2020 TACOMA ON 35'S - RUNNIN4TACOS - CAB MOUNT RELOCATE KIT

I have always wanted a Tacoma on 35's and this is what it takes to make it happen.
I started with the Eibach Pro Truck Lift System Stage 1 which gave me 2.5" of clearance.
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Second, I had to relocate the cab mount that protrudes into the wheel well. Now that is much easier said than done. However, Runnin4tacos Cab Mount Relocate Kit made quick work of the install.
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Lastly, I have to make some modifications to the inner fender.
Watch all the action.
Tools I needed for this job:
Eastwood 175 Welder
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Eastwood Versa-Cut 40 Amp Plasma Cutter
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Hercules Angle Grinder
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Set of Trim Removal Tools
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Rexka 40pcs Fender Liner Nylon Screw Grommet Nut Retainer
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Dewalt Angle Grinder
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6" Premium Thin Cut-Off Wheel Metal & Stainless Steel - 25 Pack
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Neiko 11143A Premium Zirconia Flap Disc | 4.5" x 7/8-Inch, 60 Grit, Bevel Type #29-10 Pack
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Panel Clip Pliers
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[@Absolute_Unit135]

Tacoma Dad has a great video on doing the pinch weld. He didn’t cut the pinch weld into strips, but rather cut the fender liner just enough to expose the pinch weld edge. Then you use a big sledge to bang the pinch weld toward the exterior of the truck, not the interior. This keeps the pinch weld intact, and it gives you a new metal surface to drill holes and install screws to remount the cut fender liner right on that bent pinch weld. Ends up looking super clean Great video, thank you

[@traviscade3186]

While hammering the wheel well it looked like old Claymation shows. Watching your videos makes me want to do more projects. Thank you

[@peterfairhurst]

To get the fender liner to form and stay where you want it use a cold wet towel on the end of a hammer against the plastic and it will help reform much more effectively. Really helps the plastic take the new shape.

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

No way I would try doing this! My hat's off to you, man. From Tulsa

[@TheFullerrst]

Hey love your videos and all the details and effort you put into them keep them coming!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Carmine W thank you very much and will do.

[@cantley47]

That is one hell of a job! Good work, looks nice and solid!! 👍🤘 Love your channel man, cheers!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Blaze_4-7 hey thank you very much...I really appreciate it!!!!

[@eluv201]

The confidence from you is oozing into me budro 👍👍

[@Scablands_Scavenger]

Great vid man, I am in the process of gathering info on lift ideas...LOL, I am going to do something I normally dont... offer random unsolicited advice. the plasma cutter is an AWESOME way to remove parts fast...but you have the less than optimal tip for doing that, the tip you have is for cutting flat plate, making parts etc. if you can get a gouging ( sometimes called scarfing) tip or extended electrode tip it will let you get tighter into the corners of parts like the bracket so the arc can heat and wipe the metal way closer to the base (welds at frame ). Not all machines offer interchangeable tips but if they do it is a game changer and well worth looking into. If you are running max amperage (or two layers) it is also helpful to knock the paint/undercoating off the welds with a needle gun. It will give you that little extra cutting depth, esp when you are running your machine at its max and it will save wear and tear on your tips blowing out the sides. The next tip is a freebee that can save your electrical and fuel/brake lines. Any time you are cutting/welding on metal that is in contact with anything plastic a good tip is to wrap and or stuff soaked cotton rags (old teeshirts) around all the lines. Keep a spray bottle handy and every once in a while in between cutting or welding just give the rags a quick squirt. The dampness of the rag will isolate the heat and keep the plastic/rubber lines from melting, unlike the leather glove the water will instantly vaporize when a spark hits and create steam that repels the hot sparks and keeps them from sticking to the fabric...Leidenfrost effect or some similar ( sometimes you still need to cover with a glove or such for direct spatter). Stuffing wet rags between the body and frame rails and wrapping the frame rails will also help cool the frame and isolate the heat. This trick can be handy to control burn damage in areas where you want to minimize paint or undercoating damage from heat spread.

[@AdventureBuilt]

ZEUKI1 thank you so very much. I am never one to turn away good ideas and those are some excellent ones. I will definitely look into different tips honestly I didn’t even know those existed. Great call on the wet rags. Lots of tools for the tool box. Thx again.

