4th Gen Rear Bumper build-up

BruceTS · 05-10-2008, 08:42 PM

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Just a few teaser shots.......

4mudder · 05-10-2008, 09:06 PM

Nice start...
What's your projected timeline to finish?
Chris

BruceTS · 05-10-2008, 09:25 PM

Should be finished around tuesday or wednesday this week. The main bumper will be done tomorrow and then I'll start on the tire carrier.

4mudder · 05-10-2008, 09:26 PM

That should look awesome!

Looking fwd to the pics.

FJCcrawler · 05-10-2008, 10:57 PM

Looks good so far

, any other things going to be fabricated on the tire carrier, hi lift mounts, jerry can holders, ect.

expat · 05-10-2008, 11:32 PM

Cool Bruce. Wish I knew you were open to this development - it could have been my white runner LOL.

Look forward to seeing the outcome. There's a market for sure.

my034runner · 05-11-2008, 01:36 AM

Right on Bruce!!!!

Are you making it similar to Lances?

TNcaveman · 05-11-2008, 05:02 AM

Definitely a market. Steve w/ CBI is hard to get in touch with. I've been trying for a week.

I still can't believe that there are virtually no regular production bumpers for these trucks.

Is this going to be a one-off for your self or are you going into production?

Steve

07 Elephant · 05-11-2008, 05:34 AM

Bruce nice work...how did you get rid of the toyota emblem on the rear lift gate?

JohnD · 05-11-2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by expat

Cool Bruce. Wish I knew you were open to this development - it could have been my white runner LOL.

Look forward to seeing the outcome. There's a market for sure.

I almost thought it was yours....

Bruce nice work.. Ill be calling you with a list of mods I ned you to look at...

Fukin-A

Canyon.4R · 05-11-2008, 11:09 AM

Cutting off the stock crossmember?

Dealmaker · 05-11-2008, 02:03 PM

Hey Bruce,

Check out this thread at Mud
http://forum.ih8mud.com/200-series-c...y-updates.html

Pretty cool how Slee solved the problem of all that plastic by cutting and integrating it into the new bumper design. Might give some ideas for ver. 2.+??

BruceTS · 05-11-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canyon.4R

Cutting off the stock crossmember?

The 2x4 is 3" above the stock frame location, so there really isn't any way around not cutting the frame if you want more breakover clearance. I cut the frame right where the bottom plate starts to angle upwards. If your worried about this weakening the frame it doesn't, I'll post more picture tomorrow showing you the mounts.

There will be a custom fiberglass section made to fill in above the bumper, similar to Lances. I'll be able to use part of the plastic from the middle bumper section to fill in next to the body under the rear hatch. I could easily cut the side bumper section to fit in the space between the bumper and the body, but the flare work is all gonna be replaced to widen the back to match the front.

expat · 05-11-2008, 06:56 PM

Awesome Bruce. Looking forward to seeing it all done. When do you anticipate completion?

Canyon.4R · 05-11-2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceTS

The 2x4 is 3" above the stock frame location, so there really isn't any way around not cutting the frame if you want more breakover clearance. I cut the frame right where the bottom plate starts to angle upwards. If your worried about this weakening the frame it doesn't, I'll post more picture tomorrow showing you the mounts.

There will be a custom fiberglass section made to fill in above the bumper, similar to Lances. I'll be able to use part of the plastic from the middle bumper section to fill in next to the body under the rear hatch. I could easily cut the side bumper section to fit in the space between the bumper and the body, but the flare work is all gonna be replaced to widen the back to match the front.

Definitely wasn't worried about the piece weakening the frame! It looked like you had cut the crossmember, I was just wanting to confirm... BTW, I think this is definitely the way to go.

Looks awesome!! Awaiting more pics!!!

