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Offroading, adventure, gear builds and ideas for putting it all together
Front Insert Steel Bumper for a 2017 GX460
This build was part of a three part fab also including a rear bumper with double swingouts and rock sliders for this tough looking 2017 GX460.
The front bumper took a few days to bring together and turned out quite nicely. I used 3/16" plate steel for the back plate, the winch base and the sides and 1/8" steel for the fairlead plate, the top strip plate and the outer panels. The round tubing on the sides is 1.5" steel tube.
A lot of the measurements are listed throughout the video but really the specifics are going to be dependent on how you decide to build the bumper.
For the finish I used the 36 grit sanding pads on my angle grinder in a quick pass to rough up the surface. I then cleaned the steel with an acetone soaked microfiber towel to remove any dust and oils. I first used the steel-it paint with a brush to dig in to all the welds and crevices, then let that sit to cure a bit for 15minutes. Then grabbed the aerosol spray can and sprayed a good coat over everything. I let that cure for about half an hour and then hit it with another coat of the aerosol spray.
Here are a number of the products and items I used in this build...
amzn.to/492WrAV
If you purchase any of them through that link I may make a bit of $$ at no extra cost to you. I'd totally appreciate that.
The front bumper took a few days to bring together and turned out quite nicely. I used 3/16" plate steel for the back plate, the winch base and the sides and 1/8" steel for the fairlead plate, the top strip plate and the outer panels. The round tubing on the sides is 1.5" steel tube.
A lot of the measurements are listed throughout the video but really the specifics are going to be dependent on how you decide to build the bumper.
For the finish I used the 36 grit sanding pads on my angle grinder in a quick pass to rough up the surface. I then cleaned the steel with an acetone soaked microfiber towel to remove any dust and oils. I first used the steel-it paint with a brush to dig in to all the welds and crevices, then let that sit to cure a bit for 15minutes. Then grabbed the aerosol spray can and sprayed a good coat over everything. I let that cure for about half an hour and then hit it with another coat of the aerosol spray.
Here are a number of the products and items I used in this build...
amzn.to/492WrAV
If you purchase any of them through that link I may make a bit of $$ at no extra cost to you. I'd totally appreciate that.
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Short Video GX460 Rock Sliders
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Made these rock sliders in a couple of days for this 2017 GX460. Mike saw these on my 4Runner and wanted some. Love the look. This is just a short video outlining the steps but the full video is located here... ua-cam.com/video/t7ASvvsFp6w/v-deo.html
Relocate Rear Camera Lexus GX460
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Often when people have me build a swing out tire carrier for them they ask me to relocate the rearview camera. The process isn't terribly complicated but there is some wire relocating and wiring you need to. On this video I go over how to do the camera relocate on a 2017 Lexus GX460 Tools you'll need... Phillips screw driver 10mm socket trim removal tool 4 wire video cable heat shrink solder tu...
Square Tube Rock Sliders for a 2017 GX460
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On this 2017 GX460 build I made a set of square tube rock sliders, a rear bash bar bumper with a dual swingout (fuel carrier and tire carrier) and then a front insert bumper. This video covers the 2x2" square tube rock sliders. General info on materials and dimensions... The info is in the video but I use 3/16" 2 x 2 inch steel square tube for everything except the frame plates, those are 3/16"...
Auxito High Beam LED bulb review
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Auxito reached out to me recently and asked if I'd like to try some of their bulbs. I already had some descent LED bulbs in the 4Runner but thought it would be cool to try something new. They sent me a complimentary pair of their high beam bulbs (9005/HB3) for our 2007 4Runner. I compared them side by side to the older SeaLight LED bulbs that we had in the truck. I really think these are a lot ...
Short Version Video 2nd Gen High Clearance Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier
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Here's the short version of the build video on a high clearance rear bumper and swingout tire carrier for a 1995 2nd Gen 4Runner. The full video is at ua-cam.com/video/C3U_ZSWakUg/v-deo.html My Amazon storefront link where you can find some of the items I use in these videos is at www.amazon.com/shop/stevenbentley2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfstevenbentley2_8HVK21B7ECWWY1TR2A9B Ill get a ...
