Official Truck Builders CAD Model Library

[jgmx893]

From the results in this simulation it looks like you should be okay with a soild fill spacer. Keep in mind though that even though there is about a factor of safety of 2 on this model it doesn't specifically dictate how a 3d printed part will act since the model is "solid". For all we know the woven patter of a 3d printer could be stronger in compression, but we don't know. So just use this as a guideline and keep an eye on them after they are installed.

Thanks for running that :thumb:. Looks like I'll be printing them out now and hopefully installing the next time I have the truck up on jack stands, probably late spring or summer. Might have to make a couple changes to fit these extended studs but I'm thinking it should be good. Extended Length Top Plate Stud Set, 1.5"
If I end up going through with this they might just be the first lift spacers ever 3D printed and installed/functional.
When I get these printed I'll also give them an acetone vapor bath to give a gloss finish and provide a better seal from the elements.

 

[jgmx893]

Simple CAD builds

Well, decided to hold off on printing lift spacers. For one I think nylon and not abs would be the way to go if I did print some, and secondly I decided to reassess lifting by spacers and decided to just wait a few years and then go full shock/coil lift.
Also if anyone has any simple designs they would like printed or has any ideas of things I could print I am always looking for stuff to design.

 

[snivilous]

Anyone have a full model of a 3rd gen? Found this one: Toyota 4Runner (1999) 3D Model Download - 3D CAD Browser but it's like $100+ for it... @MTD

 

[hodolla]

Also looking for a 3rd gen model to get my bumper building going...also too lazy (and inexperienced) to make all the measurements myself or model the front end.

Sniv it looks like we are on a similar hunt. I found this... Maybe he has something and could share :cheers:

 

[IEatPieLeftHanded]

McMaster Carr has a great library of cad drawings if you need basicly any type of hardware. If they sell it, more then likely they have a cad drawing of it.

I think I still have the 3rd Gen frame drawn up in solidworks somewhere. I used it make mounting points for both my front and rear bumpers plus everything else welded to my frame. I'll look and see if I still have it.

P.s. From an engineering design professional, turn your graphics down, your computer will run way smoother and faster, and have less chance of crashing and lose what your working. It looks pretty but kills your speed.

Would you be willing me to send me the 3rd gen frame drawing you have? Im trying to make a custom 4 link for my 4runner and a cad model would really help.