86 4runner heavy duty winch bumper

Jokor89 · 08-11-2009, 12:30 PM

Just want some insight see what people think and how they feel! Not sure if im going to make it yet?

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Elton · 08-11-2009, 12:35 PM

not sure how well that will work dont look strong enough

ADH8796 · 08-11-2009, 01:22 PM

Looks like a big block on the font of your truck. If you don't care how it looks and you know all the proper ways to mount and brace it than go for it. If you wanting something that looks good and works good build/buy something else. Just my opinion hope it helps.

olharleyman · 08-11-2009, 01:26 PM

I would say you need to make it a lot shallower the idea is good but it just looks to too bulky

ocdropzone · 08-11-2009, 02:10 PM

I think Camel Unfiltered and Electrical tape would be stronger

Like OlHarley said, a bit shallower would be good. by the time you get that much steel out there it your gonna have a ton of weight hanging there.
Keep it tighter into the body, especially on the ends.

Are you doing a winch tray too?

malteserunner · 08-11-2009, 02:44 PM

Less is more. Especially since our first gens are underpowered as is. I bet I'd get up the hills 5 miles per hour faster without all my armor and winch. Dig the paint

dannomite · 08-11-2009, 06:22 PM

holy humongoloid batman that thing is huge. But like other people say "to each his own"

Jokor89 · 08-11-2009, 08:39 PM

lol i think im going to take 3 4 inches off it i'll keep u guys posted, thanks

olharleyman · 08-11-2009, 09:42 PM

This is how I built mine maybe this will give you a better perspective of what I am talking about when I say shallower and it also gives more angle approach and departure and still have the winch in place , and yes I do know the center is a little off but it's built to the winch so it is centered.

I still have a little tweaking to do to it to make it fit right and look right but i started the same way as you with cardboard and as I was making it out of steel I was changing it as I go so always leave yourself redesigning/tweaking room

I think the 1/4 steel is a bit heavy but it will decimate deer and still look good lol

turner01 · 08-13-2009, 05:25 PM

like the paint you used on the truck! But that bumper is a little over the top lol take her down a few notches.

murdarunna19 · 08-13-2009, 05:39 PM

imo you should definatly only make it as thick as it has to be to house your winch. anything else is over kill and more weight. but looks like your on the right track

-matt

934rnr · 08-26-2009, 04:45 PM

Personally I prefer tube.
It weighs less and if built right just as strong.

wyoming9 · 08-27-2009, 02:05 AM

I also have to agree it sticks out way to far .

Just curious do you have the winch to take measurements or are you building the bumper first .

I would keep the bumper and winch as tight to the truck as I could depending on if you do real serious Rock Crawling . I have seen some almost pulled under where the front bumper sits. This was Years ago in the Mountain west.

Andy_Structable · 08-28-2009, 01:58 PM

since it looks like your bumper will outweigh your motor, you should make one for the back too or else it might lift off the ground when you hit the breaks.

pepsibluefloat · 08-28-2009, 03:44 PM

no offense, but good lord that would be ugly...

RMA · 08-28-2009, 03:59 PM

Dude , I thought the one on my truck was huge , Cut it down a bit ..

GenXr · 08-28-2009, 04:23 PM

Looks like it would work as a cow catcher on a train. Not so well on your 4Runner....which is a beautiful orange BTW!

08-11-2009, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,657	not sure how well that will work dont look strong enough __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

08-11-2009, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
ADH8796 Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 1,073	Looks like a big block on the font of your truck. If you don't care how it looks and you know all the proper ways to mount and brace it than go for it. If you wanting something that looks good and works good build/buy something else. Just my opinion hope it helps. __________________ SOLDBlack '99 4Runner Highlander Edition SOLD '98 4Runner Limited Edition

08-11-2009, 01:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,291	I would say you need to make it a lot shallower the idea is good but it just looks to too bulky __________________ 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.

