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Hybrid Plate/Tube Front Bumper - MojaveMadMan Edition
A little pre-face. I have been planning this bumper for a few years now. I originally wanted to build this for my Tacoma, but even better, it's going on my 3rd Gen! I have seen a few "hybrid" bumpers before, but nothing like this. I come from a desert racing back ground, but now days I am more into expo type trips. I really want to make something that encompasses both styles.
So here is the plan, I want to build a pre-runner style bumper that has elements of and expo style plate bumper. So the idea is the put a plate bumper in place of the main tube most pre- runner bumpers have, then use tube work on top and on bottom for the skid plate.
The plate part is 1/8" mild steel. I want to save some weight on this thing, while still keeping it stronge. Then the tube work will either be 1 1/2" or 1 3/4", I haven't decided yet. The skid plate will be made from 3/16" aluminum plate that I think will be very stronge once paired with the tubing.
Other details will come as I build. This will be a slower build, I only get a couple hours a week to work on this thing (wife and kid keep me busy), plus I am still trying to track down access to a tube bender, or I need to pony up and buy one. I had to sell mine a year ago to fix my DD at the time, so I am itching to buy one again. A short back ground, I built off-road race and high end play cars/trucks for over 10 years before joining the Air Force, so I do have a good amount of experience to draw from, but I'm still learning every day!
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04-15-2014, 11:45 PM
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04-15-2014, 11:53 PM
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I like it already. Looks like it is streamlined. I can't wait to see how it progresses!
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04-15-2014, 11:58 PM
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badass man....im going back to welding school, one of my projects was to make an addicted offroade style tube bumper.....after this its going in a plate/tube bumper!
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04-16-2014, 12:00 AM
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That kooks great bro. I like how it's not so beefy looking but strong looking. Nice bed liner paint would make it bad Ass , such as raptor Berliner.
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04-16-2014, 12:14 AM
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Good looking bumper.. Nice approach angles, looks sleek, interested to see how it turns out.
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04-16-2014, 12:15 AM
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You got my attention! Looks like a great start!
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04-16-2014, 08:17 AM
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Thanks for the compliments everyone! I'm glad you guys like my vision. I will share more pics once I get home (on the road for work right now). I took a different approach on a few things like how u cut the front of the frame, and how I will be doing the blinkers (next on the list). Oh ya, and I got a cool idea for D-ring mounts too, haha. I'll keep the pictures coming. Thanks again for all the good words!
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04-16-2014, 11:19 AM
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That bumper looks great man. I had a nearly identical bumper design in my head to build (in the not so near future) after I finish my welding class and pick up a mig welder. Are you going to box the uprights? Are you using any tube for side support going from the mounting bracket to the corners? I'll be following this closely!
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04-16-2014, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Dezert4Runner
That bumper looks great man. I had a nearly identical bumper design in my head to build (in the not so near future) after I finish my welding class and pick up a mig welder. Are you going to box the uprights? Are you using any tube for side support going from the mounting bracket to the corners? I'll be following this closely!
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Full boxed uprights, with integrated 1/2" plate D-Ring mounts directly to the frame. I am also boxing in the end of the frame and welding in some 3/4" tubing where the bolts go threw for added strength. The uprights will also wrap under the frame a bit to get a couple more bolts. 1" tube side supports as well.
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That kooks great bro. I like how it's not so beefy looking but strong looking. Nice bed liner paint would make it bad Ass , such as raptor Berliner.
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Was thinking about the bed liner. I want to also remove all the limited body cladding, weld in the holes, and bedline the sides of my 4runner. I would pay a shop like Line-X though, I would want a pro job!
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04-16-2014, 12:46 PM
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Very interesting design. Can't wait to see more of it.
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Looks good! My only suggestion is to maybe increase the gap between the bumper and the grille. If you plan on using it, it will flex a bit and you'll want a bit of space there.
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04-16-2014, 01:44 PM
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Looks good! I can't see the mounting very well, but it doesn't look like it would take much impact. Are you still working on that aspect?
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04-16-2014, 01:46 PM
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Looks good! My only suggestion is to maybe increase the gap between the bumper and the grille. If you plan on using it, it will flex a bit and you'll want a bit of space there.
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Thanks for the suggestion. It will get adjusted down once I weld the 3/4" tubing into the frame. I've actually been having a little trouble sourcing a small amout of the 3/4" I need locally... Once I get it, the bumper will get it's final spacing adjustment. Thanks for looking out though, this will get used for sure!!!
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