ScubaFab Tacoma rear bumper

[Scuba]

So after getting rear ended the other day I jump started the rear bumper build.

The plans : 4X2 for the main body, 2X2 for fender wrap around, 1.5X1.5 for the bed side and tail light protection. All of it is in the 3/16th's-1/4" flavor. I don't do tube, square is easy to work with.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/RearBumper2.jpg

It's all remnant and will be stripped before final welding/ paint.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/IMG_0873.jpg

The mounts look something like this, using existing holes to bolt to the frame.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/DSCN2314.jpg

Mock up
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/DSCN2319.jpg

Bead pron
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/DSCN2340.jpg

^^ Most of the welds look a bit better then that. I do not tout the ability of my 110V/135A flux core welder anymore. I used to just not know how to weld and not know how to dile in the settings, but I've basically got it down now :thumbup:

I will update with, updates as it comes along.

[4x4mike]

Looking good scuba. Did you get anything from the accident?

[Scuba]

No, I had no damage and no injuries.

[L33T35T Tacoma]

How much for one shipped for an 03 taco to 92708? LOL

[Scuba]

How much for one shipped for an 03 taco to 92708? LOL


Really ? :hillbill:


You'd have to cut your bedsides. And I'm into this one about 80 bucks for materials and I ran out of welding wire so that was another 45. Plus probably 30 for cutoff wheels and such.

But I know your kidding.

[Scuba]

Current state http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/IMG_0885.jpg

I know it looks weird under the Pside light but it is because the bed is pushed in and forming some illusion
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Calico%2003062010/DSCN2189.jpg

[kregg]

Digging it Scuba... Really like the quarter panel protection

[L33T35T Tacoma]

But I know your kidding.


not if you could build this
http://www.sonoransteel.com/Winged_Tacoma_004.jpg

[Crinale]

jason - that doesnt look like it requires cutting ur panels at all... just looks like it wraps around... im not sure i like the look...

[L33T35T Tacoma]

I looooove that bumper. It's from Sonoran. Too bad he wants my truck for 2 weeks to build it, and he lives in Arizona.

Armorology gets my vote for second place, but they also want my truck for a week or two, and they're in Colorado

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c357/jlboggs/armorology1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c357/jlboggs/armorology2.jpg

[Scuba]

Ahh yes, the wraps minus the high clearancing. Only thing is, bracing that would be a PITA.

[Scuba]

Got the wrap arounds on
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/IMG_0894.jpg

They stick out a little, But I needed that so that I can fit all of the 1.5X1.5 on the top of the 2x2 for the bedside protection.

More to come soon

[Crinale]

i like the armorology one better... but that sucks that they want ur truck that long...

lookin good scub

[kregg]

Nice... Gonna tie it into the sliders? Like over the fender? Shouldn't be that tough to find someone to make some long bends like those in some tubing for cheap...

[Scuba]

The bumper is coming together (I know my PB is screwed, give me time please) but here are a couple progress pics..

Some people have mentioned to move the wings in cause they stick out, but after almost laying the truck over and having my bumper side wings and sliders keep me upright, they'll stay where they're at.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k10/encsurfer22/Cleghorn%20Pilot%20Rock%20Dishpan/IMG_1275.jpg

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/3379/img0926it.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3541/img0927v.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2576/img0928tg.jpg

[Scuba]

Slowly but surely....



Tapered the ends, Gonna be a PITA to cap, but oh well.
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/9784/img0934i.jpg

Ground down some of the wing support welds and gave em another pass..
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3184/img0933m.jpg

Capped the ends for the 45* on the side wings
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/1086/img0935ts.jpg

Here's how she sits. I will end up throwing some triangulation between the end of the side wing and the support that is there now.
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8038/img0936aj.jpg

[Scuba]

Mores
Got the caps on the tapers from the 2x4-2x2, and also capped the side wing ends, so basically she's fully capped now..

Don't mind the dirty garage floor, I swept up when I was done today.

First thing this morning when I got out there I found a little square piece of scrap, and what do you know if fit perfectly in this awkward angle.
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1999/img0937k.jpg

Drivers side
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/3598/img0939a.jpg

Passenger side
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1534/img0938l.jpg

The taper cap
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2137/img0941n.jpg

Bolted back up
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1393/img0943mg.jpg

So basically now that its all capped off I can start on the bedside protection. Originally I was going to go all the way to the top of the tail lights but I think I'm going to now go as high as just above the back up lights, or just under.
We'll see.

[CJM]

It screams "EXOCAGE" dude..do it!

[DHC6twinotter]

Looks good Scuba.

I wish I had a garage and a welder. :(

[X-Tool Pimp]

It screams "EXOCAGE" dude..do it!


NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Scuba]

It screams "EXOCAGE" dude..do it!

After I re weld the sliders I may do a partial lower exo..



Looks good Scuba.

I wish I had a garage and a welder. :(

Thanks Dan. I wish I had more space inside this damn garage... :argue:

[Scuba]

Got the passenger side bed protection started, mainly fully welded. Taking a lunch break at the moment..

See, the stock bottle jack is good for something
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/33/img0954u.jpg

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/6061/img0955s.jpg

Poopy iphone pics, sorry
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/3397/img0956x.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/804/img0957f.jpg

Don't worry, I will add support or gussets where needed/ possible.

[X-Tool Pimp]

I would drop it so it covers the back up light instead of the turn signal. You will be less likely to have the cops mess with you. just my .02

[Scuba]

You can still see the turn signals blink from all sides.. I'm not too worried about it..

[CJM]

Id drop it or make it higher man, it totally blocks the signal imho.

[freejake3]

How many passes did it take to fill that gap where the angled piece meets the top of the "hoop"? The welds will suffer if the gap is too big. I'd lower it too. Seems like a rock could easily get in there.

[strykersd]

Can you still remove the light to changes bulbs if need be?

[Scuba]

Can you still remove the light to changes bulbs if need be?

I'd have to pull the 4 bolts for the bumper, at that point the thing kind of falls backwards but stays on the truck. I can change them out like that. Won't be a biggie.



How many passes did it take to fill that gap where the angled piece meets the top of the "hoop"? The welds will suffer if the gap is too big. I'd lower it too. Seems like a rock could easily get in there.

1. It filled in nicely.

[Scuba]

I haven't updated this in a while..
I chopped off the square side protection and got some tube bent up...


I went to Jason's (Roctac) house last night and got the tube side protection bent up. He said it was practice for him.. I brought the beer.. And Scott (speedsg) came and helped out.
Big thanks to the both of them :kewl:


We left a little room so I can cut the bumper for 35's.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/DSCN0127.jpg

Little bit of a kickout. Lights aren't blocked yet still protected ;)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/DSCN0128.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/DSCN0130.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/DSCN0131.jpg

:)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/DSCN0132.jpg

I think have just enough room to add one of these right behind the taillight
http://bluetorchfab.com/store/images/pirategusset2.jpg

I still have to add a hitch and some extra side support. (Longest drawn out bumper build ever..I know)
So stay tuned.

[Seanz0rz]

I still have to add a hitch and some extra side support. (Longest drawn out bumper build ever..I know)
So stay tuned.




mines longer...

hopefully finishing it this weekend! picking up my steel later today.

looks great! i really like the tube, gives it a nice look. and thanks for painting your primer gray sideburns.

[4x4mike]

(Longest drawn out bumper build ever..I know)
So stay tuned.


I think Sean's maybe longer, maybe I missed the ending.

Looks nice with the tube.

Edit: Sean posted while I did. His is longer (the bumper that is)

[DHC6twinotter]

Looks great Scuba! I like the hoops. :thumbup:

[Seanz0rz]

Edit: Sean posted while I did. His is longer (the bumper that is)

among other things...
:flipoff:

[YotaFun]

Edit: Sean posted while I did. His is longer (the bumper that is)

among other things...
:flipoff:


I don't even want to know how YOU know THAT sean :-P

Looks great steve!

[Scuba]

hahah.

Thanks for the compliments all.

I tested it out this weekend and it saved my tail lights..
held up just fine. The crack in the passenger side tail light was already there before..


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Hidden%20Falls%207-10-10/DSCN0158.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Hidden%20Falls%207-10-10/DSCN0159.jpg

[troyboy162]

lookin good. whats that all over tires and wheel wells? haha

[Scuba]

lookin good. whats that all over tires and wheel wells? haha


This thing called mud. It detracts from over all traction on the trail. Over all, it sucks and is a PITA to clean.

The wheelin was fun though ;)

[YotaFun]

This thing called mud. It detracts from over all traction on the trail. Over all, it sucks and is a PITA to clean.

The wheelin was fun though ;)



Yeah ih8mud!
I am still cleaning mud out form Paragon let alone Rausch and Wellsville now.

[X-Tool Pimp]

hahah.

Thanks for the compliments all.

I tested it out this weekend and it saved my tail lights..
held up just fine. The crack in the passenger side tail light was already there before..


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Hidden%20Falls%207-10-10/DSCN0158.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Hidden%20Falls%207-10-10/DSCN0159.jpg


THANK YOU the tube looks 100% better :thumbup:

[Scuba]

THANK YOU the tube looks 100% better :thumbup:


I know... I know..
And thanks :)