Author Topic: OVRAROK. My 87 4runner (Read 297789 times)

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1530 on:** Jan 06, 2023, 01:08:29 PM »

Started making template for rear bumper. I used 3/16 foam board. This pic is of 1st trial fit.

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OVRAROK · « **Reply #1531 on:** Jan 08, 2023, 11:31:02 AM »

Template is finished. Just need to go to metal mart for some steel

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D3vilduck · « **Reply #1532 on:** Jan 09, 2023, 05:41:14 PM »

Looking good. The foam board is a great idea.

I can't remember how the 4Runner frame compares to a pickup, but if possible I would suggest adding a couple mount points to the underside of the frame. They will help prevent the bumper from slipping on the mounting bolts and pushing up in to the body.

Something like this:

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1533 on:** Jan 10, 2023, 06:43:43 AM »

Quote from: D3vilduck on Jan 09, 2023, 05:41:14 PM

Looking good. The foam board is a great idea.

I can't remember how the 4Runner frame compares to a pickup, but if possible I would suggest adding a couple mount points to the underside of the frame. They will help prevent the bumper from slipping on the mounting bolts and pushing up in to the body.

Something like this:

I learned the hard way with the last rear bumper. Damaged my tailgate. Ill be welding this one to frame

D3vilduck · « **Reply #1534 on:** Jan 10, 2023, 08:51:39 AM »

That'll be solid!

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1535 on:** Jan 29, 2023, 05:15:15 AM »

Found a guy pretty close by with water jet for frame to bumper brackets.
Making a little progress.

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Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #1536 on:** Jan 31, 2023, 05:23:01 PM »

Quote from: OVRAROK on Jan 29, 2023, 05:15:15 AM

Found a guy pretty close by with water jet for frame to bumper brackets.
Making a little progress.

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Too bad you were not closer to chicoZ my bro has a plasma table and needs projects to learn the programming

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1537 on:** Feb 01, 2023, 11:23:38 AM »

Quote from: Rockcrawlintoy on Jan 31, 2023, 05:23:01 PM

Too bad you were not closer to chicoZ my bro has a plasma table and needs projects to learn the programming

My template is in foam board. I could mail it to him

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1538 on:** Feb 13, 2023, 12:59:47 PM »

I'm taking advantage of this 70° weather, was able to prime and paint my 5lb propane mount. Ordered some powertank rollbar mounts.

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OVRAROK · « **Reply #1539 on:** Feb 16, 2023, 05:23:34 PM »

Well, my patience was running dry. Every lead I had to have brackets made, all seemed to be dead ends. 1 guy wanted a dfx. File. The rest where just blowing smoke.
So I decided just to purchase 1/4 sheet of 1/2" A36.
Should have plenty of bracket material..HAHA..

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OVRAROK · « **Reply #1540 on:** Feb 22, 2023, 01:38:28 PM »

Making slow progress on bumper brackets..

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OVRAROK · « **Reply #1541 on:** Feb 22, 2023, 03:51:40 PM »

Done for the day, should have these done tomorrow

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OVRAROK · « **Reply #1542 on:** Feb 25, 2023, 03:00:00 PM »

Just need to drill out holes.

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Maui86 · « **Reply #1543 on:** Feb 25, 2023, 08:58:58 PM »

Looks great

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1544 on:** Feb 28, 2023, 03:40:19 PM »

Holes are drilled. Just need the weather to let up for a half day, so I can get bolted into frame to take measurements.
I'll most likely sandblast them just to get that coating off..

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Ritchie · « **Reply #1545 on:** Feb 28, 2023, 05:04:33 PM »

I like your consistent quality needs... I do the same thing.
Great bracket work.

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1546 on:** Mar 02, 2023, 12:08:58 PM »

Was able to test fit into frame. Fitment was more then acceptable. Didn't like the square-ness around the 7/8"holes. Decided to round off..
Ran them through the sandblaster, then 120 grit. Good to go..

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OVRAROK · « **Reply #1547 on:** Mar 05, 2023, 11:59:42 AM »

Making progress..

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OVRAROK · « **Reply #1548 on:** Mar 20, 2023, 11:21:26 AM »

My rear bumper is done, just needs paint.

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a1gemmel · « **Reply #1549 on:** Mar 20, 2023, 12:51:59 PM »

Are you going to add any triangulation to avoid it being tweaked to the side from a hit or off-angle recovery pull?

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1550 on:** Mar 20, 2023, 01:23:33 PM »

Quote from: a1gemmel on Mar 20, 2023, 12:51:59 PM

Are you going to add any triangulation to avoid it being tweaked to the side from a hit or off-angle recovery pull?

The brackets are 1/2" thick. 2x3 main bar is 3/16. 1/2" plugs at the ends. Im not to worried about it. I mainly built because I need a trailer hitch.
I think the bumper will take the abuse.

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1551 on:** Mar 26, 2023, 01:24:02 PM »

Primered. And painted. I used rustoleum professional primer, and semi gloss black.

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cbeers · « **Reply #1552 on:** Mar 27, 2023, 06:10:19 AM »

it came out great Dave!
$Beer Chug\'n$

CB

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1553 on:** Mar 30, 2023, 12:22:42 PM »

Bumper is on. Bolted, and welded. Just need to paint weld from bumper to frame. Tailgate opens with 3/8" gap.

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Cheesemaker · « **Reply #1554 on:** Apr 08, 2023, 12:39:05 PM »

Sick bumper.

I want one like that for my truck. I have been looking for a hitch for my truck, but most of the aftermarket stuff hangs way too low. I tow alot with my stock bumper, and one day, I am pushing my luck with it.

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1555 on:** Apr 18, 2023, 04:52:38 PM »

Had this transfercase laying around, today just seemed like a good day to R&R this thing. New toyota parts where necessary, .., gaskets, seals, o rings, bolts. Input bearing replaced.

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OVRAROK · « **Reply #1556 on:** Apr 28, 2023, 02:03:36 PM »

Half doors are painted, just waiting on new door seals for them..

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mudmaster · « **Reply #1557 on:** May 01, 2023, 05:53:27 AM »

Nice work!

:)bestgen4runner · « **Reply #1558 on:** May 01, 2023, 12:21:34 PM »

Just caught up on this build thread. WOW! Such great work and skills on display.
Can't believe all the changes. Great job!

OVRAROK · « **Reply #1559 on:** May 01, 2023, 12:26:33 PM »

Quote from: :)bestgen4runner on May 01, 2023, 12:21:34 PM

Just caught up on this build thread. WOW! Such great work and skills on display.
Can't believe all the changes. Great job!

Thank you Sir.

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