driffter33's Build Thread

[driffter33]

Well got a little bit done on the front bumper. More. Planned for tomorrow.

 

[driffter33]

this got me thinking so I just went down to the garage and measured the rear LCA bars. They are 24.75" from weld to weld(not bolt to bolt) and 34mm in dia. I wonder, are yours the same size or are the 4th gens different. Toytec want $99 for 3rd gen and $149 for the 4th gens. Heck, if I can get away with the 3rd's, Im all in.

My LCA is 19"

 

[810moto]

thanks for the info. bumper is looking good, cant wait to see it done and painted

 

[driffter33]

So here is a 8.25 LC coil and a OME 890

I received one of theses today

 

[brian2sun]

Making progress. Bumper is coming along nicely! Just need one more shock and you're set!

 

[driffter33]

So with six tires morunted, my tool box, and proudrunner's gas tank skid in the back of the runner it dropped 1 1/4"

With this load my runner rides great with the 8.25 wrap coils very happy so far.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

So with six tires morunted, my tool box, and proudrunner's gas tank skid in the back of the runner it dropped 1 1/4"

With this load my runner rides great with the 8.25 wrap coils very happy so far.

Did you sell the wheels?

 

[driffter33]

Did you sell the wheels?

Maybe a guy is going to check them out today.

 

[driffter33]

So I had a productive day today.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

I've been looking all over... thank god you found my front bumper and winch!

I'll take them back now

 

[driffter33]

I've been looking all over... thank god you found my front bumper and winch!

I'll take them back now

Ha you might want to wait till I'm done tweaking it. Damn this thing has been a lot of work.

 

[brian2sun]

Rad!! So are you just going to run a piece of sheet with dimples across the top? That would look good and give you good airflow too. Nice work Jay!

 

[driffter33]

Rad!! So are you just going to run a piece of sheet with dimples across the top? That would look good and give you good airflow too. Nice work Jay!

Staytuned to see may crazy ideas play out! I have to incorporate a mount for winch controles.

 

[brian2sun]

Oh I'm staying tuned for sure!!

 

[driffter33]

Anyone want to guess what a guy can make pi of 13' of 1" square tubeing?

 

[810moto]

make some frame gussets? OR you could run it in one solid piece along the underside of the square tubing you have along the front of the bumper as an added measure of "just in case". just make cuts on 3 sides of the steel and form it to the shape then weld it in place.

 

[driffter33]

Anyone want to guess what a guy can make pi of 13' of 1" square tubeing?

Here's a hint.

Burning some 7018:artist2:

Hint #3.

 

[810moto]

well i was close. 7018....flash back. how about some 6011? Im guessing some sort of a light mounting setup. either way, that bumper is coming along great.

 

[StreetKill831]

A completely custom grille! That is awesome, can't wait to see the finished product. What will you be doing for the face of it?

 

[driffter33]

A completely custom grille! That is awesome, can't wait to see the finished product. What will you be doing for the face of it?

Not sure yet but I have some ideas one is stainless steel square wire mesh.