Front Bumper Topic.

peow130 · 10-23-2009, 07:51 PM

So, i'm looking to make my own bumper w/ winch plate for my senior project.
I'm a pretty good welder as it is, so that's not a problem.
I need ideas for bumpers, though.
I don't like tube bumpers at all, so keep it at plate bumpers.
Can anybody hook me up with some pictures of custom bumpers, or anything like the ARB bumpers. I need to see how they mount to the frame, if possible...

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89silverpu · 10-23-2009, 07:57 PM

You could go with a pre-made winch mount like from Trail Queer I mean Trail Gear and build off of that some how...

peow130 · 10-23-2009, 08:16 PM

I was considering that, but i'd rather build my own.

85TurboRunner · 10-23-2009, 08:40 PM

Heres a picture of how an ARB bumper is mounted. This pic is of my 85 but the mounting points are the same for all 1st gen 4runners or 2nd gen trucks.

olharleyman · 10-23-2009, 09:25 PM

I made this one out of 1/4" steel the winch plate is bolted up through the bottom in 4 places with 8 mounting points(It is not store bought I got the idea from JAMES DEAN check here and scroll down to JDC FRONT BUMPER MODS AND 2" RECEIVER) then ran 1" round tubing like a tube bumper from both sides(side support) to the lower side factory mounts most tube bumpers use as a mounting point and 4 more bolt up points so there are 14 total.

http://www.jamesdeancreations.com/4Runner_project.htm

I built mine but used his idea for a way to incorporate the winch plate/mount and then went from there to get the look I was trying to get,it weighs like 250 lbs so if your worried about weight in the front you may want to go with a thinner steel for less weight.

I know my receiver is off center but I made it that way to stay more in line with the winch so it looked more centered to it then the truck itself.

ocdropzone · 10-23-2009, 10:38 PM

Mine built off a T-G winch plate (which I think is an awesome way to go):

here are some thread with pic ideas;
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthrea...ht=bumper+pics
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthrea...=bumper+thread

too bad Bent Up and Off Road Solutions got killed by the economy, those shops came up with some cool stuff

--edit again: sorry just notice the thing about hating tube bumpers and want to go with plate

so here are some pics of the ARB on my old tacoma:

good luck, curious to see what you end up with...the trail gear plate as a base would be a good place to start...

peow130 · 10-23-2009, 11:45 PM

Cool. Thanks guys.
And, i'd buy the TG winch plate if it wasnt 200 + shipping (well over 100 i'm sure)

peow130 · 10-24-2009, 07:53 PM

Btt, still lookin for ideas >.>
all i can find are tube bumpers.
I'm lookin for Simple but strong.

10-23-2009, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
89silverpu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vacaville/Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA/ UNLV (Las Vegas), NV Posts: 1,691	You could go with a pre-made winch mount like from Trail Queer I mean Trail Gear and build off of that some how... __________________ '89 Beater Jeep Eater in progress 4.88's, TRD e-locker, Dual Cases, 33's, Armored, Tread Lightly Mixchallenge.info

10-23-2009, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
peow130 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 778	I was considering that, but i'd rather build my own. __________________ 1987 Toyota Pickup DLX. 30" Cooper Discoverer S/T's. 1" AAL lift and Tbar crank. and two KC HiLites. IFS Club #5 1978 Camaro Z28, 454 Big Block V8 with a 4 Speed.

10-23-2009, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
85TurboRunner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 1,067	Heres a picture of how an ARB bumper is mounted. This pic is of my 85 but the mounting points are the same for all 1st gen 4runners or 2nd gen trucks. __________________ 1985 4runner 22re 5spd. Last edited by 85TurboRunner; 10-23-2009 at 08:44 PM.

10-23-2009, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,291	I made this one out of 1/4" steel the winch plate is bolted up through the bottom in 4 places with 8 mounting points(It is not store bought I got the idea from JAMES DEAN check here and scroll down to JDC FRONT BUMPER MODS AND 2" RECEIVER) then ran 1" round tubing like a tube bumper from both sides(side support) to the lower side factory mounts most tube bumpers use as a mounting point and 4 more bolt up points so there are 14 total. http://www.jamesdeancreations.com/4Runner_project.htm I built mine but used his idea for a way to incorporate the winch plate/mount and then went from there to get the look I was trying to get,it weighs like 250 lbs so if your worried about weight in the front you may want to go with a thinner steel for less weight. I know my receiver is off center but I made it that way to stay more in line with the winch so it looked more centered to it then the truck itself. __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 88 stock 4runner 3.0 auto for now 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq.

10-23-2009, 10:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,720	Mine built off a T-G winch plate (which I think is an awesome way to go): here are some thread with pic ideas; http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthrea...ht=bumper+pics http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthrea...=bumper+thread too bad Bent Up and Off Road Solutions got killed by the economy, those shops came up with some cool stuff --edit again: sorry just notice the thing about hating tube bumpers and want to go with plate so here are some pics of the ARB on my old tacoma: good luck, curious to see what you end up with...the trail gear plate as a base would be a good place to start... __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others Last edited by ocdropzone; 10-23-2009 at 10:51 PM. Reason: found a pic to add

10-23-2009, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
peow130 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 778	Cool. Thanks guys. And, i'd buy the TG winch plate if it wasnt 200 + shipping (well over 100 i'm sure) __________________ 1987 Toyota Pickup DLX. 30" Cooper Discoverer S/T's. 1" AAL lift and Tbar crank. and two KC HiLites. IFS Club #5 1978 Camaro Z28, 454 Big Block V8 with a 4 Speed.

10-24-2009, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
peow130 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 778	Btt, still lookin for ideas >.> all i can find are tube bumpers. I'm lookin for Simple but strong. __________________ 1987 Toyota Pickup DLX. 30" Cooper Discoverer S/T's. 1" AAL lift and Tbar crank. and two KC HiLites. IFS Club #5 1978 Camaro Z28, 454 Big Block V8 with a 4 Speed.

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