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Newbie DIY 3g front bumper

Discussion in 'New Members' started by ghost3g, Jan 7, 2021.

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  1. Jan 7, 2021 at 3:20 PM
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    ghost3g

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    Hello All,
    This will be my first post to any forum. I have been viewing and reading from Tacoma World for the last year. I really enjoy this community. I wanted to share some of the DIY stuff on my Tacoma in hopes of helping / inspiring others to just do it.

    I have designed and built almost everything on my truck. My latest is the front bumper.
    I'm a graphic designer by trade. I'm not a fabricator and don't have a shop or anything so I feel my builds will relate to most of us. I'm posting pictures here so please take a look and let me know if you have any questions. Its inspired by SSO and LIttle B's and some ARB with my spin as well.PXL_20201219_161823822~2.jpg PXL_20201219_184445955.jpgPXL_20201219_195648852.jpg PXL_20201219_195715364.jpg PXL_20201222_052307499.NIGHT.jpg PXL_20201223_013803285.NIGHT.jpg PXL_20201224_002051337.NIGHT.jpg PXL_20201227_052305379.NIGHT.jpg PXL_20201227_174553069.jpg PXL_20210103_221525444.jpg PXL_20210107_195722647.jpg
     
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  2. Jan 7, 2021 at 3:21 PM
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    Meh
     
    Mattynokes, Jan 7, 2021
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  3. Jan 7, 2021 at 3:22 PM
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    Just kidding man. Fantastic job, it looks awesome! I dig the low profile look.
     
    Mattynokes, Jan 7, 2021
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  4. Jan 7, 2021 at 3:25 PM
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    I see that lil b style in there
    Great work man

    Welcome to TW
     
    boston23, Jan 7, 2021
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  5. Jan 7, 2021 at 3:28 PM
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    Thanks Matt.
    A little extra clearance for the tires and approach angle.
     
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  6. Jan 7, 2021 at 3:32 PM
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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Hello Larry
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
     
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  7. Jan 7, 2021 at 3:35 PM
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    If you were in Wisconsin I would pay you for one.
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2021 at 3:42 PM
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    If you can find a backyard fabricator I will gladly share all the images and such.
     
    ghost3g, Jan 7, 2021
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  9. Jan 7, 2021 at 4:39 PM
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    Welcome to TW
    :hattip: :cheers:
     
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  10. Jan 7, 2021 at 4:48 PM
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    Thanks all!
     
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  11. Jan 7, 2021 at 6:42 PM
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  12. Jan 9, 2021 at 2:42 PM
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    Looks good,,, I would like to see most pics
     
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  13. Jan 11, 2021 at 6:34 AM
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    Welcome to TW! Love the bumper.
     
    boogie3478, Jan 11, 2021
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  14. Jan 14, 2021 at 2:43 PM
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    I guess I would like to start a new thread to share the rest of the DIY mods.
    It wouldn't be in the new members section though would it? Just in the regular 3rd gen section?
    point me in the right direction!
     
    ghost3g, Jan 14, 2021
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  15. Jan 14, 2021 at 2:49 PM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/3rd-gen-builds-2016.196/ :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Jan 14, 2021 at 2:57 PM
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    That's awesome man! Thanks for sharing... :cheers:
     
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  17. Jan 14, 2021 at 3:01 PM
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    Thanks Boogie3478. I watch your vids and you have inspired and helped me over the last year.
     
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  18. Mar 15, 2021 at 6:40 PM
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    Great work! And welcome. Curious if you have more pictures or are willing to share some type of plans for this. I like building my own things when I can.
     
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  19. Mar 17, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    Great looking low pro bumper!
     
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  20. Mar 17, 2021 at 8:25 AM
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    The custom bumper looks ill Larry. Nice Job! Curious about the original bumper with the winch built-in, was that a custom job too?
     
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