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Crozhawk
12-12-2007, 06:37 AM
You can really see Lance and Bruce's influences here. I have been searching for a bumper with similar lines to theirs without success so I decided to try and build one myself. SO far, I couldn't be happier. It goes to PC hopefully this week. I have to finish the tire carrier but other than that, it's almost done.

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ADH8796
12-12-2007, 06:50 AM
Looks nice!
neliconcept
12-12-2007, 09:01 AM
I cant wait to see this finished, your 4th gen almost makes me wanna trade in my 3rd gen for one :)
Seanz0rz
12-12-2007, 11:15 AM
what are you going to do about the gap between body and bumper on the rear quarters?
Bob98SR5
12-12-2007, 11:25 AM
i see red x's
AxleIke
12-12-2007, 11:33 AM
VERY NICE!!!

Looks top notch.

I too want to see the gap cover!
Crozhawk
12-12-2007, 01:10 PM
as far as the gap, i'm torn between using plate steel continued up the sides or using the remainder of my stock bumper cover. So far I think I can get away with the stock cover.
neliconcept
12-12-2007, 01:45 PM
as far as the gap, i'm torn between using plate steel continued up the sides or using the remainder of my stock bumper cover. So far I think I can get away with the stock cover.


stock cover would proabablly look good and keep it somewhat clean looking.

I dont think youll have to worry about damaging anything there imo
garrett
12-12-2007, 03:13 PM
that looks great!
Ric
12-12-2007, 03:46 PM
looks nice, cant wait to see it PCed BTW, nice sliders :D
Crozhawk
12-12-2007, 05:24 PM
Thanks for the feedback guys ...I'll post one more pic later of the final product before it goes off to PC in the morning
freejake3
12-13-2007, 08:27 PM
Looks like some good fab work. Any reason why you decided to put the recovery points
so far "outboard". Usually the best location is directly off the frame horns.
Crozhawk
12-14-2007, 05:08 AM
Looks like some good fab work. Any reason why you decided to put the recovery points
so far "outboard". Usually the best location is directly off the frame horns.


yes, their just to the outside of the corners of the frame ....there are two notches directly under where you're speaking for hi-lift jacking points. I didn't want to interfere with those. It's all gusseted behind for the recovery points and they also act as another reinforcement for the large verticle weld for the side pieces.
Crozhawk
12-19-2007, 12:52 PM
it's getting blasted and metalized today, hopefully it'll be back all done tomorrow ....wooooooohoooooo!!!!
Crozhawk
12-21-2007, 10:01 AM
Well it's pretty much done. you can see on the driver rear that it still needs a little trimming to make the gap more even, it's a little close at the corner. Other than needing a bath and my license plate light/holder that should be here soon ...it's done. ...whew!! I may have 4x4 labs make a gas can holder while I'm gone and send it to me. The perch shoud provide a good base to mount one on.

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04 Rocko Taco
12-21-2007, 10:11 AM
Dave, that thing is HAWT, it looks amazing, I love it!!
traben27
12-21-2007, 10:12 AM
that looks GOOD! and when I say good I mean amazing. Good job dude.
Cebby
12-21-2007, 10:22 AM
Nice work - that looks excellent!!
slosurfer
12-21-2007, 12:15 PM
Wow, absolutely amazing! :thumbup: That looks very very good. :clap:
YotaFun
12-21-2007, 12:17 PM
I'm Lovin It!

Great work!
cplvc
12-21-2007, 01:17 PM
Looks great!
Crozhawk
12-21-2007, 01:48 PM
Thanks for the compliments everyone. ...there are a few flaws being i was a little rushed on this,(hopefully only I'll notice) but that said, I'm happy with it. As you guys know, it's hard to get stuff like this for a 4th gen.
Seanz0rz
12-21-2007, 04:56 PM
holy crap!!! thats amazing!!! it looks sooooooo much better!!!


awesome job!!!
ecchamberlin
12-21-2007, 08:25 PM
Very Impressive work!
kmcc78240
12-21-2007, 10:04 PM
yeah, that makes me want a forth gen, Great work :thumbup:
Lee
12-23-2007, 07:11 PM
NICE WORK!

how thick is the plate? did you add a rear crossmember for the frame?

if not, add at least one, 2 for extra rigidity.
Crozhawk
12-23-2007, 07:21 PM
i appreciate the nice remarks. :)

I didn't cut the rear crossmember. I notched into it to add the reciever but then reinforced it all behind the crossmember after. The bumper is 3/16" thick and adds to the stiffness of the existing crossmember. My main goal was to try not to have to cut the crossmember off and also get the hitch receiver up for a better departure angle.
Ric
12-23-2007, 09:23 PM
:clap: job very well done :thumbup:
Lee
12-24-2007, 05:16 AM
i appreciate the nice remarks. :)

I didn't cut the rear crossmember. I notched into it to add the reciever but then reinforced it all behind the crossmember after. The bumper is 3/16" thick and adds to the stiffness of the existing crossmember. My main goal was to try not to have to cut the crossmember off and also get the hitch receiver up for a better departure angle.
nice.

no, you shouldnt cut the crossmember that was there, i meant did you ADD an additional one?? if not, you should. even a piece of 1x1 is fine. just something to help the frame handle hits the bumper will take because the frame will bend before the bumper will, thats for sure :)