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Homemade front bumper

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tepidy, Aug 25, 2011.

  1. Aug 30, 2011 at 5:15 PM
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    Tepidy

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    Wow nice job. I like it cause its different. I value everyones opinion on this site.
     
  2. Aug 31, 2011 at 2:50 PM
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    So I have have reworked my bumper incorporating many suggestions from you guys. I moved it up and reshaped it. Keep in mind I still have to add the skid plate and two recovery points.
    [​IMG]
     
  3. Sep 1, 2011 at 8:01 AM
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    uh, dont know if you noticed but the OP is a LEO
     
  4. Sep 1, 2011 at 8:10 AM
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    in order to cover up the sides with a straight peice, the bumper has to stick out more in the center to be in front of the grill so the sides can slant back and cover up the gaps under the headlight. Its looking better though...
     
  5. Sep 1, 2011 at 12:18 PM
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    Good looking out brother. I just welded a angled piece of metal from the bottom of the bumper which eventually will have a skid plate attached to it. with that angled piece of metal it brings it to spec as far as height. I will post pics after the paint drys and I can install it back on my truck
     
  6. Sep 1, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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    Was involved in narcotics/organized crime in an undercover capacity for the last 20 years. Whatever I did know about vehicle and traffic laws went out the window a long long time ago.
     
  7. Sep 1, 2011 at 12:46 PM
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    YES


    you know damn well if a retired officer gets pulled over its a "hey how ya doing, have a nice day"


    Especially a NYS Trooper
     
  8. Sep 1, 2011 at 1:19 PM
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    I like the improvement.

    I photoshop/CAD what I was kind of thinking would look sweet. Its a little off but I didn't put that much time into it. Work was pretty boring today :D... Keep taking pictures!

    [​IMG]
     
  9. Sep 1, 2011 at 2:50 PM
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    wow!!!!
     
  10. Sep 1, 2011 at 2:50 PM
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    except if your in maryland or virginia.
     
  11. Sep 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM
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    Bottom (partial skid plate) of bumper is done. Next is the two recovery points.

    [​IMG]
     
  12. Sep 1, 2011 at 3:04 PM
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    I think those revisions really make the bumper look pretty good. To be honest as it's sitting now I don't like it at all. Pretty much what everyone else said... to narrow, the side pieces don't line up well, the gap is too wide, and the bottom needs to be finished out.

    Also one side note in that photoshop pic, the winch mount location above the plate wouldn't work :) You could move the license plate up though and put it below and mount a fairlead there. The fog cutouts would really help the anesthetics a lot.
     
  13. Sep 1, 2011 at 3:17 PM
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    Ha ha yeah I guess I didn't really think that part through.

    I am interested to see how the skid plate looks on it.

    Edit: I see I miss read OP's Post. I thought you were going to add a separate skid plate.

    I think if you were to extend the button "Skid Plate" All the way along the bumper that would tie it all in nicely. Just my opinion though.
     
  14. Sep 1, 2011 at 3:24 PM
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    Yes thats why I said partial skid. I have to make the rest of the skid and bolt it to whats on there now. If I made it all one piece I would not be able to access the bolts to take off the bumper.
     
  15. Sep 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM
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    Great job OP! keep up the good work man.
     
  16. Sep 1, 2011 at 3:41 PM
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    Gotcha, after watching your tread its got me wanting to attempt something like this but I would just be posing if I had one on my truck.

    Keep up the good work.
     
  17. Sep 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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    thanks brother
     
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    thanks
     
  19. Sep 1, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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    Good start! I'd just try to incorporate the lines of the truck into it a little more, especially underneath the grille and headlights and aligning it with the fenders. Can't wait to see a finished product!
     
  20. Sep 1, 2011 at 3:58 PM
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    yea I have a lot of tweaking to do but thanks for the vote of confidence bro
     

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