Honda Element Swingout Tire Carrier and Drop Down Table
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Maher from Michigan found me on UA-cam and we texted back and forth a bit then he decided to make the drive down to Houston Texas area to have me install a rear tire swingout on his 2007 Honda Element. I haven't worked on a Honda before. They're a bit different than the body on frame construction I'm used to with the Toyota offroad vehicles (4Runner, GX, LX, Land Cruisers etc). He only had a co...
Rear Steel High Clearance Bumper for a 1995 2nd Gen 4Runner
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Here's the build video for a Rear Steel High Clearance Bumper for a 1995 2nd Gen 4Runner. For this build I used 3x2" rectangular tube at 3/16" thick for the rear cross tube and the hinge bracket. I used 10 ga steel plate for the side panels. Some of the tools and products I used on the build are in various pages on my Amazon storefront. If you click any of those links I may get a small commissi...
Short Version Rock Sliders for a 2nd Gen 4Runner
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Here's the short version of the build video on a set of Rock Sliders for a 1995 2nd Gen 4Runner. The full video is at ua-cam.com/video/9adNjEm-jLQ/v-deo.html
Short Version Video 3rd Gen Rear Bumper
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This is an under 5 minute version of the longer video outlining the rear tube bumper build for a 1997 3rd Gen 4Runner. You can find the longer version of the video at ua-cam.com/video/tXrdI2uVM90/v-deo.html
Rock Sliders for a 1995 2nd Gen 4Runner
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Here's the build video for a set of round tube rock sliders for a 1995 2nd Gen 4Runner. For this build I used 1.75" diameter 1/8" thick round tube for the outer rail and 2x2" square tube at 3/16" thick for the inner rail and extension tubes. I used 3/16" thick steel plate to weld to the vehicle frame. Some of the tools and products I used on the build are in various pages on my Amazon storefron...
Short version 3rd Gen Front Hybrid Bumper
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This is an under 5 minute version of the longer video outlining the front hybrid bumper build for a 1997 3rd Gen 4Runner. You can find the longer version of the video at ua-cam.com/video/KMebEm2jvn4/v-deo.html
It is so hot here in Texas. More build videos coming soon.
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I’ve been jamming for a while now but took a month off of metal fab work to go repair the foundation on our house in the San Juan mountains of southwest Colorado. Was able to escape the heat for a month but thrown right back into it when I got back early/mid August. Have a few build videos I’m working on though…. 95 4Runner rock sliders and a rear plate high clearance bumper with centered rear ...
97 3rd Gen 4Runner Front Hybrid Bumper
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Welcome to Bentley Custom Offroad and Offroad Grind. I enjoy building bumpers, Swingouts, etc for offroad rigs. I'm located about an hour southwest of Houston Texas if you're interested in chatting about a custom build for your truck. I have people come in from all over the US so I'm guessing they feel it's worthwhile On this build I made a front steel hybrid bumper for this 3rd Gen 1997 4Runne...
97 4Runner 3rd Gen High Clearance Rear Bumper
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Welcome to Bentley Custom Offroad and Offroad Grind. I enjoy building bumpers, Swingouts, etc for offroad rigs. I'm located about an hour southwest of Houston Texas if you're interested in chatting about a custom build for your truck. I have people come in from all over the US so I'm guessing they feel it's worthwhile On this build I made a rear super high clearance bumper, with a rear tire swi...
Timbren Tortun4 rear BumpStop on 2003 Tundra 4WD
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Timbren Tortun4 rear BumpStop on 2003 Tundra 4WD
2003 Tundra V8 4x4, rear lift Torch Offroad Add A Leaf
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2003 Tundra V8 4x4, rear lift Torch Offroad Add A Leaf
2007 4Runner V6 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
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2007 4Runner V6 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
2003 Toyota Tundra 4.7L V8 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
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2003 Toyota Tundra 4.7L V8 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
GX470 Super High Clearance Rear Bumper, Tire Carrier with Drop Down Table and Rock Sliders
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GX470 Super High Clearance Rear Bumper, Tire Carrier with Drop Down Table and Rock Sliders
Harbor Freight Badlands Offroad Jack Assembly and First Use
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Harbor Freight Badlands Offroad Jack Assembly and First Use
Toyota 4Runner "Gas Cap' Codes. It wasn't the gas cap!
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Toyota 4Runner "Gas Cap' Codes. It wasn't the gas cap!
