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Builds 76 Fj40 Face Lift
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Awesome, thank you for the offer on the center “52” caps/rings! I will let you know 
Did you need spacers?
I bought 285/70-17 WildPeaks and put a lift on my 4Runner to fit them a few years ago, great tire and have held up well. I think I only paid about $150 each for them, they are double that now!
I was just scrolling back through posts to find pics of the sliders at the same time you posted a new pic! I need me a set of those too! So happy you are nearing the finish line, and just in time to enjoy it this summer Did you decide against the 4Plus tire carrier? Sorry if you posted that and I missed it!
Did you need spacers? I bought 285/70-17 WildPeaks and put a lift on my 4Runner to fit them a few years ago, great tire and have held up well. I think I only paid about $150 each for them, they are double that now!
I was just scrolling back through posts to find pics of the sliders at the same time you posted a new pic! I need me a set of those too! So happy you are nearing the finish line, and just in time to enjoy it this summer
Did you decide against the 4Plus tire carrier? Sorry if you posted that and I missed it!
With the discussion on the wheels and tires, I had to go back and really look….those sidewalls are huge. Do you have any side profile views of the truck with these tires and wheels? Really sweet looking
Edited: it’s amazing the junk auto-correct will insert
Edited: it’s amazing the junk auto-correct will insert
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How are the hub caps mounted, did you add clips?
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Awesome, thank you for the offer on the center “52” caps/rings! I will let you know
I bought 285/70-17 WildPeaks and put a lift on my 4Runner to fit them a few years ago, great tire and have held up well. I think I only paid about $150 each for them, they are double that now!
I was just scrolling back through posts to find pics of the sliders at the same time you posted a new pic! I need me a set of those too! So happy you are nearing the finish line, and just in time to enjoy it this summer
Decided early on to shelve the 4plus carrier. The idea behind the 2.0 build was to maintain a “stock(ish) look” to a casual observer. Not in an attempt to fool anyone but as a nod to the original lines and build. A lot of small details went into that process. So, the original sheet metal tire carrier was kept.
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I don’t have any Full Monty shots of the tires. Stayed tuned for later in the week. 1.0 had 17” FJC rims and 265’s. I really liked the ride height and profile that setup gave the mule. The new combo maintains the ride height and adds just a smidge more width. Not a tall skinny or a short fatty, they’re somewhere in between.
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Yes, rims were modded to accept the hubcap. There are a few options out there that allow for the use of the hubcap. I really couldn’t get the profile I wanted. The CR rims can be widened but it didn’t pass the “juice worth the squeeze” criteria. Same with the stockers. FJCO rims didn’t come in black. Dean wheels were a contender also.
I’ll let @Jdc1 fill in the commentary on the setup/execution for the mod. But, IMHO the 52’s offered the best options for capturing the “stock look”.
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Fenders are coming along.
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Ridden’ ole school. Spare tire carrier with spacer.
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That is a big ol honker of a spacer!
Does it need that much space?
Short story is yes- most just use a section of tube, this is quicker and cleaner without building a custom spare mount(1972 build). Needs the space to open to 90* as well.
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Your work is insanely good by the way, obviously.
When I grow up I want to work at your shop. I know that if you can’t fix it with a hammer, you’ve got an electrical problem. Does that qualify me?
and sometimes different sized spacers are installed on the same truck.Well, some spacers are bigger than others….
Sounds like you are more than qualified. Thank you, total team effort with this level of a build, and credit to @Chungas Revenge as well for strapping in for the ride and bringing us with him.
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Ready to mount…
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Well, some spacers are bigger than others….
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Quantum Redneckery-
1st rule of Quantum Redneckery is “For every idea extrapolated from the mini fridge, there’s probably a better way to do it, but you go with it cause your on a roll”.
When I switched 1.0 to 17” FJC steelies and the 265 Coopers I had to mod the sheet metal carrier to accept the new setup.
You can see the spacers I made to handle the larger spare tire. Used grade 8 bolts, 3/8” tubing and dual large washers to handle the additional stress. You can just make it out in the sea of black DP.
The big ol honker is really a much cleaner/easier/less intrusive way to modify the stock carrier.
