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[nevr]

Any details on what all was involved in making this work?

Well, in that pic... nothing. it literally bolted on using the tow hook bolts and the tow hook as a sandwich. It comes with a really beefy bracket. Im gonna grind off some of the frame horn and that will allow me to get it a coulple inches closer and about an inch angled lower/better.

I had it on and painted about half an hour after i loaded it out of the UPS truck.

[Blackhighrider]

I've thought about this before, too. I'd like to get something different than mine.
I don't have any of the shit to build one, so that'd definitely be something I'd think about.

We carry a Universal Pre-runner over at Synergy that may interest you as well. I personally haven't seen one used, so if someone does pick one up, please send me a picture or two of it installed.

I dunno if I'd call it a bumper, really... lol The Fabtech Prerunners come with cheesy little brackets that bolt onto the bumper. This was definitely not gonna happen on the plastic GMC bumper. I welded on brackets that mount to the tow hook bolts.

[SnowBlaZeR2]

Any details on what all was involved in making this work?

Well, in that pic... nothing. it literally bolted on using the tow hook bolts and the tow hook as a sandwich. It comes with a really beefy bracket. Im gonna grind off some of the frame horn and that will allow me to get it a coulple inches closer and about an inch angled lower/better.

I had it on and painted about half an hour after i loaded it out of the UPS truck.

Really? Bolt on? What bumper is that? I'd be interested in some pics from the side if you took any, or any more detailed pics really.

[N.J.C.]

Any details on what all was involved in making this work?

Well, in that pic... nothing. it literally bolted on using the tow hook bolts and the tow hook as a sandwich. It comes with a really beefy bracket. Im gonna grind off some of the frame horn and that will allow me to get it a coulple inches closer and about an inch angled lower/better.

I had it on and painted about half an hour after i loaded it out of the UPS truck.

I cry bullshit. Detailed pics and description or it didn't happen. Make a believer out of me and everyone else on this site.

[nevr]

Any details on what all was involved in making this work?

Well, in that pic... nothing. it literally bolted on using the tow hook bolts and the tow hook as a sandwich. It comes with a really beefy bracket. Im gonna grind off some of the frame horn and that will allow me to get it a coulple inches closer and about an inch angled lower/better.

I had it on and painted about half an hour after i loaded it out of the UPS truck.

I cry bullshit. Detailed pics and description or it didn't happen. Make a believer out of me and everyone else on this site.

cry bullshit to someone who cares.



Like i said, i need to grind down the frame horns to allow the bracket to come in closer, and get less angled.

using 2 out of 4 bracket bolts in the stock tow hook spot. Bumper on bottom, frame, tow hook on top for the bolts to go into.


heres the bracket, but what you cant see on back is 4 slotted mounting points, basically right now, until i grind the frame down, im using the back two slots on the front two holes. its on there real good but i wont put the winch on till i get all 4 on. the reason i chose the bumper is the winch mount and feed, and its got a nice 2 Inch reciever on the front which is good for alot of stuff (like moving the boat around yesterday haha)


just gotta mount the seat on it now everybody wants a ride

Edited by nevr, 22 May 2012 - 11:17 AM.

[zsteffy]

I found a company that is actually making a pretty nice off road bumper for the zr2 thinking about getting one for mine.
http://www.tacticala...00/Default.aspx
They have a ton of add on options from their base model ($480 bare metal)

[atvspeed4]

I found a company that is actually making a pretty nice off road bumper for the zr2 thinking about getting one for mine.
http://www.tacticala...00/Default.aspx
They have a ton of add on options from their base model ($480 bare metal)

Thats awesome! How has no one found that site yet?

[N2O_ZR2]

I found a company that is actually making a pretty nice off road bumper for the zr2 thinking about getting one for mine.
http://www.tacticala...00/Default.aspx
They have a ton of add on options from their base model ($480 bare metal)

And another name change.

Thats awesome! How has no one found that site yet?

Probably because they are know for terrible service. That is the third or forth time they have changed their name I think.