[@carlosk4299]

Would have been nice to see your 35's on and seeing the clearance when turning your wheels right and left

[@AdventureBuilt]

hivinboy K on it.

[@warrod49]

finally , step by step. Thank you!

[@AdventureBuilt]

I hope it helps. Thx.

[@T4CO1776]

Cooling off the welds with the air nozzle can make it crack. And when metal is force cooled it becomes more brittle. Just an fyi for later.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thanks man. I wasn’t sure since the air from the compressor is ambient temperature. Thanks for the tip.

[@carpintero01]

@@AdventureBuilt you’re cooling the steel faster than it wants to, something will have to give. It’s better to leave the area hot because it will be easier to strike an arc on a hot piece of steel and the weld will come out cleaner with a hotter puddle, more contaminants will burn off. It’s just better to let the steel cool down on its own.

[@chrisvoss9216]

Great video man!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you!!!!

[@cashanglin986]

Solid work Kelly!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much!!!

[@doobielawson702]

Dang dude nice work! That's way over my ability.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Doobie Lawson thanks man. Once you get into it, it isn’t that bad. The first cut is the hardest.

[@eniebee]

Informative! Thanks for all the detail

[@juanmcsweeney4503]

“I kinda figured out what the issue is” No Sawzall!

[@AdventureBuilt]

No I have one. Didn’t think to use it. I would have had to get long metal blades.

[@spicyken18]

Looks good, too much work. I’m guessing the next video will show the results, is it worth it? I wonder why Toyota has not resolve this issue. And others by now. What about the Chevy or Ford , is it just as difficult? Oh yah Jeep? I’m looking forward 😎

[@herrerajoey2]

Use a wet rag to press/form the liner after using the heat gun. Nice video by the way.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thanks man.

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

Nice job

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much 👍👍👍👍👍

[@yasiraltameemi1427]

Hi, amazing work! Will these new mounts fit fj cruiser? If not, it would be great if you can direct me to ones that fit.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much and I have absolutely no idea if they will fit the FJ Cruiser. I don’t know much about the Cruiser but good luck on your journey.

[@MrCdrant]

Truck looks good, I'm having a laugh at your efforts to save your liners though....just wait till you gotta destroy those, embrace the chopping :)

[@AdventureBuilt]

Yea I know. I have since had to do a lot more aggressive trimming since that video. Gotta love how much work them 35s are. Haha haha.

[@coffeecan7440]

Cool video, but you should have done just a video on the clips with the amount of time you spent talking about them. Great job

[@AdventureBuilt]

👍🏿...see now you don’t get the personal touch. 😂😂😂😂

[@dustyeyeball]

How's the taco ride with the 2.5 inch lift and the stock UCAs? Truck looks awesome btw

[@AdventureBuilt]

I have actually swapped my Eibach suspension for the Ironman 4x4 stage 2 because it had beefy UCA and leaf springs. Still have some rubbing but that is how it goes with 35’s.

[@dougmarbourg]

Question: I'm not seeing a reason, other than aesthetics, to "cap" the body mount chop. Structurally I can't see the body flexing enough to cause significant deformation. Thoughts?

[@AdventureBuilt]

I would have to assume that capping the chop will add a lot more structure and rigidity to the mount. I doubt it would fail but over a long enough life, you never know.

[@donewhiskey]

Am I wrong or does fast cooling result in a weaker weld?

[@JonnyDIY]

It's good when you're working with a thin gauge metal and you dont want to overheat and distort it. Unneccessary with that gauge metal unless you wanted cool to handle

[@donewhiskey]

@@JonnyDIY Thank you, Jonny. I appreciate the explanation! Edit: Nice channel, too! Subscribed

[@JonnyDIY]

@@donewhiskey no problem, and thanks for checking out my channel 🤙🏼

[@AdventureBuilt]

I honestly could not tell you with any certainty but I don’t think it does. I call it rapid cooling but it’s just compressed air from the ambient room temp. I could see if you had cooled air that might micro-fracture the weld. If anyone knows better please let me know. I have used this method stitching sheet metal and never had any issues.

