I’m an idiot, now watch me build a bumper on my Tacoma

[@dadbod4life]

Your not an idiot. Your just a man, in over his head on his project. Just like the rest of us. Only you are getting it done at an amazing pace, and rolling with the punches better than most of us could!!!

[@slatpack9378]

Foreal

[@joeedwards1682]

Amazing pace especially. Dude doesn’t put anything off.

[@mikes4x4garage]

thanks for the kind words!

[@Wanderlust073]

“Project” of starting a truck in gear? lol

[@dadbod4life]

@@Wanderlust073 I'm talking about this truck as a whole from the time he got it. Not about one mistake.

[@denivolkoff6118]

It’s only a matter of time before you start getting requests for help on builds and that turns into side work, and then you’ll have your own 4x4 shop eventually. This is how businesses start. Great work, love the content!

[@maddykrassow5128]

The bumper looks incredible!! You did such a great job and it’s so awesome that you made it completely from scratch. One of a kind

[@krisw8597]

What’s so cool is that out of a simple mistake, is born an amazing custom bumper build! Kudos man for really using your abilities, learning something new and being proud of what you have done. At 48 I’ve always tried to do the same. Some times a failure turns into a amazing success, so keep up the good work and don’t sweat the small stuff. I subbed! Excited to see what your doing with your taco! This coming from a ZR2 owner, yep I still like the Tacoma trucks they are great for sure.. keep up the excellent work,!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!!

[@Conradkh]

I’m genuinely addicted to this series… just caught myself thinking about it out of the blue

[@huntershums8620]

Mike that bumper looks amazing, I hope that I learn how to weld as good as you one day. You really are a super gremlin.

[@Walkerwood95]

Give this dude three years and if he keeps it up his time will be very valuable doing whatever he pleases and posting it on YT. Keep it up my man!

[@DankTech]

I give him a year, his stuff is too awesome.

[@gusposey8218]

Another great example of what the intersection of skill and humility looks like.

[@mikes4x4garage]

thank you Gus!

[@gusposey8218]

@@mikes4x4garage Thanks for all the great content. High quality YouTubing. If you find yourself with a minute, I have a few questions. 1. I was surprised to hear you preferred an automatic transmission when 4-wheeling. In that example, I wondered how you distribute power (as you would with a clutch) especially at high speeds on wet surfaces. 2. One of your arguments for this position was that "...it's better for the rocks." I was curious if that was meant to suggest greater ability to achieve success during climbs or an ecological position that supports responsible off-roading. 3. Do you think you'll eventually do an episode where you fight crimes and reveal government secrets? I'd watch the hell out of that. (Great channel. Thanks again.)

[@charleslopesiv2922]

Your time was meaningful to me bro. Thanks for your wealth of knowledge and experience.

[@gavinc834]

The bumper adds so much character I genuinely think it looks so much cooler than before

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@pro353]

Best series on KZbin.

[@johnvang5581]

Lol "my time is worth nothing" part is gold. This series is awesome

[@2vford241]

Best diy bumper build I've seen in KZbin, I've built 2 bumpers similar but used tube turns instead of a bender for sch 40 pipe

[@seanstenberg1559]

Incredibly impressed and envious of your skills and talent! F’n cool! Your design is tight too!

[@GuidoIsTheName]

"You also have to factor in beer." 😂😂 good stuff my guy!! Love seeing the taco rebuild, definitely makes me want to make some improvements of my own

[@mikes4x4garage]

That’s where it gets pricey 😂

[@davepg4173]

I have a feeling that beer might have been a factor with the original bumper kissing the water heater 🤔😆. Regardless the new bumper looks good 👍

[@ianmankersen]

Good car people like yourself are California’s only hope. Great video

[@jonathan0o0dawKins]

My heart shank when you panned the camera over to the damage. Such a bummer. On the bright side...you have more content...

[@BritishColumbiaCouncil]

Hey there! Is there any way I can get all the specs of your customized bumper? I'm really excited to try out this idea of yours! 😊

[@jarlaxiko]

So I binge watched all your videos about this truck last night and I was amazed at your skill, ingenuity, and knowledge plus overall process of the work plus video. So I subscribed and hope to see much more of your content. Great job young man!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@derekedwards5390]

Everybody fucks up but ur actually fixing it back up!! I wished I lived closer to you because I would pay you for a bumper like that for my Tacoma!! Very nice work!!

[@Dhaliwood]

We need more content! Watching your videos are so relaxing and very informative. It honestly makes me want to work on my 16’ Tacoma with my own hands instead of paying a shop. 🙌🏾

[@ryandrumsfly]

Just “finished” my 1st gen ls Tacoma!!! This build has been sick to follow

[@Tommy-mj9iu]

Looks sick! Wasn’t sure at first but it came out great

[@andybowers7732]

I just watched this one again. It ALMOST makes me inspired to try to pull something like that off.

