend of :saw: and :welder:

[RedRunnertc]

Maybe it's just cuz it's so cool that I want to see it finished, but this project is taking FOREVER! :D

As for the 10:1, I kinda made that up as round numbers, but here's the thinking:

When you run out of compression, that side of the truck is going up, period. More often than not, with the soft springs we like to run, the opposite rear will compress, and the truck gets tippy. NOW if you have more compression travel, you don't have quite the leverage to compress the opposite rear, the truck stays level. Of course, the other thing to consider is that you need more clearance for compression, and that means either raising the truck (higher center of gravity), narrowing the body or widening the axles (may cause legality issues on street driven rigs), so compression is more difficult to get than droop, so a lot of people take the easy way out and bias their suspension for droop.

Lemme ask you this - your avatar shows massive droop while smokin crack on Golden Spike. Would the truck be any less stable if that wheel wasn't down in the Golden Crack? Nope, not a bit, as it is being fuly supported by the other three springs.

[Mythica]

I want to see more!

these poor mans airbumps sound interesting, can you share your secret?

[Volcom]

Got a ton of work done Saturday thanks to CuBuff4Runner!!

I ended up working on tubbing the firewall with Jeff while my brother, dad, and other buddy worked on making some 16ga. sheetmetal tubs for the rear.

http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/front-trim/001.JPG
After plasma cutting the drivers side firewall out :flamethro

http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/front-trim/002.JPG
Big hole from the inside. It's cut back all the way to the body mount.

http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/front-trim/003.JPG
After welding in the replacement sheetmetal. I hate welding sheetmetal after this project (first time welding sheetmetal). CuBuff4Runner was much better at it then I was.

I will seam seal both the inside and outside welds. Then I will shoot some rubberized coating on the outside and herculine the inside.

http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/front-trim/004.JPG
Inside driver's side. I will need to remount the fuse block. Welds look like goose sh!t but it doesn't matter what they look like under seam sealer and herculiner :D

http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/front-trim/005.JPG
Passenger side inside. I will relocate the computer into the glove box.

http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/front-trim/006.JPG
Passenger side outside. We tried a different method from the drivers side and it cut the fab time in half. Once again, seam sealed and covered up with some kind of liner will hide the ugly (plus make it water proof).

It was a tough job but I'm glad it's done. Will be nice not to have the front tires rub on the firewall while flexed out and turning.


http://www.volcom.arlojeep.com/front-trim/007.JPG
Here's a rear tub that my brother, dad, and friend cut and rolled up. Turned out perfect and will fit and weld right into the quarter panel. :welder:

[Volcom]

I want to see more!

these poor mans airbumps sound interesting, can you share your secret?

Yup, I'll post up pics of them when I get them built. Here's the thread on Pirate that gave me the idea
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=347598&highlight=Timbren+bumps

and the Timbren website
http://www.timbren.com/

They are mostly used for load leveling heavy loads on big trucks. But they seem to do a decent job as an "air bump". They aren't really air bumps but soft bumpstops that compress more than your standard rubber bumpstops.

[Quick Draw]

That is simply badass!

[jarboarder1]

nice man. it looks like your getting it all tied up.

[Volcom]

That is simply badass!
Thanks!

nice man. it looks like your getting it all tied up.

Yup, I've probably got 1-2 more days work on it to get it rolling with the 40's and all the sheetmetal cut and welded up. I still need to trim the front fenders, seam seal all welded areas, redo my bumpstops, replace my bent tie rod for a straight one, adjust my hydro assist, drain and refill the t-cases, swap all the guts in my bent up tailgate into a new gate, and hurculine the tub of the 4Runner.

[Mythica]

Yup, I'll post up pics of them when I get them built. Here's the thread on Pirate that gave me the idea
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=347598&highlight=Timbren+bumps

and the Timbren website
http://www.timbren.com/

They are mostly used for load leveling heavy loads on big trucks. But they seem to do a decent job as an "air bump". They aren't really air bumps but soft bumpstops that compress more than your standard rubber bumpstops.


