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Bandit Runner's 3rd gen front bumper build

Old Jun 22, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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looks great man
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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sweet job dude im looking to build my bumper with winch soon just got the new welder today , just wondering what program you use to build it really like your design!!!
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 04:41 AM
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Alright, so I ended up lightly sanding down the paint to smooth it out. Then I applied two more thin coats of top coat. Its still not perfect, but a lot better than before. At this point it is completely ready to be assembled and installed, which will happen on Friday. I can't wait - It has been a long time coming. A few pics of it painted:











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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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amazing job man, looks like a bumper manufactured in a warehouse by an established company, not built in a garage by a novice welder
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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Super nice work man .. i couldnt believe the plywood bumper when i saw it .. looks great congrats ..
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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soo, got anything to tell me about sellin me that model bumper? the one of plywood and PVC lol
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Finally Done!

Well, got everything assembled and installed on the truck. Overall, it turned out pretty well, and I'm happy with it. A few aspects didn't turn out as well as I had hoped, but I learned from my mistakes. Next time (rear bumper) will be better yet.

The only thing left to do is add the offroad lights to the top, and add the D-rings. I am waiting for my lights to arrive. They are 8" Eagle Eye lights. Anyway, here's the pics:



















Thanks for all the positive comments and support throughout the build, and thanks to all those that followed along. I'll post final pics with lights and d-rings at a later date.

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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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Just a little update. I finally installed some 8" offroad lights and the D-rings. It really finishes off the bumper nicely.





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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Dang that looks good.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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hotdamn, that is nice. Can't wait to see that rear bumper now!
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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mmmm mmm perfection LOL

ya need a winch buddy, lmao THAT would finish off the look
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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hotdamn, that is nice. Can't wait to see that rear bumper now!

^x2
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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Super clean!!! NICE!
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Hey!
Forewarning, POR15 WILL FADE WITH UV EXPOSURE.
It will fade, and peel off with relative ease.
If you wanna see an example of it peeling i'll show u my rear bumper lol
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Hey!
Forewarning, POR15 WILL FADE WITH UV EXPOSURE.
It will fade, and peel off with relative ease.
If you wanna see an example of it peeling i'll show u my rear bumper lol

No Worries, I top-coated the POR-15.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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damn dude that thing is SWEEEETTTTT!!!!

ever thought about producing another one to sell?
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bandit Runner
No Worries, I top-coated the POR-15.
Good to hear.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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sick bro im going to try that maybe one day my 4 runner looks that sick!
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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dangggg
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