What bumper/receiver?

[illzoni]

I have a quote from a local firm to install a customer receiver on my 4Runner for $300. However, I'm wondering if I should combine that with a bumper.

What do you suggest?

Thx,
Jon
1987 Toyota 4Runner

 

[fourwd1]

A bumper would probably be handy.

 

[the_dingman]

If you want a factory bumper, it'll need to be separate, however if you want something custom, you could combine them.

 

[cometobanks]

I welded a piece of 2X4 3/16 stock right to my receiver hitch.

 

[illzoni]

I welded a piece of 2X4 3/16 stock right to my receiver hitch.

I've been wanting to learn to weld for probably 20 years. Have never found anyplace willing to train a hobbyist...everything I find is for some certification and takes 16 weeks.

It appears your bumper is made of a 2x4 rectangular tube. Is that correct? Is stock like that regularly available?

Thx,
Jon

 

[fourwd1]

Your local metal supplier should have the stock.
Your local community college should have a welding class.

 

[cometobanks]

Buy a quality mig welder from tractor supply and read the book that comes with it, you'll be welding before dinner time. The bigger the better and make sure you get one that uses argon gas not flux core wire. The guys at TSC or Orchelins, or Attwoods will be glad to help you get started. Theres no need for a cert unless your interested in TIG, MIG, GAS, STICK, blah blah bah. The welding police wont come get you for having fun with electricity!

yeah, its 2X4 by 3/16 thick welded to the side supports and hitch tube of a U-haul hitch. (tow hooks by Tractor supply)

when you find your suppler ask for a "drop" (scrap). In S Mo a drop of 2X4 is about 6 bucks a foot. you can buy a hitch out of the salvage yard prob most 80s mini trucks will fab up.

Welcome,
John.

 

[cometobanks]

HOLY SMOKES< I just saw the "$300" part of your post, thats pretty high!