3rd Gen - Custom Bumper Ideas / Pics??

J-Ball · 09-22-2009, 02:50 PM

Hi fellow yotanuts. I'm in the planning stage for building bumpers (front and rear) for my 3rd gen 4runner. I'm looking for some inspiration. This 4runner is my main ride so the bumpers will have to look pretty slick. Also, they need to have a good approach/departure angle and I'll be putting receiver hitches front and back for my winch.

Here are a couple of cool bumper pics I've snagged off this site...(thanks guys, you and your bumpers rock!!!)

So how is it, any good pics showing nice bumpers either mass produced or homemade?

edit.. I just found the fab shop! Sweet! Perhaps this thread needs to move..

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dannomite · 09-22-2009, 04:32 PM

Hey nice bumper in the middle there. It looks familiar.

murdarunna19 · 09-22-2009, 04:46 PM

haha^

i like that third one thats pretty sick, kinda unique. ill be watching this thread for when u build one, some day i want to build one for my runner

-matt

**4x4Fink** · 09-22-2009, 04:58 PM

Moved to The Fab Shop.

Fink

crolison · 09-22-2009, 07:18 PM

I like the one on the left

sweet trav · 09-22-2009, 10:15 PM

my tube rear is almost done, then I'll post pics

CMFICSR20 · 09-23-2009, 02:01 PM

J-Ball · 09-24-2009, 08:22 AM

Heh heh heh... I was waiting for that. Thanks to all who "contributed" in the original post, those are some slick looking bumpers. Remember, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!

I just thought it'd be cool to have a little archive of sweet looking bumpers to get the ole inspiration bug going. I originaly was picturing something similar in size and shape to the bumper on the yellow runner, but with uprights and wrap arounds. Also with a removeable middle section that allows access to a reciver hitch for my winch (in a cradle) to attach.

I say keep the cool pics coming, I'll post pics of a bumper I made for my Taco back in 96.

Let's see 'em.

ps. a good example, i never really was into tube bumpers but I really like the looks of the one on the black runner above... sweet!

Hmmmm......thinking..........

SC4Runner · 09-25-2009, 08:43 AM

If you make a rear bumper, I'd think about incorporating a swing out tire carrier. Once you go bigger, there's no real place to put them :/

09-22-2009, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
dannomite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 237	Hey nice bumper in the middle there. It looks familiar. __________________ 1996 SR5 5speed rear locker.

09-22-2009, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
murdarunna19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: seattle Posts: 330	haha^ i like that third one thats pretty sick, kinda unique. ill be watching this thread for when u build one, some day i want to build one for my runner -matt __________________ Matt D 2000 4runner. supercharged, flowmaster, 3" toytec lift, sitting on BFG 33's. 2009 fj, arb bumper, warn winch, bfg ats, 2" lift, IPFs. 4runner Build - http://www.yotatech.com/f191/murdaru...thread-190270/

09-22-2009, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Moved to The Fab Shop. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

09-22-2009, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
crolison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,280	I like the one on the left __________________ 97 4runner, 2.7 5speed 4wd, 5.29, 33 horns armor locked lifted heavy SOB broken front and rear swaybars My Profile..

09-22-2009, 10:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
sweet trav Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: O-SIDE Posts: 140	my tube rear is almost done, then I'll post pics __________________ DON'T TELL ME TO USE THE SEARCH TOOL! '96 4runner-2.7L-headers-intake-exhaust-5spd-33"ss tsl's-4.10's-custom sliders-custom rear bumper-a lot more left to do... Sola Scriptura Sola Fide Sola Gratia Solus Christus Soli Deo gloria If you need fab work email: streetacos@hotmail.com

09-23-2009, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
CMFICSR20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ramona ca Posts: 15	__________________ 99 Highlander edition, 35" km2's, camburg coilovers, ome rear, coostum bumpers and sliders.

09-24-2009, 08:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
J-Ball Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Llano, TEXAS Posts: 41	Heh heh heh... I was waiting for that. Thanks to all who "contributed" in the original post, those are some slick looking bumpers. Remember, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! I just thought it'd be cool to have a little archive of sweet looking bumpers to get the ole inspiration bug going. I originaly was picturing something similar in size and shape to the bumper on the yellow runner, but with uprights and wrap arounds. Also with a removeable middle section that allows access to a reciver hitch for my winch (in a cradle) to attach. I say keep the cool pics coming, I'll post pics of a bumper I made for my Taco back in 96. Let's see 'em. ps. a good example, i never really was into tube bumpers but I really like the looks of the one on the black runner above... sweet! Hmmmm......thinking.......... __________________ J-Ball 2000 4Runner Limited 4x4 (the real estate mobile) 95.5 4x4 Taco (modded and beaten ranch truck)

09-25-2009, 08:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,888	If you make a rear bumper, I'd think about incorporating a swing out tire carrier. Once you go bigger, there's no real place to put them :/ __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

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