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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by upTOPOverland_Drew, Nov 3, 2019.

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  1. Nov 3, 2019 at 9:26 PM
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    I think you are pushing the boundaries, but that has always been a Tacoma thing to do. It’s why these trucks have so many mods available.

    I am surprised C4 or another one of the vendors doesn’t offer a solution. If more trucks start doing this, it will come.
     
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    Shit man, I’m already doodling
     
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    I'm trying to picture how to reinforce that, but short of installing a thicker member, it doesn't seem like anything is easily useful
     
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    it wont be easy or cheap...

    my only holdup with cutting the core and tubing or boxing it is getting all the other shit that mounts to it to fit right.

    i am thinking a series of plates with bends and gussets to increase strength and rigidity
     
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    It's definitely doable! U got a 3d scanner?
     
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    It’s a “humble brag”, so thanks for noticing. I had the time of my life, honestly. Beyond incredible.
     
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    I'll pm ya, I'm curious how it was
     
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    What's the plan? Sandwich w thicker sheet?
     
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    Absolutely.
     
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    So here is a question (just riffing here, I’m no expert).

    If you now have a steel bumper, can that not provide support to the front structure? Like work backwards from the bumper, or is there a negative to doing that?
     
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  16. Nov 3, 2019 at 9:46 PM
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    i think you totally could, im not a welder or fabricator myself, i get how shit works and know how to out things together.

    itll be a matter of me presenting my ideas to the guy that does my fab and meeting somewhere in the middle
     
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    No, just the OD... original dumbass.
     
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    Yes, with additional gussets i think
     
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    My gut says no. Bumpers move a shit ton. Unless u tied in way far back, by the frame, it wouldn't be worth it. That's just what I think. I'm no scientition though.
     
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