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Move DIY Bumpers

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DakoTaco, May 22, 2017.

  1. May 22, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    DakoTaco

    DakoTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Avid front bumper guard OVtune HPS Intake Tube Meso designs counting
    Has anybody had any experience with this company's bumpers?
    www.movebumpers.com
    You weld it up yourself, I'm trying to find any pictures of a rear one on a 3rd gen Taco.
     
  2. May 22, 2017 at 7:18 PM
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    OFTdrillerman

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    I was looking at these too. I have a co worker that put front and back bumpers on a 1 ton dodge 4x4 that look pretty good.
     
  3. May 22, 2017 at 9:01 PM
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    MESO

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    website it a little funky..but here are the pics I could dig up.
    Front bumper is about $~450-500. Then you have to weld and coat. Just FYI if you hunt around you could buy something pre-welded for close to that(I got a SOS in the group buy for ~$650) just my .02
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    And the rear: WIsh it had hidden/integrated tow though..
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  4. May 22, 2017 at 9:09 PM
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    stun gun

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    I've been wondering about something like this, I like the idea, since I don't have CAD or a laser cutting connect where I currently live.
     
  5. May 22, 2017 at 10:02 PM
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    I can weld it out myself and have a friend that does the rhino truck bed liners so I could save a little there.
     
  6. May 22, 2017 at 10:04 PM
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    The website is a little odd. does not really give you a description of what type bumper is pictured. I googled for pics of these bumpers and there is not many out there. But I like the idea of doing it yourself.
     
  7. May 23, 2017 at 2:59 AM
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    I asked about holes for the factory license plate lights & trailer hookup. They said those are not there & I would need to modify the bumper myself for that. Waiting to hear about the hitch as far as if it uses factory, hidden or whatever.
     
  8. May 23, 2017 at 4:19 AM
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    Woodrow F Call

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    I would expect that you would need to trim and tweak to get these to work and look right..... If you can do that, how far away are you from just DIY the whole thing?
     
  9. May 23, 2017 at 4:40 AM
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    Mesojdm, I would love to catch a group buy on a bare metal rear bumper. I want to coat it myself with some Eastwood Chassis black, it holds up the best for me against the salt they throw around in the winter. I liked the thought of welding it up myself, plus money is a factor, but modifying for the factory stuff sounds like a pain. Has there ever been any Fab Four group buys, I like their rear premium bumper.
     
  10. May 23, 2017 at 4:55 AM
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    Unless you're doing it ALL by hand, you would need a CAD program and CAD laser cutting.
     

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