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New front Plate bumper - thoughts?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by norcalz7, Nov 20, 2013.

  1. Nov 20, 2013 at 1:32 PM
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    norcalz7

    norcalz7 [OP] Member

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    Spent last weekend creating this with the help of my buddy (He's just starting out - see califabrication.com. Let me know what you think. Decided against a winch. 3/16 plate. Will be putting in another pair of led cubes at the ends of the bumper.
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    Decided on a bumper mount 30" LED bar instead of the top 40" cab mount.
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  2. Nov 20, 2013 at 1:38 PM
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    Mr Salty

    Mr Salty "Give up the good to go for the great"

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    Fitment looks good, not sure about approach.
    Don't really care for the little lights either, but thats just me.
     
  3. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:27 PM
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    Wattapunk

    Wattapunk Stay lifted my friends !

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    x2. Good work but I'm also not sure on the approach angle and also some concerns on not enough gap for flex. Could do w/o the small lights.
     
  4. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:29 PM
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    Oowen

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    I dig it!! May want to add some holes, part of the radiator is covered up and could cause it to overheat
     
  5. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:32 PM
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    SOS CONCEPTS

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    LOOKS GOOD! But did you mean to have the squares leds at a angle or did yall cut them out and not think abou the degree it was sitting?
     
  6. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:34 PM
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    4runnercaged

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    like said above, looks great. (especially the top where most people F up)
    but i would slim up the bottom, it looks a little bulky and doesnt give great approach angle.
    either way its still a badass bumper :D
     
  7. Nov 20, 2013 at 4:46 PM
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    AEmedic

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    Looks good, I agree with above, it needs ventilation.
     
  8. Nov 20, 2013 at 5:01 PM
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    XXXX

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    OP I can't tell 100% from the pics but if that bumper is under your grill and headlights with less than a 1/2" gap you will be wanting to correct that the first time you go offroad. The body flex's at a different rate then the frame. I have about 5/8" gap and I still rub the paint off my bumper at the fenders when I'm really flexed out. In the long run if that is the case and you do not adjust it - will lead to broken fender tabs, messed up lights, and a worn out grill.
     
  9. Nov 20, 2013 at 5:04 PM
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    ToyotaKTMracing

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    Looks good. Only complaints: Ventilation, gap for flex. Other than that the bumper looks great!
     
  10. Nov 20, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Good job! I like it tight.
     

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