E12- Front Bumper Fabrication Start to Finish on our Budget 4x4 Geo Tracker Project, Mile Marker

[@petalo8181]

Ok. You basically just nailed the exact configuration of bumpers i have been dreaming of for my Vitara !!! Simple, minimalistic and yet everything is there. Thank you very much for this videos! Now i can go to a friend of mine who's good with this stuff and just show him your video. No words needed.

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thank you for the positivity! Hope he can nail them!!!

[@fryreartechnology7611]

To thing back in the 90's you never seen any of these looking this cool and awesome. What a fun build and great toy!

[@DeathTollRacing]

I wish I had discovered them sooner!

[@cartwheels4amile]

This was EXCELLENT. Thanks for showing the whole process, I wish I had half the fabrication skills you do. Time for me to bust out the welder and practice some more.

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thanks! I will be building the rear bumper this weekend, and that will be MUCH more simple. It will be built to match the front though.

[@salrivera7578]

I don't why because that means more weight on the frame suspension even more force on motor gears and a lots more gas pump it might look nice but after a bit the tracker will be tired real simple but ay everyone is different I my self look the out come of things that all gd job by the way

[@lawrence1986ify]

the reason i say this is because I'm used to the 3800 platforms i cant tell you all the weak points and how to make as much power as the factory block and handle and hold I'm just wondering if these trackers have like stupid little dumb shit from GM like the 3800 has plastic cooling elbows that over time get brittle and brake and crack so we upgrade them to the metal ones with the Ac delco o ring because Dorman dont fit stupid shit like that dose these trackers or side kids have anything like that were I have to look out for things also witch motor is better the 4 popper or the v6 and how are transmission in these little side by sides are they built from glass

[@20tea]

I recently got the x90 and wanting to build it up too. Very inspirational, so thank you!

[@DeathTollRacing]

Right on! Good luck with your build!

[@rossgibson1017]

Sweet bumper,really like the recessed but open winch!

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thank you!!!

[@panayiotiskrokodeilos5935]

Pure PROFESSIONAL JOB BRAVO

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thank you very much!

[@TheSimpleGamer42]

Good thing you added those washers @ 4:01. No guy likes shrinkage, especially when things get hot! Great work on the bumper! I like that you used the rectangular tubing. So often I see shows where they use the round tubing. Nice to see a change and uniqueness.

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thanks! Yes always plan for shrinkage! I turned out about perfect width. Still is a bit tight on the frame, but not too tight. I love using HSS for bumpers. They end up looking a bit more refined than round tubing, but usually are a bit more work in the end, even though it seems like it would be easier.

[@liltrucks]

Turned out great

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thanks!!!

[@jackstoepfer1494]

Serious skill

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thank you!

[@patrickmoodabe9728]

What real craftsmanship you’ve shown on that front bumper. Wow. 👏👏👏

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thank you!

[@joell439]

Another amazing fab exposition. I’ve never thought about tacking my clamps in place when dealing with off angles. Thanks for opening my mind to using tools in whatever way needed. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@DeathTollRacing]

Lol. No problem. I void warrantees really fast!

[@robertjohnson7728]

That really looks good maybe to good to go off road and scratch it. Interested in seeing all the new performance upgrades in action. Great job once again very entertaining.

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thanks! It's just Rustoleum Professional flat black. Still the best flat black out of a rattle can I have found. It's really tough, and touches up really nice! It also has a consistent sheen, which is impressive for a flat. amzn.to/3Dn5Jrx

[@bryandeleon3814]

Keeps looking better and better

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thanks!

[@Pitman556]

Great job on this bumper. I like how it flows with the body. Can't wait to see the rear. Balmer fabrication has some good videos on these.

[@DeathTollRacing]

I’ll check it out. I don’t actually watch a lot of KZbin.

[@haroldbarrows8483]

I’m curious about the tool you showed briefly for installation of the nutserts with your drill!

[@DeathTollRacing]

You can find it here. amzn.to/3kr7hIy I like that tool. It’s worked really good for me. I try and post links to the parts and tools in the description of the videos.

[@sweet65mustang]

Nice looking bumper, I'll definitely use some of those ideas when I build mine. Right now I'm putting my front axle together. Steel housing and 3rd, ARB air locker, 5.12 gears and probably the Toyota cv shaft swap

[@DeathTollRacing]

Nice! I will be doing that eventually. I'm going to let this one eat for a while though, and I'll keep my eye out for a steel Vitara housing, and do that swap then. I am going to put a locker in the front though as is, and see how much it can handle before the pin shears on it.

[@sweet65mustang]

@@DeathTollRacing what I am lead to believe is its the mounting bracket attachment point on the driver's side of the case that cracks. That and the third member snout mount. You're such a good fabricator you should add some reinforcement to those areas. I've heard of people doing that with them after they break, wrapping flat steel around it, making sort of a hoop that goes around the case and bolts on, tightens with the bracket. Do a little research to figure out exactly where the problem is and I'll but you can figure out a work around

[@DeathTollRacing]

@@sweet65mustang I will look into it. Maybe while it’s out I can reinforce it before it breaks. Good idea

[@laritolara1351]

Excelente 👍

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thank you!!

[@richardhammond9032]

great video again... : )

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thank you!!

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

Nice work, impressive bandsaw skills. Do you have a video on your DIY tube roller build?

[@DeathTollRacing]

I don’t. We build it years ago. It is way overkill though, and I would do it very differently now. Lol

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

@@DeathTollRacing You have some awesome tools in that shop.

