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surf body onto 4 runner chassis

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surf body onto 4 runner chassis

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hi guys just want to know if a 1992 surf body will fit onto 1988 4runner chassis
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Re: surf body onto 4 runner chassis

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They are pretty much the same size, and type of vehicle, so Id say they would be close.
Double check the body mounting points to see how close.
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Re: surf body onto 4 runner chassis

Post by Mr DJ »

From memory 4? rear mounts need to be moved a little.
A guy on the Surf site did mods to a beam axle Runner chassis for the same thing.

EDIT: Reece on surf site may have the info you want.
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Re: surf body onto 4 runner chassis

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Mr DJ wrote:From memory 4? rear mounts need to be moved a little.
A guy on the Surf site did mods to a beam axle Runner chassis for the same thing.

i have googled and cant find anythink of what i'am looking for
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Re: surf body onto 4 runner chassis

Post by MogLux »

Nat84 wrote:hi guys just want to know if a 1992 surf body will fit onto 1988 4runner chassis
Nat the problem you will have is your 88 is a 2 door and the 92 surf is a 4 door the wheel bases are different so it wont fit... (wheel arches dont line up)
try and find a 90 model 2 door and from memory there is only slight mods..but check the wheel bases first
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Re: surf body onto 4 runner chassis

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MogLux wrote:
Nat84 wrote:hi guys just want to know if a 1992 surf body will fit onto 1988 4runner chassis
Nat the problem you will have is your 88 is a 2 door and the 92 surf is a 4 door the wheel bases are different so it wont fit... (wheel arches dont line up)
try and find a 90 model 2 door and from memory there is only slight mods..but check the wheel bases first


Nat i could be completely wrong.. have a look here its saying the 3 wheel bases are only 0.3mm different ??

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_4Runner" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: surf body onto 4 runner chassis

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MogLux wrote:
MogLux wrote:
Nat84 wrote:hi guys just want to know if a 1992 surf body will fit onto 1988 4runner chassis
Nat the problem you will have is your 88 is a 2 door and the 92 surf is a 4 door the wheel bases are different so it wont fit... (wheel arches dont line up)
try and find a 90 model 2 door and from memory there is only slight mods..but check the wheel bases first


Nat i could be completely wrong.. have a look here its saying the 3 wheel bases are only 0.3mm different ??

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_4Runner" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

hey matt i seen one on the weekend 4runner chassis and surf 4door body commy V6 but i didnt ask him how the fit was :(
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Re: surf body onto 4 runner chassis

Post by hiluxturbo2.4 »

hey mate i have done exactly that swap it fits easy all mounts exept the second last set line up feel free to call me for more info 0423797216 heath
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