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Rear Tube Bumper Suggestions

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tencrawler, Jan 30, 2011.

  1. Jan 30, 2011 at 10:21 PM
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    tencrawler

    tencrawler [OP] I'm a lover not an expert

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    I really liked the old All Pro. Looking for suggestions and opinions on rear tube bumpers. Pictures would be great and are always welcome. Thank you in advance for your time.
     
  2. Jan 30, 2011 at 10:37 PM
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    RelentlessFab

    RelentlessFab Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    You're pretty local(I'm in K falls), I could probably whip something up for you....
     
  3. Jan 30, 2011 at 10:45 PM
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    tencrawler

    tencrawler [OP] I'm a lover not an expert

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    I have quite a few friends from Rocky Point, Klamath, Bonanza, and Paisley. I admire the work and never realized you were so close. Kudos on the website; looks great. Looking forward to seeing how the high clearance turns out.
     
  4. Jan 30, 2011 at 11:04 PM
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    RelentlessFab

    RelentlessFab Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Thanks! :)
    Here's a pic of the finished HC rear:
    [​IMG]
    If you're interested in one of these, or a tube rear as posted, just let me know. :cool:
     
  5. Jan 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM
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    tencrawler

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    Looks awesome! Sadly, my truck is not hardcore enough to wear that monster, but I have full confidence that you could build the tube bumper I'm looking for. I bookmarked the website, and I will be in contact. Thanks for your time.
     
  6. Jan 30, 2011 at 11:21 PM
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    tencrawler

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    PS. If you need another "guinea pig" for a new front or rear, just drop me a line.
     
  7. Jan 30, 2011 at 11:25 PM
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    RelentlessFab

    RelentlessFab Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Got ya! I've got my 07 so I can prototype anything I need off it (except that cut-side rear) pretty much. If you're interested in front, but want to stick with the tube theme, I will be offering a hybrid bumper pretty soon(already ordered by a member). I would like to do some full tube front and rear bumpers as well. :cool:
     
  8. Jan 30, 2011 at 11:41 PM
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    tencrawler

    tencrawler [OP] I'm a lover not an expert

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    Good to know. I have pretty basic needs for my bumpers. I think a tube bumper with a sheet metal backing to "fill the body gaps" for the front and back is what I am looking for. As I mentioned, I liked the old All Pro Tube, but think I would like something that followed the contours of the body better. As a hobbyist mechanical design and tattoo artist, aesthetics drive me crazy. Continuity through out the design is key, and your plate bumpers (especially the HC) achieve that. I have a few interested in my stock bumper, might be able to get this rolling sooner than later.
     
  9. Jan 30, 2011 at 11:54 PM
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    Got ya. I agree, on the 05+ Tacoma's the open tube bumpers just dont look finished and like they belong on the truck. Adding some plate in key places would definitely help the aesthetics. I really believe in trying to follow body lines and contours to make my products look like they're made for the vehicle, not just something someone put together and could be mounted on any truck.
    Keep me posted if you end up wanting some bumpers from me. I've got quite a bit of work lined up so it would still take a bit for me to get to design a bumper if you wanted it right now.
     
  10. Jan 31, 2011 at 12:04 AM
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    I dont know if this is what your lookign for but i just saw this in a build thread
    PA010013_d833649d353e528b48d99e909d80b886904c2174.jpgayednismo/PA010013.jpg

    I did like the tube bumpers from AP but i ended up going their plate style
     
  11. Jan 31, 2011 at 12:08 AM
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    thats the demello prerunner bumper
     
  12. Jan 31, 2011 at 12:12 AM
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    Its a nice looking bumper but i dont like the corners being vulnerable
     
  13. Jan 31, 2011 at 12:13 AM
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    yeah i dont like the corners either. it looks kinda unfinished. i like it other than the ends.
     
  14. Jan 31, 2011 at 12:15 AM
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    Yea same here, a wrap around version of that would be nice.
     
  15. Jan 31, 2011 at 12:22 AM
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    something like this?

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  16. Jan 31, 2011 at 12:24 AM
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    There ya go! Nice :thumbsup:
     
  17. Jan 31, 2011 at 12:25 AM
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    Hit up KR fab, he built mine. You can contact him through Sandman
     
  18. Jan 31, 2011 at 7:27 AM
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    I tend to agree with you about the unfinished look of tube bumpers. I also learned that AllPro and GlassWerks offer caps for the body corners. I will say this, I've load tested my BajaBumpers. I've carried my CRF via a MotoJack and even an old Honda Magna hanging off it. These are strong, but take getting used to.

    RZ Rob

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  19. Jan 31, 2011 at 11:49 AM
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    Those are all great looking bumpers, but I'm looking for tubing to wrap towards the back of the flares, and a solid sheet metal backing or a roll pan if you will to fill-in the corner pieces and blend to the bottom of the tail gate. I think Relentless Fab is willing to work with customers and his design style looks as if it will compliment the look I'm trying to achieve.
     
  20. Jan 31, 2011 at 12:21 PM
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    Because Relentless is in your backyard, and has a 'can do it' attitude, it's a no-brainer. Just remember with the side pieces that you dont want them to be hanging out there to catch on stuff and sometimes simplicity looks best.

    RZ Rob
     

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