Custom Rear Bumper Pics Thread

[Cebby]

Post pics of custom rear bumpers here!

[bamachem]

Build-Up Thread (http://www.yotatech.info/smf/index.php?topic=51.0)


http://4rnr.net/p1010181t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010181.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p1010182t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010182.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p1010183t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010183.jpg)


http://4rnr.net/p1010184t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010184.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p1010185t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010185.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p1010186t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010186.jpg)


http://4rnr.net/p10101599t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p10101599.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p10101609t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p10101609.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p10101619t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p10101619.jpg)

http://4rnr.net/p10101629t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p10101629.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p10101639t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p10101639.jpg)

[Good Times]

Build-Up Link (http://www.chaosedition.com/modifications/armor.asp)

http://www.chaosedition.com/photogallery/images/misc/rear_bumper_finished.jpg

http://www.chaosedition.com/photogallery/images/Death%20Valley/2006-03-28/Picture-076.jpg

[Lee]

http://www.ne4roc.org/rear_bumper/CIMG2856.jpg
http://www.ne4roc.org/leesnowrunner.jpg
http://www.ne4roc.org/rear_bumper/CIMG3026.jpg
http://www.ne4roc.org/ashburnham0310/4.jpg
http://www.ne4roc.org/ashburnham0310/12.jpg

[calrockx]

http://www.calrockx.com/etc/pics/forums/yotatech/_profile/rear.jpg

http://www.calrockx.com/etc/pics/forums/yotatech/_profile/rearpass.jpg

http://www.calrockx.com/etc/pics/forums/yotatech/_profile/driverside.jpg

[Chad]

My old bumper. Since then its gotten bobbed 9 inches and i haven't gotten around to making a new one yet. Oh ya in the pics i have 35's and my chevy springs in too
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c399/trailrunner55/HPIM0106.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c399/trailrunner55/HPIM0103.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/bumper/f%20bumper/fbumper005b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/bumper/f%20bumper/fbumper004b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/bumper/bumper026b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/bumper/bumper029b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/bumper/bumper030b.jpg

[BruceTS]

Final fitting, ready for powdercoating
http://bruce.calrockx.com/4runner/bumper/3rdbumper.jpg
finished!
http://bruce.calrockx.com/4runner/bumper/D05775.jpg

This is the next bumper, built off the jig for an SR5 or standard, keeping the same width for additional protection.
http://bruce.calrockx.com/4runner/bumper/4thbumper.jpg

[neliconcept]

Brad I like the design angles on the side of yours, I got so much to do to my truck that rear bumper will be last on the list

[BruceTS]

http://bruce.calrockx.com/4runner/bumper/D05781.jpg

Another happy customer
http://bruce.calrockx.com/4runner/bumper/D05792.jpg

[Albuquerque Jim]

When Sonoran Steel was still in the bumper business I got on the list for one of the last bumpers. I asked Steve to build the main beam and the wings since I had some customizations in mind. He did just as I asked. He built a main beam, the wings and all of the attachment points. Steve provided the steel that he would have used to build the remainder of the bumper. He even delivered the parts prior to a run last summer in NM.

This is what I started with, main beam attached.
http://pics.montypics.com/albuquerque_jim/2007-04-10/1176218629_jaws_044.jpg

Mocking up the wings and light housings.
http://pics.montypics.com/albuquerque_jim/2007-04-10/1176218717_p9040227.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/albuquerque_jim/2007-04-10/1176218778_pa010273.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/albuquerque_jim/2007-04-10/1176218833_pa010274.jpg

Hella Optilux 55w (cutting oval holes is a pain)
http://pics.montypics.com/albuquerque_jim/2007-04-10/1176218933_pa050281.jpg

Finished product
http://pics.montypics.com/albuquerque_jim/2007-04-10/1176218972_pa0502751__3_.jpg

It is exactly what I wanted...thanks goes out to Steve at Sonoran Steel, and my buddy Josh and Arnold for helping me finish it up.

