Body mount chop?

Crazycarwes · 12-03-07, 07:15 PM

Hey guys i'm new to this site. I have a black 08 FJ. It has the TRD supercharger, some 16" wheels 33" mtr's, rear locker, atrac, exhaust etc...

My problem is I get some rub with the new 33's and need to know how you guys did the body mount chop. I searched a ton on here and the blue forum and all the threads I could find where people asking for shops to do this. I have a driveway and tools and am more than willing to this. Any tips or hints anyone could give would be great.. Am I reading too much into this and should just start cutting until they fit? Thanks for any help.

Wes

Stinkyfinger · 12-03-07, 09:40 PM

Here is two different ways people did it.
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...s-chopped.html
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...ount-chop.html
These should give you an idea, it's really pretty easy

adso · 12-04-07, 04:50 PM

Here's what I did

For the 33s, I only needed about 1/4" chopped.
It helps to have friends with tools and talent.

1) We used a plasma cutter to trim the body mount.
2) We ground the edges flush
3) Welded a piece of plate steel to fill the hole. Wanted to maintain the strength of the frame member and keep tons of crap from being packed into the frame member.
4) Ground the edges down to make it look pretty, sprayed with undercoat and black paint.
5) Voila! No rubbing.
6)

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Crazycarwes · 12-04-07, 05:52 PM

Sweet thanks guys that is all I needed.

Jeez I bet a plasma cutter made it faster and easier haha. Nice job.

I'll be doing this tomorrow. Thanks again.

Wes

IB14A69 · 12-04-07, 09:11 PM

at work a guy mad a few cuts on the sides and cut out a piece from the bottom then bent the spot that was rubbing so it touched the new moved back piece and re welded

woody · 12-05-07, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazycarwes

Sweet thanks guys that is all I needed.

Jeez I bet a plasma cutter made it faster and easier haha. Nice job.

I'll be doing this tomorrow. Thanks again.

Wes

take pics and write 'er up!

Crazycarwes · 12-05-07, 07:37 PM

Just finished. Everything went pretty smoothly lit up one of the mounts for a second but put it out before it was able to do any real damage. Thanks for the tips again guys made my day easier.

Wes

12-03-07, 07:15 PM	#1
Crazycarwes IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5	Body mount chop? Hey guys i'm new to this site. I have a black 08 FJ. It has the TRD supercharger, some 16" wheels 33" mtr's, rear locker, atrac, exhaust etc... My problem is I get some rub with the new 33's and need to know how you guys did the body mount chop. I searched a ton on here and the blue forum and all the threads I could find where people asking for shops to do this. I have a driveway and tools and am more than willing to this. Any tips or hints anyone could give would be great.. Am I reading too much into this and should just start cutting until they fit? Thanks for any help. Wes

12-03-07, 09:40 PM	#2
Stinkyfinger IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Manchester,NH Posts: 163	Here is two different ways people did it. http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...s-chopped.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...ount-chop.html These should give you an idea, it's really pretty easy __________________ Chris My FJ in action 07 FJ Cruiser 3" toytec/OME lift,34" Maxxis Bighorns,Demello front bumper,17x9 Cruiser Alloy 926mb (-12mm) ExploringNH

12-04-07, 04:50 PM	#3
adso IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas TLCA# 16713 Posts: 82	Here's what I did For the 33s, I only needed about 1/4" chopped. It helps to have friends with tools and talent. 1) We used a plasma cutter to trim the body mount. 2) We ground the edges flush 3) Welded a piece of plate steel to fill the hole. Wanted to maintain the strength of the frame member and keep tons of crap from being packed into the frame member. 4) Ground the edges down to make it look pretty, sprayed with undercoat and black paint. 5) Voila! No rubbing. 6) Attached Images __________________ "Dad, Napoleon called. He wants his complex back." 2007 FJ Cruiser "Napoleon" ARB bars/sliders/rack, Tabor winch, OME heavies front and mediums rear, BFG M/T 33s on ProComps

12-04-07, 09:11 PM	#5
IB14A69 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 408	at work a guy mad a few cuts on the sides and cut out a piece from the bottom then bent the spot that was rubbing so it touched the new moved back piece and re welded __________________ 59 GMC Fleetside 65 FJ45 Lwb 69 Bronco 69 Charger 71 Chevelle 74 FJ55 76 F-250 lifted 77 F-150 lifted 78 FJ40 lifted 81 FJ40 82 Ram 4x4 89 FJ62 93 FZJ80 96 F-350 Powerstroke 97 FZJ80 40th Anniv 05 WRX STI sold

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12-04-07, 05:52 PM	#4
Crazycarwes IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5	Sweet thanks guys that is all I needed. Jeez I bet a plasma cutter made it faster and easier haha. Nice job. I'll be doing this tomorrow. Thanks again. Wes

12-05-07, 07:37 PM	#7
Crazycarwes IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5	Just finished. Everything went pretty smoothly lit up one of the mounts for a second but put it out before it was able to do any real damage. Thanks for the tips again guys made my day easier. Wes