[@kongsiara1986]

What welder are you using? I’m using a Lincoln 125hd and I’m not getting any good weld

[@AdventureBuilt]

New J 4 Life I am using the Eastwood MIG 175. I really like it. I get great welds. Be sure to get their extension cable. I tried a thinner one from amazon and had terrible welds. I have also used a Miller millermatic 220 and it was great. If you continue to have issues with your Lincoln take it to a Lincoln supplier and have them look at it. Good luck.

[@kylestokley91]

How long would you say the relocate takes compared to just cutting the stock mount and welding on a plate?

[@AdventureBuilt]

The relocation took me around 10 hours with video so maybe 8 hours without. The cab mount chop I did on Trevor’s 4Runner took me 7 hours with video so maybe 5 without. They are both lengthy but the relocation gives you way more clearance. If you are going to run 35” tires I would do the relocation. If you only ever going to run 33” tires then I would do the chop. Good luck.

[@adamsangiolo2722]

Any issues with stress fractures on the frame? Seeing reports of that happening with Alpine offroad relocate kit so I went with lil B's (that runnin4tacos sells). Also saw some recommendations to fill the holes in the frame around the relocate kit.

[@AdventureBuilt]

I actually just gave the truck a good check after I did a super clean after Moab. No fractures at all. I wonder if that is from the material or the application. I’m no great welder but maybe I got lucky. 😎😎😎. It’s a really good kit but it’s also a ton of work. Thanks.

[@Adrenaline89Junky]

@@AdventureBuilt no, it's because our frames are thin steel. That's why the drt relocation kit is better because they provide a nice thick piece of steel that you put inbetween the bracket and frame so it gives more strength.

[@finn204]

Just a heads up. Your body mount bolts are too short, you need 2-3 threads past nylon lock nut for proper locking. Or they weren't tightened all the way. Good video!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much and I actually did swap them out for a little longer bolts. Thank you very much.

[@DRUMZ4LIFE82]

Man hacking up a new truck...smh. No thanks. But you’ve got balls to take on a project like that. Cheers!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Hey thanks man. What the worst that can happen. Haha.

[@mdoneg]

Is your roof top tent mounted above your garage door @ 10:10 above your left shoulder?

[@AdventureBuilt]

Michael Donegan it sure is. I have a video on my channel about the install. Check it out.

[@dericklock3953]

Great video. I’m in pursuit of 35’s on my 4runner. Can you please post any and all suspension mods, wheel and tire specs. Tire model, size, wheel and dimensions.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much!!! At least a 2.5” lift, I run method 701 17” zero offset with Toyo MT 35x12.5r17.

[@BridgeTownTaco]

Note: take the truck to a pro shop to get a relocation cab mount done

[@AdventureBuilt]

Only if you can’t do it yourself. A shop will charge a lot to get it done. It might be worth it though since it took me forever to get it finished.

[@mrfunkybassist]

Almost every time somebody says to use a grinding wheel for cutting, i use a recip saw and it almost always works better and no sparks...

[@toku58]

You need to do a video that explains your set up. Tires wheel specs etc...

[@AdventureBuilt]

Will definitely do that.

[@Mechanic83]

So is the body basically sitting on the frame , and the body mount bolt is just to secure it ?

[@AdventureBuilt]

The body is sitting on bushings of the body mount. There is about 3/4” between the frame and body.

[@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures]

Great video. I saw a similar kit available for the 5th gen 4Runner (potential Trevor project? LOL).

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much. We actually did a cab mount chop to Trevor’s 4Runner. It was way easier than the relocate.

[@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures]

@@AdventureBuilt yeah, I saw that. Great video as well. Had mine done today .

[@DirtRoad_Chronicles]

How do you take care of the odometer and speedometer issue when getting bigger tires?? That’s really my biggest concern with dealing with the dealer servicing and all that how do you keep the odometer correct??

[@AdventureBuilt]

Without reprogramming your odometer which I don’t even know if you can do that just know close to where you are at. I don’t really go that fast with all the weight my rig is pushing. It’s not really an issue honestly. I might be 7mph off of normal.

[@trevorvarney7177]

That looks a lot harder that the Body Mount Chop we did. Sorry I could not come up to help out.

[@haydenf104]

Do you have any rubbing when off roading at all with the 35s??