08-11-2009, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,711	I think Camel Unfiltered and Electrical tape would be stronger Like OlHarley said, a bit shallower would be good. by the time you get that much steel out there it your gonna have a ton of weight hanging there. Keep it tighter into the body, especially on the ends. Are you doing a winch tray too? __________________ ~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

08-11-2009, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
malteserunner Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ca Posts: 520	Less is more. Especially since our first gens are underpowered as is. I bet I'd get up the hills 5 miles per hour faster without all my armor and winch. Dig the paint __________________ 87 4Runner, 22re, 5 spd, 4.88, ARB rear, Mile Marker PE8000, Downey Header, TG Sliders, 3" BL, Home Fab Front and Rear Bumper, WabFab Bikini Top, Rustoleum OD Green. Build Thread 98 Tacoma Prerunner, 2.7, 340k. 91 4Runner, V6. 5 speed, Pro Comp lift, 33's, Rock Crawlers. Sold. Parting Out- 97 T-100

08-11-2009, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
dannomite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 239	holy humongoloid batman that thing is huge. But like other people say "to each his own" __________________ 1996 SR5 5speed rear locker.

08-11-2009, 08:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jokor89 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 20	lol i think im going to take 3 4 inches off it i'll keep u guys posted, thanks

08-11-2009, 09:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,291	This is how I built mine maybe this will give you a better perspective of what I am talking about when I say shallower and it also gives more angle approach and departure and still have the winch in place , and yes I do know the center is a little off but it's built to the winch so it is centered. I still have a little tweaking to do to it to make it fit right and look right but i started the same way as you with cardboard and as I was making it out of steel I was changing it as I go so always leave yourself redesigning/tweaking room I think the 1/4 steel is a bit heavy but it will decimate deer and still look good lol __________________ 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.

08-13-2009, 05:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
turner01 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 49	like the paint you used on the truck! But that bumper is a little over the top lol take her down a few notches. __________________ 1-1988 toyota truck xcab, 3"bl, new paint, cold air, soon to come-bj spacers, new 2" lifted rear springs.

08-13-2009, 05:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
murdarunna19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: seattle Posts: 331	imo you should definatly only make it as thick as it has to be to house your winch. anything else is over kill and more weight. but looks like your on the right track -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/

08-26-2009, 04:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,240	Personally I prefer tube. It weighs less and if built right just as strong. __________________ 86 Toyota 4 runner Soild front axle, 35x12.5 BFG KM2's, winch, blah blah blah.... http://www.yotatech.com/f116/my-new-red-snappah-152938/ My cardomain page

08-27-2009, 02:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
wyoming9 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I live in New Tripoli Pa out in the woods Posts: 266	I also have to agree it sticks out way to far . Just curious do you have the winch to take measurements or are you building the bumper first . I would keep the bumper and winch as tight to the truck as I could depending on if you do real serious Rock Crawling . I have seen some almost pulled under where the front bumper sits. This was Years ago in the Mountain west.

08-28-2009, 01:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Andy_Structable Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 36	since it looks like your bumper will outweigh your motor, you should make one for the back too or else it might lift off the ground when you hit the breaks.

08-28-2009, 03:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
pepsibluefloat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 382	no offense, but good lord that would be ugly... __________________ 1988 4runner::SAS\|3.4L swap\|Swap to 5speed manual\| RF1A \|5.29's\|Aussie Front\|LockRight Rear\|Longfield axles/Hub Gear\|4"Rear/3"Front springs\|Marlin High Steer\|Custom CV rear driveshaft from High Angle Driveline\|Rear D/S shortened and made into front D/S \|35" Goodyear MT/R \| Addicted Offroad front bumper \| Marlin rear bumper My 4runner n stuff

08-28-2009, 03:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	Dude , I thought the one on my truck was huge , Cut it down a bit .. __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake,truetrac front. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

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08-28-2009, 04:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
GenXr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 558	Looks like it would work as a cow catcher on a train. Not so well on your 4Runner....which is a beautiful orange BTW! __________________ Old Blue - 1995 Xtra Cab 4x4