[military_stang]

Dang, i wanna fab my own bumper... man i am jelous, HAHA

military_stang
:bangdesk:

[SteveO]

What I used to have, and have now sold to another 3rd gen owner.

http://www.hunt4steve.com/OR/99_4Runner_Ltd/Ext/RearBump/28_.jpg (http://www.hunt4steve.com/OR/99_4Runner_Ltd/Ext/RearBump/28.jpg)

http://www.hunt4steve.com/OR/99_4Runner_Ltd/Ext/RearBump/35_.JPG (http://www.hunt4steve.com/OR/99_4Runner_Ltd/Ext/RearBump/35.jpg)


More at: http://www.hunt4steve.com/99RunLtdRearBump.html

[Lee]

http://www.toyotacrawlers.com/leesnowrunner.jpg

new addition to mine :)

http://www.toyotacrawlers.com/tirecarrier/1.jpg

[Marc P]

Here is mine...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid169/p74c7faa8a0d36a40c790d38ebc6812a4/f414c82e.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid169/p587e4d6db9ee7341ea6460898930cf31/f414c830.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p294cfc015b876634874a1eb3d7fafca5/ee5db4c5.jpg

[Ric]

heres a few pics of mine, please remember, Im not talented enough to make my own, wish i was :hillbill:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/bumper/IMG_0600.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/bumper/P1130003.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/bumper/P1130001.jpg

[BruceTS]

Here's a few more that I built for forum members

http://bruce.calrockx.com/4runner/bumper/ecchamberlin.jpg
http://bruce.calrockx.com/4runner/bumper/scottiac.jpg

[The Mad Scientist]

Goodness! Too many Runnahs!

Fanny trim and wrap around...

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/Philfab/Bed%20trim/IMGP1057.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/Philfab/Bed%20trim/IMGP1070.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/Philfab/Rear%20bumper/IMGP1083.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/Philfab/Rear%20bumper/IMGP1098.jpg

[Marc P]

mine....

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid169/p529b30bca9d246d33e6095c8dab60a7a/f414c824.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid166/p4cdc0f64ecc400db01aa7ac07b628add/f44af6db.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p9232cdcd84a085b7d2cdb601a6613fce/e8d3de86.jpg

[97kurt]

Phase 1
http://www.kurtandnichole.com/gallery2/d/3629-1/img_2543.jpg
http://www.kurtandnichole.com/gallery2/d/3686-1/img_2591.jpg

http://www.kurtandnichole.com/gallery2/d/5086-3/IMG_2917.JPG

Phase 2 Tire carrier
http://www.kurtandnichole.com/gallery2/d/7521-2/IMG_3357.JPG
http://www.kurtandnichole.com/gallery2/d/7569-2/IMG_3412.JPG
http://www.kurtandnichole.com/gallery2/d/7572-2/IMG_3413.JPG

[Phalanx]

http://a239.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/89/l_a236e9aa90fa67d3abd35785afdf4ff6.jpg

http://a660.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/109/l_4ac23cd412fe8baec1d8ce0d9f5b50a3.jpg

[freejake3]

Looks like Josh has been hard at work. I like it.

[Seanz0rz]

im going to have to get bruce to make me one of those one of these days!

[neliconcept]

ill be having mine made within the month. will post soon,

[bigwapitijohnny]

Here is mine...

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/Armorology/IMG_0380.jpg


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/Armorology/IMG_0379.jpg


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/Armorology/IMG_0395.jpg

[freejake3]

Depending on what kind of wheelin' you do, I would worry about knocking
that antenna mount clean off. Nice looking bumper though.

[4runner freak]

Great looking bumper.
I actually found this site from this bumper.
I am designing a rear swing away bumper for my '85 4runner, and I will be borrowing some of the great designs here.

Can some people post more pics of mounting methods used?
Thanks



Build-Up Thread (http://www.yotatech.info/smf/index.php?topic=51.0)


http://4rnr.net/p1010181t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010181.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p1010182t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010182.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p1010183t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010183.jpg)


http://4rnr.net/p1010184t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010184.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p1010185t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010185.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p1010186t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p1010186.jpg)


http://4rnr.net/p10101599t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p10101599.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p10101609t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p10101609.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p10101619t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p10101619.jpg)

http://4rnr.net/p10101629t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p10101629.jpg) http://4rnr.net/p10101639t.jpg (http://4rnr.net/p10101639.jpg)

[corax]

2" round, 1/8" thick, 4 bolts each side holding it on.
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1841/1000027gm9.jpg
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/6162/1000026ej3.jpg

starting to plan and think about a swing out spare tire & jerry can holder

[Tankota]

^^ I reconise those dimples. You have that Harbor Freight hydraulic pipe bender dont you. :tongueout:
I just fabbed up a front bumper using 2" gas pipe and that bender.

