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$25 Plate Bumper Dress Up Mod

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MSrebel, Sep 14, 2014.

  1. Sep 14, 2014 at 5:50 PM
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    MSrebel

    MSrebel [OP] Well-Known Member

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    This is my first "How To" write up so here goes. I love the Pelfreybilt Plate bumper I just installed but wasn't crazy about how 'busy' the area directly behind the frame attachment studs was. I did a $25 mod to clean the area up. I have no welding ability and used only a circular saw with a metal blade, a Dremel, and drill.

    1. I used cardboard and scissors to make a pattern for each side. (Turned out the pattern could be used for both sides)
    2. I purchased at Lowes a 12"X24" piece of sheet metal, (2) 3 1/2"X5/16" Stainless bolts, (4) 5/16" fender washers, (2) 3/8" fender washers for inside of frame (to block large hole in frame) and (2) 5/16" nuts = $25
    3. Cut metal with circular saw to match cardboard pattern. Clean edges with Dremel.
    4. Test fit and mark large hole thru frame with sharpie. Drill 5/16" hole in center of mark.
    5. Clean with acetone, prime and paint with Rustoleum.
    6. Attach to frame with purchased hardware.
     
  2. Sep 14, 2014 at 5:52 PM
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    MSrebel

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    Photos added.

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  3. Sep 14, 2014 at 5:53 PM
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    MedlinAround

    MedlinAround Failure is the result of letting setbacks stop you

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    Never mind, you added pics now!:cool:
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2014 at 6:51 PM
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    Nice!
     
  5. Sep 14, 2014 at 8:37 PM
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    Cjanik

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    hmmm...I just may do the same thing! great idea!
     
  6. Sep 14, 2014 at 8:38 PM
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    Cool idea...why not cover the lower square tube as well? Thats what I figured this was...
     
  7. Sep 14, 2014 at 8:39 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Nice job , have some green squares on me
     
  8. Sep 15, 2014 at 6:21 AM
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    I agree that winch plates would help. The brackets underneath the frame in the first photo provide some frame reinforcement and winch plates don't provide quite as much coverage as these do. As far as covering the lower square tube open ends, I couldn't have my plate flush with the frame and cover those because the tube extends beyond the frame. If I could weld, I would build a new insert that fits flush with the open end tube like the factory insert that protrudes. Then I would weld a 3/16" steel 'wing' perpendicular to cover this entire area.
     
  9. Sep 15, 2014 at 6:21 AM
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    As such:

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  10. Sep 20, 2014 at 1:52 PM
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    Want to share a cheap fix for those 2 open rectangular ends left visible down low when you install a new bumper. I ordered these plugs online for $2.25 apiece. Shipping is high but maybe owners in the same area could make a big order. I just trimmed the 'fins' by about 2/3 on the long sides of the plugs, no trimming on the short sides. rubber mallet and voila.

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