[DelawareValleyZ]

Any details on what all was involved in making this work?

Well, in that pic... nothing. it literally bolted on using the tow hook bolts and the tow hook as a sandwich. It comes with a really beefy bracket. Im gonna grind off some of the frame horn and that will allow me to get it a coulple inches closer and about an inch angled lower/better.

I had it on and painted about half an hour after i loaded it out of the UPS truck.

I cry bullshit. Detailed pics and description or it didn't happen. Make a believer out of me and everyone else on this site.

cry bullshit to someone who cares.

[nevr]

That wincher looks like a shop class special

[mondo8205]

Any details on what all was involved in making this work?

Well, in that pic... nothing. it literally bolted on using the tow hook bolts and the tow hook as a sandwich. It comes with a really beefy bracket. Im gonna grind off some of the frame horn and that will allow me to get it a coulple inches closer and about an inch angled lower/better.

I had it on and painted about half an hour after i loaded it out of the UPS truck.

I cry bullshit. Detailed pics and description or it didn't happen. Make a believer out of me and everyone else on this site.

cry bullshit to someone who cares.



Like i said, i need to grind down the frame horns to allow the bracket to come in closer, and get less angled.

using 2 out of 4 bracket bolts in the stock tow hook spot. Bumper on bottom, frame, tow hook on top for the bolts to go into.


heres the bracket, but what you cant see on back is 4 slotted mounting points, basically right now, until i grind the frame down, im using the back two slots on the front two holes. its on there real good but i wont put the winch on till i get all 4 on. the reason i chose the bumper is the winch mount and feed, and its got a nice 2 Inch reciever on the front which is good for alot of stuff (like moving the boat around yesterday haha)


just gotta mount the seat on it now everybody wants a ride

Is there room for a winch?

[RareBreedZ]

Yep, It fits

Looks a lot like the "whore" bumper i had at one point. Very well done!

[nevr]

Looks a lot like the "whore" bumper i had at one point. Very well done!

Ha thanks man!


Mondo there definitely is, its made for one.

This is the center piece that the bumper is built around



holes pre drilled too.


(not my pic)

[Blackhighrider]

Probably because they are know for terrible service. That is the third or forth time they have changed their name I think.

Yup, I've heard horror stories about those guys. I didn't realize they'd changed their name lol

Yep, It fits

Looks a lot like the "whore" bumper i had at one point. Very well done!

x2. I'm diggin it

[mondo8205]

What year of tacoma is this for?
So where can I order one?

Edited by mondo8205, 23 May 2012 - 07:37 PM.

[nevr]

What year of tacoma is this for?
So where can I order one?

95-04

http://www.trail-gear.com/tacoma

half way down page.

[N.J.C.]

If this 95-04 Tacoma bumper bolts right on, then other bumpers designed for the Tacoma will too....based on your info given. Would you support that statement?

[nevr]

If this 95-04 Tacoma bumper bolts right on, then other bumpers designed for the Tacoma will too....based on your info given. Would you support that statement?

no.

[SnowBlaZeR2]

What keeps the mounting plate from sitting where it should? Is it because our framerails are wider and the opening isn't wide enough? If so, would it be possible to open it up to fit over the framerails or would that interfere with the mounting holes for the bumper? I'm trying to figure out if I could keep my receiver tubes with this bumper.

If you have any close ups of how it's mounted on your truck that would be great.

[nevr]

What keeps the mounting plate from sitting where it should? Is it because our framerails are wider and the opening isn't wide enough? If so, would it be possible to open it up to fit over the framerails or would that interfere with the mounting holes for the bumper? I'm trying to figure out if I could keep my receiver tubes with this bumper.

If you have any close ups of how it's mounted on your truck that would be great.

No the rails are in the perfect spot. its an inch off the end of the frame horn, and the two bumper supports coming off the frame, you probably wont be able to get a good visual with your stock bumper on. I have been putting it off, but will hopefully get the plasma cutter out sometime this week and finish this up.