Diy relentless bumper

I have a diy relentless front bumper kit for a 2000 Toyota tacoma was wondering if there are any start to finish write ups and pictures

 

I built my DIY bumper a couple months ago and I don't remember seeing a step by step walk through. First thing though, you have a 2000, and will need to cut your front frame horns back 3 inches. I believe there is a write up on Allpros website. Then start fallowing the instructions that come with the bumper. I have never welded before and it was my first project, so I think you will be fine. Just take your time and make sure everything is straight. Then post pics when your done!

 

I thought for the money saved I could do this too. How long did it take and how did it turn out. I have only welded once before lol! I'd hate to botch it bad and ruin a nice bumper.

 

http://www.relentlessfabrication.com/pages/instruction-sheets hope this helps

 

Let me first say this. A bumper is a safety item. Applying weak welds will make the bumper unsafe.
The bumper isn't a just put pieces together and weld away. It will take experience in fabricating to get it to fit right and look right. I have many years of experience welding and fabricating and can tell you that this bumper is not for the novice welder/fabricator. The minimum welder amps should be 160 as you will need to have good weld penetration to prevent failure during a accident and to increase strength while winching out of a incident if one is installed.
You are going to be doing a TON of trial fitting. Once you get one side perfect, you have the make the other side symmetrical while keeping the angles of the pieces all centered to the fenders, headlights and grill. The pieces are not cut perfectly, so you will be "filling the gaps" to make everything look right. Once it is built, you have to get it painted of powder coated.

On my 04, I didn't touch the frame besides bolting the bumper to it.

 

Not modifying the frame horns is a safety issue in itself. The OEM 'tacked in' threaded tabs are not sufficient in that a plate bumper weighs approximately 60-80 lbs more than an OEM bumper. At that end of the frame, it is at its smallest point throughout.

If you plan on winching, there is the distinct possibility that you'll shred the frame horns out of the frame, leaving major repair going forward. Also, if winching from an indirect angle, the frame horns will bend in the direction of the pull.

I suggest welding a 1/4" piece of plate, using the OEM for reference, to the front after you cut it off, then gusset.

OP, if you plan on welding this together, using a MIG, be sure to bevel each piece prior.

Check this site... it should help you out. http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/mig-welding-tips-articles.html

Good luck.

 

I understand what you are saying. I may just go ahead and do what you suggest.

 

I have a friend who is a very experienced welder. When I asked him about helping me with a DIY bumper he looked at me like, "oh man...." I could tell it wasn't going to be easy. He pointed to his small gate he made for the steps of his above ground pool to keep the kids out and said it had about 10 hrs of work into it. Nuff said... I'll buy a complete bumper.

 

Interesting how long it takes to build one of anything .

No jigs no fixtures

Pieces cut that poor doubtful or set up with a 1/8" root to allow one to hold to outside dimensions ??

 

Lol wize man you are!

 

I'll buy your FAB bumper