Custom Rear Bumper Pics Thread

[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...er/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...er/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...er/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

[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!