Building A SWEET Rear Bumper For The 3RD Gen 4Runner!!

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[@ronkuhlmeier6414]

Love the voice-over format, Austin. Keep it up - your continuing production quality improvements make these videos a real joy to watch.

[@davefury66]

Yeah that was great. He startled me on the last video when he did that. Wasn't expecting it 😂

[@thesketchgarage8472]

That bumper is absolutely crazy, I’m pretty sure it can hold the entire truck by it self. Amazing work buddy 🤙

[@smartmonkey8187]

Hey there! Great job on the work as always, but there's one thing I wanted to mention. I had a Toyota Surf with a 185 body style for a long time, and I can tell you that because of its negative form which resists aerodynamics, a lot of dirt and moisture gathers under the rear bumper, which absorbs the moisture and causes the metal to rust quickly. It's really important to make ventilation holes (maybe there's a way to make them look nice?) because it'll help to ventilate the space, and also significantly reduce the weight of the bumper. Best regards, Vadim from Vladivostok, Russia.

[@FrmerK20]

The sound of a perfectly set mig/mag welder is just too satisfying. could listen to that all day

[@ItzScribz]

Damn we need plans for the 4th gen 4runner! id buy them in a heart beat!

[@allenhorne7032]

Great job on that Austin, I figured you would eventually do that bumper, can't wait to see it all painted and finished!

[@davidball.]

I love these bumper and bull bar builds.

[@tonyincavo602]

Outstanding, love your videos, designs and craftsmanship.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you very much!

[@jimhunt5259]

Austin, I saw your saw so I bought one..just finished cutting up some 3/16 plate.. Oh man I love that thing. don't know why I didn't get one sooner. thanks for the tip,

[@djstarfury]

Super stealth mode🔥 nice clean lines 💯

[@eldonhalliburton4766]

Quick easy and looks good

[@bryanluntz1603]

Nice work Austin Form and Function Beautiful Bumper

[@shannondouglas8285]

Wow! now that's a real bad ass rear bumper. Can't wait to see your next video on this project

[@cyrusweigel901]

Great job. Always amazing fab skills on display!

[@nihley]

So nostalgic seeing that rugged trail spare under there

[@tradeMark182]

I like the show and tell when we build a car and the voice over on a 1 video project build great work Austin

[@abpsd73]

Tacking in bracing and gussets really helps keep the warping to a minimum. I braced the hell out of my TDI engine mounts, and they dropped right into place and the bolts lined up perfectly. My oil pan on the other hand needed a bit of therapy to fit flat on the block.

[@raistnox]

That trick with the citric acid is awesome. I’m definitely gonna have to remember that one.

[@spencerhocking614]

Wow thats a super clean bumper!! Putting that plasma cutter to good use

[@batsuurinyamdorj1989]

Metal Laser Very very SUPERRRR 😮

[@OverlandOsprey]

Very nice!

[@paengsolo2047]

Great job 👍

[@paulmartin3340]

Your fabrication skills are over the top ! I wish i had 1% of your skills. Always look forward to seeing you build something from scratch. Cheers from Sydney Australia As usual. 🇭🇲👍🦘🇭🇲🇺🇸🇭🇲🦘👍🇭🇲

[@tkbuilt2145]

Great tip with the citric acid , I don’t know why I have never thought of that I’ve been using 30% acid vinager for years and despise the smell.

[@Ironfoxgates]

Fabrication skills on point!!! Keep the vids coming bro!!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!!

[@soobok13]

​@@austinniemelaHi do you have any issues with your plasma table? How long have you used it and have you software issues or drive motor issues?

[@arvindriddick]

Maybe u would consider fabricating a roofrack (another video idea for yah 😉) with a swing arm for the spare tire, that swings up. The spare tire will make the swing arm heavy to swing up so u can use air struts to make swing easier. Lots of love for you and the content man ❤

[@JB-Mk1TDI]

love the channel! with this bumper only thing i would want different is to make it easier to get a hitch pin in and out when changing receivers

[@austinniemela]

Not any other way to do it unless you hang the receiver out 5”!

[@ronthompson2366]

Outstanding..😎👍.

[@SystemHacker23]

Like the voice over style video

[@suzrtimm5930]

That bumper was awesome. 🎉🎉

[@NAVYVETBASSKING]

Damn man... your work is so impeccable 👌

[@dezfan]

Looks rad. 😎

[@KH102695]

Looks awesome!!

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

What an amazing build, I love it…just signed up in your channel, thanks for all your hard work, GREETINGS from Southern California

[@aose19]

Always love his video ❤, great work as always

[@seksakkongthonglang2542]

very beautiful looks good

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

yes! when finished is going to look great. hope you paint it rugged black

[@billocampo1365]

Been wondering when will the next video was..nice to see you working on a bumper again !

[@Whitetrash_Customs]

Just clear coat that shinny steel!! Strong work

[@SignTracker54]

I used to have a 3rd Gen runner, great suv , wish I could have kept it. Upgraded to a 5th Gen

[@InocenteSandoval]

Dude. Hell yea.

