5th Gen 4Runner Rear Bumper Build - Coastal Off-Road Dual Swing Out

In this video I will take you through the whole process of building the Coastal Off-Road dual swing out rear bumper kit for the 5th Gen 4Runner. This is a big project but it can easily be broken down into smaller increments.
I used a basic 140amp (120v) welder for 85% of the welds and then had a professional reinforce and add welds to the important spots. This gave me peace of mind while allowing me to save a fair amount of money.
Bumper kit used in video - www.coastaloffroad.com/produc...
Welding Magnets Used - amzn.to/3xJcBBh
M8 1.25 Tap (for frame bolts and license plate) - amzn.to/4aC5VUc
Wrench handle for the above tap - amzn.to/4aFAsAi
There were additional costs involved for materials.
2x metal grinding discs
2x 60 grit flap discs
~5lbs of mig wire
Some additional costs for hardware (washers/bolts)
Upol Raptor liner was used to finish the project and all bare metal was first coated in Upol self etching primer.
Thanks so much for watching!
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[@travislavender744]

Great job and your welds looked great!

[@T4Rgarage]

Thank you!

[@hrvgim]

Love your videos bro

[@MHix63]

Impressive work! Your channel is awesome and gives me confidence to tackle some of these jobs myself.

[@T4Rgarage]

Thanks so much!

[@Jits_Monster]

Thanks for the video. I'm getting their sliders and rear bumper kit (80 series Landcruiser) delivered tomorrow and I'm stoked to start burning some metal!

[@MrJim2720]

Whoa! That was just amazing. Incredible.

[@whitstroben589]

Looks great!

[@T4Rgarage]

Cheers!

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Great video. Looks like a pretty solid kit.

[@vincentdrouin9038]

Awesome work. Love it !

[@aoa_T4R]

Definitely looking at these as an experienced welder, just have to get over the price first. It may be cheaper but it’s still a considerable chunk of change, though it’s something I’ve wanted for a really long time. I’m also looking at their sliders, I’d say they will be of high quality also.

[@T4Rgarage]

I was in the same boat as you. I really wanted it for a long while but it was always wayy too pricey. The bumper is great so far, I’ll have to look into their sliders

[@teachthestory]

Great work! I just priced out the aluminum version of dual swing and it’s 1.993$. Not terrible but not sure this project is for the common diy person. Glad yours worked out well.

[@T4Rgarage]

Aluminum is more expensive. And what currency is that for? Might be in CAD and not USD

[@jroddy1]

I can NEVER DO THIS. 😂😂

[@perrylamb6286]

That is WAY cool. Love the work you did and having the welds completed was a great idea. Do you need to light your license plate? Very impressed with your work. I've said it before and I'll say it again.

[@T4Rgarage]

Thanks so much! Yes, I have ordered a license plate light for $30 and a reverse camera relocate kit for $125. I’ll probably spend an afternoon wiring these up on my next days off, if they arrive on time. Cheers!

[@Socaloverlander]

Do you have the link for the license plate mount me light

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

Me; getting ideas for my vw caddy build

[@user-nq6hc5tk9f]

Great video. Perfectly done and is what I'm suing as a supplement to the instructions. I plan on using raptor lining too. How much did you end up needing to complete the job? Just trying to decide how much to order. Like the idea of having someone look at the structural welds as I too am not a professional. Think I might try and take this approach as well. Cheers.

[@T4Rgarage]

I am not very impressed with the Upol self etching primer. My suggestion would be to use a quality two part epoxy primer on the metal after preparing it properly. Wait for the primer to cure properly, scuff it then apply the raptor liner. I honestly should have used more Raptor liner and have noticed the coat is too thin in some spots. I got two coats with the last coat being a bit thin with the amount I had. Try to get 3 good coats with a 60 minute flash time in between coats. You might want double what I used in order to achieve this. You’re probably going to spend a bit of money to get this thing coated properly so it lasts.

[@mirkoninhopsalot]

Thank you, great job! Where did you source the trim that covers the cut edge on your plastic bumper?

[@T4Rgarage]

It’s the same stuff I used in my Viper cut video. Check out the description on that video for a link

[@bern7250]

Nice job! Does the spare tire shake while off roading as I find many of these dual swing-out tire carriers shake with a large spare tire?

[@T4Rgarage]

I haven’t noticed it myself. I’ll have to ask someone tailing me next time I’m out to see what they say

[@Socaloverlander]

What kind of welder did you used for the recovery points ? Great video !

[@T4Rgarage]

The mobile welder used a Miller 240v flux TIG

[@lowellcrabb151]

How did you get your exhaust mount connected? I'm building the full height bumper and it doesn't look like it will fit.

[@T4Rgarage]

There is a square cutout for it on the coastal offroad bumper. I put the bumper on and then forced the rubber hanger through the cutout then used a large screwdriver (Phillips head) and put it through the hole in the rubber hanger and used the leverage to get the exhaust to line up with the rubber

[@HungNguyen-jq2lx]

Did you regeared or tuned your rig yet with all the load?

[@T4Rgarage]

I haven’t yet, if I go with larger wheels I will probably have to reconsider at that point

[@horandestudios]

Hey whats up man!... So, in reality, how achievable this is for someone that has no clue about welding or tools or welder machine, although I have followed ll your maintenance videos without issues and I love all DYI stuff, with 3 years of mechanical Engeinner?

[@T4Rgarage]

I would start with more basics projects and gain some experience first. It’s a lengthly process and one that requires some skill. The kit is fairly straightforward and has great instructions though

[@MrArcangel235]

What welder did you use?

[@T4Rgarage]

I only had a MIG-Pak 140. It was maxed out the whole time. If I had a better welder I would have done the recovery points etc. myself

[@Hateraz101]

too bad this doesnt have a hitch

[@T4Rgarage]

It has an option for a hitch. I have it I just haven't welded it together yet. "Not rated for highway use" though. I've heard its pretty solid though

[@Hateraz101]

@@T4Rgarage probably just legality. I am in the middle of building my own rear bumper with tire carrier. I actually am reusing the stock hitch just cutting a hole for it on my steel bumper. I welded brackets to the rear crash bar to bolt on the rear bumper there. Was looking at this video for ideas. Thanks for posting.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@Hateraz101 No worries! Happy you found it useful and good luck with the build

[@theirthereandtheyre2947]

Too bad they can’t make it from a single sheet of metal and bend it carefully into its final shape, like a Chinese food takeout box.

[@Jits_Monster]

It would greatly increase the cost through labor and shipping.