Spilling the beans... new front end!

[Okki]

Yes. There will be accessorized fill in there. Don't know about bolted. I don't think so... Stay tuned.

While I'm staying tuned... I'm not seeing any recovery clevises on there... those still coming too?

:juggle: :juggle: :juggle:

Okki

 

[bimrunner]

While I'm staying tuned... I'm not seeing any recovery clevises on there... those still coming too?

:juggle: :juggle: :juggle:

Okki

That and some reinforcement too on the inside. It'll be complete. Have no fear.

 

[1engineer]

Complex weldment. Good job fabricator!

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Every piece of work that I've seen that Luke has done for a 4Runner has been a masterpiece. Not only is he a metal fabricator extraordinaire, but he's an artist with his designs. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

 

[SOcalTRAIL]

That is a piece of ART. I truly appreciate that stuff… the imagination, design, engineering, and fabrication. Tip of the hat to the fabricator. Outstanding work.

 

[wdlsmaerw]

Which skids do you currently have? They look like the RCI. I'm very interested in the bumper and just added skids a couple months back. I want to make sure they will integrate.

Truck looks amazing!

 

[bimrunner]

Which skids do you currently have? They look like the RCI. I'm very interested in the bumper and just added skids a couple months back. I want to make sure they will integrate.

Truck looks amazing!

I have RCI skids as you guessed. Give Luke a call!

Edit: pics show a block for spacing only while the bumper is going on and off for fitting and fab. Once it is all bolted up it will be fully integrated with no gap at all.

 

[Scott@Hightech]

That bumper looks GREAT, good job. I have a feeling a bunch of members will request more to be built.

 

[Jono.ful]

By far the best looking 5th gen bumper I've seen so far. I'll be curious to see it with the lower grille complete, and to hear if there will be a production run after everything is dialed in. Beautiful work!

 

[MikeDUBS]

I love the look of your rig!

 

[Socco]

FINALLY ! A nice looking 5th Gen Bumper !!!

 

[dorton]

Wow, nice work.

 

[crapper1979]

I want one! Hump day has come and gone....where are the lights?

 

[bimrunner]

I want one! Hump day has come and gone....where are the lights?

I went up to take a look. We are going to do a little enhancement to my light plans (bigger is always better...). I don't want to spoil all the exciting news but you are going to have to trust me. This amazing masterpiece is going to be getting even more amazing. The pictures do not do it justice. I need to get it out where we can get good shots. Going to powder coat beginning of next week and NOBODY will be disappointed. Yes, we know where we are going to relocate the washer fluid stuff and it will not interfere with the space needed for dual batteries. I won't have pics right away because I am having them re-gear and add lockers front and back as well... oh and the BMC. My jaw was on the floor looking at this thing in person! I think this may end up in the Smithsonian if they ever open it again...

 

[slyangel9]

opcorn: This is turning out quite nice. Can't wait to see the end product!

 

[bimrunner]

Slider Update:

Getting reinforcement. Kickouts will be added to the outside. Beef!

 

[SigSense]

Is that pup assisting with the welding etc?

 

[Leesburgcapsfan]

:jaw:

 

[Okki]

Hi Ben,

Speaking of beef.. any idea on the final total weight for the individual parts?

Okki

 

[bimrunner]

Hi Ben,

Speaking of beef.. any idea on the final total weight for the individual parts?

Okki

Bumper (without lights or winch) is 102lbs - final weight. The sliders are super beefy. They came in at 63lbs a piece (however, this is prior to the bump out tubes but as soon as I know, I'll fill you in).