[corax]

^^ I reconise those dimples. You have that Harbor Freight hydraulic pipe bender dont you. :tongueout:


Those are dimples are engineered crumple zones! :lliar: 16 tons of pipe bending might and no need to bolt it to the floor, but that thing sure is heavy. I traded my services to a friend in PA who needed his Honda Civic trans rebuilt.

[olharleyman]

Alright here is a test fitting of mine I still have a few small things to fix then I will be sending it to get LINE X covered then I will get a couple more pics up to show the finished product with my 8000lbs winch set in place. It's made of 1/4 plate cold rolled steel
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/DSCN2680.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/DSCN2765.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/DSCN2669.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/DSCN2768.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/DSCN2767.jpg

[Willman]

I'll play!!!....Here's mine!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/nicwillman/DSC02186.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/nicwillman/Rear%20Bumper%20Buildup/DSC01408.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/nicwillman/Rear%20Bumper%20Buildup/DSC01281.jpg

My bumper also is a 5 gal. air tank hooked up to my Extremeaire air compressor....great comb.!!!

[Tankota]

My bumper also is a 5 gal. air tank hooked up to my Extremeaire air compressor....great comb.!!!

I've thought about doing that with mine, have you had any problem keeping it sealed?
Haha, that sure would be a nasty suprise if someone ever rear ended you :clap:

[Elvota]

A few pics of mine:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/Elvota/Misc/Bumper.03a.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/Elvota/Misc/Bumper.06a.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/Elvota/Misc/Bumper.01.jpg

Not really very pretty, but plenty fierce. I have seen rocks actually roll out of the way instead of face it's wrath.

[Willman]

My bumper also is a 5 gal. air tank hooked up to my Extremeaire air compressor....great comb.!!!

I've thought about doing that with mine, have you had any problem keeping it sealed?
Haha, that sure would be a nasty suprise if someone ever rear ended you :clap:


Pressure tested up to 150 psi......It's 3/16 tube......It could take a lot more...but no need.....Little soapy water.....and the welder...does the trick!...all sealed up!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/nicwillman/Rear%20Bumper%20Buildup/DSC01412.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/nicwillman/Rear%20Bumper%20Buildup/DSC01411.jpg

[Scooter25]

Didn't turn out too bad considering it was my first welding project. Paint looks sorta crappy. I had to brush rather than spray (I don't have a compressor).

[AlexJet]

Here are some pictures of Custom bumper for the 4th Gen 4Runner:

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/Aviator_1/Armor/CBI%20Rear%20Bumper/CBIGen2newcorner.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/Aviator_1/Armor/CBI%20Rear%20Bumper/IMG_0274.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/Aviator_1/Armor/CBI%20Rear%20Bumper/IMG_0330.jpg

Recently done some modifications to it. Need to take a few pictures ....

[AlexJet]

Updated image:

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/Aviator_1/Outfitting/Roof%20Rack/View7.jpg

[Ric]

AlexJet,
can we get some close up shots of that ? that thing is sweet, looks like you can take on the WORLD.

[Trevor]

thanks to bruceTS



http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/castaic4runner/new1.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/castaic4runner/tbs3.jpg

[corax]

AlexJet,
can we get some close up shots of that ? that thing is sweet, looks like you can take on the WORLD.


x2 I wanna see some detail pics, that thing is bad ass

[Ric]

AlexJet,
can we get some close up shots of that ? that thing is sweet, looks like you can take on the WORLD.

YES, it is, Bruce does awesome work, and that thing is SWEET, I LOVE IT....

x2 I wanna see some detail pics, that thing is bad ass

[DHC6twinotter]

AlexJet,
can we get some close up shots of that ? that thing is sweet, looks like you can take on the WORLD.


X3 :drool:

That's a cool looking roof rack too.

[2ndGen]

is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet?

[BruceTS]

is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet? is it my turn, yet?


Soon real soon........