[@humbertoflorentino8221]

“My time is pretty much worthless” I felt that, keep up the great work!

[@coltonkruse2313]

Damn i wasn't expecting the start of that! Water heater really did a number on the front end lol. Bumper came out great!

[@darrenmackenzie1645]

Love your stuff. It’s so real and funny as hell. Bumper came out awesome!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jonthecowboy]

It happens. I like the dedication and showing it can be done by us normal people and not dudes with 100K+ shops

[@bonthanroeun1313]

I watched this build from the beginning. Tbh I didn't have to much faith in this build . But damn.. you prove me wrong. Great job !!

[@rossedwardmiller]

This is my fave automotive channel.

[@ItsConstitutional]

Love it! Enjoy the moments while you can! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@alekschernyy9881]

That bumper looks good Mike. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more of your content.

[@613fishing9]

that thing loooks unreal! not what I was expecting at all. Great job mike. I see your channel growing in the near future

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@johnbailey1305]

Great recovery on the accident and very awesome fabrication on the bumper! Nothing like doing it yourself!!!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks!

[@critikalbeats877]

Looks like it turned into a happy accident. It looks great! Live and learn - you can’t learn unless you mess up. You’re not an idiot.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@wyattneel6447]

I hate that this happened to you, but I’m glade to see another video on the taco

[@whatdo6714]

love the tacoma series so far, I just binge watched them all while at work 😂

[@muddogger]

You did a great job on the repair work, and the bumper looks amazing. Really enjoy your videos.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Glad you like them!

[@-B_G-]

Man, you can do it all. That bumper looks great. Good job bro!

[@arctic_kat_3759]

Dont be too hard on yourself about forgetting that the rig was in gear, it happens to the best of us, its a honest mistake. Bumper looks phenomenal by the way. 😎

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@abelhernandez7594]

Mike you're bumper looks amazing you're a hard worker man💪🏼 and builder, the modelos make things happen keep up a great work bro!!!!!

[@mikes4x4garage]

They sure do! Thanks man!

[@SILVERGHOST-qu5cn]

Having been watching since the beginning of this truck that was painful to see knowing how much you've done, but the new bumper setup is pretty sweet nice job. Now nothing happened and we will never speak of this again 😂

[@Julioxserrano]

Both the xj and the Tacoma are my dream off-road rigs! Exactly like those

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you Julio! They’re my pride and joy, haha

[@boundbytimettv2684]

started watching this channel yesterday really really enjoy the whole build getting my own cat eye this weekend so this is what im about to be doing to!

[@JB50713]

"My time is worthless" LMAO! I'm sure glad you make these videos so not TOTALLY worthless!

[@devdoesitbest6974]

great to see you turning an unfortunate situation into such a great result

[@Bamboosh00ts]

Just binged this series on my birthday. Mike you’re an awesome mechanic/fabricator and commentator. You’re kinda like a mechanic Thomas Middleditch 😂

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@devonmendoza8963]

You've done so much to this truck brotha don't beat yourself up!

[@baileyboyens]

Haha damn one too many garage beers! Don’t beat yourself up too much about it.. stuff happens

[@marco-qp6rg]

u are insane. i could never have the patience for this. let alone the skills

[@davidlaughter1414]

I like how you continue to make all the obstacles 10x better than before and remain positive lol.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Gotta keep on keepin on!

[@juanmcsweeney4503]

" For me, my time is pretty much worthless." I love it

[@slwnldmedia]

"To me - my time is pretty much worthless." HAD ME DYING

[@davidnalls8628]

Looks even better than before. Nice job.

[@FrostyAMG]

Great fab work. Would have loved to have video of you driving into the water heater, and your immediate reaction. LOL

[@JamesSmith-qw3sp]

Happy I found your channel, this build is what all the bigger channels used to do and don’t seem to do anymore- on a budget, and authentically making due with what you got. Good shit man!

[@Borophyll]

Everyone who has had a manual has done this at some point lmao. Seriously impressed with that metal work. The bumper turned out awesome man!

[@firegamers3803]

Love you’re videos man don’t worry we all make mistakes but hey I like how the bumper looks now much better plus the paint was already killed so what ever I would recommend getting a paint pen then wet sanding it down then doing a layer of clear coat then sanding then polishing it out for the hood ripple you shouldn’t be able to see the issue from 4 feet out just did it on my 2017 mustang gt

[@fierytacosupreme294]

Awesome stuff here, man. You are doing some pretty unique repairs that I don't really see with other third gens and it's proving to be a wealth of second hand experience for me.

[@joshmoore1470]

That’s life man, it’s always something when you least expect it.

[@Texas_taildraggin]

Like to honor the strength of Mike’s water heater.

[@stantheman9002]

I love how the bumper turned out. It looks really good.

