trump
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Busy with work. I guess it's not really a box, but...
Trump's 03 Tacoma
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Busy with work. I guess it's not really a box, but...
trump
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Here's a few more pictures of the new bumper. Cargo strapped the can carriers in place just to test how everything will fit for now. I'll be mounting the bumper this weekend to test the fit. Next week it's going in for powdercoat and the frame plates will be welded to the truck.
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Dave Bennett
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NorthernWoodsman
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What brand/type are those marker/turn signal lights? And do they come in amber colored?
Also, your rear bumper; Is that custom built by CBI or is that a "standard" bumper they make for Toyotas?
What brand/type are those marker/turn signal lights? And do they come in amber colored?
Also, your rear bumper; Is that custom built by CBI or is that a "standard" bumper they make for Toyotas?
trump
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Alright, now that I back at my desktop and not posting from my phone, I'll offer a little more info.
I'm impressed with the design and construction of the new bumper. My original over the bed tire carrier (I'm now advertizing on their website) was built by CBI and was well made, but it was mostly tube. When building with plate steel they don't play around at all! :Wow1:
Lots of people joke about things being built like a tank, but I can't be more serious about it looking like a tank part. Honestly, when I picked it up at the shipping dock and saw it for the first time I got a pit in my stomach thinking about the weight. Now after getting the spare, Hi-Lift, and cans on the swing-out I'm reminded why it's built like it is. It's just the nature of the beast. Don't take that the wrong way though... The bumper is awesome, and will serve its purpose well.
Another preparation was made for the future ATFP last week with the addition of a DVD head unit. I couldn't care less about watching a movie in my truck... the real reason for getting it was for the addition of a backup camera. Backing out of a parking spot will be much safer with it considering my planned obstructions: the back window; 200 lbs of dogs standing in the bed; The tinted rear hatch of a flip-pac; and finally the enormous swing-out. No camera yet since I'll be playing around with the location on the bumper.
I'm impressed with the design and construction of the new bumper. My original over the bed tire carrier (I'm now advertizing on their website) was built by CBI and was well made, but it was mostly tube. When building with plate steel they don't play around at all! :Wow1:
Lots of people joke about things being built like a tank, but I can't be more serious about it looking like a tank part. Honestly, when I picked it up at the shipping dock and saw it for the first time I got a pit in my stomach thinking about the weight. Now after getting the spare, Hi-Lift, and cans on the swing-out I'm reminded why it's built like it is. It's just the nature of the beast. Don't take that the wrong way though... The bumper is awesome, and will serve its purpose well.
Another preparation was made for the future ATFP last week with the addition of a DVD head unit. I couldn't care less about watching a movie in my truck... the real reason for getting it was for the addition of a backup camera. Backing out of a parking spot will be much safer with it considering my planned obstructions: the back window; 200 lbs of dogs standing in the bed; The tinted rear hatch of a flip-pac; and finally the enormous swing-out. No camera yet since I'll be playing around with the location on the bumper.
Dave Bennett
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Tool = Great theme music for any build :rockon:
trump
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Yesterday I got the new rear bumper back from powdercoat and everything was finally installed permanently. The last couple weeks I was playing musical parts while doing the finishing fab work, but taking my time I feel payed off.
Note: In the pictures I have it set up with two can carriers mounted sideways. I already owned two individual can carriers and instead of buying a double; I requested that I could mount both of them. This provides me the ability to lighten the load and just mount one carrier mounted with it's back to the swingout like you'd normally see.
The CB antenna was placed in a spot that will not offer the same range as I once had with my old tire carrier, but with the HAM being my primary radio I don't worry about its range much. I placed it so I could fold it behind the swingout for low branches or getting in the garage.
Let's not forget...
Zombie proof bottle opener!
:beer: :friday:
Note: In the pictures I have it set up with two can carriers mounted sideways. I already owned two individual can carriers and instead of buying a double; I requested that I could mount both of them. This provides me the ability to lighten the load and just mount one carrier mounted with it's back to the swingout like you'd normally see.
The CB antenna was placed in a spot that will not offer the same range as I once had with my old tire carrier, but with the HAM being my primary radio I don't worry about its range much. I placed it so I could fold it behind the swingout for low branches or getting in the garage.
Let's not forget...
Zombie proof bottle opener!
:beer: :friday:
trump
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good to know. I go back and forth between a rtt and a topper with a sleeping platform inside... decisions, decisions.
Thanks for the feedback. Too bad it only makes the decision harder.
