Started New Rear Bumper

Vendetta · #1 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 11:44 AM

I started building a new rear bumper for my 2007 tundra. It is not complete yet, the top still needs to be plated and it is getting 4" round flush mount LED. One clear and one amber on each side. Constructed out of 1" x 1" .120 wall tubing and 1/8" cold rolled plate and its all bolt on.
Up next a front bumper.
Let me know what you think.

justin. · #2 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 11:45 AM

its awfully square looking. to each their own.

bertbear · #3 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 11:49 AM

A bumper like that, where are the lockable compartments to store stuff in? A little stainless piano hinge and some covered locks, and your tie downs, hitch, spare gloves all have a place to live.

Vendetta · #4 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 11:51 AM

I will get a side shot of it, it actually sticks out less than the stock bumper

SlateTundra · #5 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 12:08 PM

If you did it for strength because of your line of work then it's good, but if you did it for looks then you better keep working. Most people wouldn't even attempt it so I'll give you a

for that.

Looks like you may have a good shop to work in.

Vendetta · #6 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 12:13 PM

Why i built it:

rwblank · #7 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justin.

its awfully square looking. to each their own.

agreed

rockstate45 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 01:39 PM

I like it. I think it's gonna be really functional and hopefully strong.

-rockstate

ThirdHorseman · #9 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justin.

its awfully square looking. to each their own.

x2

I'm sure it will serve a purpose.

FIVEPOINTSEVEN · #10 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 02:08 PM

Almost looks like one of those rear runners you see on Baja trucks without the metal plating on the outside. Looks like you know what you're doing with metal. Wish I had skills like that.