[@vario2664]

As usual you know what you're doing -- great creativity and work.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@muzlq]

That's an amazing piece of work. Well done

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

To be honest, even if it did look funky it's functional and you made it with your bare hands! That's incredibly rewarding and 90%of people watching this including myself couldn't make a bumper so there's that. Looks awesome and I'm still really enjoying the progress videos!

[@jacobruch4475]

Dude I binge watched the whole Tacoma experience. Insane what you did with this truck. Would love to see a breakdown of the hours of work and amount of beer you drank! Cheers!

[@kyledempsey5077]

bumpers looks amazing for using lower budget tools. I wanna make tree kickers for my X3 soon, cheap bender looks like it does the trick.

[@HeyMikeyFx]

Looks even better than before man. Amazing

[@matthewkyle7825]

honestly, i had my doubts for a hot minute but that turned out awsome and just makes me more excited for when I can do that

[@AscendingBliss]

Such a freaking awesome bumper!! Inspiring me to go the diy route!

[@mikes4x4garage]

A lot more work! But very rewarding.

[@jfour6591]

Ouch my dude! Would make me sadder than my first break up, good on you for rollin with it man!

[@LmNoP5551]

Great series bro. Congrats on the build, this is a real life garage build and we all love it brotha. Cheers 🍻🍻

[@jeremybenitez3993]

8:16 hey man great job on the bumper. First time seeing the video. I wanted to ask, if you don’t mind sharing the dimensions and measurements you use to create this bumper. I want to make one myself and I really like yours.

[@estebanchivas1]

I was about to comment the same thing... I will pay for the blueprints 😎😎

[@josephjohnson5595]

“My time is pretty much worthless” That had me cracking up. Nice bumper bro it looks awesome!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Appreciate it!

[@bradymac7516]

Great energy, attitude and determination❗️ Recipe for success 💯

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you so much

[@josemezainlandempire.6218]

Your not an idiot.. you are master with a big brain… I like it 👍

[@jsndweeb7653]

You fixing up this truck really does show dedication, love to see it💯

[@sergep7770]

Bumper looks damn professional, great job! Rock sliders next!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Absolutely!

[@traviskillian276]

I've always enjoyed off-roading with my older brother, and have always loved the XJs. I finally picked up a clean 96 Cherokee Country. I'm just very intimidated with all this body work. The jeep came with 33s, but the wheel well has to get cut. I'd like new flares, but how do know what will fit once I make the cuts?

[@nulcable]

Great way to fix her up after the accident. Must admit the bumper looks really nice. Way better than I thought it would. You got skills! Now to take her on a wheeling trip!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@con_man-]

mistakes happen man, the fact that you made something awesome from it says a lot. loving the way it looks keep it up.

[@iwantoffroad]

The bumper came out amazing. Surprised 😮 on the bends that harbor freight bender made

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@BabakPA]

That looks amazing!! I am happier for you to have that truck than if I had owed it! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and documenting it here for all to see and enjoy👊🏼

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks for watching as always!

[@nikbounthavilay1313]

Man I wish I had a garage and tools. But the beer is the best!

[@bross756]

Just can't catch a break. Bumper turned out awsome! Glad I subscribed! Keep up the good work!

[@TheGoproGuy]

Dude I’m so jealous of your skills man, great freakin job on that bumper 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@kilanawipeout]

Have enjoyed watching your transformation of this truck for sure

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@mohawk1778]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Some funny ass shit that you say and do. Enjoy the work you do on the truck. Keep it up man!

[@jxd1138]

dude, you're incredible. Seriously. Damn fine job!

[@freakindummy1321]

Sah-weeeet work. Totally get it, DIY projects add up, but worth it. Having your own garage and out of the elements = fun times. Keep up the good work and way to shape up a mistake to a cool project.

[@joeyD213]

Awesome job on the repairs and the new bumper! Love watching your build on this truck, keep the videos coming 😁👍👍

[@Marchautowerks]

That water heater packed a hell of a punch

[@bradenb]

Bumper looks freaking amazing! Nice work.

[@normhienn1881]

Bumper looks awesome.. Good job.. I admire your work !!!😁👍🏻

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks norm!

[@SpenserPetersonVT]

Man, I need to run my 4Runner into a water heater! That bumper looks awesome- well done! This is great inspiration for those of us planning on building our own bumpers.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Hey thanks!

[@GrayeTV]

"You gotta factor in beer" hahaha I love it Mike. Great videos and love following the gram too! Can't wait to see more!!

[@devdoesitbest6974]

just got my new (to me) 2016 tacoma trd sport and i absolutely love it good to see ways I can fix it if these problems occurred

[@mikes4x4garage]

Nice!

[@stefansedich]

Treating the yota like an XJ, I like it!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Might as well right 😂

[@str8nashtygaming466]

Bumper looks awesome! Truck looks completely different. Just binged your build from start to now. Awesome work! Got me to subscribe! Looking forward to future content.

[@markmishchuk8869]

Wow you got so much skill and it just gets better and better the truck is looking pristine