@@jacobgriffin2500 My gf has heavy duty gold colored shears that she uses for crafting and what not. One day I decided to use them cutting some chicken wings. We don't use her scissors anymore.
Nice bumper! Red Green would be proud! One tip about cutting steel with an angle grinder: Don't try to cut all the way through in one pass. Lightly score the steel with the first pass, and then make repeated passes cutting a little deeper each time. Your cutoff wheels will last much longer, and that saves money!
i really like this, because this is how normal people would get it done.. not someone with a $150k dollars worth of tools and plasma tables etc... in a $250k shop....getting it done with cardboard and scrap plate.. love it
Pretty neat! I used to use similar glasses to use with a cutoff wheel, until I got a metal shard in my eye. I have since switched to a full hood. Much better than the trip to the ER, and I think it actually is more comfortable to work with.
Do you know where I can get the tiny hole saw that dr. Stranger would use to drill a hole in my eyeball to extract some tiny alien camera . Maybe it was wood I'm not sure any one knows .
Nice work.. Amazing how much "upcycling" of metal gets used from the local dump.. What kind of hole you gonna cut in the front plate? Roller fairlead or rub lead?
You're on a whole-nutha-level bro! I'm building an overlanding honda odyssey🤣 and repainting it with raptor liner. Might be something you'd like to consider for the 4runner 👍🏻
hey welder here, love the bumper, you should look into getting a MIG setup for these kind of projects. they go by much faster and you get cleaner welds
definitely would've assumed you bought it. looks awesome man. If you get that painted it's going to look even better. I wish my wife let me do things like that to her ride. luck guy right there.
I think i might make something like this for my 97 land cruiser prado. Swap it out for the factory one when i go offroad, and run the factory one the rest of the time
This is insane good simple build very cool bumper that I have see probably. Congrats you are simply a artist my friend thank for sharing your knowledge you might get me inspired to build one myself. Thank you
I’d just cut out those two notched fins in the grill. It’d give it a nice finished look. That said, this is hands down the best, most realistic, and comprehensive bumper build I’ve seen to date. Excellent work.
Artwork so fine. I don't know how to welding but I wish I knew I can't find any aftermarket bumpers for my 98 explorer this video gives me hope of somehow diy me one , I sure wish I could say take my money and make me one u talented man. Peace ✌🏽 🇺🇸 amazing work 👏🏼
I don't know why the algorithm gods put this video upon me whilst on the john but I'm grateful, I had no desire to make a bumper, but now... seems like I have a pretty cool project ahead of me this weekend! 🤙🤙
You might want to cut out a hole in the bumper for your fairlead to let the winch line go thru ! Also why didn't you cover the lower part of the factory mount with some more metal pieces ? 🤔 you should also use cutting oil or motor oil instead of WD40 when you drill holes just a few ideas 💡
As mentioned its not done yet, gonna be lots more bracing added, also don't have the winch / fairlead yet, so I don't know where I want to put the holes for fairlead. WD was jus there and easy.
You out did me when you broke the scissors and cardboard out, Still the best way to go, A person saves a ton of money doing it yourself Nice fabrication
Good work, but the welding amps should have been higher. I would have stuck with a process you already knew. It's really important to know your welds are good. Of this comes apart while winching, someone could get hurt. The bumper looks good. I just question the quality of the welds. I will subscribe and keep watching. Fab on. K.O.R.E.
Damn with that Mullet you are really growing stronger and becoming full form of guy-with-engines-in-his-front-yard lol. Not hating it's me too without cool hair 😛
looks good. but using wd40 for drilling holes, damages the drill ant takes longer time. get some real cut and cool fluid on the store, its is not expensive and you will notice the difference
Haha, I'll pass. Definitely needs a little grinding! Maybe when I get more comfortable with the stick, if I chose to use it again. I think I like MIG more..
@@DirtGarage I just replaced a cheap mig with a cheap mig from harbor fright $215. Light weight 15lbs, good control of watts and wire speed, titanium brand...Lays a nice bead and Im the worlds worst welder....I do find that wire brand is important....harbor frieghts wire is not great, maybe dirty? Lincoln is best get it at home depot. Keep the vids coming, love your enthusiasm.....
Also I like you hate the wheel of death grinder...When I have to make a long straight cut I prefer a skill saw (circular saw) with a metal blade...much safer and can get a straighter cut....
MY SCISSORS!!!!!
As a husband and mechanic this is The most underrated and relatable comment ever!!! Haha love it
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@@jacobgriffin2500 My gf has heavy duty gold colored shears that she uses for crafting and what not. One day I decided to use them cutting some chicken wings. We don't use her scissors anymore.
@@Will-ht9cp my wife has those crafting scissors too, they used to be sharp until I couldn't find my snips and I had to cut wire one day lol.
Nice bumper! Red Green would be proud!
One tip about cutting steel with an angle grinder: Don't try to cut all the way through in one pass. Lightly score the steel with the first pass, and then make repeated passes cutting a little deeper each time. Your cutoff wheels will last much longer, and that saves money!
