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Thread: YotaFun's Rear Bumper Build

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    YotaFun's Rear Bumper Build

    Yes, Its another bumper build thread.
    However this one is not going to be complete till late summer.

    Goal for bumper:
    Improve Ground Clearance
    Improve Departure Angle
    Improve Protection
    Have swing out to hold:
    Spare Tire
    Spare Fuel
    Incorporate Stock Trailer Hitch

    So pretty much just like any other rear bumper out there.

    However I would like to start with the integration of the stock trailer hitch.
    Why you may ask?
    1) Cause its good
    2) It is already there
    3) I use it frequently

    I don't like the idea of the rear bumper having the trail hitch built in.
    I prefer how it is mounted now and building a bumper around it.
    I know your thinking "like wtf?" but in my mind it makes sense.

    My idea to bring the hitch up and out of the way is to flip the mounts.
    The common practice would to just be flip the hitch but this way, i would be putting the hitch where the current bumper sits now if I flip the mounts.

    Then from there I would start to build the bumper.

    Here are some pics I took.


    See the mounts:





    I don't think I can turn the mounts around, I might have to build custom ones...

    Also can anyone tell me what in the world this thing is?

    I can move it up and down:



    So lets discuss!

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    Re: YotaFun's Rear Bumper Build

    what i did with my hitch is i cut about a half inch on each side, then rewelded it so it would fit on the top of my frame and welded it to the frame. then i built my bumper around that, i can send you pics if you want.
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    Re: YotaFun's Rear Bumper Build

    Quote Originally Posted by 4runfun
    what i did with my hitch is i cut about a half inch on each side, then rewelded it so it would fit on the top of my frame and welded it to the frame. then i built my bumper around that, i can send you pics if you want.
    would be cool if you could.
    Trying to get different idea's here

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    Re: YotaFun's Rear Bumper Build

    Quote Originally Posted by YotaFun
    Also can anyone tell me what in the world this thing is?
    It's a dickfir.
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    Re: YotaFun's Rear Bumper Build

    Arent those the things that are stuck into the frame to reduce oxidation/ rusting..?
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    Re: YotaFun's Rear Bumper Build

    That's something that they stick into the frame that's supposed to either reduce rust/or absorb it or whatnot/ I believe that's the general opinion.
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    Re: YotaFun's Rear Bumper Build

    That is what the rear hitch mounting bolts thread into. Basicly just a couple nuts welded on to some steel strap. A little easier than tacking nuts inside the frame a foot or so deep. You can actually pull it all the way out.
    Uummmm??? I forget.

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    Re: YotaFun's Rear Bumper Build

    Interesting

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    Re: YotaFun's Rear Bumper Build

    for my rear bumper i cut the center part and used the arms upside down... made for perfect fitting mounting arms that were easier to mount
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    Re: YotaFun's Rear Bumper Build

    Quote Originally Posted by 4runfun
    what i did with my hitch is i cut about a half inch on each side, then rewelded it so it would fit on the top of my frame and welded it to the frame. then i built my bumper around that, i can send you pics if you want.
    I think I am going to go a similar route, since I found a gas tank to go in the back and need to cut out the cross member that holds the spare tire mount on so.

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