1st gen front bumper build

Started building a bumper, I'm going for something like this http://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/allpro-bumper-modified.177069/

 

Got the lower hoop and frame mounts done, had to get a little creative with the mounts since the 98-00 front ends are weird

 

I'd like to make this fit on my 1st gen. It's a slick looking front bumper.

 

Do they only make that bumper for 2nd gens?

 

Try this link out. It looks like they make bumpers for the 2nd & 3rd gens.

http://www.roadarmor.com/product-search/vehicle/Toyota Tacoma 2005 - 2011

 

That sucks, elite off road makes a pretty good looking plate bumper for 1st gens

 

That's some funky looking mount you got there. Can you post how your chassis looks? I've made a few bumpers for my truck and none of the mounts look like that

 

Elite is out of business unfortunately.

 

The frame rails are 3 inches longer on 98-00 tacos than the other 1st gens. So the mounts wrap around the side of the frame instead of over the front of the frame rails. This is so that I can avoid trimming he frame if possible. Hope this helps.(I've already removed the stock skid plate and cut the bar that it mounts to off since taking this picture)

 

Gotcha. I just cut the frame to match my 03' when I sold my old bumper to some guy with a 00'

 

Got the main tube bent

 

odd. ive never seen one done with a bend directly in the middle. always 2 on the egdes of grill so its flat for a skidplate in the middle. whats the plan with this build?

 

If you check the link on the first post, it looks like the all pro bumper is bent the same way.

 

That's pretty cool for a small budget

 

I do tend to go overboard from time to time. Plus the guy bought my old rear bumper and is a friend so going a little extra wasn't bad

 

Gotcha. doesn't look off like i thought it would. actually i didnt even notice first time i looked...

 

You still make these bad boys?

 

Only when someone requests. But if your gonna ask, I'm pretty sure shipping is gonna suck for you since I'm on Guam

 

Damn well thanks anyway brotha haha

 

Alright so I haven't updated the thread in forever but here's the rest of the pictures I have So I made these pieces to support the main tube, also I changed the frame mounts so that they look normal now