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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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1st gen 4runner winch bumper

I started on my front winch bumper yesterday. I was going to use a pre-made winch mount, but had the material to fab my own so I went ahead and did it.









Day 2. Done

















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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Very nice, I like the design alot. The front has a receiver as well?
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Very nice, I like the design alot. The front has a receiver as well?
Yes. For a d-ring receiver.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Yes. For a d-ring receiver.
Very nice indeed What kinda winch you gonna go with?
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Very nice indeed What kinda winch you gonna go with?
Hell if I know. Something that fits.

I actually may end up selling this one off at some point. I built it as a prototype, so I may end up selling something similar down the line. Still not sure I will run it for very long, but I like the design a lot. Sure beats the huge gigantic stinger ones and still provides radiator protection in the event of a roll.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Will you be my dad?
I just spit water everywhere,it even came out my nose.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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i like. it simple but with good ground clearence

mtm
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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"ghdhdhghghgh" (read: homer simpson gargling noise while drooling!)
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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looks sweet.. How thick is the metal you used?
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by wildjerseyfirefightr
looks sweet.. How thick is the metal you used?
.120 wall tubing for the bumper. 1/4 wall for the winch plate.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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that is a nice bumper I would love to have something like that its basic but still rugged
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Looks good man
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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I've changed the design slightly for production. These are what they look like:



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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 04:29 AM
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Much Better!

I really liked the original but felt it stuck out too far the new one looks just right.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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looks very nice
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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wow that looks great nice job!
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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If anyone wants one, PM Me. I am making some this week and next. $399 + shipping.

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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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dude I'd love one!
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wildjerseyfirefightr
dude I'd love one!
PM'd you.
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