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Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by topdogeye, Jan 7, 2022.

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  1. Feb 16, 2022 at 8:41 PM
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    Welder here too, and yeah steel is freaking expensive.

    Helium is stupid hard to find as well, so sticking to Argon for TIG.
     
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  2. Mar 6, 2022 at 10:10 AM
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    Thats whats up!! looking forward to see the final product!
     
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  5. Mar 7, 2022 at 9:10 AM
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    When 5th Genners suggest a bumper by a company that doesn't support 3rd Genners, in a 3rd Gen thread :playball:
     
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    Can’t you tell I’m a woodworker …

    I looked over the options that are out there , lots of amazing looking bumpers but the prices are just a bit much..
     
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  7. Mar 7, 2022 at 3:00 PM
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    Well I mean, steel is expensive right now.

    Then gas prices suddenly surged, so take into account transport, which means materials will go up even more.

    Then the development of already existing options and tooling, that wasn't cheap.

    $1k for a nice front bumper is a bargain.
     
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  8. Mar 7, 2022 at 4:05 PM
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    This time I’m getting off cheep. The cost of the wire / bolts. … / buying whatever size lights I need to fit
     
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  9. Mar 7, 2022 at 5:11 PM
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    Fortunately I've got extra metal :laughing:

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  10. Mar 8, 2022 at 8:28 AM
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    Man I should be building these in your shop !!
     
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  11. Mar 31, 2022 at 3:12 PM
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    Putting some time in on the bumpers. Taking a bit to get it all done but what can I say I’m a busy man…

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  12. Mar 31, 2022 at 3:13 PM
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    Got em tacked to the brackets, bottoms brackets on, welded up I’m priming now. May have to rush into a top coat to get it back on tonight

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  13. Mar 31, 2022 at 3:19 PM
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    Speaking of, I just welded my bumper up yesterday -



















    I'm almost done with it. Just need to add a few beads on the inside seams and weld up the light brackets.

    Not doing that until my DD SS3 fog lights arrive though.
     
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    Damn that’s bad ass ! Winch will go inside ?
     
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  15. Apr 1, 2022 at 1:23 PM
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    If I bought one, sure.

    I need to figure out relocating the AC drier though as it's exposed like hell.

    I may leave the bumper as is, and not finish it with wings at the ends.
     
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  16. Apr 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM
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    I’d have to say .. do a lightweight bolt on wing to finish it off
     
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  17. Apr 28, 2022 at 12:15 PM
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    Roof rack. Back bumper finished up

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