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Demello bumpers and sliders on a 2013

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sbechtold, Apr 18, 2013.

  1. Apr 18, 2013 at 7:32 PM
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    sbechtold

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    I picked up a new Tacoma and then immediately called Jason at Demello. Actually called him before I bought the truck... ;) Jason is a good friend and has help me build other trucks, so the choice of who's products would go on my truck was easy for me. He needed access to a 2013 and I needed some bumpers and sliders. Here is where we are thus far... sliders and rear bumper progress. The front will be a single hoop front bumper.

    Hybrid sliders powder-coated in wrinkle-finish black...

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    Base of the rear high clearance bumper started... will be adding a swingout tire carrier, hitch and led backup lights...

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  2. Apr 18, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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    bullaculla

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    Nice. Are you getting a front plate bumper from them too? Also, are you gonna relocate your backup camera?
     
  3. Apr 18, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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    Looking great!
     
  4. Apr 18, 2013 at 7:49 PM
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    Thanks! Yes on the front plate bumper. I will probably relocate the backup camera to somewhere on the bumper or in the center of the spare tire. Not to worried about the backup camera... I will find a home for it. :)
     
  5. Apr 18, 2013 at 7:50 PM
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    Thank you...
     
  6. Apr 18, 2013 at 8:00 PM
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    I cant wait to see what they do for a front bumper. I wasn't feeling Demellos first try in that other thread.
    Shape and style was great, but I didn't like the fit.
     
  7. Apr 18, 2013 at 9:02 PM
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    I've always liked the lines on Jason's bumpers. I'll make sure to post plenty of pictures from all angles.
     
  8. Apr 19, 2013 at 4:53 PM
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    Swing-out started... :)

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  9. Apr 19, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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    btw... this is my other Demello built rig...

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  10. Apr 19, 2013 at 7:56 PM
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  11. Apr 19, 2013 at 8:16 PM
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    looks amazing so far. are they going to do a standard demello 2nd gen front or are they going to do a more 12-13 centric design?
     
  13. Apr 20, 2013 at 6:41 AM
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    Thanks... No I do not plan on selling the FJC. I'm planning some upgrades to the suspension this summer. I love this thing too much to sell it.
     
  14. Apr 20, 2013 at 6:56 AM
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    Swing-out progress... I won't be adding a bunch of stuff (jerry cans, bike racks, kitchen sink, etc.) to the swing-out. At most I will add a hi-lift, but I'll use clamps to mount it. I told Jason I wanted a simple clean carrier with only the tire mounted. I also wanted the tire mounted lower. This truck won't see any hard trails... mainly fire roads to get to a favorite fishing spot... or to a great MTB trail. Later on down the road I can always add tabs, brackets or mounting points at home to accommodate stuff.

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  15. Apr 20, 2013 at 7:01 AM
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  16. Apr 20, 2013 at 7:16 AM
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    I loved your old rig and it looks like this one will be just as badass!
     
  17. Apr 20, 2013 at 12:19 PM
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    Thanks! I really like your Tacoma. Looked through your posts many times to get ideas. This rig will be a bit different... more of an expedition style. The FJC will always be my crawler.
     
  18. Apr 22, 2013 at 6:19 PM
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    Hitch, shackle mounts, led backup lights...
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    Latch...
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    98% done... a few more small things to finish up then off to powder coating...
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  19. Apr 23, 2013 at 5:08 AM
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    I assume you're talking about the backup lights down low in the bumper? Hadn't thought of it, but that's a good idea.
     
  20. Apr 23, 2013 at 5:22 AM
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    Damn... :drool:
     

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