Weld together front bumper kit?

[rokbrkr]

Hey guys, I know how popular and expensive formed steel bumpers are, so we were wondering how much interest there is for a weld together front bumper kit similar to the one in the pic below.
This would come complete with all pieces cut to shape, mounting holes, opening for winch, D-ring tabs and a few bends to keep the welding to a minimum. I think we can come in around the $300-350 range plus shipping which shouldn't be too bad considering the small size of the package, maybe around $50-75.
Let me know what your thoughts are on this and we will see what we can do to offer this option up for the 1st gen and possibly the 2nd gen crowd if there is enough interest.
Thanks, Steve.

 

[illzoni]

I think I'd be interested.

 

[KidVermicious]

A little aggressive for my taste, but I'd be interested in something a little simpler and maybe more understated.

Anything to get rid of that godawful rusted-out smittybilt that's on my beast now...

 

[KidVermicious]

Don't know how many of you saw this in the classifieds, I snapped it up pretty quick. I bought this from Steve, and I think it looks pretty sharp, without being over the top.

Something like this for the front, all fabbed up and ready for me to weld, I'd be interested in. Bonus points if there was a winch plate.

 

[hoe_nah]

id pick up a few for the second gen toys

 

[Diverse4runner]

I would definitely be interested! I have a 2nd Gen though.

 

[CAN-03runner]

Looks very nice. Shoppin for a 1st Gen bumper now. That would be up top on my short list for sure.

 

[Devwon]

Yes please on the 2nd gen!

 

[ozzyleven]

Another for the 2nd gens

 

[turboSR5]

Count me in on the 1st gen. This would save me countless hours in pricing steel tube/plate and then bending it. Love welding, hate sourcing materials though.

 

[hoe_nah]

2nd gen right here...might order more than three

 

[Geolander]

I might be interested in one for the 2nd gen a year or three down the road.

 

[harry comes]

I would be in for a 1st gen.

 

[rokbrkr]

I'm kinda surprised to see this much interest from the 2nd gen guys. Any design changes from what's in the pics for either model?

 

[ozzyleven]

I like the design quite a bit. It looks great painted. Any plans to build a rear bumper that compliments the design? The welder is ready to go when you guys are.

 

[slacker]

pretty tough sale for me , when you can get the TG already done and shipped for ~450.00-500.00 depending on your location ..

 

[Diverse4runner]

The TG one is only tubular. The bumper they are offering is plated and looks soooo much better.

Unless its different from what the TG website is showing

 

[Geolander]

I'm kinda surprised to see this much interest from the 2nd gen guys. Any design changes from what's in the pics for either model?

It looks pretty good as is. About the only thing I might want to change is the size and location of the CBI logo. I like the way Shrockworks does theirs a little better, with the smaller letters on the skid. It's a minor thing though.

I guess the receiver hitch would be an option? I know not everyone needs one up front.

 

[rokbrkr]

It looks pretty good as is. About the only thing I might want to change is the size and location of the CBI logo. I like the way Shrockworks does theirs a little better, with the smaller letters on the skid. It's a minor thing though.

I guess the receiver hitch would be an option? I know not everyone needs one up front.

I figured we'd put a winch plate in the bumper and leave it up to the customer if they wanted to add the rec. hitch themselves, the hitch is actually welded to the xmember and not attached to the bumper at all, we could supply the parts if that's what the customer wants.
I think for this DIY kit we will leave the CBI logo off the bumper all together, we could put a toyota emblem or some other shape cut out instead.
Thanks, Steve.

 

[rokbrkr]

The TG one is only tubular. The bumper they are offering is plated and looks soooo much better.

Unless its different from what the TG website is showing

Thanks, you are correct, apples to oranges. If we were to offer this bumper fully welded and sanded it would be in the $7-800 range in bare metal which makes this an affordable option for folks with a few tools and skills who prefer the look of a formed steel bumper over tube.