Montero Build
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datrupr
Expedition Leader
Ok, as you all know, a big white truck showed up at Sierra Expeditions a couple of days ago. I had to fix something that has been bothering me since I bought the truck. The previous owner seemed to have a propensity to hit the corners of the front bumper on stuff. This left unsightly marks on the trucks otherwise nice finish:
Well, Will at Sierra told me that he knows how to fix that as well as reinforce the bumper making it even stronger. The cost was a bit high, and it was hard work to fix, but between the two of us we got it finished within a day. I had no idea Wil was so good at body work.
So, the first step was to remove the damaged bumper to make it easier to repair and reinforce:
Then, we painted the front part of the frame and added some reinforcing brackets:
Now comes the important part. The entire reinforcing structure of the bumper. This was the big box that was delivered to Sierra Expeditions and what was inside it:
So, the bumper has been fixed and the unsightly scars are no longer there, as well as it is now much more stout and sturdy than before. So, we have to start putting the truck back together:
I also decided that I since the bumper was off and being reinforced I could install the Hella 500's that I had aquired almost a year ago. This was pretty easy and straight forward (Wil did most of the work), it was just a matter of finding a good place to put the switch. I though the factory blank next to the power mirror controls would work well:
After that, the bumper was re-installed the bumper, and look! no more marks!
Well, Will at Sierra told me that he knows how to fix that as well as reinforce the bumper making it even stronger. The cost was a bit high, and it was hard work to fix, but between the two of us we got it finished within a day. I had no idea Wil was so good at body work.
So, the first step was to remove the damaged bumper to make it easier to repair and reinforce:
Then, we painted the front part of the frame and added some reinforcing brackets:
Now comes the important part. The entire reinforcing structure of the bumper. This was the big box that was delivered to Sierra Expeditions and what was inside it:
So, the bumper has been fixed and the unsightly scars are no longer there, as well as it is now much more stout and sturdy than before. So, we have to start putting the truck back together:
I also decided that I since the bumper was off and being reinforced I could install the Hella 500's that I had aquired almost a year ago. This was pretty easy and straight forward (Wil did most of the work), it was just a matter of finding a good place to put the switch. I though the factory blank next to the power mirror controls would work well:
After that, the bumper was re-installed the bumper, and look! no more marks!
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datrupr
Expedition Leader
So, here it is before:
And here it is after. I do plan to paint the flairs and plastic trim black to match the new bumper:
And a better shot of it during the day:
And I do a HUGE thanks to Wil at Sierra Expeditions. This was a pretty big job and not that easy to do. He was patient and friendly the whole time, even when things were a little tricky or not going right. It did take us all day to get accomplished and it was cold and raining. But we got it done, and with out Wil it would not have gotten done. Again, top notch service from top notch people. Thanks a lot, Wil. And also, A huge thanks to Wen for putting up with me occupying her husband for a full Saturday.
And here it is after. I do plan to paint the flairs and plastic trim black to match the new bumper:
And a better shot of it during the day:
And I do a HUGE thanks to Wil at Sierra Expeditions. This was a pretty big job and not that easy to do. He was patient and friendly the whole time, even when things were a little tricky or not going right. It did take us all day to get accomplished and it was cold and raining. But we got it done, and with out Wil it would not have gotten done. Again, top notch service from top notch people. Thanks a lot, Wil. And also, A huge thanks to Wen for putting up with me occupying her husband for a full Saturday.
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FurthurOnTheFly
Glamping Society
Looks awesome!!! :wings: I really need to get my bumper ordered!
CONGRATS!!
CONGRATS!!
ttora4runner
Expedition Leader
Good job. The Montero looks happy now Aaron.
LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
Looks very nice, can you take more pictures from far away to get a better look!:coffeedrink:
datrupr
Expedition Leader
Thanks Teaaron, he does look much better. As Wen from Sierra Expeditions said, the bumper looks "sexy".:victory:
I would be happy to. Give me till this weekend and I'll snap a few off and post them up.
flyingwil
Supporting Sponsor - Sierra Expeditions
Awe, shucks... it was nothing! Again, it looks great! :victory:
datrupr
Expedition Leader
Thanks, Wil, your help is very much apprecitated. I did manage to replce the fuse and the Hella's are functional now. Now we just have to take care of the squeek and the non-functional turn signal.
LexusAllTerrain, I had some time today so I snapped off a few pics for you. Sorry for the pavement shots:
LexusAllTerrain, I had some time today so I snapped off a few pics for you. Sorry for the pavement shots:
Looks right and proper!