[AlexJet]

AlexJet,
can we get some close up shots of that ? that thing is sweet, looks like you can take on the WORLD.




x2 I wanna see some detail pics, that thing is bad ass




X3 :drool:

That's a cool looking roof rack too.


There are some details here: http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=5029.msg48286#msg48286
Let me know if you specific data.

[2ndGen]

i asked Bruce making me a bumper the same day i bought the 4Ruuner, well, after just a couple days at his house finally it's done. so..... let the drooling begin....

before:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/P1010008.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/P1010011.jpg

after:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/DSC02951.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/DSC02950.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/DSC02954.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/DSC02949.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/DSC02946.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/DSC02956.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/DSC02962.jpg
can't leave the neighbor's dog out of the picture
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/DSC02952.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/DSC02953.jpg

couple front bumper pictures:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/DSC02959.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/DSC02958.jpg



thanks Bruce for all the effert his puts in and i can't be more happy.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/459.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

nice bumper!

[Lee]

damn bruce, are you seriously down to 2 days to fab that from start to finish???

or did you have it mostly done?

[2ndGen]

it takes about a full day just for fitting. i went back for the second time because i needed him to do some custome fab work for the budbuilt skid i bought used.

there are few design changes for good, i believe mine is the first one he made with hydrolic break and plasma cutter. i have to leave it to Bruce to get the details.

[Lee]

oh it was done beforehand and he made adjustments during fitting?

if it really is down to 2 days per bumper, id crank em out like crazy!

[Ric]

Very nice, Bruce makes some F I N E stuff, IMHO, theres only two people that I would have build anything for me, that Bruce and Armorology... Top Quailty stuff :thumbup:

[Seanz0rz]

ill be starting on mine as soon as i get a tube bender built!

[2ndGen]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/tls/799670396.html

[Seanz0rz]

nah i found plans on pirate, going to buy them and build a real one. going to cost me a bit of money but i think it will be worth it with my increased desire/demand for products.

[corax]

ill be starting on mine as soon as i get a tube bender built!


check Ebay for a pipe notcher . . . I bought one of the $60 ones and it's worked fine for the last 4-5 years with no sign of loosening up. I'm not sure, but I think Tony 2ndGen) may have gotten one also.
EBAY Pipe Notchers (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37.l1313&satitle=pipe+notcher&category0=)

[Seanz0rz]

ill be doing 1.5 inch .120 wall tubing for my bumper, with some plate in there where needed, so i need a serious bender. i dont think that HF bender will work.

yes ill buy a low cost notcher. no need to spend huge bucks on that.

[corax]

ill be doing 1.5 inch .120 wall tubing for my bumper, with some plate in there where needed, so i need a serious bender. i dont think that HF bender will work.


Sean, you saw my front and rear bumpers (1.5" schedule 40 = .145" wall) - those were done with my HF bender that I got it in trade for transmission work back in PA. I have the one with a 16 ton ram, it'll bend just about anything I can throw in there.

[Seanz0rz]

maybe ill go pick one up and give it a try then. if i dont like it, i can always return/sell it

[20005spd]

out with the old in with the new. still need to cap the ends and paint it.

before
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/20005spd/DSC00254.jpg

now
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/20005spd/DSC00441.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/20005spd/DSC00440.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/20005spd/DSC00439.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/20005spd/DSC00438.jpg

[YotaFun]

Likin' the new bumper Brian, Ties nicely now with the front and the slider

[2ndGen]

finially got the tailpipe re-routed. originally i wanted the pipe coming out of the muffler, then go upwards over the frame, then coming down out of side of the bumper. but after talking to several shops, there's no space to weld the new tailpipe, the only way is to remove the muffler, bent/fit the new pipe, weld it, then put the muffler and tailpipe back on together. that would cost me around $120+. so i decide to just have the very end part re-routed, $50 out of the door.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/IMG_0502.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/IMG_0500.jpg

[Tankota]

Looks good. You should get some high temp flat black paint and spray that visible exhaust piping. I think it would give it a much cleaner look.

[neliconcept]

never did post up mine..

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_0686.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_0161.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_0148.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_0147.jpg

[Small_words]

I've heard that you need to reinforce your frame if you're going to mount a tire carrier. Have you guys needed to do this? If so, did you add C-channel or what?

