Mounting for aftermarket rear bumper
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Mounting for aftermarket rear bumper
I need a picture of the mounting system (bumper to frame) for an aftermarket bumper. I am debating building a rear bumper/ tire carrier.
I used to have a rear hitch, but I took it off and sold it as I dragged on everything.
Here are some ideas from 4crawlers site:
I ultimately want something not too far from this, with a tire carrier:
sonoransteel bumper
Which evolved into this:
I used to have a rear hitch, but I took it off and sold it as I dragged on everything.
Here are some ideas from 4crawlers site:
I ultimately want something not too far from this, with a tire carrier:
sonoransteel bumper
Which evolved into this:
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have you tried looking at the MC site for some clues?
most aftermarket bumpers use flat stock that bolts to the frame rails and is cut/welded to step down / clear the bed / tailgate / roll pan.
most aftermarket bumpers use flat stock that bolts to the frame rails and is cut/welded to step down / clear the bed / tailgate / roll pan.
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I know you were asking about bumper mounting ideas but thought I would throw this out there.
I used the rockstomper hinge kit but if I had seen this kit I would have probably gone this route:
http://emsoffroad.com/shop/index.php...roducts_id=212 for the money is seems be one of the most complete and stout.
other ideas in this thread: http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114040
I used the rockstomper hinge kit but if I had seen this kit I would have probably gone this route:
http://emsoffroad.com/shop/index.php...roducts_id=212 for the money is seems be one of the most complete and stout.
other ideas in this thread: http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114040
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what about BCC bumpers (big country custom bumpers) in BC. Amazing bumpers. i'm either going to buy one or make a identical one myself. check out their website. www.bigcountrycustoms.com
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what about BCC bumpers (big country custom bumpers) in BC. Amazing bumpers. i'm either going to buy one or make a identical one myself. check out their website. www.bigcountrycustoms.com
I do like the modularity of 4Crawler's design though.
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Some bearing kits for the swing-out tire carrier...maybe a little overkill, but not too pricey.
http://www.atozfabrication.com/catal...ekit-p-34.html
http://www.atozfabrication.com/catal...ekit-p-34.html
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it's all about personal preferance and yes like you say, budget. its less than a ARB front bumper but probably more than a marlin crawler rear bumper. It's something i would buy even if i had to save cause i just love the look and strength.
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the way i wish i would have done it is to use the trailer hitch portion and cut it off at the end and you have your mounting brackets and just build off of that. you know its strong enough and you dont have to worry about drilling the holes and hoping they match up... kinda fool proof i think.
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Big country customs is a great shop. They have pretty good hourly rates for a fab shop. Call Taran (the owner) and see what he could do for you.
I got my sliders and bumper from them (and the girlfriends 4runner bumper), they are also building me a custom front bumper
I got my sliders and bumper from them (and the girlfriends 4runner bumper), they are also building me a custom front bumper
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the way i wish i would have done it is to use the trailer hitch portion and cut it off at the end and you have your mounting brackets and just build off of that. you know its strong enough and you dont have to worry about drilling the holes and hoping they match up... kinda fool proof i think.
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I'm going to pass cause I think you can get more for it than I'd be willing to pay. I would only need the frame mounts, which I can make pretty easily I think.
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