New front bumper

fabjunkie · 08-21-2009, 06:35 PM

Here's my project I've been working on to get back into fab work. I designed it to fit up to most 9k lb winches. Stick out from the grill is 3.25", I think stock was 3". I don't have a winch yet so I'm waiting to cut the fairlead hole, etc. I'm going to spray it with bedliner at that point. Weight is around 100-125 lbs.

ike · 08-21-2009, 06:36 PM

Looks great, nice work.

razr · 08-21-2009, 09:17 PM

I don't like bug deflectors, but the bumper looks great! Are you going to extend a skid plate on the bottom?

fabjunkie · 08-21-2009, 11:04 PM

Thanks guys. I cut the stock crossmember off and put in a new 2x3 one. So now the mounting surface is 2" higher than stock. I'm going to get a plate of 3/16" and have someone break it. I bolted the stock one on for the meantime. I need to build skids for the front diff and t-case too. The one under the diff already has an impression in it.

As soon as I can get some access to a tubing bender I'm going to add hoops to match the grill and headlights. I just haven't been able to convince the wife of another grand for a bender setup.

Timber5086 · 08-21-2009, 11:16 PM

I like it a lot! It's going to look better with skids and hoops. Nice work.

TaCoLiKkEr · 08-21-2009, 11:17 PM

I wish I could find a front bumper like this one or the All Pro Plate and yet have it be made out of aluminum / steel. I am not keen on the heavy weight, I just want the better approach angle. I know Code 4x4 in Rifle would do it like he did for Lou Dawson's rig, but that was very expensive.

Might have to make one my self...

fabjunkie · 08-22-2009, 12:51 AM

It is a little on the heavy side, but that's cause I grabbed 3/8" plate thinking it was 1/4" for the bottom, front and side peices for the winch tray. So some weight could be shed there by using 1/4".

razr · 08-22-2009, 01:09 AM

If I wanted a winch bumper, I would seriously consider incorporating a 2'' receiver hitch and use a winch cradle. That way you could put it in front or rear.

What bender are you going with?

CoTacoTRD · 08-22-2009, 08:04 AM

Bad Ass Fab that came out great. I have seen the bumper in the build process he makes a great product. Solid as hell with some skillful welds.

Are you going to put some light tabs on the hoops?

Now you need to start designing that high clearance rear and have a package group to sell.

fabjunkie · 08-22-2009, 01:51 PM

Probably going to go with one of the stand up benders so I don't have to mount it to the floor. I saw one on here or pirate not too long ago that looked decent. Uses ProTools dies I believe.

I'll either do light tabs on the hoops or off the top tube. Rear bumper is going to have to wait until after the move, again. Hopefully in the next six months or so.

HoosierTacoma08 · 08-23-2009, 03:04 PM

Good looking build! Keep us posted on the progress!

TRDFAN · 08-24-2009, 02:44 PM

Hey fabjunkie, do you have any pics of the whole truck? My build is pretty close to yours. Awesome work on the bumper, I like those sliders too.

Jacket · 08-25-2009, 10:29 AM

Unfortunately I can't see the picture. I'll look again tonight.

08-21-2009, 06:35 PM	#1
fabjunkie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 649	New front bumper Here's my project I've been working on to get back into fab work. I designed it to fit up to most 9k lb winches. Stick out from the grill is 3.25", I think stock was 3". I don't have a winch yet so I'm waiting to cut the fairlead hole, etc. I'm going to spray it with bedliner at that point. Weight is around 100-125 lbs. __________________ 2007 TRD Offroad DC 6-spd ToyTec/OME 885/N140S, TSB leafs, Wheeler's 3-leaf, Locker Mod 4lo on the go, Spidertrax, 285/75 M/T-G, Homebuilt bumper and sliders