Shout out to the cat at 1:43
i really like this, because this is how normal people would get it done.. not someone with a $150k dollars worth of tools and plasma tables etc... in a $250k shop....getting it done with cardboard and scrap plate.. love it
Those light I beans are salvaged from a mobile home floor frame. Dandahermit
My favorite part is the bush beer template. Hell yeah
It always means so much when it's for someone you care about. It seems like it brings out the best in us.
Absolutely!
Your fab skills are definitely improving man, its great to see! Definitely better than the old go cart made from the bed frame lol. Keep it up man!
Job well done, I have watched many videos of bumper fabrication, you are the first I have seen fit the winch inside the grill very creative.😎
Pretty neat! I used to use similar glasses to use with a cutoff wheel, until I got a metal shard in my eye. I have since switched to a full hood. Much better than the trip to the ER, and I think it actually is more comfortable to work with.
Oh I know, I've got a few slivers in the eye with glasses. Hood would defiantly be ideal
you guys don't use saftey squints?
Do you know where I can get the tiny hole saw that dr. Stranger would use to drill a hole in my eyeball to extract some tiny alien camera .
Maybe it was wood I'm not sure any one knows .
Looking good man!! I just picked up some 1/4" plate yesterday to make a winch bumper for my pathfinder, freakin stoked!
Right on!
Looks good, once you grind the booger welds off and paint it, it'll look as good as any $1,000+ bumper out there. Love it
Great work man, and you did it in the dirt!
Yahoo wonderful , I always wanted one like that , I am 76 and I will do that for my truck.
Nice work.. Amazing how much "upcycling" of metal gets used from the local dump..
What kind of hole you gonna cut in the front plate? Roller fairlead or rub lead?
Getting synthetic line, so rub lead. Don't have it yet, otherwise I would have cut it in already
I like the shape looks good box in the wings to make it easier to clean
You're on a whole-nutha-level bro!
I'm building an overlanding honda odyssey🤣 and repainting it with raptor liner. Might be something you'd like to consider for the 4runner 👍🏻
Thank you! The bumper will be texture coated when its done!
Hello, any plans or tips to build bumper for toyota land cruiser prado 2009/2011 ? Thank you
Nice man! Love your energy!
hey welder here, love the bumper, you should look into getting a MIG setup for these kind of projects. they go by much faster and you get cleaner welds
I MIG all the time, I decided to try stick on this just for fun to learn it.
Maybe a wire welder with flux core out in the wind like that... not with gas though! It'd be a booger-weld machine.
Excellent craftmanship.
Thanks!
Bed frame angle iron may not be a bad idea to weld up to the inside of your bumper. It's something that I have planned for my build....
definitely would've assumed you bought it. looks awesome man. If you get that painted it's going to look even better. I wish my wife let me do things like that to her ride. luck guy right there.
Great and Lovely work mate 👏
I also built my own one posted few weeks ago but differently
I think i might make something like this for my 97 land cruiser prado. Swap it out for the factory one when i go offroad, and run the factory one the rest of the time
Awesome work. Looks tough.
1:43
NYOOOOOOOM
Took inspiration off this and basically piggy backed your idea. Don't have pictures to show. Thank you for the idea, cheers.
Try using atf mixed with acetone for cutting oil
Haha WD was just there and convenient
Nice work!
eyecrometer! Ahha hilarious.
Bumper looks great. Better get those scissors ✂️ back to Mrs dirtgarage Pronto!
Haha! They are returned
This is insane good simple build very cool bumper that I have see probably. Congrats you are simply a artist my friend thank for sharing your knowledge you might get me inspired to build one myself. Thank you
Shoulda just scribed the cut off line of corner piece shallow to just fold it and back weld it
What connecting rods do you recommend as an upgrade for a 5vz?
Machined 1uz H beams?
Great job man.
I have some of those exact same pieces of scrap metal that came off a modular home we were demolishing
I was told that's what they where from 🤣
@@DirtGarage the funny thing is that I was already planning on using them for a bumper on my 85 toyota! Seriously a crazy coincidence
I’d just cut out those two notched fins in the grill. It’d give it a nice finished look. That said, this is hands down the best, most realistic, and comprehensive bumper build I’ve seen to date. Excellent work.
I'm gonna wait and see what the actual winch is like in it, before I cut away the grill.
Nice job!!!
Amaizing 😍
Artwork so fine. I don't know how to welding but I wish I knew I can't find any aftermarket bumpers for my 98 explorer this video gives me hope of somehow diy me one , I sure wish I could say take my money and make me one u talented man. Peace ✌🏽 🇺🇸 amazing work 👏🏼
Cover your radiator/t cooler when your welding so close to it.
Nah
Ooooooh is that a yamaha DT I see in the background??
Good job AL BUNDY 😄😄
I have the same grinder
Great job man!
Thank you! Cheers!
Love it!! Great job!
Thank you! Cheers!
now it just needs some raptor liner!
