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Tube/Pre runner bumper build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by specialized7, Nov 4, 2013.

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  1. Nov 4, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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    specialized7

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    So i went to the scrap yard and got some 2.5" & 1.5" schedule 40,Borrowed my dads mig and pipe bender then got busy.
    I like the prerunner style bumpers, But i want a little extra protection on the sides.
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    Started doing some bending, Easier then you imagine!
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    Having never used a mig before WOW what a difference from the shitty arc welder i have.....Tacked in place before i notched them, used some flat steel from the body lift bumper brackets.
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    main tube all bent. gotta cut the ends off after i tack it!
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    All tacked in place
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    Thats it for tonite!
     
    specialized7, Nov 4, 2013
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  2. Nov 4, 2013 at 9:41 PM
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  3. Nov 4, 2013 at 9:55 PM
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    Sub'd! I took a TG bumper and added my own style to it to make it unique. Always interested in seeing one-of-a-kind bumpers!
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2013 at 5:27 AM
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    Awesome! Now when youre done you can build me one! Lol
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2013 at 5:38 AM
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    Looks good! Keep the pictures coming!
     
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  6. Nov 5, 2013 at 6:44 AM
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    Thanks guys. this is my first ever bumper project.. theres no way im paying someone 600 plus dollars for something similiar..
     
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  7. Nov 5, 2013 at 8:52 AM
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    The quality of the Samsung S1 camera is horrible sorry! ahha its my only means of uploading pictures.
     
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  8. Nov 5, 2013 at 8:59 AM
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    Good start, what are you planning for the sides of the bumper?
     
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  9. Nov 5, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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    Its hard to see from the pics, but are the plates bolted to the frame or welded?
     
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  10. Nov 5, 2013 at 12:17 PM
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    Its 100% bolt on.
     
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  11. Nov 5, 2013 at 2:12 PM
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    Be careful not to burn up your new paint! :eek::D
     
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  12. Nov 5, 2013 at 2:14 PM
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    sub
     
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  13. Nov 5, 2013 at 2:17 PM
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    This is what I was thinking too, get yourself a welders mat over your truck man.
     
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  14. Nov 5, 2013 at 2:22 PM
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    So i saw this thread and really want to get the stuff together to build a bumper like this. Does anyone know if a 90 amp wire feed welder would do the job?
     
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  15. Nov 5, 2013 at 2:28 PM
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    Nice I built few bumper its definetly learning process but once you start making more its easier and then you'll start playing with designs
     
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  16. Nov 5, 2013 at 6:39 PM
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    Mocked up the skid...
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    mounts to crossmember
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  17. Nov 5, 2013 at 6:47 PM
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    plan is to find a peice of aluminum for the skid but if need be i will use steel and paint it matching blue

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  18. Nov 5, 2013 at 6:52 PM
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    Still need to do a light hoop and the peices that bolt from the frame to the outside corners
    once all welding is complete i will paint it with duplicolor bedliner then clearcoat with eastwood urethane clearcoat
     
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  19. Nov 5, 2013 at 7:29 PM
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    I wish you wouldn't color match the skid. Just my opinion
     
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    leave it brushed metal. looks bad ass already
     
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