[@AdventureBuilt]

I used to. You have to do a bunch of fender trimming to make the clearance.

[@steelmill888]

I love to watch people weld downhill vertical which is wrong.and never wrap the ends of the brackets with weld.Thats the difference between a hobby welder and a pro.Real welders and fabricaters know what I'm saying.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Yea definitely not a pro. I have a very specific set of skills but pro welder is not one of them.

[@carpintero01]

Lol

[@ngstillj]

What did u reference in order to weld mount per appropriate height?

[@AdventureBuilt]

I took a measurement from the ground to the body then before welding on the new bracket made the cab the same height and had the rubber spacers in place. Make sure you get that correct or you can get body sag. Hope this helps.

[@jason7231]

Plans to regear? Id love to go 35s in the future. Currently on 32s and a 2in lift.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Jason absolutely. I’m planning on Nitro Gears 5.29 but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. 35’s are great but so much work on the taco.

[@-TM7]

How are you liking it? That is what I’m planning on doing with mine. Bilstein 5100s with 265s

[@jason7231]

@@-TM7 ome 887 coils on bilstein 5100s front, and an aal in the rear

[@lv1lf694]

I’ve got 37 11.5r18 on my 2014 Tacoma with no cutting or cab mount relocate, But I’ve also have a 6inch lift.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Brian Wrakestraw nice man. I bet the extra lift avoids the cab mount. I was going for the 35’s with a little lift as possible to keep my center of gravity low. It’s a give and take I guess.

[@lv1lf694]

Adventure Built center of gravity is nice too! And your doing it right!

[@Flossyjoshy]

Did your front bumper rub at all with the 35s on?

[@AdventureBuilt]

No not at all!

[@lrlapua8035]

what gears are you running ? 5.29's I hope with 35's....

[@AdventureBuilt]

Yup 5.29 and I have a tune which was the biggest help.

[@myronhensel]

Good work dude. How much $ would a shop charge to do this you think?

[@AdventureBuilt]

I honestly have no idea. Have never looked into having a shop do it. I know it won’t be cheap.

[@myronhensel]

Adventure Built Thanks for the reply. By the way have you fully tucked the 35 inch tires yet? Would love to know if you’re rubbing.

[@steveufo5]

I had a relocation kit installed on my taco and those things are squeaky as heck! Is this normal?

[@AdventureBuilt]

Mine doesn’t squeak at all.

[@SOLDADITO76]

They make a tip that just scoops out the weld versus cutting the entire bracket. I have had an easier time removing brackets with and angle grinder, plus was able to reuse the bracket if need be. Might have been able to unbolt the whole cab and it an inch to give you more room, I know you can on the earlier gen pickups. All day to do one side...least you did it yourself.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Sheep Dog thank you. What bit are you referring to that scoops out welds, it sounds amazing. The bracket is so big and at a weird angle that I had to use a combo of plasma and cut off wheel. I also did unbolt the body from the frame to create room to work. I was hoping to get it off in 1 piece but obviously that didn’t work. In the end the new bracket went in great and is still super strong. I’m happy with the results.

[@SOLDADITO76]

There is a tip you can buy that replaces the cutting tip. Instead of just blaring through the metal and weld, it is designed to heat up the weld and just blows it off in away. End result it will just get rid of the weld.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Sheep Dog owe for the plasma cutter. I will have to look into that. Do you know who makes it. Damn that would have been helpful.

[@scottlandb6579]

About a million and one mods for these trucks but no ones come out w/ a inner fender well liner for after chop???

[@AdventureBuilt]

Yea exactly. I know Jeep has a ton of aftermarket fender liners. I have heard on Tacoma World that Fend-X Liners are good but I have never seen them in person.

[@ReelNewwt]

Is the relocate only on the driver side or both

[@AdventureBuilt]

ReelNewwt no it’s on the driver and passenger side.

[@sealcycle2020]

no . . . need . . . TO SCREAM!!!!!! at the start But . . . It is a great video!

[@AdventureBuilt]

THANK YOU!!!

[@jimh2061]

Well done! What was the cost of the new bracket kit? I wonder what a shop would want to do this?

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much. The kit is $150 from runnin4tacos and I’m sure a shop will ask a ton. It is a lot of labor. I was in the garage for over 15 hours but that is with filming. Good luck.

