new bumper on the 4runner pics

alright, i know at least Ldub and marlinstein are gonna look at this thread :p

finally got a little time between class and snapped some shots (sorry for the hazyness once again the girlfriend broke both digital cameras)
frontal view, makes it look kinda funny, not sure why. but it gives you an idea of the height of the stinger.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...2091153-02.jpg

some closer pics to look at the angle-work. also, in this one you can see where i mounted some new LED blinkers
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...2091153-01.jpg

they bent the very last 3" to match the fender flare, which i thought was a nice note of their worksmanship
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...2091153-00.jpg

above pic to show stinger distance from the grill (and protection for the driving lights)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...2091153-03.jpg

side pic, profile pictures are always nice ;)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...2091153-04.jpg

this is mounting system (its a 6 bolt mounting, with a stronger bracket welded onto the frame). this way the bumper is still removable for servicing.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...2091154-00.jpg

and lastly a very crappy picture of the inside, to show how they did the trailer hitch.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...2091154-01.jpg

well, there ya are folks.... enjoy! and do this ----> :drool2:

Nice Jack! ....but why's there a certain VX in your garage? :_thinking:_thinking
Or are you visiting it at your buddy's house? :heart:

lol buyer is still in texas.... hasnt been back to colorado to pick it up. im just hangin on to it for him.

sure does make me miss it though, walking past it every day :crying:

Sweet bumper! Now all you need is THIS...and some 38's of course! Then will come the:drool2:

i know billy..... but the $1250 bumper drained my account pretty well...

wheels are getting installed tomorrow, lift ordered friday.... and 33's for x-mas hopefully

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Originally Posted by pbkid

the girlfriend broke both digital cameras)

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Yep, I had the same problem with the wife, after going thru a couple of digital cameras...the guy at the camera shop told me to stop taking her picture.

Seriously, I really like the bumper on the uh......er........um....toyota.

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Originally Posted by pbkid

..... but the $1250 bumper drained my account pretty well...

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The linked front end was cheaper!:bwgy:

Bumper looks good man. VX looks better though. :bgwb:

Nice, but it doesn't count for two reasons

1. You didn't do it yourself
2. You can buy anything for a yota,

But it looks sweet, and I am already working plans for a new bumper, I wish the VX had that nice flat profile under the lights to mate up a bumper to.

I would go with Billy's advice, lower link set, new Isuzu emblems, a VX body style kit, recaro racing seats, head turning cladding design, and then it will be Bad ***....LOL.

Just messing with you Jack. Sometimes I wish I had never bought the VX just because it is so damned expensive and hard to get parts. A nice Yota or Nissan Hardbody would great.

Looks good, Jack. I've always liked the newer 4Runners. If I was in line to buy a new 4x4, something like this is what I would do:

http://www.rocky-road.com/media/4runner_bullbar.jpg

:thumbup: Bart

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Originally Posted by Marlin

Sometimes I wish I had never bought the VX just because it is so damned expensive and hard to get parts. A nice Yota or Nissan Hardbody would great.

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I'm going to assume you are still under the influence of hard core pain killers...Right??? :)

It is a cool bumper but I don't get it... why did you NEED to sell your VX again?

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Originally Posted by Triathlete

The linked front end was cheaper!:bwgy:

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haha, ya... but install would be a different situation ;)
also- the linked front end doesnt keep my new baby safe from idiots in parking lots.....(one of the major reasons i wanted it)

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Originally Posted by RabidPony

Bumper looks good man. VX looks better though. :bgwb:

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i know..... dont remind me :crying:

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Originally Posted by Marlin

Nice, but it doesn't count for two reasons

1. You didn't do it yourself
2. You can buy anything for a yota,
ahh, see that doesnt work either though... because it was not a shelf unit, it was all completely custom made ON MY CAR... so you could do the exact same with the VX. so dont give me that ;)

But it looks sweet, and I am already working plans for a new bumper, I wish the VX had that nice flat profile under the lights to mate up a bumper to.
ya, the flat profile REALLY helps making a good fitting bumper, i feel your pain. thats the reason i never coughed up the dough to do it on my VX


Just messing with you Jack. Sometimes I wish I had never bought the VX just because it is so damned expensive and hard to get parts. A nice Yota or Nissan Hardbody would great.

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Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

Looks good, Jack. I've always liked the newer 4Runners. If I was in line to buy a new 4x4, something like this is what I would do:

http://www.rocky-road.com/media/4runner_bullbar.jpg

:thumbup: Bart

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ya, i looked at the ARB solutions for my runner. but i just didnt like what they presented.
1- it was almost $500 just to INSTALL the ARB
2- it made the already square vehicle look even more square, the newer 4runner definately looks great with the square ARB, but they have a lot more curves than my body style
3- for $1250 (custom) vs. $1400 (ARB, the cheapest bumper i could find pre-fabbed) i would much rather choose the EXACT design shape i was looking for.

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Originally Posted by ZEUS

It is a cool bumper but I don't get it... why did you NEED to sell your VX again?

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because i felt that i couldnt drive the VX on the roads without comp&collision. ( i know many of you only have liabilty) because it is the most valuable thing i own, and if i got into an accident than there basically goes my savings.
vs.
the 4runner only has liability and only has 7k invested into it. so that left me almost 4k in a savings. PLUS, with the leftover money i could afford to get this bumper which will protect me from 25% of accidents (front end), rear end is AUTOMATICALLY the back persons fault, so whoever hits me is gonna pay to fix my car. and side impacts are pretty rare.
so i figure that the only situation where i would be out a car and money would be a front end collision, which i now have covered (up to about 40 mph)

so justin- i have 4k in a savings, a reliable car that can still wheel, and some security. (at the loss of my VX :()

Young Man, that's a fine piece of craftsmanship/fabrication right there...:yesgray:

Gets two of these...:thumbup:.:thumbup:, & one of these :dan_ban: for good measure!

The only thing I'd add, is some internal gusseting above & below the hitch, to stiffen things up a bit.:_wrench:

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Originally Posted by pbkid

because i felt that i couldnt drive the VX on the roads without comp&collision. ( i know many of you only have liabilty) because it is the most valuable thing i own, and if i got into an accident than there basically goes my savings.
vs.
the 4runner only has liability and only has 7k invested into it. so that left me almost 4k in a savings. PLUS, with the leftover money i could afford to get this bumper which will protect me from 25% of accidents (front end), rear end is AUTOMATICALLY the back persons fault, so whoever hits me is gonna pay to fix my car. and side impacts are pretty rare.
so i figure that the only situation where i would be out a car and money would be a front end collision, which i now have covered (up to about 40 mph)

so justin- i have 4k in a savings, a reliable car that can still wheel, and some security. (at the loss of my VX :()

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Hmm, I guess I just figured you were under financial stress with lawyer fees and fines and couldn't afford to cover them so you sold your VX. Thanks for clarifying.

My eyes have been opened to reveal a kid who has a wad of dough burning a hole in his pocket and a 4-Runner that is about to equal the selling price of his abandoned Stitch without the great handling! :p I'm just playin wit ya, Jack! How much school you got left before you can bring in some big bucks?