Land Cruiser LC 100 Rear Super High Clearance Bumper with Dual Swingouts (Part 2 of build)
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Land Cruiser LC 100 Rear Super High Clearance Bumper with Dual Swingouts (Part 2 of build)
Land Cruiser LC100 Hybrid Steel High Clearance Winch Front Bumper
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Land Cruiser LC100 Hybrid Steel High Clearance Winch Front Bumper
Super High Clearance Offroad Rear Bumper, with tire swingout and drop down table
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Super High Clearance Offroad Rear Bumper, with tire swingout and drop down table
Super High Clearance Rear Bumper for 4Runner
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Super High Clearance Rear Bumper for 4Runner
What part of Texas are you in I would definitely purchase this exact set up from you if available
Hi there. Thanks for watching the video. I just moved up to the mountains of Southwest Colorado. Have a great shop setup so excited on the builds to come, once I get all unpacked. Text me at eight seven two two five two three six eight five and I can give you more details to see if it’s worth coming by.
@@OffroadGrind dang I just missed you I saw you used to be in Houston. That’s where I’m at. But wish you great success and hope get a chance to start shipping some of these out
If you think there are too many hoses and clamps, try one with the lpg conversion. Lol that's what i got myself stuck into today. 😅
I know this is an old video by now but how well did this hold up? My wife had a similar one put on hers with the same trees and mountains but with the american flag also and it hasnt help up at all. Dont know if it was the installer or all the small cuts and details just dont hold up like the solid lined American flags. Nice detailed video. Be sfae and be blessed!
Hello Sir. Thanks for checking out the video. I was actually looking at that the other day as I was washing the trucks. It has held up really well for us. I only ever hand wash the trucks though and just use a garden hose nozzle for riding off the dial water. Maybe that helps and maybe a different manufacturer
@OffroadGrind thank you for your response, I was looking at getting some new ones and see if they do any better and try to install them myself. I believe your video will help me. I would say the car wash hasn't helped but her's wasn't right from the day she had them installed. Thanks again for the response and advice.
Very nice work Steve, I have a 2008 Element and I would love the exact same build on mine. How can I reach you.
Hi Robert. Thanks for checking out the video and glad you like the build. I’ll be moving to Southwest Colorado in a week or so and you can text me at eight seven two two five two three six eight five
Thanks, I will contact you soon.
Is your rocker covers leaking as you didnt use a toyota branded rocker cover gasket (blue)- toyota brand is black- and you didnt grease the upper part of the gasket. Curious to see if you stopped the leak?
No leaks on this truck or our 03 Tundra that I did around the same time.
You forgot to put grease on the upper part of the gasket!
Ummm, I hope you don’t use grease on a silicone gasket. If anything you’d use a silicone lubricant. That’s totally optional though and it’s not to seal the gasket, that’s what the gasket is for, it’s to let it slide a bit if required. I don’t need that so didn’t use it and it worked perfectly the way I did the repair. But thanks for your thoughts.
You totally should have cleaned all hoses etc before ripping it off. All that grit straight in
Haha. Thanks for the thoughts. I think it worked out perfectly.
Did you put your truck on jack stands while you painted?
Yes I have two 4ton and two 3ton jack stands and would have used those once I got the wheels off.
Where are you located
Hi Edward. Thanks for checking out the video. I have a place about 1.5 hours southwest of Houston Texas and another up in the mountains about 45 minutes northeast of Durango Colorado
Been looking for a video like this for years, thank you!!
Hi Caden. Thanks for checking out the video. Glad it was helpful.
Youve totally sold me on that latch. Absolutely love it when something fits super snug like that with no rattling. 👌
awesome VIDEO fixin to do 09 FJ soon
How has your affordable bender held up on that 1.75" .120 DOM? Also great videos, helped me get started making a set of sliders for my Xterra. Thanks!
Hi Skye, thanks for checking out the video. Great question re the DOM tubing. I made a comment on one of the videos I’ve done that the DOM was way harder to bend than the erw. I ended up bending/crushing the bracket (that the jack sits on) in the bender so fabricated a thicker version (although the affordable bender ppl sent me a replacement bracket). I’m away at our Colorado mountain home at the moment so can’t check but I think I also ended up using a bigger jack in there to handle the extra stress/effort. I think it came with an 8 ton and I blew that apart and put in a 12 ton that just fits. I think that’s what I recall doing
@@OffroadGrind Thank you sir! I was mainly concerned about the dies cracking. Enjoy CO!
