SRQ / True North Fabrications DIY Front Bumper Kit

[JohnOfTheJungle]

I’m not sure it would, in this angle it seems like it would work:

Although it would be close, and if you actually did hit something it might cause it to smash the grill, thus defeating the purpose. I might try to tack it up and see if it makes sense on a test fit.

Ahh the age old debate of aesthetics vs function.

Question for those of you who have the bumper mounted - can you access the lights from the rear/bottom when the bumper is mounted up? Or do I need to have the lights fully mounted before mounting the bumper?


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[MN4runnerman]

I’m not sure it would, in this angle it seems like it would work:

Although it would be close, and if you actually did hit something it might cause it to smash the grill, thus defeating the purpose. I might try to tack it up and see if it makes sense on a test fit.

Ahh the age old debate of aesthetics vs function.
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Hmm yeah it looks like it might work based on the picture angle. It’d be more of a grille guard like an ARB bumper then, instead of a stinger. It comes down to preference for this.

 

[JohnOfTheJungle]

Well I went ahead and did it! Made a slight compromise and put it on the edge angled slightly outward.

Took me way too long to get the angles on the cuts in a good enough place where I could weld them...still had to fill in some gaps, but I’ve been doing stuff like this long enough that I have some practice at that.

Also made some angled reinforcement pieces out some leftover pipe that just happens to be the same size. They’re not exactly perfectly aligned because the angle is really challenging with the slight rotation. But I really love the way it looks, adds an extra degree of badass ness to the bumper.

I’m keeping them tacked on for now until I can test for the bumper because it’s going to be a super tight fit and I might need to adjust them.


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[ghettoflow21]

Some more photos!

What fog lights are those? Also, does the bumper come with the small orange turn signal lights?

 

[MN4runnerman]

What fog lights are those? Also, does the bumper come with the small orange turn signal lights?

I think those are the Baja squadron pros. And no it doesn’t come with the turn signals.

 

[ghettoflow21]

I think those are the Baja squadron pros. And no it doesn’t come with the turn signals.

any recommendations on DOT approved yellow fog lights for this bumper? Also any links for the turn signals?

 

[phattyduck]

any recommendations on DOT approved yellow fog lights for this bumper? Also any links for the turn signals?

Rigid makes an SAE/DOT d-series light, but I don't think they are available in yellow/amber. The cutoff and beam pattern is very good - just remember that there are brightness limits for SAE/DOT lights.

-Charlie

 

[MN4runnerman]

any recommendations on DOT approved yellow fog lights for this bumper? Also any links for the turn signals?

I don’t have any links for the turn signals. In fact I bought the wrong ones so I need to go back and find the right grommet. Northern tool should have them in their trailer section. I’m going with the PIAA 510 ion yellow fog lights. I’m like 95% sure that they are SAE DOT rated, I just can’t remember right off the top of my head. Part number 05161.

 

[JohnOfTheJungle]

I think those are the Baja squadron pros. And no it doesn’t come with the turn signals.

I bought Baja squadron sports for mine and they are only 3.5” wide. They’re not a nice tight fit, the ones in that pic look bigger.


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[jlemond]

A few Questions...

1. How much do these weigh?

2. When will you be ready for the body lift version?
2.1 Can you design the bumper to be compatible with and without a body lift?

3. Will there ever be an Aluminium version?
(Sugg-Question: If you do ever make an Aluminium version can you make the winch plate out of steel and bolt on?)

 

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Any idea if a rear bumper will be available?

 

[MN4runnerman]

Any idea if a rear bumper will be available?

When I met the guy in person he said one was coming but I didn’t ask him when. I’d guess end of the year or more.

 

[etc.]

Is there a wider version for us Limited guys?

 

[etc.]

When I met the guy in person he said one was coming but I didn’t ask him when. I’d guess end of the year or more.

Thanks for the info.

 

[JohnOfTheJungle]

Well guys....I hossed out a backbreaking day to finish welding, test fitting, cutting the frame rails, welding on adapters, priming, painting, and finally MOUNTING this bad mofo!

Finished pics are at night, will have to get more later

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[thezentree]

Well guys....I hossed out a backbreaking day to finish welding, test fitting, cutting the frame rails, welding on adapters, priming, painting, and finally MOUNTING this bad mofo!

Finished pics are at night, will have to get more later

....you did all that parked on the side of a city street?!

 

[JohnOfTheJungle]

....you did all that parked on the side of a city street?!

Yea! The joys of living in Brooklyn. People were wondering why sparks were flying all over the place from my grinder, haha.

My “shop” is upstairs in that building on the 3rd floor. Luckily we’ve got a freight elevator, so I did most of the welding and grinding inside, then brought it all down on a dolly to do the rest on the truck.



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[thezentree]

Yea! The joys of living in Brooklyn. People were wondering why sparks were flying all over the place from my grinder, haha.

My “shop” is upstairs in that building on the 3rd floor. Luckily we’ve got a freight elevator, so I did most of the welding and grinding inside, then brought it all down on a dolly to do the rest on the truck.



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I'm going to quit *****ing about only having a driveway and no garage.

 

[JohnOfTheJungle]

I'm going to quit *****ing about only having a driveway and no garage.

Nah keep *****ing! I think given the choice I’d rather have my setup than have a driveway with no garage/workshop.

Plus the harder you work for it the more you appreciate it. In our case that means we have to schedule our oil changes around the weather.


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[ghettoflow21]

About to meet up with the welder to test fit this bumper. Are there only 6 attachment points in the front? Or are there some on the side?