Thanks man.

I like the idea of those. So do you know which ones you are going to try first? They seem to have a lot of options.

[Volcom]

Thanks man.

I like the idea of those. So do you know which ones you are going to try first? They seem to have a lot of options.

My brother bought the A155-65's. They are tiny and only take 600 lbs to compress to 7/8" tall (from 2 1/8") giving me 1 1/4" of compressible bumpstop. He felt they were too small to run on his YJ and gave them to me to try. He ended up buying a double convoluted spring but I'm not sure which one he bought.

If these are too small and compress to easily, I can order up another set (probably the double convoluted A515-55 or A515-65's).

[Mythica]

I was wondering what weight range to shoot for.

Yours will probably be done before i am ready to mess with bumps, so let me know what you think.

Thanks

[Mythica]

Any more progress? I want to see how those wheel wells look when your done : )

[Volcom]

Any more progress? I want to see how those wheel wells look when your done : )

Not lately :(

My month of April is pretty much booked every weekend. The longest time I get to spend in the garage is to throw away the trash :rolleyes:

I'm guessing it will be the beginning of May before I get it built back up and running.

[Son of Mayhem]

Damnit! I was getting excited.:D

[Volcom]

Damnit! I was getting excited.:D

Keep it in your pants and I'll let you know when it's ready :D

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[TowerRigger]

I've been lurking. This build is cool. I want to see it done as well.

[Volcom]

I've been lurking. This build is cool. I want to see it done as well.

Thanks, me too! :D

[RedRunnertc]

So get working in it! :flipoff1:

[Volcom]

Crossing my fingers that I get to work on the 4Runner all day tomorrow :bhump: :headbang: :dancing:

(Just as long as the :wife: doesn't have anything for me to do :eek: )

[jarboarder1]

Damn Im ready for you to get some work done :saw:

[Volcom]

Big thanks to my brother and Jeff (CuBuff4Runner) for the help on Saturday. We got quite a bit done and finally got to mount all 4 tires and actually take it for a drive.

Sorry for the pictures, I had to turn the lightening way up to see the contrast between the tires and trucks.

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/001.JPG
Side by side with CuBuff4Runner's 96 4Runner (SAS'ed on 36" Iroks)

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/002.JPG
Lower down to see the tire size difference

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/003.JPG
Side shot of the show truck minus the tail gate. lower quarter panel, and turn signal :D

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/004.JPG
There are quite a few differences in our trucks even though they sit almost as tall as each other. Notice the rear shackle height difference (frame on the 84 stays high where the 96 dips down after the wheel)

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/005.JPG
Headlights are almost the same height but the top of the cab is higher on the 84 by a couple of inches.

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/006.JPG
13" of clearance under the front diff on the 84 :D

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/007.JPG
Waggy D44 vs Toyota axle width. D44 wins.

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/008.JPG

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/009.JPG
Nice collection of colors on this side

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/010.JPG
Driver's side inner 16 ga.tub. It's fully welded. Just needs some seal seal and Hurculiner on it to make it water-proof inside.

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/011.JPG
I still have some welding on this side. We really wanted to get it out for a test drive so I'll finish up the welding at a later day.

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/012.JPG
Driver's side inner. I think the new tubs came out really well. They are strong also. I could stand on them on the inside and no flex at all.

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/013.JPG
CuBuff's new beadlock wheels. He's got such a badass 3rd Gen!

http://www.volcom.rockfrogs.org/40-Iroks/014.JPG
He's really to rock this summer!!


Driving impressions - I knew it was going to be slow. Let's put it this way, I wasn't let down :D It's pretty slow. I don't think I'll ever use 5th gear. 4th gear was pretty much just holding speed, no accleration at all in 4th. 3rd gear and 4K rpm (I'm guessing) was around 55 mph. The truck drove great with these tires (not even balanced yet). Ride was nice and smooth and the brakes seemed to slow it down good enough.