08-21-2009, 11:04 PM	#4
fabjunkie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 649	Thanks guys. I cut the stock crossmember off and put in a new 2x3 one. So now the mounting surface is 2" higher than stock. I'm going to get a plate of 3/16" and have someone break it. I bolted the stock one on for the meantime. I need to build skids for the front diff and t-case too. The one under the diff already has an impression in it. As soon as I can get some access to a tubing bender I'm going to add hoops to match the grill and headlights. I just haven't been able to convince the wife of another grand for a bender setup. __________________ 2007 TRD Offroad DC 6-spd ToyTec/OME 885/N140S, TSB leafs, Wheeler's 3-leaf, Locker Mod 4lo on the go, Spidertrax, 285/75 M/T-G, Homebuilt bumper and sliders

08-21-2009, 11:16 PM	#5
Timber5086 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA/LB Posts: 132	I like it a lot! It's going to look better with skids and hoops. Nice work. __________________ Tim w6blu LA./LB. Harbor 2007 Tacoma access cab. 4x4 v6 A/T More pics in my profile album.

08-22-2009, 12:51 AM	#7
fabjunkie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 649	It is a little on the heavy side, but that's cause I grabbed 3/8" plate thinking it was 1/4" for the bottom, front and side peices for the winch tray. So some weight could be shed there by using 1/4". __________________ 2007 TRD Offroad DC 6-spd ToyTec/OME 885/N140S, TSB leafs, Wheeler's 3-leaf, Locker Mod 4lo on the go, Spidertrax, 285/75 M/T-G, Homebuilt bumper and sliders

08-22-2009, 08:04 AM	#9
CoTacoTRD Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: where the air is fresh and the sun is shining Posts: 1,415	Bad Ass Fab that came out great. I have seen the bumper in the build process he makes a great product. Solid as hell with some skillful welds. Are you going to put some light tabs on the hoops? Now you need to start designing that high clearance rear and have a package group to sell. __________________ CoTacoTRD~07 DC TRD~3" ToyTech Coilovers~Bilstein 5100's ~ Baja MTZ's 285/75/R16~Slee Sliders~Spidertrax Wheel Spacers~ Quick Air OBA~All Pro Skids~ARB Bumper

08-21-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
razr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern NV Posts: 664	I don't like bug deflectors, but the bumper looks great! Are you going to extend a skid plate on the bottom?

08-21-2009, 11:17 PM	#6
TaCoLiKkEr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near the Coors waterfall Posts: 155	I wish I could find a front bumper like this one or the All Pro Plate and yet have it be made out of aluminum / steel. I am not keen on the heavy weight, I just want the better approach angle. I know Code 4x4 in Rifle would do it like he did for Lou Dawson's rig, but that was very expensive. Might have to make one my self...

08-22-2009, 01:09 AM	#8
razr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern NV Posts: 664	If I wanted a winch bumper, I would seriously consider incorporating a 2'' receiver hitch and use a winch cradle. That way you could put it in front or rear. What bender are you going with?

08-22-2009, 01:51 PM	#10
fabjunkie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 649	Probably going to go with one of the stand up benders so I don't have to mount it to the floor. I saw one on here or pirate not too long ago that looked decent. Uses ProTools dies I believe. I'll either do light tabs on the hoops or off the top tube. Rear bumper is going to have to wait until after the move, again. Hopefully in the next six months or so. __________________ 2007 TRD Offroad DC 6-spd ToyTec/OME 885/N140S, TSB leafs, Wheeler's 3-leaf, Locker Mod 4lo on the go, Spidertrax, 285/75 M/T-G, Homebuilt bumper and sliders

08-23-2009, 03:04 PM	#11
HoosierTacoma08 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Castle, IN Posts: 119	Good looking build! Keep us posted on the progress! __________________ 08 Tacoma D-Cab 4x4 SR5 TRD Off-Road BUILD THREAD http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=237483

08-24-2009, 02:44 PM	#12
TRDFAN Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 68	Hey fabjunkie, do you have any pics of the whole truck? My build is pretty close to yours. Awesome work on the bumper, I like those sliders too.

08-25-2009, 10:29 AM	#13
Jacket Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boulder/Lafayette, CO Posts: 1,558	Unfortunately I can't see the picture. I'll look again tonight. __________________ 2006 Tacoma 1976 FJ40

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