I’m an idiot, now watch me build a bumper on my Tacoma

Рет қаралды 69,291

2 жыл бұрын

Well we all make mistakes, unfortunately some cost more than others.
In this video I fix the damage from smashing up the front of my truck and I build a nice front bumper!
If you haven’t already follow my Instagram ( mikes4x4garage ) and don’t forget to subscribe!
Thanks for watching!

Пікірлер: 669

@dadbod4life 2 жыл бұрын

Your not an idiot. Your just a man, in over his head on his project. Just like the rest of us. Only you are getting it done at an amazing pace, and rolling with the punches better than most of us could!!!

@slatpack9378 2 жыл бұрын

Foreal

@joeedwards1682 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing pace especially. Dude doesn’t put anything off.

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words!

@Wanderlust073 2 жыл бұрын

“Project” of starting a truck in gear? lol

@dadbod4life 2 жыл бұрын

@@Wanderlust073 I'm talking about this truck as a whole from the time he got it. Not about one mistake.

@denivolkoff6118 2 жыл бұрын

It’s only a matter of time before you start getting requests for help on builds and that turns into side work, and then you’ll have your own 4x4 shop eventually. This is how businesses start. Great work, love the content!

@maddykrassow5128 2 жыл бұрын

The bumper looks incredible!! You did such a great job and it’s so awesome that you made it completely from scratch. One of a kind

@krisw8597 2 жыл бұрын

What’s so cool is that out of a simple mistake, is born an amazing custom bumper build! Kudos man for really using your abilities, learning something new and being proud of what you have done. At 48 I’ve always tried to do the same. Some times a failure turns into a amazing success, so keep up the good work and don’t sweat the small stuff. I subbed! Excited to see what your doing with your taco! This coming from a ZR2 owner, yep I still like the Tacoma trucks they are great for sure.. keep up the excellent work,!

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@huntershums8620 2 жыл бұрын

Mike that bumper looks amazing, I hope that I learn how to weld as good as you one day. You really are a super gremlin.

@ok.not.okay. 2 жыл бұрын

I’m genuinely addicted to this series… just caught myself thinking about it out of the blue

@Walkerwood95 2 жыл бұрын

Give this dude three years and if he keeps it up his time will be very valuable doing whatever he pleases and posting it on YT. Keep it up my man!

@DankTech 2 жыл бұрын

I give him a year, his stuff is too awesome.

@coltonkruse2313 3 ай бұрын

Damn i wasn't expecting the start of that! Water heater really did a number on the front end lol. Bumper came out great!

@derekedwards5390 2 жыл бұрын

Everybody fucks up but ur actually fixing it back up!! I wished I lived closer to you because I would pay you for a bumper like that for my Tacoma!! Very nice work!!

@andybowers7732 14 күн бұрын

I just watched this one again. It ALMOST makes me inspired to try to pull something like that off.

@jonthecowboy 2 жыл бұрын

It happens. I like the dedication and showing it can be done by us normal people and not dudes with 100K+ shops

@gavinc834 2 жыл бұрын

The bumper adds so much character I genuinely think it looks so much cooler than before

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JB50713 2 жыл бұрын

"My time is worthless" LMAO! I'm sure glad you make these videos so not TOTALLY worthless!

@slwnldmedia 2 жыл бұрын

"To me - my time is pretty much worthless." HAD ME DYING

@joeyD213 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job on the repairs and the new bumper! Love watching your build on this truck, keep the videos coming 😁👍👍

@ianmankersen 2 жыл бұрын

Good car people like yourself are California’s only hope. Great video

@ItsConstitutional 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Enjoy the moments while you can! Thanks for sharing it with us!

@charleslopesiv2922 Жыл бұрын

Your time was meaningful to me bro. Thanks for your wealth of knowledge and experience.

@critikalbeats877 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like it turned into a happy accident. It looks great! Live and learn - you can’t learn unless you mess up. You’re not an idiot.

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Texas_taildraggin 2 жыл бұрын

Like to honor the strength of Mike’s water heater.

@Dhaliwood 2 жыл бұрын

We need more content! Watching your videos are so relaxing and very informative. It honestly makes me want to work on my 16’ Tacoma with my own hands instead of paying a shop. 🙌🏾

@fierytacosupreme294 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff here, man. You are doing some pretty unique repairs that I don't really see with other third gens and it's proving to be a wealth of second hand experience for me.

@alekschernyy9881 2 жыл бұрын

That bumper looks good Mike. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more of your content.

@bonthanroeun1313 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this build from the beginning. Tbh I didn't have to much faith in this build . But damn.. you prove me wrong. Great job !!

@pro353 2 жыл бұрын

Best series on KZfaq.

@mohawk1778 2 жыл бұрын

Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Some funny ass shit that you say and do. Enjoy the work you do on the truck. Keep it up man!

