Bumper done. Mostly.

[The BN Guy]

There are a couple more modifications to go to the bumper but I'm going to wait till the fall. Just too danged hot here.

On the ground ready to go...
http://www.nissanoffroad.net/image_gallery/albums/userpics/10020/00643.JPG

Different angle
http://www.nissanoffroad.net/image_gallery/albums/userpics/10020/00644.JPG

Finally installed
http://www.nissanoffroad.net/image_gallery/albums/userpics/10020/00645.JPG

Bracing under rear quarter
http://www.nissanoffroad.net/image_gallery/albums/userpics/10020/00647.JPG

[erin]

:coffee:
Very nice, I like the way it hugs the body real high and tight. Although, I think you could have made it a little beefier! LOL!

[datrupr]

Very nice Patrick, are you still planning on putting a tire carrier on it?

[Scott Brady]

Great job! That is one sweet Nissan...

I like how you engineered the 1/4 panel supports, like a slider. Are you going to use machinist screws to secure the plates to the bottom of the frame?
http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipment/tacoma/sliders/images/DSCF1969_JPG.jpg

[Wanderlusty]

What mods are you saving for fall? Looks like a great setup already.

[The BN Guy]

Thanks guys!

I originally had the side-boom brace just sitting independant of the bumper brace and if I put the side-boom down on a rock it might flex up but the frame would stop it. After looking at it I just said what the heck and welded it all up. That bottom plate will just be an emergancy stop.

Tire carrier is on hold till I evaluate the style I want a little more.

Fall projects include 1/4 panel protection and grinding out the holes on the passenger side a little to drop that section of the bumper. During fabrication that side ended up a little higher.

Trust me when I say it's beefy! Thing weighs like 80# or more.

[bluerunner]

Looks great, I really like how you trimmed the Q-panels to get the extra clearance, clarence. HAHA!

:smiley_drive: