Insain fabrication, llc provides this kit as a template to help you. Bodychop your fj cruiser to fit bigger tires four wheeler. This kit when welded in will have the look of how the factory should have done it in the first place. Nov 6, 2017 give your fj clearance for bigger tires without a lift. Metaltech, cage llc 2700 e 9th st, ste 200, newberg or 972. Many body mount components for 60 series land cruisers have been discontinued by toyota. Fj body mount chop anybody who wants to install taller, wider tires on a fj cruiser is faced with a decision. Toyota 1kzte diesel toys toyota diesel conversions.
Arb 20072014 fj cruiser rock sliders optional skid plates. Metal tech fj cruiser body mount chop kit allows more clearance for larger tires in the front of your vehicle by trimming the front body mounts so the tires wont rub against it. In extreme circumstances, worn body mounts can cause the body to shift on the frame becoming misaligned, and can also cause body roll. Drawing on design elements from the enormously successful l series diesel engines, toyota wanted their new diesel engine to be a complete redesign. Specter has taken the time to assemble used sets for each specific mounting position on your land cruiser frame. Holden colorado body mount chop fitting bigger tyres to the holden colorado and other ifs vehicles presents some challenges. Since the mud flap also has a protruding bulge that covers the body mount, id have to cut this back so my tire wouldnt hit. Here at advance auto parts, we work with only top reliable body mounts product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence. This is required for larger tires, and since im running 33 inch tires, i needed this to prevent my tires from rubbing the frame. Allows more clearance for larger tires in the front of your vehicle by trimming the front body mounts so. This is removed so its not caught on fire like a marshmallow in a campfire when welding. Finally lifted my toyota fj cruiser and running 33s with out rubbing and without a need for a bmc body mount chop. In this episode we address a problem most fj owners encounter when putting on larger tires, the body mount that projects into the front. Jul 30, 2008 fjc magazine july 2008thanks for checking out the latest issue of fjc magazine.
Toyota fj cruiser on 35 tires with bmc body mount chop duration. The socal supertrucks body mount plate kit is a must have when trying to stuff a large tire under your toyota fj cruiser truck. Weldon body mount chop plates 59850 designed to reinforce factory body mounts after. The dirt king long travel kit was developed to drastically improve the vehicles offroad handling without compromising its day to day driving characteristics. The parts that are still available new are quite costly. Metal tech fj cruiser body mount chop kit allows more clearance for larger tires in the front of your vehicle by trimming the front body mounts so the tires wont. Even if your larger tires dont rub before you install total chaos. Rsg body mount chop kit designed to reinforce factory body mounts after the required trimming to clearance the installation of larger tires 18 thick cut plates. Jun 12, 2018 in this video i document before and after the body mount chop mod. I also trimmed the flare where it extended past the cab mount chop plate so as to.
We designed them in solidworks and cut them in our cnc plasma table. Mud flap relocation after cab mount chop tacoma world. Below is what is commonly referred to in the fj community as a body mount chop, or. Is a body mount chop really needed to run 2857517 or 33 tires this questions seems to come up a lot and i want to hear feedback i run a 3 lift with camburg ucas and nitto 2857517 terra graplers and my tires have never rubbed and i do drive kinda hard. Body mount chop 5th gen 4runner 34 tires, body mount chop. Throttle response controller 5th gen toyota 4runner, pedal. When using larger than stock tires it is necessary to cut back body mounts, and trim plastic fender flares. Also check out the howto video on our youtube channel. Project toyota fj cruiser body mount chop mud flap modification. Fj jba long tube headers for sale amaes fj build the dirt sherpa fj grille new to f. Sdhq has continued to raise the standard of what an offroad shop should be. As the dieselpowered nissan patrol was growing in popularity, toyota needed another homerun for their own diesel fleet. This firm type body mount is more like the factory toyota style but at an attractive price.
Cmc cab mount chop brackets bayareametalfab 3dcart. Numerous problems arising from components that attach to both the body and the chassis, such as mechanical shift linkages or contact from tightlyfitted body armor, are also indicators of worn body mounts. Body mount chop instructions all products built and designed by insain fabrication, llc are intended for offroad use and should be assembled, installed, and used in accordance with insain fabrication, llc recommendations. Left and right precision laser cut and formed body mount chop plates. If youre wanting a professionallooking bodymount chop, this is what you need. Cnc cut from 316 steel plate, these plates are far thicker than factory metal to retain body mount structure after cutting for tire clearance. We were having so many people emails us on our bodymount chops, that we decided to release them as a kit. One of the major problems is the larger diameter tyres will hit the body mount. Fjcruiser body mount chop kits available tacoma world.
Project toyota fj cruiser body mount chop mud flap. While the stock mounts work fine with the factory tires, i never understood toyotas rationale for the odd body mount perches and resultant interference issues with larger tires. Dec 31, 2017 pedal commander throttle response controller 5th gen toyota 4runner. With the addition of bigger tires, you will need to do some trimming. After doing the body mount chop of those protruding front body mounts in order to safely clear my 33x12. My fj has a rough country 3inch suspension lift and 33x12. Offering even greater protection to the underside of the rig, these arb skid plates will ensure that your 20072014 fj cruiser is rockready. Im currently running 26570r17 on fj cruiser steel rims with icon co and total chaos uca. The 0714 fj cruiser body mount plate kit requires cutting of the factory body mount and then welding in our new steel plate.
Mar 16, 2017 body mount chop is in my future, not a lot of experience so help me out discussion in 2nd gen tundras 200720 started by chadgrissom, mar 16, 2017. In this video i document before and after the body mount chop mod. Follow our body mount chop guidance from see more ideas about fj cruiser, pure products and our body. It is highly recommended that you wait to cut your cab mounts until you get our plates. Body chop your fj cruiser to fit bigger tires where the tire meets the toyota. For those that missed the unveiling at the lonestar toyota jamboree, weve created a trailgator system that has an external universal. We hope you enjoy this very special issue of the magazine. Body mount chop 5th gen 4runner 34 tires, body mount. If this is done right it has absolutely no impact on the frame strength. This is required for larger tires, and since im running 33 inch tires, i needed.
When it comes to your toyota fj cruiser, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. I drove the supercharged 4runner when we visited with magnuson, so yes i understand what real 4runner power feels like. The fj is notoriously known for having trouble running 33s. The kit is compatible with 2wd models and 4wd models along with the purchase of extended axle. At pure fj cruiser, you will find the largest selection of fj cruiser parts and accessories on the web.
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