1997 Runner Bumper Build, Acquired Materials, About To Start, Ideas? Thoughts?
06-10-2005, 10:42 AM
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1997 Runner Bumper Build, Acquired Materials, About To Start, Ideas? Thoughts?
I just picked up the 3X3 box tubing which will be the main part across the back below the tailgate
I also have the block and shackle kit (tow set up) which will be welded to this rear tubing, I also have a receiver blank to weld in
I have looked at bumpers in other threads, but wanted to gather some more information, I do not need a tire carrier, but am thinking about adding some other things
A big thing for me to have is the side parts that wrap around below the quarters, have them notched/with a step or something
On long drive surf trips, I put boards on top, access to them from the rear corner of the truck will make securing them easier
please post pics, thoughts, ideas
If anyone likes I can take pics of the process and post them up
Just tossed my locker in as well so will be all set for a fall trip to Nova Scotia, also going to Cape Hatteras in September....this truck is in pretty good shape and serves as my daily driver, I will paint the bumper with black bedliner paint to match the safari rack
Thanks, in advance!
Tim
I also have the block and shackle kit (tow set up) which will be welded to this rear tubing, I also have a receiver blank to weld in
I have looked at bumpers in other threads, but wanted to gather some more information, I do not need a tire carrier, but am thinking about adding some other things
A big thing for me to have is the side parts that wrap around below the quarters, have them notched/with a step or something
On long drive surf trips, I put boards on top, access to them from the rear corner of the truck will make securing them easier
please post pics, thoughts, ideas
If anyone likes I can take pics of the process and post them up
Just tossed my locker in as well so will be all set for a fall trip to Nova Scotia, also going to Cape Hatteras in September....this truck is in pretty good shape and serves as my daily driver, I will paint the bumper with black bedliner paint to match the safari rack
Thanks, in advance!
Tim
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06-20-2005, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BOSTON4RUNNER
starting on the bumper tomorrow
anyone want to see pics? or write up?
I would love input from you guys and gals
anyone want to see pics? or write up?
I would love input from you guys and gals
06-20-2005, 11:02 AM
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family leaves for vacation in two weeks, I will have two other vehicles to use then..then will be full on into bumper fab
been working on my camaro like crazy
thursday and friday night I will be working on the bumper
I will take pics
been working on my camaro like crazy
thursday and friday night I will be working on the bumper
I will take pics
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06-21-2005, 10:00 AM
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I probably will go with square box stuff, just bought a bunch of it and it will match the look of my safari rack
nice bumper you have there
I was thinking of a similar set up, especially at the corners where it wraps around the body
nice bumper you have there
I was thinking of a similar set up, especially at the corners where it wraps around the body
06-24-2005, 06:35 AM
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i am going to get some more steel at lunchtime
so across the back it will be 3 inch box tubing
then where it goes around the side of the truck,,at the end of the box tubing will be a piece of rec tubing 1.5 x 3....so the 3 inch rectangular tubing will mate with the 3 inch box tubing that is the rear part of the bumper
from there i will use 1.5 box tubing to box a cage type thing....that will follow the line where the factory chrome wrap around bumper meets the quarter
i want to leave it open in some part similar to yours....and be rugged enough for a step to toss surfboards on the roof rack
so across the back it will be 3 inch box tubing
then where it goes around the side of the truck,,at the end of the box tubing will be a piece of rec tubing 1.5 x 3....so the 3 inch rectangular tubing will mate with the 3 inch box tubing that is the rear part of the bumper
from there i will use 1.5 box tubing to box a cage type thing....that will follow the line where the factory chrome wrap around bumper meets the quarter
i want to leave it open in some part similar to yours....and be rugged enough for a step to toss surfboards on the roof rack
06-27-2005, 09:48 AM
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once in place on the truck and the mounts are made, I will take it off and trim the width, then work on the side pieces that will mate with the bottom of the quarter panels