Canyon.4R · 05-11-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dealmaker

Hey Bruce,

Check out this thread at Mud
http://forum.ih8mud.com/200-series-c...y-updates.html

Pretty cool how Slee solved the problem of all that plastic by cutting and integrating it into the new bumper design. Might give some ideas for ver. 2.+??

Interesting idea. I know it's just a prototype, but the plastic looks a little bit unfinished... just a little. I would probably have the metal of the bumper come up still a little further... but maybe not.

Bottom line, it's very cool to see Slee jumping head first into a brand new model like that!!

AlexJet · 05-12-2008, 06:52 AM

Similar idea to 4x4Labs Andries has with cutout frame.
Looking forward to see the pictures.

AlexJet · 05-12-2008, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNcaveman

Definitely a market. Steve w/ CBI is hard to get in touch with. I've been trying for a week.

I still can't believe that there are virtually no regular production bumpers for these trucks.

Is this going to be a one-off for your self or are you going into production?

Steve

I think Steve has gone to some event, because I can't get his office as well.

BruceTS · 05-12-2008, 06:35 PM

Just need to grind the welds smooth and fabricate the tire carrier. I added the top plates and rounded the corners today. also made the hinge mounts, tomorrow I'll trim the material out to fit them...

From the back view it looks a bit wide, it's more of an optical illusion.....

my034runner · 05-12-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexJet

Similar idea to 4x4Labs Andries has with cutout frame.
Looking forward to see the pictures.

Actually, 4x4 labs design is a bit more like Bruce's. He made the first all steel after market bumper for the 4th gen when he made Lances (Goodtimes) bumper!!!

05-10-2008, 08:42 PM	#1
BruceTS Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 43	4th Gen Rear Bumper build-up Click on thumbnail for larger image Just a few teaser shots.......

05-10-2008, 10:57 PM	#5
FJCcrawler Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 330	Looks good so far , any other things going to be fabricated on the tire carrier, hi lift mounts, jerry can holders, ect. __________________ 07 FJC donahoe coilover in front, hoes rear, 285/75/r16 BFG M/Ts on TRD wheels, TRD exhaust, rock sliders, afe CAI kit, pioneer AVIC navi/multimedia system, HID lights, Source 10# CO2 tank Chris

05-10-2008, 11:32 PM	#6
expat White Boomer (Kangaroo) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 4,811	Cool Bruce. Wish I knew you were open to this development - it could have been my white runner LOL. Look forward to seeing the outcome. There's a market for sure. __________________ Mark 04 4Runner SE, 17x9 MT ClassicLocks, 305x17x70 Nitto Terragraps., SW Sliders & Bullbar, Smittybilt 10000lb winch, OW 2.5 coilovers, 1.5 4Crawler BL, Kurt Trailing Arms, Flowmaster, Cobra 75WXST CB radio, Yaesu FT-7800 2m/70cm Ham Radio, Sat. Radio, Garmin Nuvi GPS, CO2 system, Lightforce, African Outback, Downey Opened 21th Sept 09

05-11-2008, 01:36 AM	#7
my034runner Toy120 Uber member!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,981	Right on Bruce!!!! Are you making it similar to Lances? __________________ NVTTORA Prez..My034runner: DR/ICON coil overs, Icon 2.5 resis in the rear, custom coil springs, AllPro sliders, BudBuilt skids, KurtFab Lower links, AllPro Upper links, WabFab endlinks, Blackout safari rack, FourTreks HiLift mounts, 285/75/16 BFG's Ko's, MagnaFlow exhaust, Optima Blue&Red top, ShrockWorks bumper, MileMarkerE9000 winch, Engel MT-60 fridge, Sirius, Garmin60 Csx, Factory nav etc...

