Dissent offroad modular front bumper

[Manhattan]

And don't let us (the suggestions to add beef here, reinforce there, thicken that...) turn it into a 175 pound 'roo basher. I drive a 100 series Land Cruiser - not a rock buggy.

 

[ntsaint]

^ TRUTH

 

[Get outside]

There are several reasons for the wings to stick out like they do, (about 2") I built this bumper right before a trail run I did back in August. There was one tight spot where if the bumper was not where it was my fender would have been trashed. Also I wanted the grill guard to rap around like it does. I do also plan on adding a tube around the front fenders so it sets me up well for that. I will certainly see if I have room to tuck it tighter and still get the protection I feel is needed. As for the shackle mounts, I'm not sure if you can tell from the pics but there is 1/4 wall dom sleeve welded through and then the strap that raps the grill guard is rapped around the sleeve. That being said I will have to change the design to accommodate the bumper with or without the grill guard. My bumper was designed around the grill guard. I'm planing on using 3/8 for the main bracket coming off the frame and that will go through the front for the shackle mounts.

Got it.
The wing end - hence why it's a good idea to get it raw steel - I could change it to my liking!

I didn't mean the hoops needed to be tighter, I think they are great already.

I could not see the plate you mentioned, sorry. But the idea of redesigning it with the beefier D mount is a good one. I like your last sentence a lot!

 

[Get outside]

I usually don't care for full tube bumpers but that one on the white truck looks awesome! The Taco is sick too!

 

[benc]

Got it.
The wing end - hence why it's a good idea to get it raw steel - I could change it to my liking!

I didn't mean the hoops needed to be tighter, I think they are great already.

I could not see the plate you mentioned, sorry. But the idea of redesigning it with the beefier D mount is a good one. I like your last sentence a lot!

Also if you have a welder maybe the DIY kit would be a good option for you. Then, like you said you can make the wings as tight as you want. This bumper has 3 pieces to the wings on each side. I think the only one you would have to change is the very end one

 

[benc]

I usually don't care for full tube bumpers but that one on the white truck looks awesome! The Taco is sick too!

Thanks, yeah that was the first bumper I built for the 100 series. Kind of a tube version of mine.

 

[duggy]

Do you think it's possible to kill some of the monotony in the front? The ARB has a "slot" mid bumper. Something like that would be nice. Also, how about some integrated fog lights? I'm thinking the 6 pod flat led panels would be a good addition to the bumper.

I was in the market for a Slee since I busted my ARB. I really like the look of the ARB but I dislike how it mounts with the winch cradle and can tilt. It's not preferable to me.

The Slee doesn't have the large expedition look so if there's other options out there I'm open ears and will hold off my purchase.

These bumper options on the market really make everything hard to choose!

 

[benc]

Do you think it's possible to kill some of the monotony in the front? The ARB has a "slot" mid bumper. Something like that would be nice. Also, how about some integrated fog lights? I'm thinking the 6 pod flat led panels would be a good addition to the bumper.

I was in the market for a Slee since I busted my ARB. I really like the look of the ARB but I dislike how it mounts with the winch cradle and can tilt. It's not preferable to me.

The Slee doesn't have the large expedition look so if there's other options out there I'm open ears and will hold off my purchase.

These bumper options on the market really make everything hard to choose!

I was actually thinking of changing the winch access holes a bit. I am by no means an artist but I think you can get the idea. I was thinking something like this

or if anyone is good with photo shop feel free to mess with any of the pics. And as far as the lights go that would def be a option. But not everyone would want the same light so that makes it tough. Maybe if some one had certain lights in mind they could ship them to me and I could incorporate them into the bumper. I was going to install some of the flush mount rigid d2 in mine.

 

[ntsaint]

Like

 

[mr jits]

For now I'm starting with the front. I don't know if I will offer a rear because of how similar mine is to 4x4 labs. Luke already sells an awesome DIY rear bumper! Let me know if you would be interested in just a front

I like the look of what you've come up with a lot more than the 4x4 labs offering.

 

[benc]

Here is a very poor attempt of a photo shop! I just downloaded an app on my phone but it didn't work very well.

 

[benc]

I like the look of what you've come up with a lot more than the 4x4 labs offering.

I'm not saying no just not at this time. I just don't have the time right now. But if you interested in a front let me know. Also where are you located? If your near me I could possibly build a custom one for you.

 

[mr jits]

I'm in Oregon and wouldn't be interested in having one built. I like building things, kind of like Legos for big kids.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Im in for a DYI kit front(without the push bar) & rear(without swing outs)

Keep the weight down makes me happy. i loved my similarly designed TJM, sleek, and very light weight. There was no way you could Hi-Lift anywhere but center without bending the bumper. If its any stronger then the factory Im happy.

 

[benc]

Im in for a DYI kit front(without the push bar) & rear(without swing outs)

Keep the weight down makes me happy. i loved my similarly designed TJM, sleek, and very light weight. There was no way you could Hi-Lift anywhere but center without bending the bumper. If its any stronger then the factory Im happy.

Sounds good. I have always found it safer to Hi-lift from the sliders anyway. I think you guys will be surprised on how stout this bumper is. I think the 10ga is a perfect compromise between strength and weight. It all about placement of bends and gussets.

 

[benc]

I really would appreciate if any one interested would pm me with what they want and if they are willing to pay a deposit. Then I can start getting a list together. Thanks

 

[Get outside]

If I go for one (and it's very likely so) I would ask you to hold off on all the holes and I would make them myself wherever i decide my additions would be - winch, lights, access bla bla bla.

 

[benc]

If I go for one (and it's very likely so) I would ask you to hold off on all the holes and I would make them myself wherever i decide my additions would be - winch, lights, access bla bla bla.

Sounds good, just let me know

 

[ntsaint]

Per my PM I'm down.

 

[benc]

Here is the list I have so far. Correct me if I'm wrong.

LandcruiserPhll. 1 DIY front no grill guard

ntsaint. 1 front with small stinger.

99toylc. 1 front. ?grill guard

Mr jits. 1 front DIY no grill guard

Mor4wd 1 front DIY ? Grill guard

Cragfiend. 1 front no grill guard

Ahwangbo 1 front full grill guard

Erb (expoportal) 1 front. Grill guard?

Any one that wants to be added let me know. Again at these prices I will not be building anything without a deposit. I would also like contact numbers so I can call as I get closer to production and make sure there are no mix ups, thanks I'm going to try and do some more research on any differences with the lx and different years, any info you guys have regarding this matter would be appreciated!