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DIY 1st gen Tacoma front bumper ?

Discussion in 'CBI Off-Road Fab' started by jbrandt, Dec 27, 2018.

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  1. Apr 10, 2019 at 9:38 PM
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    If I do another bumper (I’m almost positive I will), I'm getting a bigger welder. Like a lincoln 180. I’m putting 220 in my new shop “just in case” lol.

    My 125hd did the job, but I’m betting I could have done it in maybe half the time (or less).
     
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  2. Apr 14, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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    I guess I will keep "making do" with my little Lincoln. This bumper was my first big project, and I have had the welder for many years. But I'm sure it would be easier and better with the proper set up. As they say in W. Va., poor folks have poor ways.
     
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  3. Apr 15, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    Ended up cutting the grill. Too much work to try and stuff the solenoid box under the hood, so out came the hacksaw: had to cut a little extra to make room for the plug.


    Finished product with working turn signals (and winch).
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2019 at 10:03 PM
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    Anyone know if SmittyBuilt x20 98510 fits in the Moab 1.0 ??
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2019 at 8:11 AM
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    There's plenty of room in there, I don't see why not.
     
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  6. Apr 19, 2019 at 9:50 AM
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    I just don’t wanna do what you did to your grille lol.
     
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  7. Apr 19, 2019 at 9:53 AM
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    Only reason I did that was so I didn't have to futz with relocating the solenoid box. I believe the x20's have a removable box. If that's the case, you just need to get some longer wire and find a spot for the box. The size of the winches themselves are pretty much the same.
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2019 at 3:51 AM
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    Mine is an XBull, there are some pics of my location for the controller back earlier in this thread. I also had to clock the lever for the engage to clear grill. Easy to do.
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2019 at 9:44 PM
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    How long it take you guys to get the bumper?
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    I was told it'd be like 6-8 weeks, but I think it only took a couple weeks.

    I think we have somewhat of an advantage with the DIY kits since they don't need to get in line for the welder to do his thing. Just cut and bend and ship.
     
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  11. Apr 26, 2019 at 12:30 PM
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    Okay I was going to order mine tomorrow. 6-8 weeks is plenty of time to save for a winch also. Thank you.
     
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  12. Apr 26, 2019 at 12:31 PM
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    haha, yeah. I wouldn't expect it to take that long though.
     
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    Yes, mine was only a couple of weeks as well.
     
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  14. Apr 28, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    I ordered my bumper today. :D
     
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  15. Apr 30, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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    I ordered my bumper on Sunday and I got tracking number today. That was fast. They said estimate shipping 5/28/2019 WINNING
     
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  16. May 1, 2019 at 12:10 PM
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    I know someone considering selling a welding if you're interested... ;)

    :devil:

    are you new to welding? If so, definitely get a bunch of scrap 3/16 and 1/4 steel and practice.

    Also, take your time and don't let too much heat build up like I did and have the bumper warp slightly and not fit on the winch plate and have to cut it off and start over.

    have fun!
     
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  17. May 1, 2019 at 1:08 PM
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    What’s the price tag?
     
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  18. May 1, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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    I hadn't really thought about it, still not sure I'll sell it quite yet, but you got me thinkin'...

    New is $440 at home depot, got it ~2 years ago. It's got most of a 10lb roll or nr-211-mp in it (minus a bumper's worth, lol). I dunno, 350.
     
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  19. May 3, 2019 at 12:40 PM
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    One word of advice as you start building your bumper. Put a couple of washers between the upright plates, where it comes apart and you can remove the main portion of the bumper. It will give just a little wiggle room to ease removal and more especially reinstallation.
     
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    Was sent to me earlier today from the welder 570F2188-E514-4FD4-9766-939D26670774.jpg
     
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