@2vford241 2 жыл бұрын

Best diy bumper build I've seen in KZfaq, I've built 2 bumpers similar but used tube turns instead of a bender for sch 40 pipe

@jsndweeb7653 2 жыл бұрын

You fixing up this truck really does show dedication, love to see it💯

@juanmcsweeney4503 Жыл бұрын

" For me, my time is pretty much worthless." I love it

@GuidoIsTheName 2 жыл бұрын

"You also have to factor in beer." 😂😂 good stuff my guy!! Love seeing the taco rebuild, definitely makes me want to make some improvements of my own

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

That’s where it gets pricey 😂

@davepg4173 2 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling that beer might have been a factor with the original bumper kissing the water heater 🤔😆. Regardless the new bumper looks good 👍

@str8nashtygaming466 2 жыл бұрын

Bumper looks awesome! Truck looks completely different. Just binged your build from start to now. Awesome work! Got me to subscribe! Looking forward to future content.

@jarlaxiko 2 жыл бұрын

So I binge watched all your videos about this truck last night and I was amazed at your skill, ingenuity, and knowledge plus overall process of the work plus video. So I subscribed and hope to see much more of your content. Great job young man!

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BabakPA 2 жыл бұрын

That looks amazing!! I am happier for you to have that truck than if I had owed it! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and documenting it here for all to see and enjoy👊🏼

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching as always!

@SILVERGHOST-qu5cn 2 жыл бұрын

Having been watching since the beginning of this truck that was painful to see knowing how much you've done, but the new bumper setup is pretty sweet nice job. Now nothing happened and we will never speak of this again 😂

@-B_G- 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you can do it all. That bumper looks great. Good job bro!

@rossedwardmiller 2 жыл бұрын

This is my fave automotive channel.

@jonathan0o0dawKins 2 жыл бұрын

My heart shank when you panned the camera over to the damage. Such a bummer. On the bright side...you have more content...

@bross756 2 жыл бұрын

Just can't catch a break. Bumper turned out awsome! Glad I subscribed! Keep up the good work!

@robertduenas8665 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Always look forward to your videos. Your killing it. 🤙🏽

@HeyMikeyFx 2 жыл бұрын

Looks even better than before man. Amazing

@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest, even if it did look funky it's functional and you made it with your bare hands! That's incredibly rewarding and 90%of people watching this including myself couldn't make a bumper so there's that. Looks awesome and I'm still really enjoying the progress videos!

@jxd1138 2 жыл бұрын

dude, you're incredible. Seriously. Damn fine job!

@gusposey8218 2 жыл бұрын

Another great example of what the intersection of skill and humility looks like.

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

thank you Gus!

@gusposey8218 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikes4x4garage Thanks for all the great content. High quality YouTubing. If you find yourself with a minute, I have a few questions. 1. I was surprised to hear you preferred an automatic transmission when 4-wheeling. In that example, I wondered how you distribute power (as you would with a clutch) especially at high speeds on wet surfaces. 2. One of your arguments for this position was that "...it's better for the rocks." I was curious if that was meant to suggest greater ability to achieve success during climbs or an ecological position that supports responsible off-roading. 3. Do you think you'll eventually do an episode where you fight crimes and reveal government secrets? I'd watch the hell out of that. (Great channel. Thanks again.)

@muddogger 2 жыл бұрын

You did a great job on the repair work, and the bumper looks amazing. Really enjoy your videos.

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@boundbytimettv2684 2 жыл бұрын

started watching this channel yesterday really really enjoy the whole build getting my own cat eye this weekend so this is what im about to be doing to!

@muzlq 2 жыл бұрын

That's an amazing piece of work. Well done

@davidnalls8628 2 жыл бұрын

Looks even better than before. Nice job.

@jacobruch4475 2 жыл бұрын

Dude I binge watched the whole Tacoma experience. Insane what you did with this truck. Would love to see a breakdown of the hours of work and amount of beer you drank! Cheers!

@rolanddewgard 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content! Randomly found your channel last night and just caught up binging this whole series. Looking forward to more. Big love from Davis

@ryandrumsfly 2 жыл бұрын

Just “finished” my 1st gen ls Tacoma!!! This build has been sick to follow

@con_man- 2 жыл бұрын

mistakes happen man, the fact that you made something awesome from it says a lot. loving the way it looks keep it up.

@blackbankai16 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched the whole series so far, the truck has come a long way, keep up the great content!

@calebrotenberger6523 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos man. I look forward to watching more! Keep it up!

@darrenmackenzie1645 2 жыл бұрын

Love your stuff. It’s so real and funny as hell. Bumper came out awesome!

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@613fishing9 2 жыл бұрын

that thing loooks unreal! not what I was expecting at all. Great job mike. I see your channel growing in the near future

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@LmNoP5551 Жыл бұрын

Great series bro. Congrats on the build, this is a real life garage build and we all love it brotha. Cheers 🍻🍻

@GrayeTV 2 жыл бұрын

"You gotta factor in beer" hahaha I love it Mike. Great videos and love following the gram too! Can't wait to see more!!