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

That's awesome kool

[@josefuentes1947]

Holaaa!! Saludos desde Venezuela 😎😎

[@frediefarmer]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 looks awesome

[@kflo1219]

Freaking sick!🙌🏻🔥

[@mikeyoses72]

Sweet bumper. What you do with those flare pieces, looking for some for my black 00 4runner

[@bake162]

I like the was you got rid of the mill scale

[@FR-tm1fl]

I did a front and rear bumper build for a '94. Did you support the bumper "wings" (the piece from the rear of the bumper that extends toward the tire)? Building these takes a long time, with a cut and fit.

[@khuli3705]

Wow. Indeed that's a cool bumper. So Austin, will there be any other video on the white hilux ??

[@Z-Bart]

I like the bumper and receiver. Is it a pain to put the hitch pin in?

[@luissoares2035]

really nice job. How do you put the pin in to hold the receiver? it's inside the bumper

[@jgriest]

Make a template for a second Gen Tundra front and rear please!

[@geoffodger]

Nice looking bumper but my question is how do you put the hitch pin in?

[@chadterry7080]

Love this bumper and was really hoping to buy it completed. No chance I can do it myself. I have the exact same model, would you or a colleague be willing to build it? I will pay a very fair price for the final product. I am located in Utah, let me know. Thank you.

[@davefury66]

Dammm Austin! Factory quality! Looks amazing! You think it'll fit in Devin's oven for powder coating.... 🤔

[@user-ex5ml1og9h]

Смотрю ваши работы по 4Runner, это очень круто! У меня toyota Hilux SURF 185, хочу сделать его так же как у вас.!

[@SootyDiesel81]

It’s all well and good putting braces on it but you also need to pre load it

[@austinniemela]

Pre load?

[@SootyDiesel81]

Normally 9/10 times anything you weld shrinks or pulls so if you pre load it by spreading it a few millimeters with a porter power then brace it, it comes back to normal after braces are removed

[@austinniemela]

@@SootyDiesel81 makes sense!! I am happy to say I have had great success with welding slow, letting it cool between welds and bracing!!

[@trentyoung1135]

Saw 3rd Gen and got excited thinking it was a Tacoma

[@deanpurks7474]

Do you have any problems with the Z Axis rising on it's own in the middle of a cut?Please let me know Thanks Dean

[@austinniemela]

Mine sometimes does it! Im not sure what causes that

[@dipolautomotive9253]

with your Hobart Handler 210MVP, ¿can you weld 1/2 plate?

[@box4aza]

👍

[@mikeleide2118]

Bravo....any plans on selling completed or plans?

[@motoxman541]

I just bought the same plasma table. How hard was it to learn Fusion360 ??

[@austinniemela]

Nice!! It not too bad! You’ll be doing some googling haha

[@motoxman541]

@@austinniemela I bought a dedicated laptop just for it. Nothing expensive just a basic one from Best Buy. I’ve been watching KZbin videos too.

[@mouafishing559]

Looks like u need new tires on that rig. That spare needs a replacement also

[@Abbasaleiraqiu]

ممكن تعطيني واحدة وتقوم بتوصيلها إلى العراق 🇮🇶 لكي اجعلها عل سيارتي السورف فور رنر التسعينات ؟!!❤😂 16:39

[@kane5688]

Dont suppose you'd have the cad files for these you'd be willing to share/ sell? Im in the UK and struggling to find anything tidy

[@woodworkingfevermore6826]

would you ever consider cutting the bumper out? I live a few hours away from you I can swing by and pay you for it and weld it up myself.

[@austinniemela]

Feel free to message me! [e-mail]!

[@joshslackslack8115]

Cool bumper I don't have a Toyota I have a 91 S10 4x4 truck and a 85 S10 blazer Tahoe 4x4 wish someone would come out with bumper kits for first gen s10s nothing for them for after market parts

[@davidtapia9968]

Why didn’t build a spare tire carrier on the rear bumper swing out type.

[@ryang5441]

That was just not the style he wanted to go for. In this case, since this 4Runner gets used a lot, I would assume it’s because he doesn’t want to make opening the hatch harder or take more space

[@davidtapia9968]

@@ryang5441 who are you. Shut up

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

i vote for this

[@realsacerdocionacionsanta6513]

Hello where are you located?

[@MussaKZN]

Hang on a second where’s your intro!! I like saying hi 1:29

[@jefflilyea4669]

Waste of time, Toyotas are junk

[@austinniemela]

You a ford guy?

[@mrm4155]

Well, when I’m in the market for a plasma table, I will definitely not be buying that brand. Your having all sorts of problems with that thing

[@austinniemela]

After figuring out the one issue with the table it’s been great!! The other issue was just a oring on the plasma cutter, nothing to do with the table. I still think for the price, these tables are worth it!!

[@PREFEFEFE]

IS THAT AUTOMATIC? THAT'S DISGUSTING

[@jimmyy9273]

Sponsors are great and all but it really seems some of the product you've been getting lately really isn't worth it. In particular the $2000+ plasma table and that plasma torch...

[@austinniemela]

Lol neither of those are sponsors 😂

[@jimmyy9273]

@@austinniemela The CNC table they literally sent to you and in return you promote their product through a link in your bio. Do u not know what a sponsor is?

[@fulllife933]

do you use 4mm steel for bumpers?

[@elizabethpedro3103]

fj40 austin ?

[@tylersmith293]

Make her an honest woman Austin. 😅🥹

[@richardpedersen9189]

I thought she was 🤔 . . . must've missed something