Tacoma Bumper Guard

I was browsing the KC Lights website, and I stumbled upon this front bumper guard. It caught my eye, so I tried searching for it but came up with nothing. Did a TinEye search against the image and found a few more images of the bumper/truck. Website they were on said images were a one-off Marty McFly's Dream Truck Concept, but I figured I'd see if anyone has seen this set of bumpers before? Thanks in advance.

 

Looks kinda like Smittybilt tube bumpers of years past.....

 

I saw this as well and damn it looks good!

 

I reached out to KC Lights, and here is their response:

"The bumper on the Tacoma was not a KC Product and the lights on front KC did not have the covers that are on those lights as a sale item, only a few made for the shoot. It was just a Promo Shoot and have no info at all for the bumper, sorry we cannot give you more information."

That said, I decided to build it myself. First out of PVC to get the right measurements and customize the brackets, then pick up a small welding machine and watch some YouTube videos to brush up what I didn't care to learn in high-school.

 

Post pics of the final product. I like the look of those bumpers. I just don't have time right now to try and make it myself.

 

@Taylor@KC HiLiTES any input or ideas on this?

 

Isn't that the "Back to the Future" build???

 

It is. I have a red 2015, but I'm going to try to make it mostly look like this.

 

Some things to consider.....

A tubing bender (not a pipe bender) would be required to make the bends on each end as well as the hoop.

A tubing notcher would be very helpful as well.....

If you plan to make angle cuts at the bends, obviously that won't yield smooth transitions.....

Just wanted to point these items out......

 

Much appreciated! Thanks!

 

This

 

I just found these! I'm going to look into and see if it would be easier just to buy and customize.

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/smitt...oogle_738768949_39642945278__pla-277654025653

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/smitt...oogle_738768949_39642945278__pla-633535804477

 

Unfortunately, I don't have any more information. My guess is that it was some type of Jeep tubular bumper that Toyota used and modified to fit. Those tubular bumpers, despite how old-school I personally think they look, are still super popular for Jeeps. Biggest thing to look for is the overall width of it. You don't want it to be way too short.

Here's a ton more options:
https://www.extremeterrain.com/wrangler-jeep-jk-front-bumper.html#shop-by2

 

how much would it cost to get something like this fabricated? The Jeep ones are only like $200.

 

Check these guys out. They do a lot of different stuff.

http://www.sterling-equipment.com/index.php

 

Keep in mind that a "one off" bumper will probably be significantly more than a production bumper...
My guess would be $400 or more......

 

This. ..

I knew it looked familiar couldn't put my finger on it.

 

Think it’s the anniversary build in the photos.

 

Obviously... unless they really went back to the future

 

Maybe they did...