[@jaytee1086]

Did you space the body off the frame before welding?

[@AdventureBuilt]

Absolutely. I mocked everything up with the frame sitting on the bracket. I tacked the bracket in at the correct height. I then lifted the body off the frame about 3” to finish weld the bracket on. Fit like a glove.

[@jaytee1086]

@@AdventureBuilt I really said it wrong. I meant....Did the body drop when you cut the mount off? If it did then how much do you need to raise the cab up before tacking the new mount in place so it's back to factory spec?

[@ThePatriotPath]

@@jaytee1086 I have the same question. In a different video, the final result was the body resting on the mount and NOT the frame. I have no idea which is correct.

[@IamFlowsie]

How many hours total did you think it took you?

[@AdventureBuilt]

IamFlowsie it took me about 14 hours but that was with video and pics. I would say you could do it in 10 hours. Not too bad.

[@TheUncontrollableYeti]

Hope your rig has been re-geared…that would’ve been my first move considering you’re adding more weight on the wheel end and plus all of the extra weight from overlanding gear.

[@AdventureBuilt]

It’s has been.

[@moistandsquishy9925]

That bracket is too thin. Should have had a thicker gauge steel there little buddy...

[@AdventureBuilt]

It’s a thicker steel than factory. Not sure why you would go thicker.

[@joaquinvalle5795]

Where to get those brackets

[@AdventureBuilt]

Runnin4tacos.com

[@ryanskare6670]

There is a reason why we say Toyota stands for Take Off Your Oversized Tires A'hole. If you're going over 33's your doing it wrong. So now you have created a space on top of the body mount that will trap water and rust. We all know the frame issues with Toyotas since 2001. And the body should never be in direct contact with the frame (18:41 in the video). That is the entire reason the bushings are there.

[@AdventureBuilt]

The kit comes with 2 bushings just like the factory mount. Who would put a body on frame mount without an isolator. I’m actually a lot smarter than I look. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanskare6670]

@@AdventureBuilt I'll remind you that you went larger than a 33" tire cut a cab mouth and voided your 12 year corrosion warranty. I would take up Nissan or forward and leave Toyota's alone.

[@herrerajoey2]

@@ryanskare6670 lol, good God man. With how mad you are about what he does with his truck I'm going to assume you bought it for him? I do admit 33 is the magic number but totally understand from an aesthetics standpoint why people do 35s.

[@crone1500]

There it goes your warranty

[@joaquinvalle5795]

Where can I get those brackets

[@AdventureBuilt]

I got them off of runnin4tacos.com. Great company and they arrived fast.

[@joaquinvalle5795]

Thanks

[@360VRStudios]

I like using older vehicles for overland rigs. Too much plastic here.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Yea but then you have to worry about vehicle reliability issues as well as upgrade and accessory issues. I like putting money into accessories and mods and keeping them forever.

[@the_modifidedkings1522]

Whats the purpose of thisv

[@DOOSHEAN]

More tire clearance

[@norkisserrano]

Did you just misspelled “ Wear a mask?” Lol impressive skill though.

[@BrunoGenovese]

Would been better to do a 3" body lift as doing basic 3"-4" suspension lift it would given plenty room to fit 35" tires on & wouldnt had to butcher the truck up.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Did you say body lift...Vaya Con Dios...say 3 Hail Mary’s!!!!

[@1954chevy626]

Those clips are actually one time use clips. Go figure. Lol

[@CryingLiberal]

almost seems easier to SAS

[@AdventureBuilt]

SAS?

[@CryingLiberal]

@@AdventureBuilt solid axle swap. Have axle sit forward a few inches. And no need to touch the body mounts. I now thats still a lot of work i was also kidding, kind of :P

[@AdventureBuilt]

Chris K oh damn. That went right over my head. Honestly if it weren’t for all the computer issues and electric transfer case issues I would totally do a solid front axle. I have heard they are nightmares.

[@wb2194]

I say the juice aint worth the squeeze.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Unfortunately if you are gonna run 35’s you have to either do this or a cab mount chop.

[@hairlessape7718]

"that's a great looking weld"...I've seen better in middle school shop class.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Tanks!

[@deanpendarvis4917]

Horrible welding,embarrassing..