Homemade 4runner bumper...
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Homemade 4runner bumper...
Hey guys,
I've been looking and watching builds for awhile and thought it was time to get rid of this monstrosity....
It was on my rig when I bought it a few months back. It consists of bumper mounting brackets with a 1 1/2" trailer hitch mounted to the brackets and then the rusted out Smittybuilt bumper mounted to the hitch. It's a scary, worthless combination.
I can't garuntee that the new one that I am attempting to build will be much better, but I figured I'd try. Here is the simple plan.... I'd like to add some tow points of some type, but I'm new to drawing and didn't know how to draw them...
And the start of my project...
Any pointers, as I build, would be appreciated...
I've been looking and watching builds for awhile and thought it was time to get rid of this monstrosity....
It was on my rig when I bought it a few months back. It consists of bumper mounting brackets with a 1 1/2" trailer hitch mounted to the brackets and then the rusted out Smittybuilt bumper mounted to the hitch. It's a scary, worthless combination.
I can't garuntee that the new one that I am attempting to build will be much better, but I figured I'd try. Here is the simple plan.... I'd like to add some tow points of some type, but I'm new to drawing and didn't know how to draw them...
And the start of my project...
Any pointers, as I build, would be appreciated...
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pointers (in my opinion):
1) take pictures. we all love pictures
2) if you don't feel comfortable hitting it with a sledge-hammer, it ain't strong enough
3) take pictures.
4)look up your state laws to make sure it's legal (probably is, good to be sure)
5) take pictures.
and what metal are you using, tools, welder, etc? i want to make a bumper very similar to this one
good luck
1) take pictures. we all love pictures
2) if you don't feel comfortable hitting it with a sledge-hammer, it ain't strong enough
3) take pictures.
4)look up your state laws to make sure it's legal (probably is, good to be sure)
5) take pictures.
and what metal are you using, tools, welder, etc? i want to make a bumper very similar to this one
good luck
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Sorry forgot to mention specs on metal. I don't know what type of Steel it is, just some scrap we had kicking around the factory. It is 2" x 4" square tubing that is 1/4" thick. I don't know what welder I am going to use. I have access to a Mig and/or a Stick. I am by no means a metal worker, so I don't know which would be better for this type of project. I will be accessing one of my colleagues for help with fitting and welding...
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I have been welding for a few years, but not for my profession. Just for fun. I have built some small projects, but nothing this big. Thanks for the heads up.
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Good work so far! Personally I like the welded on tabs the best. They look better imo. I think they work the same granted they are welded on good.
By the way I was born in Springville. Cool stuff.
By the way I was born in Springville. Cool stuff.
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well, shackles you can remove, but no one can steal d-rings. i'm putting something like this on
but i have seen people, with great success, use the tabs and shackles
but i have seen people, with great success, use the tabs and shackles
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http://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufactu...973741&sr=8-12
it comes in 2 pieces: the "d" ring and the "base". the base looks like half of a small pipe. you position the ring on the bumper with the base where you want it, and just weld the top and bottom of the base. extremely strong and not easily stolen
edit: here's some more stuff:
http://boxertiedown.com/wholesale/-c-3_21
http://www.tacticalarmorgroup.com/Wincher.aspx
it comes in 2 pieces: the "d" ring and the "base". the base looks like half of a small pipe. you position the ring on the bumper with the base where you want it, and just weld the top and bottom of the base. extremely strong and not easily stolen
edit: here's some more stuff:
http://boxertiedown.com/wholesale/-c-3_21
http://www.tacticalarmorgroup.com/Wincher.aspx
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Got some parts in. Here is the plan. I decided to go with the D-rings... So, this is what I have....
And the Plan....
Of Course the Hitch mount will be cut through and welded into place with the flange flush with the bumper.
So, Do I center the D-rings, top to bottom, on the bumper? or drop them a little lower?
And the Plan....
Of Course the Hitch mount will be cut through and welded into place with the flange flush with the bumper.
So, Do I center the D-rings, top to bottom, on the bumper? or drop them a little lower?
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The only draw back I can think of with using the D-rings is every little bump, they will be bouncing off the bumper clanging and ringing away. You could source some small rubber pads for it to rest against once the bumper is finished....
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Next will be some Welding!!!!
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Thank for the links Irab88! ordered 2 D rings and a 2x2x6 receiver tube off of Amazon.com. Great prices! Plan on getting 2x4 boxed steel and making a bumper in the next few weeks for my 94 P/U. also thinking about getting some 1.75" .120 wall steel tubing to make armor/jacking point for the sides of my box that would extend off of the bumper