Building a CUSTOM Rear Bumper from Scratch on a 3rd Gen 4Runner - Clapped out 4Runner Series

We dinged up the rear a bit on the Hollister trip so I knew a rear bumper was in order. I didn't realize HOW necessary it really was!! I also build a skid plate for the front to protect the radiator.
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[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice trick with the bolt, drill and Belt Sander

[@tntzimmerman9552]

Just found your channel a couple months ago. I’ve been finally getting caught up on your old videos. You an carter are the ultimate duo. Your fab is so simple and effective. I have a jeepster that needs a set of bumpers and sliders…….wink wink

[@benjaminprieto3792]

Sweet 4Runner keep it up 👍

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice fab and weld work looks pretty good ahh the dents will buff out

[@jason.k30chevy31]

Love this build series. Great job Sam! Can’t wait for the Rubi vid!

[@MechanicalAdventures]

Thanks my man!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Sweet 3rd Gen Runner

[@ray5961]

I use that same pointed screw trick... it's a life saver for alignment. Great video!

[@MechanicalAdventures]

It sure is, thanks bud!

[@carterd.7625]

Like the pointed bolt trick! Nice work bud

[@MechanicalAdventures]

Thanks big guy

[@zachwrench]

The bumper did it’s job I call that a win

[@MechanicalAdventures]

Yessir!

[@AlexPerrucci]

That bumper looks awesome, nice work!

[@MechanicalAdventures]

Thank you!

[@mainegdog]

Very cool

[@rshn7]

probably my fav 3rd gen build, whats up next? diy long travel setup?

[@MechanicalAdventures]

Nope. This is it’s final IFS form. I’ll tinker with gadgets like inverter and batteries and lighting for a while and build out the inside, but it’s getting tons and 40/42s next

[@ironc5194]

That shit with the all thread was Fuckin slick bro!

[@jvogler_art4708]

Maybe some more tube gussets to limit the flexing into the body? Gotta be a way to make the bumper more rigid.. other than that the build looks great.

[@MechanicalAdventures]

Thanks bud!

[@christandinewmachinesaerze9818]

Hi! Was it flux core or gas mig?

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

Bumper looks awesome! What’s the CLR on the die you used? Keep up the good work Sam!

[@MechanicalAdventures]

I don’t remember. I believe 5.5”? I can find out for sure if you want

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

@@MechanicalAdventures looks awesome! Just wondering because I just submitted an order for a 5.5” no worries bro! Cheers from Lametura

[@netomtb9699]

Size and type of tubing???

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

Bro we’re di you get the angle finde you are using at 4:19 ? Thanks!

[@MechanicalAdventures]

Trick Tools

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

@@MechanicalAdventures thanks! Future upgrade list for sire

[@haydenhansen4]

How wide and big are the tires. How big of lift?

[@MechanicalAdventures]

37x12.50x17, 1.5” lift

[@5THGENPAPI]

We’re you located

[@MechanicalAdventures]

Auburn ca

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

I was so worried about your eyes this video 🙈

[@MechanicalAdventures]

I do tend to take more risks than are necessary

[@NuttyNu]

Wear gloves plz