@renehacealgo 2 жыл бұрын

The bumper looks awesome!! You really have a skill! Keep up the great work on the Tacoma!

@bradenb 2 жыл бұрын

Bumper looks freaking amazing! Nice work.

@brianrodriguez3921 2 жыл бұрын

“My time is pretty much worthless” lmao that’s not true that’s dope as hell keep the content coming I don’t even own a Tacoma lol

@jgott1745 2 жыл бұрын

Great work man!! Love to see it and thanks for the content!!

@ChromesConsoles 2 жыл бұрын

The bumper looks incredible if I'm being honest! I'd love to build one for my dad's Raptor like how you have it on your Tacoma! Nice Video!!

@DH0012 2 жыл бұрын

These are like the only 10+ min videos I watch all the way through at once. Things happen but way to make the most of it and make an amazing looking bumper!! Keep the content comin!! Also I think I see a Santa Cruz Hightower in the background 👀

@tyronejohnson3030 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, nice work as usual!👏🏾

@christiancerros1245 2 жыл бұрын

Bro I been waiting for this upload, keep up the great vids man I love the content. 🤙🏽

@smaqdaddy 4 ай бұрын

Talk about turning lemons into lemonade! Nice work brother! Bumper looks better than some I've seen for sale!

@bradymac7516 2 жыл бұрын

Great energy, attitude and determination❗️ Recipe for success 💯

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@Tommy-mj9iu 2 жыл бұрын

Looks sick! Wasn’t sure at first but it came out great

@stantheman9002 2 жыл бұрын

I love how the bumper turned out. It looks really good.

@dadbod4life 2 жыл бұрын

It looks amazing. Be proud!

@josemezainlandempire.6218 Жыл бұрын

Your not an idiot.. you are master with a big brain… I like it 👍

@SENDITorBENDIT 2 жыл бұрын

damn dude, that is clean looking! Good stuff bro!

@kilanawipeout 2 жыл бұрын

Have enjoyed watching your transformation of this truck for sure

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@freakindummy1321 2 жыл бұрын

Sah-weeeet work. Totally get it, DIY projects add up, but worth it. Having your own garage and out of the elements = fun times. Keep up the good work and way to shape up a mistake to a cool project.

@tonkatrk22 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!!! Keep it coming!!!

@lewisvoltaire5493 2 жыл бұрын

“There’s no going back now. But there is beer to be drank”. Hallelujah

@joedominguez4474 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you're a bad man that came out perfect!

@jfour6591 2 жыл бұрын

Ouch my dude! Would make me sadder than my first break up, good on you for rollin with it man!

@devdoesitbest6974 2 жыл бұрын

great to see you turning an unfortunate situation into such a great result

@freddywilliams3800 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive! Nice work! 🔥🔥🔥

@SuperNightwish13 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos man, only critic I have is that they are too short, can’t get enough of the content you make haha. Need more of them! Much love from Ohio homie! Wish I had a friend out here that was a knowledgeable as you to help me in a pinch!

@MrDan1509 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, at the end now. That turned out awesome man, nice job as always!

@vario2664 2 жыл бұрын

As usual you know what you're doing -- great creativity and work.

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MPGunther1 2 жыл бұрын

Great look and well done

@adairoreyna 2 жыл бұрын

You’re killing it man

@AscendingBliss 2 жыл бұрын

Such a freaking awesome bumper!! Inspiring me to go the diy route!

@mikes4x4garage 2 жыл бұрын

A lot more work! But very rewarding.

@renerios1056 2 жыл бұрын

Man I wish I was half as crafty as you. That’s an awesome bumper man. Sure it may not be perfect but it damn sure is close to it for being home made. Really enjoying the series and let’s save some launches for trails 😁

@matthewkyle7825 2 жыл бұрын

honestly, i had my doubts for a hot minute but that turned out awsome and just makes me more excited for when I can do that

@whatdo6714 2 жыл бұрын

love the tacoma series so far, I just binge watched them all while at work 😂

@ArnoldSaysRelax 2 жыл бұрын

Bumper looks sick!

@riders315 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!!!! Looks sick!!!

@JamesSmith-qw3sp 2 жыл бұрын

Happy I found your channel, this build is what all the bigger channels used to do and don’t seem to do anymore- on a budget, and authentically making due with what you got. Good shit man!

@John-lm1zg Жыл бұрын

Wow, looks great! Keep up the good work!

@xxcarlosxx16 2 жыл бұрын

bro, thank you for making this video. I plan to make my own skid plates and front bumper and iI got to say, your front bumper looks amazing! I was looking to make a front bumper that looks similar to the C4 hybrid bumper so this will definitely work.

@Flossyjoshy 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a beast man, excellent job

@sp3nc3r121 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve started my MG more times than I would like to admit while it was in gear 😂 at least you got a sick bumper out of it. Got me motivated to finally build the bumper for my tundra.