3rd Gen 4 Runner Front Bumper Discount

4RunAmok

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The holes on top are for winch controls...I suppose it couild be done with out them.. A rear out of Aluminum,.....That would be sweet! What year 4 runner do you have? And limited flair or?

I have a 99, SR5, no flares, just black rubber trim around the wheel wells.
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The rear bumper would also need a hitch receiver in there too, but that has to be steel doesn't it? Can you weld steel and aluminum together? Maybe a bolt on receiver with braces to the frame?
 

NDMORETIME

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I am definitely interested in one of these bumpers. I have a 98 with a 2in body lift though. How much would it be to modify the mounting system to take this into account? How much to ship to AZ 85282? I would also be interested in the aluminum option depending on weight difference and cost? Oh by the way how much for a roof rack and do you have anymore pics of the one you built on the other 4runner?
 
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Outdoor Logic

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Still working on the Aluminum idea...Trying to see what the real increase in cost will be, and if the price doesn't turn people away.

I am working on a new design for the roof racks. The one we made is originally for XJ roof dimensions. It works on a 3rd gen but not quite perfect.

The 2'' body thing will be difficult as our mounting system is designed to hug the frame rails. I would be worried that it will create a pivot point that far off. I maybe able to come up with something though..
 

Derek24

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Nice bumper! If you want action shots, make one for the 1st gen Tundra! Someone other than ARB....
 

Outdoor Logic

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Well if I could get my hands on a first gen Tundra :smiley_drive:

What is the break down for Tundras
1st gen
2nd gen and so on
 

NDMORETIME

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If I was able to drive up from phoenix with my vehicle would that help with designing different attachment points for the bumper? I really like the design of your bumper but might have an issue getting a day off in-order to drive up or leaving my vehicle for multiple days. If you come up with any ideas let me know.
 

Derek24

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Well if I could get my hands on a first gen Tundra :smiley_drive:

What is the break down for Tundras
1st gen
2nd gen and so on

I wish I lived in socal! I would have my truck over to you in an instant. I love the look of your bumpers how they don't stick out very far, hang down too low, and the lines are clean.:drool:

Yeah 1st gen is 2000-2006, 2nd gen 2007-now

If you are serious about building a bumper for us left behind, I would recommend posting a "want" post on Tundrasolutions, or even here. If there are other Tundraholics like me out there, I'm sure you'll have a 1st gen in your shop really quick.

If no one replies, I might have to make a trip down there next month on my spring break....
 

zidaro

Explorer
Nice looking bumpers!

If you would have been around when i was in the market for a 2nd gen Tundra bumper- I woulda jumped. Exp1 got me though (and i love it). Making sliders for a crewmax would get my $$.

You think a 5th gen runner bumper is in your future project line? Im in the market for one. Plate, winch mount, clevis', light/deer hoops. Limited sliders too.
 

Outdoor Logic

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Playing with models to see if we can keep it light with out jumping in weight to maintain the same strength. The catch with Aluminum ( other then cost) is making sure we can run similar thickness with out losing strength. Trust me I want to make one as I will run one on my own 3rd gen ( as soon as I find it):victory:
 

4RunAmok

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Playing with models to see if we can keep it light with out jumping in weight to maintain the same strength. The catch with Aluminum ( other then cost) is making sure we can run similar thickness with out losing strength. Trust me I want to make one as I will run one on my own 3rd gen ( as soon as I find it):victory:

Question... Would an aluminum bumper of the same thickness of the steel be as strong as the stock bumper?

Picture if you will, a steel sub-structure that goes to the frame on each side, the shackle clevis's are attached to this sub-structure as well as the platform for the winch, and the aluminum acts as a cover for this structure, but with some extra sturdy side mountings to provide some side strength.

Am I making any sense?
 

NDMORETIME

New member
That would be kind of an interesting idea if I understand your description (4runamok). So you would have the structural integrity of the steal but have a bolt on finished structure that would be aluminum to save weight. Is that what you were describing? That would be pretty cool to see.
 

Outdoor Logic

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I see what you are pointing out... I like the idea ! HMMMMMMM

Question... Would an aluminum bumper of the same thickness of the steel be as strong as the stock bumper?

Picture if you will, a steel sub-structure that goes to the frame on each side, the shackle clevis's are attached to this sub-structure as well as the platform for the winch, and the aluminum acts as a cover for this structure, but with some extra sturdy side mountings to provide some side strength.

Am I making any sense?
 

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