Custom bumper build 3rd gen

So I decided to tackle the project building my own front bumper. I initially tried to find a 3d model of a tacoma front end to model it that way, but I couldn't find anything that would work well. I decided to use the tried and true cardboard aided design method lol.



I wanted to go for more of a Baja style design. Once I mocked up the cardboard I headed to
my workplace where I have access to a laser cutter. I took pictures of each cardboard cutout and traced them out in auto cad. After that I cut each piece out of mild steel.





I headed back to my shop and began tacking all the pieces together. Fully welding it took FOREVER. For the center cutouts I plan on adding stainless wire mesh similar to what trophy trucks use. If this gains some traction here I will for sure add some more pictures as I go. I figured I would try and see if I can get some love on Tacoma World, why not. Thanks!

Ps sorry if this is not where I'm supposed to post stuff I'm pretty new haha.

 

Looks bad ass OP nice work. Love the inferno truck too. For what its worth i would have taken a drive around town with that cardboard version a few times first

 

Nice work! Definitely interested in seeing how this ends up!

Chad

 

This is gonna be good. Provision for winch?

 

Very cool OP! Would be nice to have these type of skills and access to that equipment, but I am relegated to working my ass off so I can pay other people to do this stuff for me

 

Inferno black soft topper crew

 

Looks great! Where in WI are you located? Most of us hang around here - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/wisconsin-tacomas.21543/

 

Wow! looks great! Welcome aboard TW!

 

Diy armor is 100% the type of content we need

 

No plans for a winch for now, I could possibly integrate it somewhere down the road though!

 

I’m here for you my guy

 

I’m down south, a little town called south wayne, blink and you miss it haha

 

You know it!!! Killer combo

 

Darn. Was hoping you’d be close to Eau Claire. Pretty sure I’m the only active member from that area.

 

How does it tie in to the frame? No Recovery points? Cool stuff, some DIY metal fab is always a good idea.

 

I wanna join the club!!! I just can’t justify it on looks alone.

eta, props to OP on design and skills.

 

That’s awesome, good work! Are you going to be adding any lights? Jw since you lost your fogs

 

I need one with fog lights and a front hitch

 

You could have bought mine for 300.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/gorhino-steel-bumper.701357/

 

I just have it mounted to the 6 factory studs. as for recovery points I added a cutout for the factory tow hook. Thanks!