OVRAROK. My 87 4runner

[OVRAROK]

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

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


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[D3vilduck]

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]

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]

That'll be solid!

[OVRAROK]

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

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[Rockcrawlintoy]

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

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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

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

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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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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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Making slow progress on bumper brackets..

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Done for the day, should have these done tomorrow

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Just need to drill out holes.

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[Maui86]

Looks great

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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]

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

[OVRAROK]

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]

Making progress..

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[OVRAROK]

My rear bumper is done, just needs paint.

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[a1gemmel]

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

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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.

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

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[cbeers]

it came out great Dave!


CB

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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]

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. 

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

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[mudmaster]

Nice work!

[:)bestgen4runner]

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

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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.