shakes_24

nice job

Iknowstar

Excellent job on the bumper!

alloyfisherman

After ripping the bumper cover off of my Sequoia this past weekend, I'm thinking I need something like that. Nice work! I love the design, it fits very well and doesn't look cheesey. Have you put a winch in it yet?

AWESOME!!

99_Runner

What did the bumper end up weighing?

Bandit Runner

No winch yet, that will probably be a little while.

The bumper only weighs about 90 pounds.

I'll be starting the rear bumper soon, so be watching for that.

pkt1213

iTrader: (1)

Well I've already subscribed to this thread and your skib plate build. I am looking forward to seeing your rear bumper build. Also if you're going to be selling you CAD plans so I can build some when I get home.

Bandit Runner

I am now considering selling the plans for this bumper design. Please see this thread: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f149.../#post51587799 and post your interest.

Thanks!

7macjones

that's beautiful work

yotaboy21

what was the program you used to design the bumper?

Bandit Runner

Pro/Engineer

WJC

iTrader: (1)

Kudos!!! Definitely impressive work!!

trailyota1

Very nice work.

pushin glass

Nice bumper. I have a similar front bumper. The pic is a little weak because I took it on a rainy and cloudy day. Two things I noticed were that rocks get kicked up and chip the paint and I can't run with the D-ring clevices on because they bounce around and chip the paint off the bumper.

Bandit Runner

Nice bumper, but need better pics. I used POR-15 paint and haven't had any issues with rock chips yet. I also used some rubber washers I made, when I mounted the D-rings. They keep them nice and snug, so no movement or rattling.

ME Yota89

The bumper looks great. I'm hoping to make one this summer for my 94 Toyota pickup. I saw you cut all the holes to reduce weight, I was wondering if you tested the strength of the bumper at all? I've never used CAD so idk if you can do load tests like in solidworks.

Great work!

pushin glass

Here are some better pics. I designed this bumper and it is very similar to yours. Good design Bandit Runner. Tell me about these rubber washers? How did you make them, etc.? I'd like to make some so I can run with my D-rings as well.

Bandit Runner

Looks good, very unique. For the rubber washers, you just want something that is going to make everything nice and snug, so it doesn't rattle or move. I took some 3/8" thick rubber, used a 1-1/2" hole saw to cut out some round pieces. Then drilled a hole in the center with a spade bit for the shackle pin. I used two washers per shackle. One on each side of the shackle mount.

slorunna

well executed man. looks like you were super thorough, and now reaping the benefits. subscribed.

1styota4X4

very nice bumper I wish i had the know how on how to do that. Have you got a wince on there yet and have you pulled to see how solid it is? It looks super stout was just curious

Bandit Runner

Thanks. No winch yet, but from the way I designed it, it should be plenty strong enough.