05-11-2008, 05:02 AM	#8
TNcaveman Driver Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 153	Definitely a market. Steve w/ CBI is hard to get in touch with. I've been trying for a week. I still can't believe that there are virtually no regular production bumpers for these trucks. Is this going to be a one-off for your self or are you going into production? Steve __________________ 2004 4Runner - OME lift (installed May 28) cleared the garage CBI Bumper is on!!! 2000 Celica GTS - sipping gas and rev'n high 1989 4Runner (sold at 487,000 miles)

05-10-2008, 09:06 PM	#2
4mudder Cheap Basterd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Gateway to the Sierras Posts: 842	Nice start... What's your projected timeline to finish? Chris

05-10-2008, 09:25 PM	#3
BruceTS Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 43	Should be finished around tuesday or wednesday this week. The main bumper will be done tomorrow and then I'll start on the tire carrier.

05-10-2008, 09:26 PM	#4
4mudder Cheap Basterd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Gateway to the Sierras Posts: 842	That should look awesome! Looking fwd to the pics.

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07 Elephant Elephant Trainer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,287	Bruce nice work...how did you get rid of the toyota emblem on the rear lift gate? __________________ Rob's Elephant: 2007 4Runner V8 limited 4x4 w/navi, Shrockworks sliders, ARB bull bar, Gobi stealth roof rack, Budbuilt skids, Icon UCAs, Icon coilovers, Icon rear, custom coils, Airlift 1000, Wabfab end links, Slee lines, Nitto dune grapplers 285/60/18, 1/2" BL, spider trax 1.25, Warn xp9.5, 10 IPF lights, dual battery, aux fuse box, custom alum drawer, Engel 45, Maggiolina Grand Tour Gallery

05-11-2008, 11:09 AM	#11
Canyon.4R Driver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 185	Cutting off the stock crossmember? __________________ 2006 Galactic Gray 4Runner Sport 4WD V8 _____ Kyle

05-11-2008, 02:03 PM	#12
Dealmaker Driver Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Bay, Los Angeles Posts: 460	Hey Bruce, Check out this thread at Mud http://forum.ih8mud.com/200-series-c...y-updates.html Pretty cool how Slee solved the problem of all that plastic by cutting and integrating it into the new bumper design. Might give some ideas for ver. 2.+?? __________________ '04 4Runner 4X4 SE V8 - Shrockworks bumper - Donahoe CO's/Deaver springs/Bilstein 7100's - BFG KO 265/70/17 '06 LX470 Last edited by Dealmaker; 05-11-2008 at 04:47 PM.

05-11-2008, 06:56 PM	#14
expat White Boomer (Kangaroo) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 4,811	Awesome Bruce. Looking forward to seeing it all done. When do you anticipate completion? __________________ Mark 04 4Runner SE, 17x9 MT ClassicLocks, 305x17x70 Nitto Terragraps., SW Sliders & Bullbar, Smittybilt 10000lb winch, OW 2.5 coilovers, 1.5 4Crawler BL, Kurt Trailing Arms, Flowmaster, Cobra 75WXST CB radio, Yaesu FT-7800 2m/70cm Ham Radio, Sat. Radio, Garmin Nuvi GPS, CO2 system, Lightforce, African Outback, Downey Opened 21th Sept 09

05-12-2008, 06:52 AM	#17
AlexJet Old Timer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,610	Similar idea to 4x4Labs Andries has with cutout frame. Looking forward to see the pictures. __________________ '05 4Runner V6 Limited Custom 5" LongTravel; 35" ProComp Xtreme MT, 17x9; ARB Sahara, CBI; Snorkel; Custom Skids, Sliders; HID, Hella 4000, 500, PIAA 510, IPF '01 4Runner V6 Limited Custom 3.5"; 33" Toyo AT, 16x8; ARB Sahara, CBI; Snorkel; Hella 4000, 500 '09 Custom Expedition Trailer 35"

05-12-2008, 06:35 PM	#19
BruceTS Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 43	Just need to grind the welds smooth and fabricate the tire carrier. I added the top plates and rounded the corners today. also made the hinge mounts, tomorrow I'll trim the material out to fit them... From the back view it looks a bit wide, it's more of an optical illusion.....

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