[neliconcept]

reinforcing on a 3rd gen is plating, no need to add c channel since its already boxed.

[Small_words]

What is 'plating?'

[neliconcept]

taking metal cutouts and plating the sides and top by welding to the frame

[20005spd]

ill update mine
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/20005spd/field%20and%20forrest/DSC00473.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/20005spd/DSC00503.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/20005spd/DSC00506.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/20005spd/DSC00505.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/20005spd/DSC00504.jpg

[4runfun]

figure i'd throw mine in the mix. just got done today need some smoothing but it'll do
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq192/robfitz1391/100_0884.jpg
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq192/robfitz1391/100_0883.jpg
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq192/robfitz1391/100_0885.jpg

[Whitey]

figure i'd throw mine in the mix. just got done today need some smoothing but it'll do

OSC also?

[4runfun]

nope myself.

[slosurfer]

Nice and you did it yourself. :thumbup:



figure i'd throw mine in the mix. just got done today need some smoothing but it'll do


Yeah, what did you paint it with, a spatula? :D

[4runfun]

:lol:actually a moson trowel.

[Lee]

I saw my pics on pg 1 were dead, so i looked and found em... here are the pics of the bumper on my 01 which i sold a year and half ago.

http://kidmoe.com/4runner2/tirecarrier/1.jpg

http://kidmoe.com/4runner2/tirecarrier/2.jpg

http://kidmoe.com/4runner2/tirecarrier/3.jpg

http://kidmoe.com/4runner2/tirecarrier/5.jpg

http://kidmoe.com/4runner2/tirecarrier/6.jpg

miss that truck!

[Cebby]

If you still had that truck, it would look like a version of MossyRocks!

[20005spd]

figure i'd throw mine in the mix. just got done today need some smoothing but it'll do

OSC also?
wheres the "other" OSC one?

[Lee]

his front one was modified by OSC



If you still had that truck, it would look like a version of MossyRocks!
hahah yeah probably!!

[YotaFun]

This may sound like a complete noob question but,
What is the hinge piece that everyone is using for the swing out carrier?

My stock roof rack finally took a dump, and after getting the spare off from down there I have come to the conclusion that its just not the best place to put a spare, plus with top heaviness and such, it would be best to move it to the back.

So I will be designing an bumper soon and cutting it out of cardboard first to test fit it and cut it, but while i do that i want to start collecting supplies for it.

[4x4mike]

Damn it I timed out responding to your question. Google swing out tire carrier and spindle and you'll find about 30 different manufactures that use some sort of heavy duty metal spindle. Some people have them attached to custom tube and plate bumpers while others use the stock bumper and mount the spindle on top a support bar behind the stock bumper.

[corax]

Most are trailer spindles with tapered bearings, though I have heard of some breakeage using only 1 hinge (too much bending stress?).

[slosurfer]

If I ever build a swing out carrier, I think I might try something similar to this one and use a locking hub and spindle.
http://www.bc4x4.com/chrisw/projects/tirecarrier/carrier.asp

[Seanz0rz]

slee sells one, its expensive.

i plan on using delrin (sp?) bushings, 2 hinges for each door, one high one low.

[CJM]

If I ever build a swing out carrier, I think I might try something similar to this one and use a locking hub and spindle.
http://www.bc4x4.com/chrisw/projects/tirecarrier/carrier.asp





That looks like a really good design tbh, simple and robust. I dont think I woulda used a hib but nonetheless a good design overall. I would use a trailer bushing and bearing.

[corax]

If I ever build a swing out carrier, I think I might try something similar to this one and use a locking hub and spindle.
http://www.bc4x4.com/chrisw/projects/tirecarrier/carrier.asp



I like that, it's clever and if needed you could lock the swing out in one position and have it stay (like if you need the tailgate down) . . . one thing I don't like on that specific bumper, I've seen bigger latches on KMart tool boxes

[4runnerchevy]

i plan on using delrin (sp?) bushings, 2 hinges for each door, one high one low.

If you need Delrin bushings, I can spin some up for you, I got tons of it. Yes your spelling is correct.

