08-16-2014, 06:27 PM
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Figured I should show my bumper progress..
I really haven't been working on it as much as I'd like to, but it's getting there. I need to take more pictures!
Got the main piece all cut up, the front long piece on, the under-tail-light pieces, and part of the mount.
Next is finishing up the mount, then onto the sides, then the receiver and recovery points!
It's a bit hard to see in the picture, so like all of the other posts in my thread, click the image for a larger one.
Rear bumper progress:
As a bonus, the other 4Runner in the background!
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08-22-2014, 10:35 PM
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Some bumper updates:
I've run into the issue of my mounting holes... Apparently I measured them all correctly, but 1/4 off on one side. This caused my bottom mount plate to be separated from the side plate. To fix this, I couldn't think of a way to widen the holes except for a file. It takes foreverrrrr but it works. Look to the pictures and you'll see how they changed!
So, I'm hoping to get it officially bolt-on pretty soon. Not finished, but atleast able to be mounted up!
New holes vs. original holes:
Mounting plates finally lining up:
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08-23-2014, 09:40 PM
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Decided I'd fix my rubbing issues today, and bought some wheel spacers! Went with the one and only, Colorado made, Spidertrax.
I'm liking how they look so far, but I do have some new rubbing issues (the fender flares).
Suuuper pretty wheel spacers:
Before spacers:
After spacers:
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09-03-2014, 09:13 PM
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A bit of an update:
Bumper progress has been slow. Got the main part finished up... I think. Just have the receiver and sides to do now, hoping to get those done relatively soon.
In other news, since installing the wheel spacers, I've had a lot of rubbing. I've tried to cut and cut, which I thought solved it, but it rubbed again today and now I'm stumped on how I can solve this.
Now, it's not a super big issue, as it only rubs at a very specific angle. It's near full lock, and the axle has to be flexed somehow- generally a bump on a turn can do it.
Trimmed:
No, it's not the prettiest, but it does the job. I went back and cleaned it up later, so it is a bit nicer than pictured.
Where it's rubbing now:
Any ideas?
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09-21-2014, 05:57 PM
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Some more bumper progress!
I've been working on it a bunch recently, as I finally had some time to. I made big progress, and here's how it currently sits:
Bumper Progress:
Sides:
I really like how everything is lining up so far, especially the sides with the fender.
Next up, receiver, recovery points, and paint!
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10-05-2014, 06:58 PM
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So... I did this today!
(I hate how much dust is left on my dash when I just barely touch a dirt road)
I felt that I had to celebrate somehow. Here's how I did:
Yes, I'm actually at 240k in that picture. Timed it just right that I'd be on the rock at that time!
Here's to hitting 250k and celebrating more!
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11-12-2014, 08:02 PM
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It feels like it's been a long time since I last posted on here... it has been, but I've just been slow on 4Runner work.
However, after seeing my LED strip sit on my workbench forever, I decided to finally get them installed under my hood.
I really like how they look, although I don't know if I'll hardly use them..
Now, onto finishing my bumper!! I'm really close to finishing, and just need to finish the sides. Even got the d-ring mounts in the mail Monday.
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11-12-2014, 09:58 PM
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Really clean looking 4R, how did you like the lift from toytec before you put new shocks in? I've been looking at the spacer option until I need new shocks and then upgrading the coils upfront and getting rid of the spacers. Also, with it being a spacer, did you have to adjust the front bumper at all or did it raise up with the lift?
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11-13-2014, 12:12 AM
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Really clean looking 4R, how did you like the lift from toytec before you put new shocks in? I've been looking at the spacer option until I need new shocks and then upgrading the coils upfront and getting rid of the spacers. Also, with it being a spacer, did you have to adjust the front bumper at all or did it raise up with the lift?
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I actually wasn't able to use my stock shocks with the new coils. I'm sure it can be done, and I'm sure it has been done, but I wasn't able to make it happen. The lift sticky even says that stock front shocks are okay with the OME coils. Luckily I had some old stock Tacoma shocks laying around (basically stock 4Runner shocks, just like 1/2" longer), and with those and the coils, the ride was overall good, and I had no issues. As for the spacer/bumper part, no adjustment was required, because the only spacer is in the suspension.
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12-13-2014, 09:16 PM
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Feels like forever since I've done any 4Runner work. However, I was able to today, and it felt great.
Still not done with my bumper, but getting extremely close, at least for now. Since I've last posted, I've gotten the back slant, receiver, supports, and recovery points in.
The most exciting part was being able to use a plasma cutter. It was my first time, and it was simply amazing... I need one! I'm not the best yet, but it went fairly well, and was super quick. It's also a tough cut on any other tool.
Plasma cutting:
Next up, some 3/4" d-ring mounts. I love these things and how they look.. now I just need to get some d-rings. I'm thinking red...
Straight back:
Ewww that exhaust is ugly and sticks out. I think I need to get that cut and out of the way.
So pretty:
Also, it's really interesting to look at the different welds and compare them. You can definitely tell the order in which they were done, as I'm slowly getting better!
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12-13-2014, 09:49 PM
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Lookin sweet man!
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12-27-2014, 07:44 PM
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Thanks! I'm getting so close to finishing the rear bumper and I'm so excited
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12-27-2014, 08:29 PM
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Thanks! I'm getting so close to finishing the rear bumper and I'm so excited
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What's the total price it cost you?
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12-27-2014, 08:50 PM
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What's the total price it cost you?
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Just added everything up, and assuming I did it correctly, I did it for approximately:
$250 - Steel
$40 - D-Ring Mounts
$10 - Receiver
So right at about $300 for it all, not including welding supplies, cut-off disks, etc. Not too bad, and I've got a decent amount of spare steel now, some of which is decently sized due to me ordering pieces I didn't need and keeping it.
If you were to buy everything correctly (which I bet you could also find some cheaper steel), I'm sure it could come out to under $250 for all of it, if not less!
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12-27-2014, 10:49 PM
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I also headed up to Toytec today (the joys of living in Colorado!) and picked up some goodies! So exciting!
OME 881s and 891s, with a diff drop kit.
Can't wait to get these installed, and hopefully get some new tires to go along with them![/QUOTE]
@ derpiful
did you install the top plate spacers that give these coils a full 3" lift???
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