Addicted's 96' 4runner using TG Tacoma SAS kit

[AddictedOffroad]

Went in today to work on the buggy, but forgot the stuff I needed. Glade was in there working on his rear bumper/Tire carrier, so I said screw it and helped him knock out most of it. I had to leave at 3pm today, but he is still going after it. Its close.

Best part is that with the tire on it the frame height in the rear dropped 1.5". Its at 26-1/4". Front after pulling the "HD" leaf is at 25.5". I bet it sits level when were done with it at 25" overall.

IMHO, the ride height is about perfect now considering its on leaf springs. Especially considering this thing start just under 29" frame height.

For the record. This is NOT a production carrier. They can only be built in-house on the vehicle itself. And, yes, its another "lambo" style tire carrier.

 

[crazydubman]

Looks great Scotty. I need to figure out what im gonna do for my carrier

 

[BlackCat914]

 

[T4Rex.]

THiS THING IS SIICKKK! Everything looks GGGReeatTTT!
:bravo::bravo:

 

[T4Rex.]

I second and third what he said LOL

 

[rideexileex]

Want...

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Just wait until you see how it opens. :eyebrows:

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Cell pics he just sent me.

 

[t4r4life]

i remember back then when you had it on the black 1st gen. good to see it on a 3rd gen look awesome.

 

[Bandit Runner]

Cool looking bumper! I've been wanting to build a swing-out tire carrier, and have been looking at latch options. I see you are using a compression latch. How do you like it? Any benefits/drawbacks you'd care to share? Is it heavy duty enough for a large spare tire and accessories on the swing-out?

Thanks.

 

[Scotty_h]

Is that swing up going to be gas assist equipped?

 

[Troutsrunner]

I really wish i had money for stuff like this, my 4Runner would have a stiffy if this rig showed up next to it lol

 

[Scotty_h]

I really wish i had money for stuff like this, my 4Runner would have a stiffy if this rig showed up next to it lol

Ha, Toyota 4Bro-nner

 

[Troutsrunner]

Ha, Toyota 4Bro-nner

lol most defiantly

 

[Brian757]

I wish I lived in Colorado...

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Pretty close to done. We just need to figure out the strut, and then get the Delrin into place to help preload the thing. But, I saw it tonight and its extremely solid already.

 

[hakunamatata]

Holy chit! I need a new pair of panties asap! this whole bumper setup is epic!

 

[russ_]

Not sure how, but today was the first I've seen of this thread. Just went through from beginning to here. What a badass build! The rear bumper/tire carrier is too cool for words.

 

[LINY4Runner]

is it heavy to open that way? any type of assist planned?

 

[Dan.3]

is it heavy to open that way? any type of assist planned?

I would say it would be as heavy as your spare tire just by looking at it. I would think that if I were someone who wasnt strong enough to lift my spare onto it, I probably dont need that tire carrier. If you are able to lift your spare onto it, you really shouldnt have to worry about any assist. But thats just me.