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1st Gen DIY rear bumper.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by T4rod, Apr 7, 2024.

  1. Apr 7, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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    T4rod

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    Hey guys! Here's a little DIY bumper I'm thinking of bringing the market. I'm not a huge fan of the high clearance bumpers that require cutting the sides of your bed. These will be laser cut out of 3\16 hrpo so they will be ready to weld out of the box.

    This is verison one that I will be making changes too, especially cleaning up the sides. I think they will look really good with a swingout as well! I'm really open to ideas or changes so please let me know! Not sure on pricing yet, but it will be the most affordable diy bumper on the market.

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  2. Apr 7, 2024 at 8:25 PM
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    Red_03Taco

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    I'd buy one. That looks great
     
  3. Apr 7, 2024 at 8:26 PM
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    treyus30

    treyus30 70% complete 70% of the time

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    Looks pretty close to 4x Innovation's with pod cutouts, but I'm all for cheaper!
     
  4. Apr 7, 2024 at 9:48 PM
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    Very clean. I like that....a lot....doggone it.
     
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  5. Apr 8, 2024 at 5:53 AM
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    Rucas

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    Looks great!
    All about that DIY. Can you still get the spare tire tool in there? Yours looks tight, when I built mine I barely left room to get the spare tire tool through the back. French in some shackle points and it looks good to go. Very clean and simple.
     
  6. Apr 10, 2024 at 6:22 AM
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    beeboptaco

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    Where did you get that tailgate? That does not look like the original
     
  7. Apr 10, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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    Looks good in person too!PXL_20240410_151656738.jpg
     
  8. Apr 10, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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    It looks like its a tailgate off of the 89-95 Toyota pickup. I didn't know they fit but they look really good.
     
  9. Apr 10, 2024 at 9:52 AM
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    T4rod

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    Awesome!! I'm hoping to list them at a base price of $475. That will get you what you see there. I'll probably also throw in provisions for a trailer hitch, and D rings. Still have to figure out tire swing outs, so that will drive the price up accordingly.
     
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  10. Apr 10, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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    T4rod

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    Yeah I got this truck with that tailgate. It fits okay
     
  11. Apr 10, 2024 at 9:55 AM
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    Icon coilovers up front. Coastal off-road bumper center section, tubes added to the sides for custom hybrid bumper. Diy retrofit projector headlights. Chevy 63 leaf springs. (Hate them, designing a diy 3 link that will utilize king 2x12's)
    Ha look at that!! I hope you didn't look too close and notice my three different size tires. Had 3 blowouts the other week.

    Do you drive a first gen?
     
  12. Apr 10, 2024 at 11:43 AM
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    I do, although it is currently going under the knife for some frame rust issues. I was just in my beater Suzuki today.

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