Tube bumper

racerunner · Sep 16, 2010

I've always liked the allpro winch bumper,but when I talked to allpro I couldn't get a straight answer regarding their tacoma bumper fitment to a 3rd gen 4runner.(they dont know too much about our 4runners)So I found a guy to build me a similar bumper.Its a little bigger than the allpro due to my 1" body lift,but he did a good job going off pictures. I promised him I would post pics in a couple of forums to help him get more customers.In case anyone is interested in a tube bumper(he doesn't make plate bumpers yet...see pikeman for that) send me a pm,and I'll get back with info.btw this guy went out of his way make it fit strong enough to my runner for winching.
I'll post more pics when its powder coated, and installed.Oh,and location is in so cal

He also did my sliders

Current bumper for sale if any locals interested

fightman80 · Sep 16, 2010

Looks pretty bad ass!:art:

cj80cruiser · Sep 16, 2010

NICE! I'm a fan of tube bumpers even on IFS but what's that bar below the frame mounts for? Well I can sorta see but can you explain?

racerunner · Sep 16, 2010

fightman80 said:
Looks pretty bad ass!:art:

Thanks!

racerunner · Sep 16, 2010

cj80cruiser said:
NICE! I'm a fan of tube bumpers even on IFS but what's that bar below the frame mounts for? Well I can sorta see but can you explain?

Thanks! I believe it protects the radiator,and the new mounting point for the skid plate

Elton H · Sep 16, 2010

heres a badland bumper came off like a 99 tacoma you think it be the same huh well its not the 4runner frame ends are way to long i had to cut them clear to the body mount its held on by 5 bolts per side its not going anywhere

cj80cruiser · Sep 16, 2010

I would show a pic of what I like but metal techs website pics are down or atleast I can't see them right now. I love that bumper for the fjcruiser. Was thinking of getting one made locally as a direct copy for my 4runner.

97FR_brad · Sep 16, 2010

Wow,

That new bumper looks great! Should be an excellent addition to your ride.

Nice find on the fabricator. What part of So Cal is he in?

Thanks

Duhockey · Sep 16, 2010

Im interested... been wanting a tube bumper, kinda like Ive seen on 4xinnovations site...

Theres a guy that did 00sporks bumper tube bumper for about 550, is that the range we are talking about?, let me know..

racerunner · Sep 16, 2010

Elton H said:
heres a badland bumper came off like a 99 tacoma you think it be the same huh well its not the 4runner frame ends are way to long i had to cut them clear to the body mount its held on by 5 bolts per side its not going anywhere

Correct...he did the same. Cut the frame rails and welded a plate for a 5th bolt.Very strong!

racerunner · Sep 16, 2010

Duhockey said:
Im interested... been wanting a tube bumper, kinda like Ive seen on 4xinnovations site...

Theres a guy that did 00sporks bumper tube bumper for about 550, is that the range we are talking about?, let me know..

More like 450 installed.

racerunner · Sep 16, 2010

97FR_brad said:
Wow,

That new bumper looks great! Should be an excellent addition to your ride.

Nice find on the fabricator. What part of So Cal is he in?

Thanks

He's in wildomar ca. between temecula,and lake elsinore.It was about a 45 min drive for me,but well worth it,and he finished the bumper and sliders in 5 days

brian2sun · Sep 16, 2010

Congrats, I wanna see it on the truck!

Jon · Sep 16, 2010

Looks real good man. I like the look and light weight of the tube bumpers but wanted a winch too. Looks like you've found the best of both. Can't wait for install pics.