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Old 12-26-2008, 03:55 PM
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Main bumper is done, just needs to be welded up.

Every place I needed to go today was closed. So, I will get back to it when I can grab the 2x3, latch, and the struts.







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Old 12-26-2008, 04:04 PM
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lookin good scotty, reminds me of Molly's bumper
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damn nice, when is mass production day?
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lookin good scotty, reminds me of Molly's bumper
I've never seen Molly's bumper. Link?
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Old 12-26-2008, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 22REw/HP
damn nice, when is mass production day?
It all depends on when I can get jigs built.

The quick answer is that I may start out with just the rear bumper w/o the carrier. I will tell you that it will be priced a little higher than Marlin's and All-Pro's because of the ability to tow, and because of the material used being much more expensive. It won't be "rated" for towing, but I wouldn't hesitate to tow with it at all.

I will get a weight on the bumper once I pull it off too so I know what to expect as far as shipping goes.
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Old 12-26-2008, 04:25 PM
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nice looking bumper man!...but... I would ditch the grade 5 bolt in the hinge for a grade 8.
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Old 12-26-2008, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by blacklabel
nice looking bumper man!...but... I would ditch the grade 5 bolt in the hinge for a grade 8.
Nope. Grade 5 will bend. Grade 8 will sheer.

Besides its setup in a dual sheer application anyway. And, there shouldn't be any load on the bolt when the carrier is closed on the hwy. I honestly just don't think it will matter.
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I really like the look of that. Good work.
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Are you going to tie the corners into the frame?
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Old 12-26-2008, 06:39 PM
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Are you going to tie the corners into the frame?
Yes, but it needs to be pulled, welded, mostly painted, remounted, welded on, and then I will add the leg supports.
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Old 12-26-2008, 07:10 PM
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Progress is looking good! Can't wait to see the how the arm turns out!
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Old 12-26-2008, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottyC
I've never seen Molly's bumper. Link?
Of course you haven't - it hasn't run in a year!

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f78/...profile-73982/

Built by AllPhase here in Longmont.
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Old 12-26-2008, 08:03 PM
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Of course you haven't - it hasn't run in a year!

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f78/...profile-73982/

Built by AllPhase here in Longmont.
Wow, that rear bearing loss looked like fun.

I also now understand why its called tippy.
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i want one...
but without the tire carrier...
any chance that you'll be making one that will work with the factory tire carrier?
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Originally Posted by space-junk
i want one...
but without the tire carrier...
any chance that you'll be making one that will work with the factory tire carrier?
No clue at this point since I only have a 1st gen 4runner that I am working with.

I don't see why it wouldn't work though.
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Old 12-26-2008, 10:12 PM
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looks really nice man, i've been following just not commenting and i want one!
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Originally Posted by ScottyC
No clue at this point since I only have a 1st gen 4runner that I am working with.

I don't see why it wouldn't work though.
well, if you wanna drive down to california, you can use my truck for R&D...
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Originally Posted by space-junk
well, if you wanna drive down to california, you can use my truck for R&D...
You got that backwards.............
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Bumper is done. Just need more material for the carrier and the latch to finish it all up.







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Originally Posted by ScottyC
Bumper is done.
I think I just found a new design to copy *cough, cough* I mean find inspiration from. I really like the hinge, I know it's a gate hinge, but where you did find just one (or did you, most places sell them in pairs)
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