I don't know why the algorithm gods put this video upon me whilst on the john but I'm grateful, I had no desire to make a bumper, but now... seems like I have a pretty cool project ahead of me this weekend! 🤙🤙
Great job brother
Looks awesome
Thank you!
Shop lion on the prowl at 1:44
Love the video. I need to make a bumper for my gfs rodeo because she’s really asking me for one 😂
you almost lost me when you said C.A.D. 😂
Look into primeweld and teach yourself how to tig. Ditch that stick welder. You'll Thank me
The bumper turned out great. Inexpensive too.
Thank you!
Aye man good job like your style ! What’s the link on this exact welder I don’t want to get the wrong vevor! Keep it up buddy !
bit.ly/3osSr6v and added discount code in description!
Excellent & Very Good 👌🏻😍
does the 125 in the background run?
Yup! Ripped it apart and did a resto on it this spring, was my project before the 4Runner. Street legal 84 DT125.
@@DirtGarage i want a steel tank enduro so bad.
You might want to cut out a hole in the bumper for your fairlead to let the winch line go thru ! Also why didn't you cover the lower part of the factory mount with some more metal pieces ? 🤔 you should also use cutting oil or motor oil instead of WD40 when you drill holes just a few ideas 💡
As mentioned its not done yet, gonna be lots more bracing added, also don't have the winch / fairlead yet, so I don't know where I want to put the holes for fairlead. WD was jus there and easy.
Great looking bumper! Is that welder 120 or 240?
Both, I used it at 120 here though
Awesome! Looks great!
Thanks!
Mighty fine 60$ bumper. You should make those "cad" templates put in them in a box and sell them for, I don't know $. I'll take one ;)
Looks good to me. Make do with what you've got. 👍
Aw man I was hoping for that first gen taco front on it looks so bitchen with the lines
If I was able to find a 1st gen taco front end I would have swapped it!
Buy, beg, borrow or steal a table or bench to work on. Your future self will salute you.
You out did me when you broke the scissors and cardboard out,
Still the best way to go,
A person saves a ton of money doing it yourself
Nice fabrication
Not dogging your build but... what are you gonna do with subframe that is sticking out?
It's just the factory bumper brace thing, gonna cut it out, and make a piece to match up to skidplate.
@@DirtGarage cool thanks! Done right and you could get a kinda prerunner look to it. 👍
Mint!!!!!!!!!!1
1:43 Cat spotted
Good work, but the welding amps should have been higher. I would have stuck with a process you already knew. It's really important to know your welds are good. Of this comes apart while winching, someone could get hurt.
The bumper looks good. I just question the quality of the welds.
I will subscribe and keep watching.
Fab on.
K.O.R.E.
Damn with that Mullet you are really growing stronger and becoming full form of guy-with-engines-in-his-front-yard lol. Not hating it's me too without cool hair 😛
Actually just took the motor out of my yard and brought it to dump last week! Haha
@@DirtGarage hahah must be to make room for another!
looks good. but using wd40 for drilling holes, damages the drill ant takes longer time. get some real cut and cool fluid on the store, its is not expensive and you will notice the difference
Since you started this 4Runner series it makes me want to fix up my second gen 4Runner and not sell it
nice! looks post apocalyptic!
Thanks! It will be sanded down and painted. But for now the rustic look is neat haha
Where is Julian and Bubbles?
Praying the incoming winch doesn't require more space to operate
You know the rules...you weld on youtube...ya have to show close up of the finished bead...LOL Nice design!!!
Haha, I'll pass. Definitely needs a little grinding! Maybe when I get more comfortable with the stick, if I chose to use it again. I think I like MIG more..
@@DirtGarage I just replaced a cheap mig with a cheap mig from harbor fright $215. Light weight 15lbs, good control of watts and wire speed, titanium brand...Lays a nice bead and Im the worlds worst welder....I do find that wire brand is important....harbor frieghts wire is not great, maybe dirty? Lincoln is best get it at home depot. Keep the vids coming, love your enthusiasm.....
Also I like you hate the wheel of death grinder...When I have to make a long straight cut I prefer a skill saw (circular saw) with a metal blade...much safer and can get a straighter cut....
Really need to wear safety glasses when cutting or drilling and grinding!!!
lol the cat
No one gonna consider the random cat? 🤣
The black cat was for good luck. Black cats are always good luck in spite of what has been said about them by some.
your headlights do not like it when you weld near them.
Nah, they are fine
Alternate video title: Installed fenders in 5 seconds
Only got 1 out of 8 bolts haha
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That is gonna block the air flow to the radiator of an infamous overheating engine. Bad idea . Dandahermit
Nope! Lots of airflow. I've also used much smaller rads with no shroud in 3.4 swaps in other vehicles. 3.4s don't have a overheating issue.
I am watching to copy your work. I hope you dont mind. Nice work.
Poor Toyota
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If you don’t paint that lol
Cost $60, but looks like a $20 bumper.
You are totally blocking all the possible air flow to your radiator.