QuadsBC's 05 Double Cab Tundra Family Expo Build
- Thread starter QuadsBC
- Start date
theBullfrog125
Adventurer
I'm eager to trim up my bedsides, because I know it will look 100x better with a custom bumper than the stock bumper and tow package combo.
I can't really tell from the pic but did you trim at a slight angle up and back? Or is the cut just horizontal.
I can't really tell from the pic but did you trim at a slight angle up and back? Or is the cut just horizontal.
theBullfrog125
Adventurer
That's what I thought. Looking great so far!
MaineFarmer
Observer
Looking really good! It always has amazed me how much steel can move around when heated! I'm always fighting heat while welding.
I like where you are heading as far as rear clearance goes. The spindle for my swing out is 4" tall on the base. So that's my limiting factor.
Can't wait to see your design. I like the way you mounted the recovery points, makes a ton of sense.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I like where you are heading as far as rear clearance goes. The spindle for my swing out is 4" tall on the base. So that's my limiting factor.
Can't wait to see your design. I like the way you mounted the recovery points, makes a ton of sense.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
It is surprising even when you think it's cool enough to lay the next bead. I've been using compressed air to cool the steel quicker. If you put water on it you risk creating micro cracks in your weld. Tomorrow should be a pretty big update. I've got all day to fab. Today I drilled 1-5/8 inch hole for the swing out nut to sit recessed into the bumper. Got the swing out welded to the bumper, just a single pass for now. I'll do two more passes to be sure it's strong enough. I also took some more off the sides, I want it to be closer to the body. I also shaped the side protection. I think it needs a little more work to match the body lines.
That exhaust looks horrendous. Lol
That exhaust looks horrendous. Lol
seanpistol
Explorer
Chop chop!
I'm exhausted. Worked from 830-1100 on the bumper and roof rack support. Just when I thought I was close to finished I put it on the truck and I hated it. Spent another 2 hrs cutting it down to something I liked.
Finial things to complete on the bumper portion:
Add bracing to the lower bed side protection
Weld on swing out latch
Paint
Finial things to complete on the bumper portion:
Add bracing to the lower bed side protection
Weld on swing out latch
Paint
marathonracer
Adventurer
Looks real nice
MaineFarmer
Observer
Looking nice. Are you concerned about the pivot bending? Looks like that's a different style than I used.
I do like the bedside protection!! Looks clean.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I do like the bedside protection!! Looks clean.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
