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Tacoma bumper build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by koditten, Dec 12, 2018.

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  1. Dec 12, 2018 at 8:21 PM
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    [​IMG] Three days later I have the running light cutouts done and the winch fairlead base welded in. Still need to cut the hole for the winch line to feed thru.
     
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  2. Dec 12, 2018 at 8:25 PM
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    Black paint shows up terrible in pics.

    I used Harbor Freight bed liner paint. It has a texture that I like and is very durable. Plus its easy to touch up. I give the bumper a quick roll of bedliner paint every year. I love the deep, black color that new paint has. Fuck plastic coating. Water gets under the plastic coat and then bubbles the plastic coat. This is a work truck, not a show truck.
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2018 at 8:26 PM
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    I think it’s pretty bad ass mad maxy. Awesome that u can fab up like that
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2018 at 8:28 PM
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    WWCvyTM_jHpEIo7hYWOpD52wYySfCQ2db-VyYTwl_955bb4cc9d3753e3f1ee9b30c04b80f625209a24.jpg Having trouble finding a good, final pic of the bumper. Here it is on the truck.

    Yes, I did the bumper for the Tundra too. I'm a member of that site as well, but those guys are boring AF.
     
    koditten, Dec 12, 2018
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  5. Dec 12, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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    Found a front on pic. The bumper is not as wide as it looks in the pic. Being close gave it that perspective.hIsd-_NEePVkzjOWvCL-0-rQHR6z_6TGHrcHt94q_809b17d0ebdfc3891c8fe33823ec65af0279d774.jpg
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2018 at 12:37 AM
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    Nice job I rather like these style bumpers over the tube bumpers

    Is the majority of the bumper made from 10 gauge ?

    So many projects not enough time
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2018 at 1:28 AM
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    Yep, Craig, all 10 g. Plenty strong with a decent weight. I lost a half inch of clearance. I'm due for shocks soon, so I'll grab some 881 to level it.
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2018 at 5:54 AM
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    This came out super nice. I've always liked the look of ARB Bumbers. I might be biased as I have one on my truck.
    I'd say your version is better though. It's hand made plus the styling is unique.
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2018 at 6:56 AM
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    why the gap in the front panel?
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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    The gap is for a light bar that I decided wasn't what I really needed. I guess I just got to thinking how little sense it made to me put one on.

    In addition, I could never find the rubber push pads be to install either.

    Can't have it look exactly like an ARB can we now, can we?

    Screenshot_20181213-134657.jpg
     
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  12. Dec 4, 2019 at 7:46 PM
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    Ahh! Fvck!
     
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    What’s going on?
     
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  14. Dec 4, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    Got any recent pics?

    Does it have a spot to mount a HAM/CB antenna?
     
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  15. Dec 4, 2019 at 7:48 PM
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    Another can of worms got opened I'm guessing.
     
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    Phil strikes again
     
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    Here is as of 3 minutes ago.20191204_224904.jpg
     
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    Bummer. The truck was facing the wrong way.
     
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    Yeah, plenty of places. Starting with...
     
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