Jsmarine's 4runner build thread (lots of pics)

[Mr. Leary]

Did you end up sticking with the PVC cap, or did you get to know your die-grinder better?

 

[jsmarine]

Did you end up sticking with the PVC cap, or did you get to know your die-grinder better?

I ended up with a PVC cap :bigok:

 

[jsmarine]

Done!

Got the bumper mounted today, enjoy the pics! I washed my truck after I got the bumper on there, that's why its a little wet still. I also, modified the latch pin after I took a few pictures, I add a leash to it so I wont lose it. You will see the modification in the pics towards the bottom.

Let me know what you guys think.





Me tightening down the bolts.



me cleaning the grease off the outside of the spindle









latch pin to hold the swing arm open, idea I got off someone elses bumper I saw.



latch pin holding the swing arm open, it also acts like a 'stop' to keep the swing arm from opening too far.

 

[jsmarine]

latch pin before I modified it. Also you can see I mounted the CB antenna on the bumper as well.


latch pin after I modified it with the leash so I don't lose it

 

[xskydivingdudex]

Like i said before... Damn, i htink u should def build me one of those bumpers. haha looks good bro and nice job on the last minute pin latch. Def much better and gives a cleaner install/look.

 

[SCRunner12]

Nice job on the bumper. It flows with the body very well. How much did it make your back sag?

 

[jsmarine]

Like i said before... Damn, i htink u should def build me one of those bumpers. haha looks good bro and nice job on the last minute pin latch. Def much better and gives a cleaner install/look.

thanks man! And really its my brother you want to build you a bumper, he is the fabricator. I'm just the helper really!

 

[jsmarine]

Nice job on the bumper. It flows with the body very well. How much did it make your back sag?

Maybe just a little, I actually don't notice much sag really.

The only time I noticed any rear sag is when the Jerry Cans were full the other day when I was test fitting everything, that adds another 80lbs hanging off the back.

EDIT: (they are empty in the pics above)

 

[Hepar]

That looks AWFUL. I would scrap it immediately and make a new one. In fact, I know a good scrap yard here. Give it to me and I'll take care of it, free of charge.

 

[4runit]

Looks amazing nice work wish I could get one if it would only fit in the garage still.

 

[jsmarine]

That looks AWFUL. I would scrap it immediately and make a new one. In fact, I know a good scrap yard here. Give it to me and I'll take care of it, free of charge.

Well then, I guess come on down and take it off my hands! :jk:

 

[Hepar]

Well then, I guess come on down and take it off my hands! :jk:

Lol. Perfect.

But all joking aside, the bumper looks amazing. Especially on the black.

 

[Mr. Leary]

Nice job, Jeff. Looks fantastic. Looking forward to "stress testing" it!

 

[fightman80]

Looks great dude!!! :girl:

 

[jmt2404]

very nice sir..

Your truck def has come a long way man.. I got the same snorkel as you do and think i might steal a few of your other ideas too if thats cool... just started mod'ing mine out little things here and there nothing huge yet. But your truck looks great man what else do you have planned for it?

 

[cdre]

Where did you get the latch for your tire swing? How do you like it?

 

[jsmarine]

Where did you get the latch for your tire swing? How do you like it?

I got the latch off ebay, I won it for $1.99! I like it so far, it is made by southco and is of very good quality, I don't think I will have any problems with it.

 

[bak3rme]

hell yea sick 4runner glad u got 4runner of the month

 

[4-Ripcord]

Be sure to let me know when those 891's get there. Can't wait to see how it helps with that awesome new bumper!

 

[driffter33]

Congrats on runner of the month very much deserved. You have done a great job on your build.