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Just released! Relentless Fab 96-04 Tacoma front plate bumper

Discussion in 'Relentless Fabrication' started by RelentlessFab, Apr 19, 2011.

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  1. Dec 16, 2013 at 4:16 PM
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    RelentlessFab [OP] Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Theres a mount integrated into the bumper. :cool:
    Here's how to prep/modify your frame:
    http://s482.photobucket.com/user/xtreme_450/slideshow/98 00 tacoma frame bumper cut cap
     
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  2. Dec 16, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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    Nice! The frame end mod sounds pretty straightforward but it's nice to have those pics to refer too. Thanks man! According to FedEx, my bumper should be here Thursday! Now I just need to figure out why my mig wont lay a decent bead...
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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  4. Dec 16, 2013 at 11:12 PM
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    RelentlessFab [OP] Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Yes, should have been there or maybe in the hardware bag? I remember making sure they were there as one of my guys was wrapping it up. If they're not there let me know, I've got more around the shop:cool:
     
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  5. Dec 18, 2013 at 2:33 PM
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    4banger4x4 Probably should'nt have done that.

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    Hey eric. When putting the fog lights together what way does the pipe go? Small side to the middle or small side to the out side? Pretty sure I did this one backwards but im not sure

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  6. Dec 18, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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    Yeah it looks backwards...

    Here's what mine looks like if it helps at all.

    [​IMG]
     
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  7. Dec 18, 2013 at 4:02 PM
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    Definitely backwards. You need to mirror it the opposite way. That should be the last thing you weld to the bumper aside from recovery points and top tube.
     
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  8. Dec 18, 2013 at 4:38 PM
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    Yeah I was holding the plate upside down when I fit it up. But I already cut it off and rewelded it. I was actually thinking to weld these and the recovery points first because it can be done on the bench without taking the bumper off the truck. Expecially the fog light holes because I dont think I could get a tig torch in there inbetween the center section and fog light tube
     
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  9. Dec 18, 2013 at 4:48 PM
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    It'll be a Bitch to sand the seams near the recovery points if you weld them in before sanding the wing plate welds though.... my $.02
     
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  10. Dec 18, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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    If your talking about sanding the bumper so I can paint it, Im in the process of sandblasting everything. But if youre talking about grinding down the weld on the outside, then I didnt think of that. Thanks for the input. Im taking pics as I go so ill be throwing a write up together, should be posted by sunday night if everything goes well
     
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  11. Dec 18, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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    Yeah, was referring to blending out the beads on the outside of the bumper. If you TIG it clean, screw the sanding! Leave the clean looking beads and just paint over. :D
     
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  12. Dec 18, 2013 at 6:18 PM
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    Im hopping for that. My free hand skills are a big shaky, but my walking skills are pretty good right now for not having tigged in 6months. Do you weld the foglights all the way around? I only did 4 stitches. And do you bevel the edges of the plates before you weld or is it all butt welds on the back and groove welds on the face?
     
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  13. Dec 18, 2013 at 8:31 PM
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    Yep, 4 welds around the fog recesses.
    And 4 stitches down the insides of the long seams, and then fully weld the outside. I dont bevel any joints, just run hot to get it burnt in. :cool:
     
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  14. Dec 18, 2013 at 8:43 PM
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    Alright cool. Cant wait to start burnin some rods Alltigeverything!
     
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  15. Dec 18, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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    Did you get my PM about the plates?
     
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  16. Dec 18, 2013 at 9:21 PM
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    Yeah I'll toss some in the mail for you
     
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  17. Dec 18, 2013 at 9:51 PM
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    Thanks, I appreciate it
     
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  18. Dec 19, 2013 at 2:12 PM
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    Has anyone had issues tracking their orders through fedex? My tracking status hasn't changed since it shipped last week and the delivery date was supposed to be today.
     
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  19. Dec 19, 2013 at 2:28 PM
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    Same here. mine was supposed to be here yesterday
    The status has stayed the same since December 12.
    Estimated delivery was supposed to be Wednesday December 18.

    The Status still says "initiated" and that the info was sent to fedex on 12/12/2013
     
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  20. Dec 19, 2013 at 2:42 PM
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    He makes the shipping tags before he ships them, so it's not completely accurate. But I have also been having trouble tracking anything through Fedex, UPS, and USPS lately.
     
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