Yet another 3rd Gen rear bumper thread

Pikeman · 10-18-2009, 06:31 PM

Ok so I started my bumper a long time ago but it is now 98% done. Just need to finalize the license plate mount/lights, trailer plug (7 pin mounted flush in main tube next to receiver), and the trim piece on top to cover gap between bumper and rear hatch. If you go to my Photobucket you can detailed pics of the entire build...http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/v...oldier/bumper/

Here are just a few from start to current.

end of phase one, hate when you only get a few hours here and there.

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Pikeman · 10-18-2009, 06:35 PM

Now to put on the sides... over a month later.....

dannomite · 10-18-2009, 06:39 PM

Looks good. Looks a little like mine.

Pikeman · 10-18-2009, 06:41 PM

Drove around like this for a few months since I could never get time when my friend could let me use his welder and garage. Third and final stage for current status was the swing away carrier. Yes I know there are a few things I need to fix but it works for now.

Pikeman · 10-18-2009, 06:45 PM

How it looks on the truck and on the trail

Full stuff

and full droop

Hope you like it was a long time in the making.. but still proud even if it isnt Fab Shop quality I think it is good Garage Fab quality.

KrashDH · 10-18-2009, 06:56 PM

Hey nice job! The thing looks slick and very burly. The swing away is pretty crafty too! nice work...any DIY project is is way more satisfying then going out and buying something, no matter how much time it takes...cause anyone can throw down a bunch of cash and have someone else bolt it on....

BigBluePile · 10-18-2009, 06:56 PM

Dude, freakin SICK!! Nice job!!!!!!!!!!!!!

t4r505 · 10-18-2009, 07:24 PM

That looks really good

Now if only I had a welder

Teuf · 10-18-2009, 07:32 PM

CLEAN, good job

RMA · 10-18-2009, 07:41 PM

Looks good man , where did you buy the hardware

Pikeman · 10-18-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMA

Looks good man , where did you buy the hardware

Link to the website
http://www.emsoffroad.com/store/inde...roducts_id=181

Beefed Taco · 10-19-2009, 09:43 AM

That thing turned out SWEET! Just because someone owns a shop doesn't mean the quality is going to be better. I've seen nicer things come from garages for alot less. Big props to you for making your idea come to life especially with the curcumstances you were forced to deal with. (I know them all too well myself!) Did you get those thick shackle mounts at the same place you provided the link above for?

Pikeman · 10-19-2009, 09:51 AM

Shackle Mounts came from Rockstopmer, they also have Tire Carrier hinges, but they dont offer as a kit with the latches.

http://rockstomper.netfirms.com/shop...b4400de64b7536

Thank you for the compliments.

aviator31 · 10-19-2009, 10:29 AM

Very nice, wish I had that expertise. Good work!

Pikeman · 10-20-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t4r505

That looks really good

Now if only I had a welder

Thanks, and if only i had a welder too. Had to drive 60 miles each way to my buddies house to do this in his garage. His schedule and mine never meshed so that is another reason it took six months. When you can only match a saturday here and there and design build as you go from what is in your head it takes a lot longer.

Pikeman · 10-28-2009, 04:19 PM

Hopefully those links help you guys out. Beefed Taco, on the Rockstomper site they offer a builders pack on the carrier pivots.

tmcorbin · 10-28-2009, 06:55 PM

Really nice, good work, and it does look like pro work.

Is that 2x4x.25 tube or 2x5x.25 tube?

I go the the steal scrap yard every week to see what they have. Picked up about 25 feet of 2x4x.25 tube the other day. Got it for several projects that I want to do, (shop press and tubing bender) but would also like to do my bumpers with it. I was just thinking that I might want the beefer look of 2x5 tube.

I think I am going to follow your lead on this.

Thanks, and thanks for letting us know where you got the hardwear.

Pikeman · 10-28-2009, 09:07 PM

2x4x.25 wall rear tube, the main change that I might want to change is the tire carrier bottom tube will be changed out to 2x3 instead of current 2x2 tube. The sides are 1/8 plate steel with 1x1 tube bracing. I went with the 2x4 instead of 2x5 to try to gain the little extra departure angle.

10-18-2009, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pikeman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 37	Now to put on the sides... over a month later..... Last edited by Pikeman; 10-18-2009 at 09:31 PM.

