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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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At first, I wasn't sure if I liked it... but after seeing it from all angles I'd have to say it does look great. A winch on that front would definately compliment it...

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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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Lance,

I should be bringing the better half. She likes camping but the off roading at Pismo scared her.

Bob
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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ok it looks good, but I have some constructive critisism (sp?). The center section is too plain. A cut out for a winch would help. But you might also consider getting some bump stops on there like they have on the TJM bumpers. It just needs something for the flat front facade.

Also I still don't like the cladding. I say you paint everything green to match the rest of the truck.

good luck with it!

Last edited by sdastg1; Feb 18, 2004 at 05:59 PM.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sdastg1
ok it looks good, but I have some constructive critisism (sp?). The center section is too plain. A cut out for a winch would help.
Agreed!
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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Buy me a winch and we'll call it even

Actually the winch is in the works, as well as the lighting that I want to include.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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OMG!!!! That is totally bitchen. Nice bumper man. I agree with Tacoma Man, you need a Sugar Momma!!
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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Very Nice!!! Original and clean looking
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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That Demello cat does some nice work!!!! (Nice job Jason)

Beautiful design. I love the integration of the stock signals!! Are you planning to have an additional section to cover the control arm mounts/crossmember?
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 05:32 AM
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Now that is awsome!
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:22 AM
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I like the bumber, but is there a reason that the lower part of the radiator is exposed? May not be a problem in Ca, but on the east coast we have these things called trees and I could see a limb suck in the mud going right through it.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:26 AM
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My god that is sexy!

Looks amazing mate, wish I had a rig like that
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by PistonSlap
I like the bumber, but is there a reason that the lower part of the radiator is exposed? May not be a problem in Ca, but on the east coast we have these things called trees and I could see a limb suck in the mud going right through it.
Actually the bumper isn't quite done yet. I'm adding shackle hangers in that area so I'm waiting for that part to finish it'll get covered up nicely

Jason's been great to work!!
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 07:51 AM
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That is FANTASTIC!!!!!

Jason hits another home run. Go get em Tank (trying to make that nickname stick)!

The things I like the most:
1. Integrated skid
2. Real Turn Signals
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 07:55 AM
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Very nice.

Do you have any tire rubbing with that bumper??

Gadget
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 07:56 AM
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Gadget I get absolutely no rubbing now With the stock tupperware I got a few rubs at full lock.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 08:12 AM
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You know I was just kidding, right??

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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 08:18 AM
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You know I was just kidding, right??

Gadget
damn.... lack of sleep does stupid things to my brain
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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That Demello cat does some nice work!!!! (Nice job Jason)

Beautiful design. I love the integration of the stock signals!! Are you planning to have an additional section to cover the control arm mounts/crossmember?
Thanks
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SkyRat
That is FANTASTIC!!!!!

Jason hits another home run. Go get em Tank (trying to make that nickname stick)!

The things I like the most:
1. Integrated skid
2. Real Turn Signals
Thanks, Tank hmmm. How do I change my nic name..lol
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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As Lance said the bumper is not done just yet. Still working out the little details. being the first one for a Late model 4runner that I have done it was a little tough getting the lines to line up. but I like the results. But after 3 days straight of 5:00am till 8:00pm I wasn't sure if it was right :pat:

The front part the big flat as I call it is going to be filled soon with a winch and possible lights. The reason the front part is so wide is cause of the 4runner frame. It's just really wide 36in to be exact! If I made it any smaller it just wouldn't look right.

I'm working on the rear right now, which is going to be just as hard as the front but I will do my best.

Back to work for now. Thanks for all the positive feed back, that makes it worth the long hours..
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