Recent content by litebrite

Successful! I'll be updating with more photos as I test more ideas. Gained 1 foot more length. I'm still searching for the proper bracket. Almost done. The seats will function normally, flip up and forward just like it did before I modified it except now I have the option to remove completely...

I found a new way that doesn't require cutting anything using the bottom bolt which is removable not the welded hinge pin. Unfortunately modifying the bottom bolt may raise some safety issues because the seat may not be as securely attached, but you can always replace the factory bolt putting...

Finally had the plastic removed. It's welded in place. :( Gonna need more than a torch. I'm still going through with this but only 1 side. Taking it to a welder. It won't be as simple but I really want it done. Of course, I'll take pics of the process when that day happens. :)

Their hub-centric bolted on so they fit (or should fit) like the factory rim. Then after the spacer is bolted on tight, you bolt the rim to the spacer. Yes, the bolt pattern is (or should be) duplicated exactly the same. Everything is centered on the vehicles hub with hub-centric, so there is...

I have the spacers. Getting some warranty work done, holding off on install another week. Expect to have some pics after that showing clearance and all that.

The treads ends on the 275 tires rated for 7" wide rims did look different from those rated for 7.5" width.

It looks that way so far.... :( But I'd like to get it all a apart and say for sure. I'm hoping there's a nut attached at the other end and then it's not so complicated. I'll show photos either way. I've gone as far as I can until next week. I'll post then. Now you have me worried too about...

The plastic legs are anchored in to the seat. The carped board has to be removed to access the leg moldings. I don't know how difficult that's going to be, so I'm going to wait since the leather people have to remove it anyway. In short this simple idea turns out to be not so simple. I'm...

Yea, does make sense. I can mount a metal pin of a strength rated metal. They make pins that are used to connect heavy chains and list strength on them. I noticed the weld, but then saw it was painted over and had plastic spacers on there. The pin is narrower than the weld on my seats. Looks...

I can't remove the plastic leg covers to see if there is a nut on the other end of the pin. My back seats are getting leather next week. I'll have the leather installers remove the plastic when the seats are exposed to see if there is a nut there or not. If there is a nut, then drilling a hole...

I have a print out from the tech manual now. Doesn't show that these are removable. May have to be cut to remove. Hold off. Let me play with this a little longer. Good idea, but may not work easily now. I removed the main floor bolts on one seat cushion and brought in inside to make it easier...

Yea, not so easy! I thought the bolt would come right out. I posted this as I was working on it. Stuck removing the bolts..... I'm going to see if the other end doesn't come free.

$8 mod. Rear seats come out with quick release pins for 6-10" more cargo length. On 4Runner models that have 1 back row seats only, your seats don't fold with out flipping up the bottom seat forward against the driver and passenger seats first left sitting in the upright position. This blocks...

I drove 500 miles on 17's, 1,200 miles on 20's. 17's had 2 times more bounce side to side over little bumps. Handling was better on 20's, gripped rather then slipped on very sharp turns. Stopping was the same. Acceleration about the same. Only noticeable difference was over bumps and sharp...

They sell aftermarket wireless cameras that attach to the license plate, then use a remote vid screen placed anywhere. I've seen them under $200 takes batteries.