I'm currently working on my own DIY rear bumper and tire carrier swingout and WOW, this has made me want to re-fab the entire latch system. O_O Amazingly beefy build, dude I LOVE the off-the-cuff fab process, it's the only way to go. Big thumbs up.
Good video. I worry about the latch going right in front of the left tail light, and it doesn't seem like it has to. I'm guessing here, since you haven't shown it on the truck. Secondly, you haven't shown the "extra" stuff you wanted to carry on the bumper/swing out. As for welding. A butt joint welded up and then ground smooth has almost no weld left. Use the standard "V" to get more strength.
How is the hinge holding up? It looks like there is a slight drop when you open it and start to swing open. How is the latch holding up? Are you happy with those components?
The hinge held up fine for the duration of time I owned/ran the bumper, but you're right that there was a slight sag when it was open. That was the only point against the kit, the latch was great!
Instead of welding bolt to mount your spare tire you should have used wheel studs for your truck then if you ever need studs on the trail you can borrow them from the spare tire mount
you have the whole shop there, why don't you weld prep all of your joints??... so much less sanding, more pen and strength... ALso sand all of the grey burnt edges of your laser cut parts. For a much happier MIg weld.
I generally do a lot more prep than I film…though that being said I do get lazy sometimes. I’ll generally take off mill scale with a wire brush and then will burn it in. The less critical the joint, the less time I spend prepping.
That’s a seriously sturdy latch. The best solution I’ve seen!
I'm currently working on my own DIY rear bumper and tire carrier swingout and WOW, this has made me want to re-fab the entire latch system. O_O Amazingly beefy build, dude I LOVE the off-the-cuff fab process, it's the only way to go. Big thumbs up.
Really appreciate it!! The latch worked quite well, great kit from 4xi.
Good video.
I worry about the latch going right in front of the left tail light, and it doesn't seem like it has to. I'm guessing here, since you haven't shown it on the truck.
Secondly, you haven't shown the "extra" stuff you wanted to carry on the bumper/swing out.
As for welding. A butt joint welded up and then ground smooth has almost no weld left. Use the standard "V" to get more strength.
Nice Humvee M1165 REV trucks in the backround.
How is the hinge holding up? It looks like there is a slight drop when you open it and start to swing open. How is the latch holding up? Are you happy with those components?
The hinge held up fine for the duration of time I owned/ran the bumper, but you're right that there was a slight sag when it was open. That was the only point against the kit, the latch was great!
Instead of welding bolt to mount your spare tire you should have used wheel studs for your truck then if you ever need studs on the trail you can borrow them from the spare tire mount
Hi, how thick is your square tubes?
I Will order, where is for order
Is there any place we can find the cad file?
Not currently, I believe they’re just sitting in a buried folder. I offered a drawing package for purchase a while back but didn’t get any takers.
@@S0nnenberg alright well im planning on replicating your build on my own tacoma in the summer so if u ever end up releasing the files hit me up
Sure thing, good luck! I’ll be selling this bumper too, in case you feel like buying instead of building =P.
@@S0nnenberg how much would u be looking to sell it for
@@jblouin I have it listed for $500 currently. You're welcome to make an offer if you're interested! Would happily sell it to you.
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you have the whole shop there, why don't you weld prep all of your joints??... so much less sanding, more pen and strength... ALso sand all of the grey burnt edges of your laser cut parts. For a much happier MIg weld.
I generally do a lot more prep than I film…though that being said I do get lazy sometimes. I’ll generally take off mill scale with a wire brush and then will burn it in. The less critical the joint, the less time I spend prepping.
too much weld blue light
Bevel, bevel, bevel.
You butt welded all of your joints, then ground most of your welds off. Poor penetration.