SCEXPLORER PRERUNNER BUMPER

I just wanted to let you all know that this past two days i've been working on a prerunner style bumper. I decided to leave my stock bumper because i wasn't sure if the bumper i would make would be strong enough to be on its own. This is my first time trying to do something like this so the next one will be much better. I basically just used a hydraulic bar bender from harbor freight, 220V Mig welder, grinder, and pipes and plates. Overall I spent around $40 in materials. So pretty good for a grill. I'll post pics up this week.

 

[hrbib21]

Dude, I think you AT LEAST have a fairly lucrative side business there. VERY GOOD job on those. I wouldn't want one for myself (it's a Limited, you know) but they are sweet. If I had and X Sport or something I would DEFINITELY be interested. Great job and stick with it.

 

[Ryan1]

What did you do with the other one????


Ryan

 

[BigDave]

I like the original one better. You can send it to me any time now...

Dave

 

[WannaXP8]

dude no offence, but I think I like the other one better...but I just wish I could build my own, so Im not dissin on your skills..just wanting to know when your gunna start sellin them to us..

 

[SCEXPLORER]

Yeah kinda like how the other one looked also but the workmanship is better on this new one. I need to make one more bumper to get my welding and machining skills better and then i'm going to start making them to sell.

 

[WannaXP8]

cool...do you know a around price?

 

[Cynthia'in'SD]

I would be interested in one like the old one. Post when you want to sell one.
thanks

 

[MO_GUY]

if you're going to do that 2nd style why not make it wrap around the lights and make it into a brush gaurd on the front?

 

[HH1]

WOW! Nice work. Very clean looking, that is the Cali way huh. And that pre runner style bumper is da bomb! I would want one if it was like $150 or so. Are you planning on doing any engine mods?

 

[Ryan1]

Hey Ray, are you gonna sell your old one. If so im interested.

Ryan

 

[Brans Freestyle]

that first prerunner front bumper is the sh*t. if definatly be interested in one if you start selling them. i live in ventura, so i could just drive down and pick it up.

 

[mounty71]

Hey i know this is old but did anything ever happen with making these and selling them? I love the looks of both bumpers you made, and i want one that still works with the stock bumper cover.

 

[SCEXPLORER]

Hey i know this is old but did anything ever happen with making these and selling them? I love the looks of both bumpers you made, and i want one that still works with the stock bumper cover.

Wow. Thanks for bringing from the dead a very old thread. I sorta got distracted after I've built those bumpers. I ended up getting a career and a new truck. I'm now a toyota tacoma owner these days but still give loyalty to the explorers. I haven't touched my welder for a couple of years so I'm outta it. My advice is just go buy a welder and see what you can do. Heck my interviewers were impressed that I was able to build stuff so atleast it was good for something.

 

[mounty71]

Cool, i dont think buying a welder is quite the next step for me, but one day i hope to be able to make stuff like you did. I just thought i would ask about the bumpers since the thread was just kinda left open-ended.