07-18-2022, 07:37 AM
|
#16
|
 |
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Merritt Island, Florida
Posts: 1,599
Real Name: Brett
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Merritt Island, Florida
Posts: 1,599
Real Name: Brett
|
For some it's a structural thing. I can't remember what thread I saw it in but the BM will supposedly help to keep the fire wall and floor pan from getting crushed in a head on collision.
The DRT relocation kit claims to be the strongest, and certainly looks good for those that care about aesthetics. It is the most expensive I believe.
I have no experience with it, but there is a fab guy Timbo's Customs in Florida who is on Tacoma World, and has installed several of them. Maybe he can shed some light on the quality and install.
__________________
1988 DLX 22RE AUTO BLACK- "Granny" - SOLD
2003 SR5 SPORT V8- Build- "Pearl" You Tube 2UZ 120
2012 LIMITED V6 "LE Mae" 5TH GEN BUILD THREAD
Last edited by 4RunnerAquasport; 07-18-2022 at 07:41 AM.
|
|
 Reply With Quote
|
|
07-18-2022, 09:45 AM
|
#17
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: phoenix
Posts: 2,292
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: phoenix
Posts: 2,292
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 4RunnerAquasport
For some it's a structural thing. I can't remember what thread I saw it in but the BM will supposedly help to keep the fire wall and floor pan from getting crushed in a head on collision.
The DRT relocation kit claims to be the strongest, and certainly looks good for those that care about aesthetics. It is the most expensive I believe.
I have no experience with it, but there is a fab guy Timbo's Customs in Florida who is on Tacoma World, and has installed several of them. Maybe he can shed some light on the quality and install. |
if i was going to do it right, i'd do the DRT one. most guys who do the chop and fill dont have the ability to do the DRT one though cause....4runner owners......
__________________
2016 TE : Grocery Getter, 34/10.5R17 Toyo at3, Prinsu Rack, King Coilovers, DuroBumps, ToyTec HD 2.0 springs, King shocks, King hydro bumps, Total Chaos mounts, DirtKing Fabrication UCA, VIVID RACING Tune, URD Y pipe, RCI skids, Marlin Crawler gussets, DRKDSS everything
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
07-18-2022, 09:49 AM
|
#18
|
 |
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Fruita, CO
Age: 43
Posts: 3,984
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Fruita, CO
Age: 43
Posts: 3,984
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 4RunnerAquasport
For some it's a structural thing. I can't remember what thread I saw it in but the BM will supposedly help to keep the fire wall and floor pan from getting crushed in a head on collision.
|
It's to keep the front wheel from intruding into the cab in the small frontal overlap crash test. I figure my plate bumper will turn the 4runner sideways and into a nice high speed rollover in that scenario
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
07-18-2022, 01:16 PM
|
#19
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Merritt Island, Florida
Posts: 1,599
Real Name: Brett
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Merritt Island, Florida
Posts: 1,599
Real Name: Brett
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by honda250xtitan
if i was going to do it right, i'd do the DRT one. most guys who do the chop and fill dont have the ability to do the DRT one though cause....4runner owners......
|
I've been making a horrible attempt at some fab work on my 4th gen LT project. Major trial and error.
So I can attest, my welding and fab skills pretty much fall into said category. Luckily my 23 yr old neighbor has a tig cert and works out at the space center.
Needless to say he saved my ass when he took over mig duties on my Runner. I tack it, he glues it.
__________________
1988 DLX 22RE AUTO BLACK- "Granny" - SOLD
2003 SR5 SPORT V8- Build- "Pearl" You Tube 2UZ 120
2012 LIMITED V6 "LE Mae" 5TH GEN BUILD THREAD
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
07-18-2022, 06:05 PM
|
#20
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: phoenix
Posts: 2,292
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: phoenix
Posts: 2,292
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 4RunnerAquasport
I've been making a horrible attempt at some fab work on my 4th gen LT project. Major trial and error.
So I can attest, my welding and fab skills pretty much fall into said category. Luckily my 23 yr old neighbor has a tig cert and works out at the space center.
Needless to say he saved my ass when he took over mig duties on my Runner. I tack it, he glues it.
|
sounds awesome actually. 
__________________
2016 TE : Grocery Getter, 34/10.5R17 Toyo at3, Prinsu Rack, King Coilovers, DuroBumps, ToyTec HD 2.0 springs, King shocks, King hydro bumps, Total Chaos mounts, DirtKing Fabrication UCA, VIVID RACING Tune, URD Y pipe, RCI skids, Marlin Crawler gussets, DRKDSS everything
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
08-02-2022, 11:40 AM
|
#21
|
 |
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,117
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,117
|
After all the front end work has settled in, there is still some slight rubbing on the right side.
Both sides were rubbing the "body mount bump" on the mud flaps. Removed those and the left side clears.
Time to get the angle grinder to remove and smooth the shiny spot.
Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
05-07-2023, 07:57 PM
|
#22
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 156
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 156
|
No, they are not created equal. I haven’t encountered any that are the same thickness as the Toyota frame - usually the plates are too thick, which makes it a PITA to weld on, as you need higher temp to weld thicker steel.
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
