Homemade 4runner bumper...
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Ya, I don't know what I'll do. We'll just have to see how much noise they make and such. I may end up cutting them off and going with a shackle set up instead. We'll see.
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i guess i should have specified. i don't mean the colorful ones you buy at the dollar store, but rather a semi-permanent setup. attach one end under the frame, and make a nicer looking hook to go around the ring. and i don't think it'll look too bad with the black ribbon type cords, either
(imho)
(imho)
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I wonder if there's something like the maglite mounting clip that you could bolt up to the bumper to hold the d-rings in place. Something along these lines
Or really, let it hang down. Drill a small hole above and below the ring where it lands. Black zip ties.
Or really, let it hang down. Drill a small hole above and below the ring where it lands. Black zip ties.
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So, next question? What to paint it? I know powder coating would be better, but I am on a budget of $0, so....? Spray Bed liner? Rustoliem Flat black paint? Florescent Green, for an accent color? What do you all think?
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x2 on the rustolium hammered. I used it on my current diving board of a bumper and couldn't be happier. It's pretty tough and, like irab said, easy to touch up. Several colors available as well.
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I got some time to work on my bumper a bit today. Here are some pix.
Still have the D-rings to weld on, figure out mounting brackets and Paint.
Still have the D-rings to weld on, figure out mounting brackets and Paint.
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Updates....
I had some time today, so this is what I got done...
Pic of the D-link I went with...
What are some opinions as to how close it should be? I like being able to step on it to get in the back, but it looks a little far out. I think I may have to go and cut my mounts back a little more... I still need to add safety chain mounts, do some clean up, primer and paint it.
Pic of the D-link I went with...
What are some opinions as to how close it should be? I like being able to step on it to get in the back, but it looks a little far out. I think I may have to go and cut my mounts back a little more... I still need to add safety chain mounts, do some clean up, primer and paint it.
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What are some opinions as to how close it should be? I like being able to step on it to get in the back, but it looks a little far out. I think I may have to go and cut my mounts back a little more... I still need to add safety chain mounts, do some clean up, primer and paint it.
What are some opinions as to how close it should be? I like being able to step on it to get in the back, but it looks a little far out. I think I may have to go and cut my mounts back a little more... I still need to add safety chain mounts, do some clean up, primer and paint it.
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