Tacoma Viper Cut: The Right Way

I’ve received a lot of questions on my viper cut so I thought I’d do a video answering the questions I’ve received. I ramble a lot I know, but I believe the info you get here will help you feel more comfortable cutting into your truck. With the right tools, this is an easy project.
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[@jeffmarsh8799]

Great information! Thank you for the detail on the inner fender liner and where to cut on the upper fender!

[@wstedpenguin]

One of the best tips I’ve heard about hole saws- do everything you did by drilling the hole, connect the hole saw to the bit, then run the bit counter clockwise until it scores the cutting surface, put it into clockwise motion to cut. Avoids the chance of skipping. Hope this helps someone!

[@derickgehris]

Excellent video!! Very insightful and helpful! Thank you

[@Methadras]

I’m working on a cover cap for covering the gap between the fender cut and the gap in-between to the fender liner to capture and close all of that off neatly and make it look like it’s organically integrate. I’m also going to include either holes for capture pins or screws. Not sure which yet.

[@jeffmarsh8799]

@methadras any videos on what you came up with. I saw on pic where someone fabbed it out of thin aluminum, painted it black, used plastic fender pushin to attach. What I could not figure out is how they attached to the bumper near the fog light

[@tysonschroeter4768]

Nice improvement on the other vids covering this… I appreciate the attention to detail and technique. Thanks for throwing this together!

[@dave1096]

that was really well put together.

[@ix0yEdotcom]

Dude - really great job explaining all the critical steps. Hero.

[@byron.tattoo]

Awesome video, man. Definitely a better and more measured way to do the viper cut 👍🏻

[@trevork2697]

Just used this method, worked wonders thanks dude 👊🏼

[@Pantovinator]

Man that color is just so underrated for a Tacoma.

[@DanObarski]

Great video! Thanks for the excellent breakdown. Working up the courage to give this a shot!

[@Rungunseattacos]

Go for it dude! Good luck!

[@stansbruv3169]

Excellent description of your effort. Thanks for sharing bruv. Looks GREAT!

[@benscarbrough2818]

Excellent breakdown, tips, and tool summary. Mod looks good too! Thanks, brother 🌮

[@Rungunseattacos]

Thank you bro 🤙🏻

[@rickogden4512]

Great video. Very good explanation. I'm saving it for when I'm ready.

[@christopherfinch4692]

Alright, I'm gonna do it! thanks for taking the time to make this video brother

[@Rungunseattacos]

Sick dude! Good luck!

[@frankheffernan8066]

Great job and excellent explanation. Keep doing videos of your mods.

[@rickm4295]

Great video ! I think Im going to do this one myself. Good on you for leaving a lot of that fender well. The battery is right above that area. Luckily , im pretty good with hand tools also and this isnt much of a hassle considering the benefits.

[@rhughes004]

Great vid man. You explained everything very well.

[@luismujica7917]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shanemartinson5006]

great vid bud!

[@VasquezTRD4x4]

Good job bro! Imma do this as well have the same BA4x4 bumper too. Nice build!!! Subscribed!!!!

[@Rungunseattacos]

Sick dude!! The viper cut definitely give a more aggressive look in my opinion. Especially with a center valance bumper.

[@emorse912]

With all the mods out there, I'm really surprised there's not an aftermarket wheel well made for the 3rd gen viper cut.

[@timstover414]

exactly, like just make a straight cut and rivet or bolt a molded piece of plastic to the existing wheel well and then to the existing portion of the bumper that is left. The kit could include a couple of templates to layout the cut.

[@losttexan5199]

Great video

[@t.j.bernard8952]

Looks dope. Thanks

[@chrisfitzsimmons6410]

Great commentary on this process my man, I'm making the chop this weekend.

[@Rungunseattacos]

Awesome dude, how’d it go?!

[@chrisfitzsimmons6410]

@@Rungunseattacos It got postponed because I'm an idiot and got the incorrect diameter on my hole saw bit for my drill chuck. This weekend instead...