I'm still glad I chose the 40's rather than 35-37's. I would have still just as much work making them fit in the rear quarterpanel.

Next up, seam seal and undercoat / hurculine the rear tubs and trim the front fenders. I also need to work on my hydro assist mounts and fab up some new bumpstops.

[ducaria]

It looks real nice, good work man. 13" of clearance compared to 6" was it, thats GREAT.

[ike]

Looks great man.

[poorboyota26]

hey I want a split rear seat!!!!

Niiiiieeeeeeeece

[vwfastg60]

looks good. Pretty sweet how your truck rolls about the same as the other one on smaller tires but all the driveline is out of the rocks! Im going for the same thing but on a smaller scale.

[jarboarder1]

niiice! That looks really good man. can't wait to do some wheeling this summer.

[Mythica]

Sweet man! Well done so far!

[Son of Mayhem]

Wow about time. If you need a hand, let me know. I am not too far and go to PMI almost every weekend.


Looks VERY GOOD!:D

[Volcom]

Thanks everyone, the encouragement is nice and makes me want to get back in the garage and finish the thing :D

Have you been riding out at the motocross track at PMI SOM??

[Son of Mayhem]

Not the track, but over there. Sometimes I try:D

[ScottyC]

Specs on the 3rd gen please..............

[Volcom]

Specs on the 3rd gen please..............

1996 4Runner
3.4 V-6
Inchworm dual cases with 4.7 gears
5-speed
Factory E-locker rear, 4.88's
Waggy D44 front, Alloys, Aussie front locker, 4.88's
63" Chevy rear springs, Mix of 44044 Rancho and stock waggy front springs
Hydro Assist
Custom F&R bumpers, sliders

http://www.yotatech.com/f2/been-while-here-s-progress-115709/

He's ran BV Carnage in it last summer no problem! He crawled V-Notch without any damage (unlike myself)

[Volcom]

http://www.jc71355.smugmug.com/photos/313776061_tPDzL-L.jpg

http://www.jc71355.smugmug.com/photos/313776361_kFLnB-L.jpg

http://www.jc71355.smugmug.com/photos/313777184_z7AHZ-L.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhvG1VXJ7Ys

[Mythica]

Nice!


That Irok V8 sounded sweet!

[Volcom]

Nice!


That Irok V8 sounded sweet!

Yeah, it's a badass tubed out YJ, narrowed 8" out of the middle. Tons of custom work.

[poorboyota26]

Did you have to change your undies from all of the excitment? :D I would have. Super job on the truck. I bet it feels good to get it a little dirty after all that time setting in the garage.

[mrdoug]

Hey, where'd your fenders go? get tired of :saw:

[mgoose82]

you might as well get you some half doors or just completely remove them

truck's looking sick man

[Volcom]

Did you have to change your undies from all of the excitment? :D I would have. Super job on the truck. I bet it feels good to get it a little dirty after all that time setting in the garage.

Feels great getting it out the garage and finally into a trail with some rear tires :D

Hey, where'd your fenders go? get tired of :saw:

Ran out of time to trim them before the trip. I didn't feel like tearing up both fenders and trashing the front tires for one trip. The easy way out is to unbolt :)

you might as well get you some half doors or just completely remove them

truck's looking sick man

I usually run without doors but I had my 3 year old daughter out for her first trip. I feel safer with some doors between her and the rocks. Just me, doors are left on the trailer ;)

Thanks for the nice words about the truck. It's been a long 2+ years building it and it's still really far from being done (if ever :D )

I really hope to catch up with some of you this summer and get some wheeling in.

[mgoose82]

I usually run without doors but I had my 3 year old daughter out for her first trip. I feel safer with some doors between her and the rocks. Just me, doors are left on the trailer ;)

Thanks for the nice words about the truck. It's been a long 2+ years building it and it's still really far from being done (if ever :D )

yeah i know how that stuff goes wheeling with kids.

and i know how you feel, i've been building my truck up for 7 yrs now and it doesn't have half the work in it you've done