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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SAB_0010, Oct 31, 2016.

  1. Oct 31, 2016 at 7:05 PM
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    SAB_0010

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    I want to make a front bumper for my 1996 Tacoma and I need some inspiration. Does anyone have a good looking tube bumper on their first gen?
     
  2. Oct 31, 2016 at 7:14 PM
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  3. Oct 31, 2016 at 7:39 PM
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    Thanks for the links.
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2016 at 3:42 PM
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    Here is kind of what I'm thinking. Any opinions? I won't be getting a winch yet because of my coils but I want one later. Sorry about my drawing capability.
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2016 at 9:47 PM
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    what size tubing and bender are you using?
     
  6. Nov 2, 2016 at 9:49 PM
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    Mad drawing skills lol I can relate

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  7. Nov 3, 2016 at 12:49 AM
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    My first custom bumper build.

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  8. Nov 3, 2016 at 12:53 AM
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    Only you know what you want and like.

    Get some measurements and build it
     
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  9. Nov 3, 2016 at 6:44 AM
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    That looks sweet
     
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  10. Nov 3, 2016 at 6:47 AM
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    1.75 for the center part and 1.5 for the rest. Do you think the 1.5 will look too small? All I have is 1.5 and I didn't want to buy a lot of 1.75
     
  11. Nov 3, 2016 at 7:16 AM
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    And I also have a bunch of conduit in different sizes but I probably shouldn't use it, right?
     
  12. Nov 14, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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    my custom tube bumper
     
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  13. Nov 14, 2016 at 1:30 PM
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    That looks pretty awesome. I haven't even started mine yet other than some measuring and drawing haha. I've ran into problems with the truck and my Civic. Hopefully I'll be able to build one after this semester is over and I get some extra time to work and make money. It will be interesting considering the only things I have fabricated are a grape trellis and a luggage carrier haha.
     
  14. Nov 14, 2016 at 5:47 PM
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  15. Nov 14, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    Nice bumper and truck. Did you make it?
     
  16. Nov 14, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    That's what I'm going for except with a grill hoop
     
  17. Nov 14, 2016 at 6:56 PM
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    Raptor lined TG Low Pro.

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  18. Nov 14, 2016 at 6:58 PM
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    Looks good
     
  19. Nov 14, 2016 at 7:01 PM
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    WildLand

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    Daggum I am so tempted to get a TG low pro and they keep popping up all over TW :goingcrazy:
     
  20. Nov 14, 2016 at 7:12 PM
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    It's not as nice as Ivan's bumper. But for the price you can't beat it! Unless you're gonna make your own!
     

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