5th Gen 4Runner Fiberglass- Production/Discussion

[FactoryRide]

Seems like this bottom brace has been an issue for everyone including me. We'll definitely make sure it happens.

Thanks for the feedback so far guys! Keep it coming!

Yes sir! I actually only have the brace on the Driver side. I was trying to cut around it when I trimmed for 305s, but ended up trimming more than desired on the passenger side. I've been meaning to make something to take the place, but I have never gotten around to it.

 

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Very interested to see what you guys do, not that I'd ever install them on my own vehicle though.

 

[weeeee]

Just a small update. On target to drop off the truck in Socal this weekend. Can't wait to get it started!

Met up with [MENTION=124732]LawnDart[/MENTION] to grab his snorkel to use for this project. More than likely I'll be pushing to have a fender done to fit the ARB snorkel. If anyone is running the other FTS snorkel and wants to get me measurements please PM me and we can see if that one will work as well.

Looks like I'm also going to be pushing for a 2-2.5" bulge to match existing LT front setups and those with low offset wheel setups. 3" might be a little too much for those with mid-travel. Still will have a 1-1.5" rise in the front.

Let me know if anyone else has any suggestions.

 

[Havik]

I'm in if it works with the ARB snorkel.

 

[SixthSnail]

I'm in if it works with the ARB snorkel.

Same! Stoked to see it man

 

[jrandom]

I'm in depending on the integration with the snorkel. I just put mine on last weekend. I could really use the bracket relocation.

I really haven't looked that hard, are the fender headlight lines the same between 5.0 and 5.5 gen?

 

[TE!]

Just a small update. On target to drop off the truck in Socal this weekend. Can't wait to get it started!

Met up with [MENTION=124732]LawnDart[/MENTION] to grab his snorkel to use for this project. More than likely I'll be pushing to have a fender done to fit the ARB snorkel. If anyone is running the other FTS snorkel and wants to get me measurements please PM me and we can see if that one will work as well.

Looks like I'm also going to be pushing for a 2-2.5" bulge to match existing LT front setups and those with low offset wheel setups. 3" might be a little too much for those with mid-travel. Still will have a 1-1.5" rise in the front.

Let me know if anyone else has any suggestions.

I would def be interested in a set without the snorkel! Looking forward to seeing the prototype.

 

[weeeee]

I really haven't looked that hard, are the fender headlight lines the same between 5.0 and 5.5 gen?

Fenders are the same on both models. I think the only difference will be the trim piece leading into the rocker panels on the early 5th gens.

Early 5th gen SR5/Limited and late 5th gen Limited models will need to swap out for trail edition rockers or delete theirs because the rocker trim is a bit thicker on those models.

Early 5th gen Trail edition will have a slight tweak to the back part of the fender to match the late 5th gens.

 

[phx4rnr]

how about the fender liners/splash guards? How would those attach or would they be removed? If they are removed, what is preventing water from getting in the intake?

 

[Trik444]

Very interested in these! Also very interested in how the inner fender liner will work with these to protect the foglights and such.

 

[weeeee]

how about the fender liners/splash guards? How would those attach or would they be removed? If they are removed, what is preventing water from getting in the intake?

Very interested in these! Also very interested in how the inner fender liner will work with these to protect the foglights and such.

The OEM splash guards will likely not work due to the deleted mounts on the aftermarket fenders. This is pretty common across all wide fiberglass fender designs. We're looking into an ABS plastic option that will give some coverage for mud/dirt away from the door seal but might not make it to production. You can easily fab up your own later. The rear doors have this water/dirt seal integrated into the flare, so it'll be a big priority to have it included or another one made.

For water entry into the foglights, intake etc. not sure about your aftermarket bumpers but the liners don't help on mine much.

 

[phx4rnr]

The OEM splash guards will likely not work due to the deleted mounts on the aftermarket fenders. This is pretty common across all wide fiberglass fender designs. We're looking into an ABS plastic option that will give some coverage for mud/dirt away from the door seal but might not make it to production. You can easily fab up your own later. The rear doors have this water/dirt seal integrated into the flare, so it'll be a big priority to have it included or another one made.

For water entry into the foglights, intake etc. not sure about your aftermarket bumpers but the liners don't help on mine much.

the person that installed my bumper threw mine out. so i don't have one right now. I was going to purchase one so i can put it in and cut it. part of me was posting to see what kind of solution you had to it lol.

 

[Spenny]

sub'd

 

[weeeee]

the person that installed my bumper threw mine out. so i don't have one right now. I was going to purchase one so i can put it in and cut it. part of me was posting to see what kind of solution you had to it lol.

Yeah for mud and dust it's nice to have something around that area to keep it away from the door seal. Rocks and gravel get thrown around in there too especially in high speed stuff- I've seen them crack fenders on some of our rigs so it's a priority for me too. It'll likely be something I install myself to keep the fender design less complicated.

 

[mwray8909]

Waiting

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[weeeee]

Dropped her off this weekend. Will post updates as they happen op2:

 

[Scharfschütze]

Pretty interested to see the results. Its high-time someone did this for our rigs!

 

[Spenny]

:behindsofa: popping in, see whats going down over here

 

[weeeee]

No big updates yet. Soon I hope!

 

[chillfancy]

Bump. Can't wait to see it.