Ditched the low hanging stock receiver. Did some cutting/welding...
Thread title pretty much explains what went down. My desire to make this happen really started when I got my CBI Tire Carrier. I went with the 'premium' model that has the pass through receiver at the bottom. This brought things to a whole new level of 'low hanging'. Not to mention the additional overhang.
When I removed my spare I noticed that the 4th Gens have a boxed in frame. This is a good thing. And being that the stock receiver is just bolted to that, why not remove it and install a receiver directly into the frame. Stronger, better, BAM!
Stock Receiver w/Tire Carrier
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...ireCarrier.jpg
Height Measurements with Stock Receiver
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...asurement2.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...asurement1.jpg
Bumper Removed, Stock Receiver Shown
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...kReceiver2.jpg
Stock Receiver Removed and Marked for Cutting
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...rameMarked.jpg
Frame Cut
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...n/FrameCut.jpg
Receiver Welded In
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...rInstalled.jpg
New Measurements
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...asurement1.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...asurement2.jpg
All Said and Done..
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...n/Overall1.jpg
Oh, Removed all the Spare Tire BS in the process. Dropped like 15lbs! Race Car Status.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...eBSRemoval.jpg
So 20 bucks later and about 4 hours of my time, I have much less hangage. Gained 4.5" of clearance over the stock setup. Quite happy with this.
Re: Ditched the low hanging stock receiver. Did some cutting/welding...
Nice!!!
that looks like a great mod!
It is interesting to see that the bolt pattern for the stock hitch looks like it matches up to the bolt pattern for a pintle hitch. If this is the case, go Toyota!
Re: Ditched the low hanging stock receiver. Did some cutting/welding...
Thanks Sean. And yes, looks like the bolt pattern is identical to a pintle bolt pattern. Not sure it would clear the bumper though. But hey, all that takes is a little trim work!
Some day when I go to a custom rear bumper with swing out, I definitely will be running a pintle on it. Love me some pintle!
Re: Ditched the low hanging stock receiver. Did some cutting/welding...
looks good any jiggle to that or is it pretty solid set up, i am trying to decide on a bumper for my third gen
Re: Ditched the low hanging stock receiver. Did some cutting/welding...
Ya just need to add chain loops now.
Re: Ditched the low hanging stock receiver. Did some cutting/welding...
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Originally Posted by stormtaco
looks good any jiggle to that or is it pretty solid set up, i am trying to decide on a bumper for my third gen
Yes. The CBI Carrier is very solid. I was quite impressed with the build quality and I have been very happy with it.
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Originally Posted by Robinhood4x4
Ya just need to add chain loops now.
Are you sure that would be safe? Are you an 'engineer', do you even know what you're talking about? Haha.
But yeah, when the time arises I will weld on a pair of safety chain loops and I will be Rockin' like Dokken!
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Re: Ditched the low hanging stock receiver. Did some cutting/welding...
clever and great idea! :)
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Thanks Lance.
It was a cheap and easy way to improve things while I continue my build. Of course, I will eventually will have a custom rear.
Re: Ditched the low hanging stock receiver. Did some cutting/welding...
+1 for you even knowing the term "Rockin' like Dokken".
*How old are ya, you gotta be at least 35??
Dokken-Unchain the Night