[slosurfer]

I like that, it's clever and if needed you could lock the swing out in one position and have it stay (like if you need the tailgate down) . . . one thing I don't like on that specific bumper, I've seen bigger latches on KMart tool boxes


Yeah, overall the bumper is so-so, but I like the hub idea. Being able to open it and lock it to hold it in any position is pretty cool. Especially if you are sidehilled and opening the carrier uphill. Also, if you used an aisin one, it could be used as a spare hub if need be.

[Whitey]

Best design ive seen
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jrwhite13/IMG_0769.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jrwhite13/IMG_0715.jpg

[slosurfer]

Yeah the fatmouse bumpers are pretty cool. Only thing I don't like about the rear, is that with a hitch you have gained no ground clearance which is half the reason to do a bumper in the rear of a 2nd gen.

[Seanz0rz]

i plan on using delrin (sp?) bushings, 2 hinges for each door, one high one low.

If you need Delrin bushings, I can spin some up for you, I got tons of it. Yes your spelling is correct.



might take you up on that! should be starting mine sometime this summer, hoping to be done by pismo!

[CJM]

Yeah the fatmouse bumpers are pretty cool. Only thing I don't like about the rear, is that with a hitch you have gained no ground clearance which is half the reason to do a bumper in the rear of a 2nd gen.


Thats why you sould build the hitch into the bumper and then reinforce the frame and other such areas to handle it. Thats my take on it anyways.

[YotaFun]

i did that, my hitch is now my new rear cross bar, and its great!

[slosurfer]

Yeah the fatmouse bumpers are pretty cool. Only thing I don't like about the rear, is that with a hitch you have gained no ground clearance which is half the reason to do a bumper in the rear of a 2nd gen.


Thats why you sould build the hitch into the bumper and then reinforce the frame and other such areas to handle it. Thats my take on it anyways.


I agree, hence why I don't like the fatmouse rear bumpers. Looks/is similar size to the stock bumper (although much beefier), and doesn't integrate the hitch, so no gain whatsoever in ground clearance. Till I get a bumper made, I run the stock tinfoil and hitch. :)

[corax]

i plan on using delrin (sp?) bushings, 2 hinges for each door, one high one low.

If you need Delrin bushings, I can spin some up for you, I got tons of it. Yes your spelling is correct.



might take you up on that! should be starting mine sometime this summer, hoping to be done by pismo!


ebay search for "Delrin Bushing" (http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=delrin+bushing&_sacat=&_trksid=p4506.m270.l1313&_odkw=delrin+pivot&_osacat=0#item43970bea0d)

$10 a piece with inner and outer DOM sleeves, shipping out of Vegas . . .

[Seanz0rz]

haha thanks keith, much cheaper than kartek wanted. thats almost affordable! im going to call monday for a quote on some steel. i would like to be done by pismo. got 2 months...

[corax]

haha thanks keith, much cheaper than kartek wanted. thats almost affordable! im going to call monday for a quote on some steel. i would like to be done by pismo. got 2 months...



I also found an "axle spindle" hinge for $30 - spindle, sleeve, bearings and cap, but I think 2 x Delrin hinges is the better solution.

[corax]

haha thanks keith, much cheaper than kartek wanted. thats almost affordable! im going to call monday for a quote on some steel. i would like to be done by pismo. got 2 months...



just ordered 2 of those hinges (the ebay jobs), if you haven't ordered them yet, I'll let you know how they look when I get them (quality wise)

[Seanz0rz]

thanks keith. my goal is to get the bumper at least partially done before i start taking on a tire carrier. id appreciate the review!

hopefully get started next week!

[troyboy162]

just ordered 2 of those hinges (the ebay jobs), if you haven't ordered them yet, I'll let you know how they look when I get them (quality wise)


very interested to see what you guys end up making. the 2 hinge set up sounds like a huge improvment over a spindle, but its going to complicate the construction so please take some pictures and/or make me one :)

[corax]

I've been looking at this one from Blazen offroad for awhile and keep coming back to this design
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/Blazenoffroad/DSC03932.jpg
http://www.4x4mecca.com/forum/attachments/vendor-forum/1943d1181108444t-rear-winch-bumpers-tire-carriers-blazen-offroad-rear-tire-carrier-side-shot.jpghttp://www.4x4mecca.com/forum/attachments/vendor-forum/1944d1181108444t-rear-winch-bumpers-tire-carriers-blazen-offroad-rear-tire-carrier-down-3.jpg

the design looks stout and won't have the torsional stresses on the bumper that a traditional swing out does (cause of failure for most single hinge systems). I also think I can run smaller diameter tube with this design to save some weight. I might not be able to get to this project for a little while though since we're in the middle of land purchase/construction stuff

[Whitey]

Nice.
What's the reasoning behing having multiple hitch mounts?

