2nd gen 1/4r install -NEW panels

[slacker]

new panels being installed , replacing rusted 1/4rs .
4Runner is in on monday , so the teardown begins

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[NorCalBorn]

Going fiberglass or steel? Looking forward to this topic since you mentioned before that this has been in the works.

 

[Pyroboy]

Cool! Lots of pix, please.

 

[slacker]

They are "NEW technology" fiberglassglass panels .. iso resins , flex agents treated for heat or cold .. properties dont change in any weather . better then stock

here is the 4runner .. we already did a 5Vzfe install + front fenders

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[NorCalBorn]

Still want to see how you're gonna tie these into the rear 1/4's, sail panel, and rear pillar b/c that's potentially a ton of work w/ a step roller and step pliers.

 

[slacker]

tear down begins ...

removed bumper tail lamps , and be sure to keep the gromets

removed interior

windows and fuel door

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[Pyroboy]

Let the fun begin!

 

[slacker]

and cutting the 1/4rs off

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[slacker]

new 1/4rs fit .

David has some rust we have to deal with , before the 1/4rs are mounted peminantly . Also , have to still make the transition on B and C pillars (I will show this)
so far coming along as expected


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[slacker]

fit the windows today ..

and then removed the panels , after making my templates , and started welding in the patch panels

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[Footofgod]

I'm thinking I may need to go to Canada. I would love to do this with high clearances 1/4s front and back as well as a hood with scoop for a 2nd gen.

Slacker- Are these panels that I could order? I already have your front high clearance panels on my wish list.

 

[slacker]

only stock panels are avaliable (these ones) at the moment . As soon as this install is done , we are going to be starting a "hi-clearance" version to match our fronts ..
We already have a 4Runner booked in for the "first install" so there are coming


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[NorCalBorn]

Corey, also consider a deletion of the inset portion normally covered by the rear bumper wings (where those 2 10mm bolts attach the fender wing bracket.

ie: The lower rear 5-6"(?) high by 18"(?) long section. It would really clean up the look for guys running tube bumpers to have a cleaner transition and area less prone to accumulating debris. Heck, for that matter a dogleg panel deletion also where the rear fender meets the rear door at the body seam.

Just thinking aloud here. (3 minute photo-correction hack-job example to see it.)

 

[KidVermicious]

Slacker, you've got my attention. If you wouldn't mind showing detail of how you bond the pillars together, I'd be grateful.

 

[slacker]

Corey, also consider a deletion of the inset portion normally covered by the rear bumper wings (where those 2 10mm bolts attach the fender wing bracket.

ie: The lower rear 5-6"(?) high by 18"(?) long section. It would really clean up the look for guys running tube bumpers to have a cleaner transition and area less prone to accumulating debris. Heck, for that matter a dogleg panel deletion also where the rear fender meets the rear door at the body seam.

Just thinking aloud here. (3 minute photo-correction hack-job example to see it.)

That is the nice thing with FRP ... you can modify it very easly . We could do that for a customer , but the moulds are already made for the "stock panel" . our Hi clearance panel will most likely have that piece deleted , as it would be more popular with the custom croud .

Slacker, you've got my attention. If you wouldn't mind showing detail of how you bond the pillars together, I'd be grateful.

here we go !!

 

[slacker]

bonding strips made and installed

These are simply just a flat piece of fiberglass , cut to fit . they are flexable , and easy to install . Epoxied into place , with the epoxy filling all the "air gaps" the panel is ready to install . (just have to fix some rust first)


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[NorCalBorn]

Willing to handle "those type" of questions I usually have? [Technical Gubbins Stuff.] We can post openly or via PM first.

 

[slacker]

no problem .. I will answer as best I can ..

the more info. the better , for ALL ..... makes for an easier purchacing decision If one is considering



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[NorCalBorn]

I'm sitting here thinking about liabilities vs. insurance vs. local/national vehicle regulations. Bonding a panel at what could (in a lawyer's/insurer's eyes) be view as a break-away point is the first question.

When you bond like that to the sail panel, in the event of impact that becomes the stress riser point, correct?

A couple others in my head too, but I want to do a bit of research before asking blindly.

:cheers:

 

[SV_Dude]

I'm sitting here thinking about liabilities vs. insurance vs. local/national vehicle regulations. Bonding a panel at what could (in a lawyer's/insurer's eyes) be view as a break-away point is the first question.

When you bond like that to the sail panel, in the event of impact that becomes the stress riser point, correct?

A couple others in my head too, but I want to do a bit of research before asking blindly.

:cheers:

I think you're getting WAY too in depth. If that's a huge concern for you, how much research did you do before mounting your bumper or lifting your 4runner or any other mods for that matter?