bumper build, need input

mmml4 · Apr 17, 2012

The bolts are 18mm and the heads are 22mm, nuts are 24mm across the flats. The bolts I am using are from the lower links on an 80 series Land Cruiser. I can buy Toyota bolts cheaper than from a fastner supply. The purist in me makes me use as many Toyota parts as possible.

gannonrt · Apr 17, 2012

I can't 100% tell from your pictures but be sure to think about eliminating any path for a stout stick to get past your bumper into the radiator. That's one of the reasons that I went with a plate bumper vs tube since I wheel in Ohio.

mmml4 · Apr 17, 2012

gannonrt said:
I can't 100% tell from your pictures but be sure to think about eliminating any path for a stout stick to get past your bumper into the radiator. That's one of the reasons that I went with a plate bumper vs tube since I wheel in Ohio.

Didn't think about a stick in the rad but I am going to build something to protect the plastic tank on the bottom though. I may incorparate some expanded metal for some added protection. As usual I don't have much of a plan so I just make it up as I go and thats one reason I like seeing other peoples ideas.

Gerdo · Apr 17, 2012

mmml4 said:
Would have a picture of yours from the side?

An early picture.

mmml4 · Apr 22, 2012

What do think of the turn signal gaurds? Should I stop with the 1" tubing where it is or would it look better if it ran all the way to the end of the 2" tubing? I still have to add the last piece of 2" tubing.