10-18-2009, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
dannomite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 239	Looks good. Looks a little like mine. __________________ 1996 SR5 5speed rear locker.

10-18-2009, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
KrashDH Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 201	Hey nice job! The thing looks slick and very burly. The swing away is pretty crafty too! nice work...any DIY project is is way more satisfying then going out and buying something, no matter how much time it takes...cause anyone can throw down a bunch of cash and have someone else bolt it on.... __________________ '99 Tacoma 5spd 2.7 4WD Xtra cab TRD K&N Intake, headers, Hella's, Magnaflow cat, cat-back w/ Magnaflow exhaust, gray wire, fosgate(s), Kenwood deck. Hopefully more to come. '05 Banshee scream 5th element rear, setup for 7/7-->'06 custom welded steel DJ/trials frame. Line-X frame coat. Avid BB7 mech. My first frame job. holding strong

10-18-2009, 07:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
t4r505 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 23	That looks really good Now if only I had a welder __________________ 1998 4Runner Limited 4WD, Locker, Supercharged, TRD Cat-Back Exhaust, 99-02 Headlights, 4 Hella 500's (2 converted to HID),Pioneer AVH-p3100dvd, 2 RF P3's, looking to lift and armor

10-18-2009, 07:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	Looks good man , where did you buy the hardware Attached Thumbnails __________________ '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. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

10-18-2009, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pikeman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 37	Drove around like this for a few months since I could never get time when my friend could let me use his welder and garage. Third and final stage for current status was the swing away carrier. Yes I know there are a few things I need to fix but it works for now.

10-18-2009, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pikeman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 37	How it looks on the truck and on the trail Full stuff and full droop Hope you like it was a long time in the making.. but still proud even if it isnt Fab Shop quality I think it is good Garage Fab quality.

10-18-2009, 07:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 501	CLEAN, good job

10-19-2009, 09:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Beefed Taco Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oceanside, CA. Posts: 25	That thing turned out SWEET! Just because someone owns a shop doesn't mean the quality is going to be better. I've seen nicer things come from garages for alot less. Big props to you for making your idea come to life especially with the curcumstances you were forced to deal with. (I know them all too well myself!) Did you get those thick shackle mounts at the same place you provided the link above for? __________________ Last edited by Beefed Taco; 10-19-2009 at 09:46 AM.

10-19-2009, 09:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pikeman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 37	Shackle Mounts came from Rockstopmer, they also have Tire Carrier hinges, but they dont offer as a kit with the latches. http://rockstomper.netfirms.com/shop...b4400de64b7536 Thank you for the compliments.

10-19-2009, 10:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
aviator31 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Centerton,AR Posts: 200	Very nice, wish I had that expertise. Good work! __________________ 99 Highlander Jardine Cat Back Exhaust TRD Tundra/OME Suspension Pro Comp Xtreme MTs 285/75/16 Pro Comp 7089s 16x8 Stubbs Sliders

10-28-2009, 04:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
Pikeman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 37	Hopefully those links help you guys out. Beefed Taco, on the Rockstomper site they offer a builders pack on the carrier pivots.

10-28-2009, 06:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
tmcorbin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 149	Really nice, good work, and it does look like pro work. Is that 2x4x.25 tube or 2x5x.25 tube? I go the the steal scrap yard every week to see what they have. Picked up about 25 feet of 2x4x.25 tube the other day. Got it for several projects that I want to do, (shop press and tubing bender) but would also like to do my bumpers with it. I was just thinking that I might want the beefer look of 2x5 tube. I think I am going to follow your lead on this. Thanks, and thanks for letting us know where you got the hardwear. __________________ 85 4runner 22re, 170K, clean and straight. Still working through 20 years of scheduled maint. Future plans, engbldr street RV head, cam and OS valves, engbldr over haul kit, Marlin Crawler trany rebuild kit, T-case rebuild, 2" lift, interior, repaint. Currently 20mpg, Sound great, using 1qt of oil every two days.

10-28-2009, 09:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Pikeman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 37	2x4x.25 wall rear tube, the main change that I might want to change is the tire carrier bottom tube will be changed out to 2x3 instead of current 2x2 tube. The sides are 1/8 plate steel with 1x1 tube bracing. I went with the 2x4 instead of 2x5 to try to gain the little extra departure angle.

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