[corax]

Nice.
What's the reasoning behing having multiple hitch mounts?


1 for towing, 1 for the recovery shackle? Silly Chevy drivers :D

Looks like the lower hitch is there to help protect the gas tank.

[CJM]

I would say nifty design, but once you lower the thing it TOTALLY blocks your tailgate.

[Seanz0rz]

id strongly recommend against the swing down carriers. i have my hitch carrier and i hate it when im using the cargo door alot (hauling groceries, tools, etc)

[Good Times]

My first design for the rear tire carrier was a swing down. The biggest drawback was the sheer weight of trying to lift a 35" tire back up. Also with the swing down design it really takes away the easy accessibility to the cabin from the rear.

[corax]

I would say nifty design, but once you lower the thing it TOTALLY blocks your tailgate.



id strongly recommend against the swing down carriers. i have my hitch carrier and i hate it when im using the cargo door alot (hauling groceries, tools, etc)


I never really run around with the tailgate down anyway. My thought was to offset the tire to the driver side so my "over-the-shoulder vision" isn't blocked, and I can still get into the back through the window (I don't go into the back much anyway, but it might hamper sleeping in the back - didn't think of that). For removability, with the 5/8" Delrin hinges I could just use a standard receiver hitch pin to attach the hinge to the bumper tabs.

Good points though, thanks. I'll have to spend some time with a measuring tape and figure out how far I can actually offset it and if it would allow me to still get in/out through the window (don't plan on ever going bigger than 33" - maybe keep the passenger side brace tight to the tailgate?). My problem with swingouts is how to securely/neatly mount the upper hinge and how to limit the swing/make it lock open (just don't like many of the ideas I've seen)


Here's one other design I was thinking of emulating, from The Red Chili (http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=2637) - except his upper hinge also u-bolts to the roll bar, probably just keep the upper hinge lower to the bumper
http://redchili.smugmug.com/photos/297087638_ikZur-M.jpg
http://redchili.smugmug.com/photos/243316357_dZuMd-L.jpg

This one was also a neat idea (from Addicted Off Road (http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=2637) - thread from that other site (http://www.yotatech.com/f116/started-my-new-rear-bumper-tire-carrier-162558/)) & having the hinge horizontal would spread out the torsional load, but I'm not sure it's more than just a novel idea (still issues with getting in/out the back anyway)
http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/files/Scotty/20090411182444_006.JPG
http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/files/Scotty/20090411182525_008.JPG

[CJM]

I like the last picture the best, design overall looks quit stable. I would offset it and figure out a MUCH better way to secure it.

[troyboy162]

yea that last design is nice and simple. if the tire were offset behind the driver as much as it could be and swung out to the driver side, you could get some leverage with the lower bar to help lift it up. i like that the weight of the tire will hold it open for you if your parked on level ground.

[Whitey]

It has a piston on it to help lift and hold it up.

[04 Rocko Taco]

True enough Corax, if you were to emulate that last design from addicted off road, and offset the tire to the hinged side.... it would help hold it open on level ground, and would also aid in the leverage of having to lift a tire/wheel combo along with that steel.
Although instead of swing up and over, could you not make it a swing out, and use some of those hydraulic rams like hatchbacks have on the hatch to help hold it open?

[Whitey]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uem6_tw8pKQ

[corax]

i plan on using delrin (sp?) bushings, 2 hinges for each door, one high one low.

If you need Delrin bushings, I can spin some up for you, I got tons of it. Yes your spelling is correct.



might take you up on that! should be starting mine sometime this summer, hoping to be done by pismo!


ebay search for "Delrin Bushing" (http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=delrin+bushing&_sacat=&_trksid=p4506.m270.l1313&_odkw=delrin+pivot&_osacat=0#item43970bea0d)

$10 a piece with inner and outer DOM sleeves, shipping out of Vegas . . .


