Greetings from Vancouver, Canada

[superjap]

Hello internet world!
Just took delivery of my 1958 from the yota dealer in Western Canada. I removed all the plastic pieces under the front bumper and a cover for the hitch receiver. Got a set of BF Goodrich (255/75R17) and waiting for a set or steelies to arrive. I hope I will successfully downsize my wheel size without interfering the brake calipers. I’ll see how it goes. Cheers

 

[TumaloCruzer]

Hello internet world!
Just took delivery of my 1958 from the yota dealer in Western Canada. I removed all the plastic pieces under the front bumper and a cover for the hitch receiver. Got a set of BF Goodrich (255/75R17) and waiting for a set or steelies to arrive. I hope I will successfully downsize my wheel size without interfering the brake calipers. I’ll see how it goes. Cheers View attachment 6776View attachment 6777View attachment 6778View attachment 6779View attachment 6780

Congrats on the ice cap 1958! Loving mine. Not sure about steelies, but I put 17" alloy wheels on mine and they have 12mm clearance with the calipers - plenty of room. Hope yours works out as well.

 

[superjap]

Congrats on the ice cap 1958! Loving mine. Not sure about steelies, but I put 17" alloy wheels on mine and they have 12mm clearance with the calipers - plenty of room. Hope yours works out as well.

Thanks TumaloCruzer!
Glad to hear that you successfully downsized to 17” without any issues. It was a gamble for me. Pretty excited to put some parts to make it Baja ready!
Cheers,

 

[EOD Guy]

Welcome to the Jungle! Might have to see how mine looks without the lower valances.

 

[kobyneal]

Hello internet world!
Just took delivery of my 1958 from the yota dealer in Western Canada. I removed all the plastic pieces under the front bumper and a cover for the hitch receiver. Got a set of BF Goodrich (255/75R17) and waiting for a set or steelies to arrive. I hope I will successfully downsize my wheel size without interfering the brake calipers. I’ll see how it goes. Cheers View attachment 6776View attachment 6777View attachment 6778View attachment 6779View attachment 6780

looks amazing! congrats. Question - taking off the plastic front pieces, does that expose any vulnerable components? could you also post a picture of the rear without the hitch cover? Thanks!

 

[superjap]

looks amazing! congrats. Question - taking off the plastic front pieces, does that expose any vulnerable components? could you also post a picture of the rear without the hitch cover? Thanks!

Hi kobyneal, I think these plastic pieces are for better aerodynamics and contribute to fuel economy. Front shocks, struts and axles get less splash maybe. If you live in the area uses a lot of salt, they might work In the long run. For me nah I don’t need them

 

[kobyneal]

Hi kobyneal, I think these plastic pieces are for better aerodynamics and contribute to fuel economy. Front shocks, struts and axles get less splash maybe. If you live in the area uses a lot of salt, they might work In the long run. For me nah I don’t need them

Thanks for this! definitely looks better but being from up the road in Calgary () the salt and sand all winter (I’m assuming) would have negative effects long term. Saying that would have to get under and see.