[@elijahjackson3924]

what type of tires are those? I like the look

[@DeathTollRacing]

E4- Geo Tracker $200 2.5" Lift with 235/85r16's (32") Tires, DTR Budget Build 4x4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpSuXqh-eLaNjMU There’s a link in that video. But basically a thunderer

[@sweet65mustang]

Interesting choice in a winch. My buddy spent a lot of time mudding and then rock crawling. He seems to think I need at least an 8000lb. I told him I didn't want weight differen the front end it tear it off. I am learning towards 6k max, maybe 5.

[@DeathTollRacing]

5 or 6k would probably be good. I went small to keep this thing all "utv" like. I will test it and see. Usually, the more weight rating, the slower they pull. this one seems really fast, but it may be under powered. I will be testing it soon, so we will see. Plus they are CHEAP!

[@kojak6671]

that man can weld👏👍🤜

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thank you!

[@scottmeyers7297]

Can i place an order for 1 yet

[@DeathTollRacing]

You can get one free when you buy the tracker it’s mounted too! 😂. I need to sell the tracker. I don’t really know what else to do to it that would be good video, but I wouldn’t lose money on.

[@scottmeyers7297]

@@DeathTollRacing Id be getting an awesome rig. Wish I could afford it

[@robormiston2841]

How did that winch work? I bought a 12,000 lbs winch but I think it's to big and I can use it on my 4 Runner instead as a back up to my 12,000 Warn. I was thinking of the 5000 lbs winch bit see yours is 3500 lbs. These only weigh 2200lbs lol. I was always told get double your vehicle weight when buying a winch. I have a 95 Geo Tracker 2 door 5 speed 1.6 liter 16 valve fuel injected with the 5.13 gears all factory except bigger Tires. It's a fun rig. Try running only 20 psi in the tires to take out the jaring of the guts lol. I like that bumper a lot.

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thanks! The winch is okay, but I think you would be more happy with the 5000 lbs winch. It can pull it vertical with a single line, but it feels like there's not much more and it's working really hard to do so. If you're going to do rock crawling or anything, I think the 5k is going to make you feel a bit more confident in it's abilities. I would pick your winch out via it's line pull speed @ 2,000 lbs. There are a few good charts to find the best one. Just Google search "winch line pull speed chart" and you should find a few.

[@lawrence1986ify]

im thinking about getting one of these little trackers just for a DD trail toy/Overlanding ride anything i should look out for or any facebook groups you can recommend

[@DeathTollRacing]

The only thing really other than typical running / driving stuff is rust. A lot of these get really rusty around the body mounts / structure of the body where it meets the frame. I don't do much with social media, so I'm not sure about that. I think "Trash Panda Offroad" would be a good resource, or starting point. He has a KZbin channel and an Instagram. Probably FB too, but I'm not sure.

[@deeplato5647]

*GOOD STUFF* Hopped over from @AustinCoulson

[@DeathTollRacing]

Welcome!

[@bsmith193]

I so wish you were my neighbor so we could build my tracker also!

[@DeathTollRacing]

Lol. One is enough for me!

[@ageguy5090]

Nice job!!! What tips if any would you give to a newbie trying to MIG weld? Thanks

[@DeathTollRacing]

I am going to do a “new to welding quick start” video soon. There’s so much too it that just becomes second nature. Hopefully it will be helpful

[@ageguy5090]

@@DeathTollRacing Thanks, I'll definitely be waiting for that one...Love ur content, keep it coming.

[@MrBubbyman]

Do you have the plans and schematics for this bumper?

[@DeathTollRacing]

Unfortunately not. I just winged it. It’s kinda my jam. But a few now have followed along the video and done great! Some, their first fab project. Don’t get discouraged! Go for it!

[@aureliogutierrez7787]

So awesome. Do you build stuff for customers?

[@DeathTollRacing]

Thanks 😊. I only do personal builds at this time.

[@WRxJb]

So where do I sign up to order one of these front bumper for my 95 Tracker?

[@DeathTollRacing]

Lol. For the low price of 3 million dollars one can be yours! Comes w/ a free geo tracker and a youtube channel!!!! I'll even through in a house, wife, and dog! I'm keeping Murder Bob and his bird though.... And after my wife reads this, the price will probably be dramatically reduced! lol In all seriousness, a good fabricator local to you should be able to do what I did, or you can!!!

[@TheAlaskaCajun]

I was triggered when you made all them pie cuts to get that radius.... lol, great work though. What’s your experience with that size winch on your tracker? I have an 8000 lbs on mine.

[@DeathTollRacing]

None. I’m going to test it to see if it’s capable or not. It depends what you’re doing, I’m not using this thing in mud, so that really makes a difference. I wanted it as light as possible.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Pretty decent build ( I guess) prob is no one knows or can see what you're doin except you and no description) I'm a fabricator and just recognized routine procedures. No stinger or hoops for grill protection etc. Just a blur of activity. Looks good but incomplete. Dandahermit

[@sweet65mustang]

The real problem with building a heavy duty bumper for a tracker is if you bump anything with it you'll muck up your frame, no?

[@DeathTollRacing]

The frame is the weak point after the new bumper yes. The frames strength to vehicle weight however is very good. But strength compared to a full size truck, not so much.

[@fredlynpena]

can you make me one

[@fredlynpena]

seriously lol

[@littlemiamijeff]

Hey stop this nonsense. I'm running out of money lol😅

[@DeathTollRacing]

😆. Me too…. 😫