Got the hinges sometime in the last few days (been traveling) - these look good. the bushings/sleeves fit with minimal/no play, all edges are deburred and they move freely. Definately worth the $10

[Seanz0rz]

ordered the hinges/bushings. bought all my steel today, just a few more parts to collect to be done with parts. im starting on it as soon as i get the truck back on the road from front wheel bearings.

[CYi5]

ordered the hinges/bushings. bought all my steel today, just a few more parts to collect to be done with parts. im starting on it as soon as i get the truck back on the road from front wheel bearings.


How much did you end up paying for all of your steel? I'm thinking about fabbing a plate wrap around but haven't looked into prices yet.

[Seanz0rz]

uh, well i ordered a BUNCH of stuff, and had some left over from a few previous purchases. id have to go find my invoice for what i bought the other day. it isnt alot though. i think a few hundred.

got my "bushings". guy mailed me the wrong parts. so i have to call him.

today i worked on the lower brackets. basically im making a bruce bumper with a tire carrier. pictures to come, especially when i start deviating from his design. i cant be bothered to find my card reader...

[DEATHRUNNER]

This guy has a cool setup.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/Deathrunner/IMG_0690.jpg

[slosurfer]

Where did bobblehead Jesus go?

[2ndGen]

update:

Just added mud flaps to the BruceTS bumper, actually, all 4 corners. It has been raining for 3 weeks, well, with the intension of to be on the safe side of the law, I went to a local parts store bought a cheapy set of plastic mud flaps, $12 from Pepboys, pair of 2. cut each piece into 2, smaller one goes to the front, bigger one to the rear.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/IMG_0544.jpg

front, pass. side
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/IMG_0546.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/IMG_0539.jpg

front, driver side
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/IMG_0543.jpg

rear, pass. side
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/IMG_0540.jpg

rear, driver side
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/tonniechengca/99%20SR5/IMG_0542.jpg

[Chaplain]

Mine is done! :clap:
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/122/l_32a26fbc228343feb788aac1222e6a2d.jpg

[ScottyC]

Mine. I will be cutting this off in the future for a tire carrier setup, but we do these on 3rd gen 4runners.

That lambo one above was on my last 1st gen 4runner. It actually worked pretty damn well. Even in off camber situations. The strut helped control it a lot. In comparison to the weak spinde type carriers, this worked excellent and the tire had no vibes at all. Even on wash board roads.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/attachments/3rd-gen-t4rs/36260d1291472359-can-everyone-tube-front-bumper-post-pic-007.jpg

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/attachments/3rd-gen-t4rs/36259d1291472335-can-everyone-tube-front-bumper-post-pic-005.jpg

[Bandit Runner]

Just thought I would add a few pics of my newly finished custom rear bumper.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/woltejt/Rear%20Bumper%20Build/RB_6-8-11_A.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/woltejt/Rear%20Bumper%20Build/RB_6-8-11_C.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/woltejt/Rear%20Bumper%20Build/RB_6-8-11_E.jpg

Full build thread is here: http://www.yotatech.com/f88/bandit-runners-3rd-gen-rear-bumper-build-225032/

[Ric]

:clap: looks GREAT, but whats the little button to the left of the reciever ?

[Obi..]

:clap: looks GREAT, but whats the little button to the left of the reciever ?


Spare tire winch-rod access point I believe. :D

[04 Rocko Taco]

Thats what I assume as well.

[Bandit Runner]

looks GREAT, but whats the little button to the left of the reciever ?


Spare tire winch-rod access point I believe.


Thats what I assume as well.

Good guess, but that would have to be on the opposite side of center. It is actually the OEM 4-pin trailer wiring connector. I made it so that I just have to pop off the rubber cover, and plug in the trailer connector. It has easy access, and is well protected.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Well done sir.

[DHC6twinotter]

Very nice!

[Seanz0rz]

looks great! makes me want to go out and finish up mine, but im too lazy...

[Crinale]

looks great! makes me want to go out and finish up mine, but im too lazy...

You still havent finished that thing Sean??

[Seanz0rz]

its 99% finished. just some stuff ive been meaning to add and just havent had time or energy for. someday...

[B4_685]

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