@@Hashi-Maruoh those are solid. I don’t have any issues with the does. Those are super solid
gonna try
Can I ask why you used the square tubing instead of round for the swing arms. Wouldn’t it have been more aesthetic looking keeping everything round.
Hi Ron that’s a good question. I’ve seen Swingarm on both round and square/rectangular tubing. I made my first rear bumper Swingout with rectangular tubing as I wanted to mimic the look of the square tube rock sliders I made for my truck. Everyone that’s asked me to make a Swingout for them since has asked for either the square or rectangular tubing. Vs the round tubing they all have different strengths re torsion and impact etc but for a tire carrier that’s locked in none of that matters, at least not on the bigger sizes of tubing I’m using for these builds. I’d rather over build something and know it’s going to last that push the lower strength limits by going too light and then having it fail. But I’ve seen Swingarm a in round tubing and they look nice too.
Love your video! Now it is time to do it myself by following your tips! Thank you much for sharing video!
Great job! Nice and clean. Gives me confidence in accomplishing this task.
Hey Shawn. Thanks for checking out the video. You can totally do it Mr. Not too many supplies needed. Just time and patience. Enjoy it though
Shoot were you supposed to add that bottom leaf back on there? No wonder I had to raise my lift shackles up a notch. Did I just defeat the purpose of the add a leaf😅🤦🏽♂️
Thanks for checking out the video. I didn’t even think about using it as a replacement. Oh no. I hope you still have the original leaf (s) you took out
That rear bumper is nice!! How much? ;)
Glad you like the bumper. That specific design with the tire carrier all coated and installed was a bit over $2k
Sounds about right and again very nice work!
Thank you so much . I just use 220 sand paper. Put the gas cap back . Turn on the car, and the lights are gone . Thank you so much . I was having the codes P0441 and 455. Thank you
Steve , could you build one of these to the 38:11 minute point of the video and if so what would be the cost ? I can complete and attach . I will be driving to CA form Ga . and can pickup . Thank you
Hi TR. I can probably do that. I’d need to check my notes and see if I have enough info to get the dimensions dialed in. I’m heading off to our Colorado mountain home though this weekend for a cpl months so it wouldn’t be till very late July or into August. Message me on my cell and we can chat further 872 252 3685
I'm going to follow your lead! You wouldn't happen to have the dimensions of the 2x2 pieces you welded to the cross member would you? I'm not to clear how you measured to keep the bumper cover clear. Also, do you think you could have used a different closing latch to keep the swing-arm closed? Seems like that is the only area that you really didn't cover as closely. Thanks for helping the community here! Best!
Hi Doug. Thanks for checking out the video and glad you liked it. Since I typically do everything custom each build tends to be a bit different. This is one of the first Swingarm I made and I’ve since done them a number of different ways. I still really like that 4xInnovations hinge but usually use a u-bolt latch as a closure. I can typically make a smaller opening in the bumper with the u-bolt latch. The 4x latch is really pricey, and a lot more involved to install so I don’t typically use that anymore unless people really want it and don’t mind paying way more to have it made with that system. I just finished a gx470 Swingarm and will get around soon (I hope) to getting that video up. I’ve been busy renovating our house in the sw Colorado mountains so that’s taken a bunch of my time lately. For the tire carrier post the height of the post is determined by the location you’d like the wheel to sit. But generally I have it at about 19 inches tall and the angled supports are 15 inches longest measurement with the ends both cut at 45°.
Great build and video! Love the hight and clearance above the bumper step. Do you have a link where you got the poly strike plate for the locking arm?
Hey thanks for checking out the video. Here’s the pad link amzn.to/4bQp7xr
Where is the jack stands. If that comes down on your legs.
If it came down it would land on the wheels I have on each side of the truck. I wasn’t concerned.
love your fabrication videos, curious to know if the hinge is still holding strong? I used the same hinge however now i have a feeling should have used a double shear to balance the weight properly.
Hello Sir. Thanks for checking out the video. I’ve made bumpers and swing outs with both styles of hinges, this pin/axle style and the double shear. They’re all still working well as far as I know. I would say the double shear design is stronger (which is why I usually use that design these days) but keep in mind the majority of the time the hinge is being used it’s not jostling down an offroad trail at full extension. It’s just being opened while the truck is stopped. If the (other) end of the Swingarm is properly secured so the arm is locked in place then there isn’t that much force torquing on the hinge itself. Now, how you have the pin end of the hinge anchored might be an issue but if that’s properly secured and the other end of the Swingarm is locked down then you should be ok. I did sell the initial bumper I made with that style hinge and went with the double shear on the new bumper/swing outs but only because I can easily make a new bumper for myself and wanted a setup that was higher and lighter.