[@BunkGarage]

Main regret is my Tacoma isn’t 4x4 I got a 2020 one paid off so idc but I love this color. I may trade mine in for newer gen depends

[@johnvongkhamchanh8356]

Where did you purchase the rubber end strip?

[@CarlosRobles-ub1fw]

I just used this technique. Took me 45 minutes after gathering supplies and tools! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@DaveRogers583]

I don't know why no one I've seen hasn't used a reciprocating jig saw with alot of masking tape to mark and protect the paint. You can cut around curves and you can get blades specially for cutting plastic.

[@jjcruz17]

that triarc hat though

[@bobrun3573]

Awesome Video’ Thanks for sharing! Where did you buy the weather striping?

[@Rungunseattacos]

Cowles T5602 Edge Trim, 18 Feet,... www.amazon.com/dp/B001EA0LJK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@randy-x9f]

viper cut........lmao, does it go faster or climb better ? or do the ear things help ?

[@jamieyarbrough5229]

Where did you find the edge trim ? What is name brand of edge trim

[@Rungunseattacos]

Cowles T5602 Edge Trim, 18 Feet, Black a.co/d/h595ZZp

[@user-ep6wd7ip7v]

Viper cut us just asking for problems with water getting into every

[@cmacblue42]

👏👏👏

[@gonzalo27271013]

Where can I get the trim that you put on it?

[@Rungunseattacos]

Cowles T5602 Edge Trim, 18 Feet,... www.amazon.com/dp/B001EA0LJK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@bomsexplosive]

damnn bro that dude used a wood hand saw? lmfao

[@juanmcsweeney4503]

6:59 of talky talky

[@tyler90561]

Where are you located? IF not in FL are you ever in FL. I willing to pay you to do this?

[@andyhandy9996]

Put a hook blade on their,like we use for cutting shingles. I tell u what,absolute genius hack. I used it on my bumper jnstall,was literally amazed

[@Hunter_--_]

Can a auto body shop do this type of modification properly? Do you know or anyone else?

[@Rungunseattacos]

We have one local shop that will do it because they’re really big on modding Tacomas but most shops won’t do it.

[@andrew5373]

Is this mod just for looks?. Or does it help with offroading ?

[@Rungunseattacos]

Little of both. Personally, I love the way it looks. But it’s also to help with clearance issues when running large tires. I’m running 33” tires and was rubbing a little on the front. After the viper cut, no more rubbing.

[@Lostnthesauce704]

What fender flares do you have on ??

[@Rungunseattacos]

Stock

[@NanceLvr]

Where you located? I’m going to your garage so you can help me out 😝

[@Rungunseattacos]

🤣🤣

[@nvideon]

you got a Tri-11?

[@Rungunseattacos]

Sure do

[@chewy6942]

What is the point of this cut?

[@Rungunseattacos]

Tire clearance and looks.

[@ryankc3631]

Nah, that's okay.

[@ggsdude1]

So now theres a wide open space there exposing the engine and electricals? Wtf....

[@RavenRunFoxRoam]

What specific component electrical or mechanical do you consider to be exposed now to the elements?

[@zdr5191]

This seems pretty dumb. I don’t see any practical reason for hacking into your Tacoma. Here is an idea, just don’t.

[@Rungunseattacos]

I have a better idea, just let people be happy and do the shit they want with the money they spent. I bought the truck, not you. Go enjoy your things the way you want and I’ll enjoy mine how I see fit 🤙🏻

[@BrunoGenovese]

I will stay factory original look not into butchering up a brand new vehicle that costs thousands & thousands dollars only to make it look like a pile of junk because people just want to get bigger wheels & tires on makes no sense & will reduce by far the value of the truck for resale.

[@areess6209]

Sounds like a you problem.

[@guetz28]

I’m getting a Tacoma in a few weeks and I really like this mod. I’ve watched some videos of people doing this and the cuts on the curve and the fenders are terrible. Your video and explanation is by far one of the best!

[@Rungunseattacos]

Thank you! I know I ramble a bit but I just wanted to make sure I covered all the questions that I had going into this project. With the right tools, it’s super easy, good luck on your viper cut!