Box Rocket '03 DC Tacoma Build
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buffalojay
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No worries. I'll be one of the first to grab one when you get back to it. I know how that goes. Thanks for the reply.
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Box Rocket
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Took some photos tonight. I spent a few days last week doing a fall cleanup on the truck before winter hits. The wheeling season had taken it's toll on all the armor and wheels. I pulled the bumpers and sanded and repainted them so the winter salt wouldn't cause more rust. Sanded and repainted the sliders. Put a fresh coat of paint on my CO2 tank and a few other bits too. Hope you don't mind a photodump.
digitalferg
Adventurer
Haha. I was just gonna post a similar post on here but I saw him closer to 4:45ish on 200 west at 4th S. So what you rollin in? I'm in a silver 02 Tacoma. (Edit: just noticed your post was from yesterday.... LOL)
Truck was looking awesome Adam! I stuck my hand out to wave at ya...prob looked like I was flying a bird at ya but it was my pointer finger...more like a pistol type wave.... Haha
I also actually saw your truck and a 40 series at Alberto's the other day too.... Do you guys do an off roaders lunch day or something? I may have to come hang out if you guys do....
soonenough
Explorer
Never with this truck :drool:
Box Rocket
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Missed the wave (or the bird). Sorry. The 40 that was at Albertos was not with me. I've met the guy a couple times and he's cool and his 40 is pretty sweet. He's a cruiserhead for sure, we just happened to be there at the same time.
Adrian George Vrinceanu
ak70g2
This isn't for my truck but I thought I'd share it anyway. A guy in VA asked me to build him a bumper like mine for his Tacoma. He had a few changes in mind from how mine is set up, but in general the bumper is an almost direct copy. He chose to do a single swingout instead of a dual like mine. The swing out has a spare tire, hilift mount, and a basket for two jerry cans. I have a lot of hours into this mainly because I'm not a real fabricator and only have basic tools so I'm slow when it comes to fab work. But I think it came out ok.
Here's the bumper itself. Main section is 2x5 rec. tube. Frame plates are 3/8". Side tubes and lower receiver tube is 1.5" with some 1.25" tube to tie the side tubes back to the frame. Boxed gussets on frame plates and receiver. 1/4" plate for hinge mount from Comp4x4.
Start of the swingout. Used 2" sq tube for the swing arm and spare tire mount. Destaco 2000lb latch.
Hinge is from Comp4x4. Lubricated brass bushings and a 1" bolt. Doesn't get much simpler than that, but it works great.
Adam, can you make a printable drawing for this rear bumper, with all the measurements, please? I'd like to adapt on my 1999 Europe-spec Hilux Double cab. Als, I want a sticker to give you the full credit of design
Box Rocket
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So you want me to do all the work for you? There are probably enough subtle differences that the measurements I give you probably won't help much. Your best bet is just to measure the Hilux and build accordingly.
There are probably enough subtle differences that the measurements I give you probably won't help much. Your best bet is just to measure the Hilux and build accordingly.
Adrian George Vrinceanu
ak70g2
I said "I'll adapt" I want to keep the spare tire in its place, under the rear. Anyway, brother, thanks for inspiration! :wings:
I want to keep the spare tire in its place, under the rear. Anyway, brother, thanks for inspiration! :wings:
YotaPilot
Adventurer
Do you mind me asking how much your charge for making a bumper like this? Would you be willing to make another?
Box Rocket
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That bumper with all the bells and whistles like you see in that pic would run ~$1100. But at the moment I am not planning to build more of them.
Yep all my wheels are 15". Clear the calipers fine.
Box Rocket
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Picked up two pairs of twist link snow chains yesterday. Also, ordered up a new steering rack and outer tie rods. Going to be replacing a CV, and the steering components in the next week or so. Should tighten up my sloppy steering.