@@OffroadGrind thx a lot for getting back to me, your videos truly help and inspire, watching your video I was able to make a swing out carrier using my old bike rack and few extra metal, it came out great and sturdy. Now my next mission is to build a winch mount front bumper using universal winch mount from harbor freight for my 18 gx460. Keep uploading and keep inspiring us! Cheers
I need this!!
Glad you enjoyed the video Connie. Feel free to reach out if you want to enquire about costs etc for me to make one for you
Nothing more frustrating than being forced to throw money at a check engine light. Im doing it now.
Craig I hope it works for you Sir.
Great Work!!! I wish I lived in your state. I want the same thing except I would like a license plate holder/backup camera built in.
Saludos
So how has I worked offroading both my buddies say that I won’t handle the bouncing around from offroading but that looked pretty solid to me and I’m temped to build it my self just to show them it can
Hi Josh, thanks for checking out the video. This build was for someone else so I can’t tell you specifically how it’s held up, I know he enjoys having it done and has come back for me to build rock sliders for him for his offroading, so I’m guessing it’s holding up well. I have however, built swing out tire carriers for dozens of other offroad vehicle including our own 4Runner and this design has held up great for offroading. You should totally build it and show them!!
Can u use regular ultra black gasket sealent
Not recommended. Likely to leak, this is one time you dont want to cheap out on sealent. Get the correct stuff from toyota themselves.
Good install video, thank you. Although you didn't specify whether it was worth the change to 5th gen calipers/rotors? Is there better pedal actuation/engagement feel? Shorter stopping distances?
I think it was worthwhile. We carry a LOT of weight in and on our rig when going camping/offroading. The previous brakes felt like they were warped likely from being in the mountains of sw Colorado and generating a lot of heat on the descents. Since switching we haven’t had that problem and they do seem to stop faster and feel more solid
@@OffroadGrind I live in the mountains in utah. Right around 7,000 ft. Not knocking your swap but the original Japanese pads and rotors work amazing!
how do i make it so they stay on with high beams
i've already done everything else you did (only bought one gas cap, though), so i might as well try this. i don't have any of those codes (or anything evap-related) though, just all the traction lights lit up like xmas
So disconnect battery?! Lol
Great suggestion, will try
Great build. Awesome work.
Thanks so much for watching the video Ryan. Glad you like the build.
Hey I have same issues on my 05 4Runner just noticed this issue but have to drive about 300 miles to get home before I can get this to my repair shop. Should I be okay to drive ? So far noticed oils leaking exactly where your are. And been checking my oil levels so far not that bad. Should I just continue to monitor the oil before I drife back home next Wednesday?
I don’t imagine that much oil is coming out so if you check the engine oil level and top it up if required then I imagine you’d be fine. Mine was seeping for years before I finally got around to fixing it.
Excellent! ! ! Nice job working through the measurements part by part.
Gonna try this on the GX 470, chasing the P0456 code! Thanks for the tip and the vid!
Thanks for the vid! Did you need to drain the oil or the coolant beforehand?
No need to drain anything. I checked the coils and spark plugs to see if they needed replacing but they were good so just popped them back in.
have you had any problems with this mod?
No I don’t think so. I just set it and have forgotten about it. I rarely use the fog lights living here in Texas but when I go to check them every once in a while they’re working.
Nice recommendation
Maybe I missed it but what gauge of steel did you go with for the swing out arm?
Appreciate the tip. I’m just beginning to go down this P0456 rabbit hole now, started with the 50$ OEM cap this morning.
Did the new cap help? I am as well going down the rabbit hole
@@1surfpesca_ yup, it fixed the issue. I also cleaned the lip of the filler tube as suggested in the vid just before I put the new cap on, so I’ll never know what it was for sure
Great video, im not sure if I missed it in the video but do you know the torque specs for the valve cover bolts? thanks!
@OffroadGrind how much for this set up? this is exactly what I have been looking for.
That is an awesome bumper. Great job. Thank you for sharing. Really awesome ❤❤❤
Good idea! Thanks!