TKGN1's build

[TKGN1]

Another stage of build is coming up on the Tacoma. Ordered OME front springs along with OME Dakars for the rear, those will be going on in a week or two.
Started building bumpers two weeks ago, the front is almost complete, still have to get my tubing bent for the grill gaurd but the lower half is complete minus paint.
I plan on starting the rear bumper this weekend. Here are some pics of the front so far:

 

[SamSter0077]

Another stage of build is coming up on the Tacoma. Ordered OME front springs along with OME Dakars for the rear, those will be going on in a week or two.
Started building bumpers two weeks ago, the front is almost complete, still have to get my tubing bent for the grill gaurd but the lower half is complete minus paint.
I plan on starting the rear bumper this weekend. Here are some pics of the front so far:

HOLY SHIT, I WANT ONE! It's Perfect! I Love the hitch in the front!

 

[TKGN1]

I wish I had time to build more, I really enjoy fabbing and welding but there is about 30 hrs so far in what you see so far!!
You didn't see it last weekend?

 

[SamSter0077]

I wish I had time to build more, I really enjoy fabbing and welding but there is about 30 hrs so far in what you see so far!!
You didn't see it last weekend?

OMG, no.. was it on your Truck? I am gonna be pissed for missing it. Great Work Todd!

That's cool man, just sell me the one off your truck.

 

[drew02a]

Bumper looks great. I like the front receiver because you have the option to mount whatever you need. Winch, Tow Hook, Recovery Shackle, Fishing Rod Holder...

 

[taco4x4rar]

Do you really need the truck's bed space? If not I would highly recommend bobbing the bed 12" as well as cutting it for high clearance.
Pictars of what I'm talking about

 

[TKGN1]

OMG, no.. was it on your Truck? I am gonna be pissed for missing it. Great Work Todd!

That's cool man, just sell me the one off your truck.

LOL, thanks Sam. Yea it was on there, I used it moving a few trees and while we where weeling!

Bumper looks great. I like the front receiver because you have the option to mount whatever you need. Winch, Tow Hook, Recovery Shackle, Fishing Rod Holder...

Thanks Drew. It was kind of accidental on the reciever, I forgot to have a mount for the license plate and thought that the reciever in the front would be a good place to put it, the plate is mounted to an aluminum sq tube and held in place there. Worked out perfect for a number of things, the rear will have one almost identical.

 

[TKGN1]

Do you really need the truck's bed space? If not I would highly recommend bobbing the bed 12" as well as cutting it for high clearance.
Pictars of what I'm talking about

Thats cool, maybe a good idea for a future mod, you know I'm still a newbie!

 

[SamSter0077]

Thats cool, maybe a good idea for a future mod, you know I'm still a newbie!

I don't think you qualify as a newbie anymore Todd.. LOL

 

[TKGN1]

Thanks Sam! After wheeling with those Jeeps this past weekend I believe I have found my limitations for the time being. It was definately a wake up call, of course those guys where trail guides at BVORR.

 

[taco4x4rar]

Thats cool, maybe a good idea for a future mod, you know I'm still a newbie!

bumper is simple, bobbing the bed not so much. I gots links to both
bed bob
http://www.atarmor.com/bedbob.htm
high clearance stuff
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71721&highlight=wrap+around+rear+bumper
and another
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=136466

 

[AlienXtx]

That bumper looks badass man!!

 

[SamSter0077]

Thanks Sam! After wheeling with those Jeeps this past weekend I believe I have found my limitations for the time being. It was definately a wake up call, of course those guys where trail guides at BVORR.

Yeah, I joined their Forum, and the Bryan chapter of TX4WD.org.. going to wheel with them on the meeting days.

 

[SamSter0077]

Check this out Todd..

 

[BusyB]

Gosh Todd that look kick @$$ So how much really I can take you wife out, pay for your time J/K no really when can you do Sam's

Another stage of build is coming up on the Tacoma. Ordered OME front springs along with OME Dakars for the rear, those will be going on in a week or two.
Started building bumpers two weeks ago, the front is almost complete, still have to get my tubing bent for the grill gaurd but the lower half is complete minus paint.
I plan on starting the rear bumper this weekend. Here are some pics of the front so far:

 

[yotarob]

Todd has been busy this morning.

 

[AlienXtx]

Todd check out the Safeinjection-Pro on here www.snowperformance.net

 

[yotarob]

He has been using one of those kits on his GN for years now. They are nice!

 

[AlienXtx]

I was thinking it might work on the Taco too

 

[balakay]

Those pictures have inspired me to make something. Hmmm... Need to go brush up on my welding skills.