3rd gen runner bumper build, warning 56k lots of pics

[crolison]

I am currently working on a custom tube front bumper for my 3rd gen 4runner. I am going to be using 2"x2" square tube, 1.5" & 1" round tube, .25 plate, and 16 guage sheet metal.











Day 3










Here is the pictures from finishing it up. The paint is currenty drying and the bumper will be put on soon.





Middle hoop


Outer light hoops


light bar








finish, just waiting for paint


Finally Finished. It its pretty light bumper with great approach angle.

[freejake3]

Looks good. I like the use of the round tubing. I'm going to
upgrade my tubing at some point as my mind has created another
look to my existing bumper. I also went with the hybrid design
and am more than happy with it.

[Jerm]

Looks like a nice design. thanks for posting the build of it.

[Bob98SR5]

nice bumper, but i'm more envious you have your own hydraulic lift!

[all_terrain17]

I believe it's mossyrock's

[neliconcept]

yeah i really like this bumper build!!

When you gonna get a lift on it? gonna look even better

[crolison]

Thanks Guys!! I really am enjoying the bumper. Yep brad's shop and he built it

yeah i really like this bumper build!!

When you gonna get a lift on it? gonna look even better

working next semester, so a lift is going to happen around then.

[crolison]

So I'm gathering you're also loving the fact that nobody's tried cutting you off and is giving you a wide berth now.

*You will notice this start to happen, and yes, it does help out w/ traffic.

When we took our brushbars off the first thing I griped about was how much I noticed people cutting in more than before.

Yep, the first real time i noticed was last week. The guy i knew he was gonna just come in right in front of me and he started coming over and looked and definitely went back into his own lane. And even if someone does try and cut in front of me and causes a wreck, its not gonna cost me alot to fix mine (3.50 for some rustoleum), and alot more for theres.

[FlexIncRunner]

yea, i noticed the same thing with my bumper. ive gone back in and braced it up a little more since this pic.

[Crozhawk]

Cro ...that thing is really nice. very unique and great lines!