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Discussion in '4Runners' started by rjsimz, May 8, 2016.

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  1. Aug 29, 2016 at 3:24 PM
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    Received another picture from billy from brute force today with the removable inserts. I wanted the outside "wings" to be filled in a little bit with random shapes and he was willing. I'll be putting 5-7" lights underneath the hoops and asked him to put a light tab in the wings when the time comes for more lights.

    Completed pic:

    image.jpg
     
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  2. Aug 29, 2016 at 4:45 PM
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    Painting bumper black and possibly painting the inserts my wheel color, copper bronze? Gonna be tough to color match that though. Idk.
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2016 at 10:06 PM
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  4. Aug 29, 2016 at 11:00 PM
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    The wheels on that green. OH. MAH. GAWD. :drool:
     
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  5. Aug 29, 2016 at 11:11 PM
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    Just had to say I love your 4Runner. Definitely the sharpest but cleanest build I've seen.
    I wish I could have kept mine, a 97 4x4 limited in desert dune metallic.
    Sold it at 283k miles to a friend 1 year ago, now has over 300k without so much as general maintenance and upkeep!
    3rd gens always have a special place in my heart!
     
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  6. Aug 30, 2016 at 8:31 AM
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    Thanks! I'm still stoked about them.

    You know, every time I think about selling it, I step back and I think about how great it's been to me. I want a truck bed but I don't have the balls to go through with it. Thanks for more reassurance!
     
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  7. Aug 30, 2016 at 8:53 AM
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    Shipping on bumper is when?
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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    Should go out Wednesday. Not sure if I'm gonna drop more money on powdercoat or do it myself and rattle can it...
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2016 at 9:46 AM
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    I'd suggest powder coat or SEM Trim paint off Amazon
     
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  10. Aug 30, 2016 at 1:06 PM
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    Looks like SEM trim paint isn't a bad product. May give it a shot.
     
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  11. Sep 2, 2016 at 6:27 PM
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    Had to order new SC emblems because mine fell off while I was using the pressure washer the other day and didn't notice. I guess after 17 years it was bound to happen. When I realized only one side missing I immediately got on the web and snagged a pair. OCD couldn't handle it. I wasn't able to find the original black/red font emblems but these will do. If anyone needs part numbers, here they are.

    image.jpg
     
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  12. Sep 10, 2016 at 5:49 PM
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    WOOOW! Love that wheel and tire combo! :thumbsup::cheers:
     
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  13. Sep 10, 2016 at 7:06 PM
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    Thanks! Still lovin em!
     
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  14. Sep 14, 2016 at 6:16 AM
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    Called in late for work to pick a package up....

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  15. Sep 17, 2016 at 2:17 PM
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  16. Sep 17, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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    And after a few bloody knuckles:

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    I couldn't be any more happier about the bumper. It turned out a lot better than I thought it would. Billy at @Bruteforce Fab was awesome throughout the whole process. Thank you so much!

    Now time to figure out what aux lights I want to run and what to do with the signals....and the stupid VA plates.
     
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  17. Sep 21, 2016 at 8:30 PM
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    Looks sweet man. I've been toying with the idea of trading my lx450 for a 3rd gen. Love the color!
     
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  18. Sep 22, 2016 at 3:17 AM
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    Thanks! What year? I love the 450's.
     
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  19. Sep 22, 2016 at 1:37 PM
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    Nice bumper ;)

    Where'd you get the inserts from? Thinking of filling my completely except for a cutout for fog lights
     
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