CBI fabrications Tire Mount/ Bumper

shiftless89 · 08-17-2005, 01:04 PM

Ok, I've been threatening to do this for a while. I purchased my bumper and carrier from Steve (owner/operator CBI fabrications). Before I placed the order I played 20 questions with Steve, "how much, how long, what materials, maybe next month. yada yada yada" He was very patient, even sending me a few in-progress pictures to tease me. His customer service was excellent and he delivered faster than promised at a great price. Now I could have gone with a swing away carrier, but with the cleance I have I can stuff my 33" underneath if needed, so I went with the removable swing down carrier. When it arrived, all it needed was a rub down, paint and install. Install on the bumper was an Joy, It fit better than if even Toyota had made it, perfectly square to the frame and level, not to mention solid and well built. The carrier required minor modifications (to suit me) after painting and assembly I installed the all-thread and lock nut, I quickly found the lock nut was too thick to tighten down the wheel. I threw it (nut) in the vise and cut it in half with a hack-saw (about 2 minutes) with the new thinner nut the speed nut worked flawlessley. I also added a liberal dose of loctite to the threads. Now how to secure the tire, I simply drilled through the end of the all thread in 2 stages to make a hole large enough for a pad-lock. Wiring for the liscence plate light (included) was easy as well, I simply tapped into the harness for my trailer lights. Now 4k miles later, I am very pleased and still have no movement in the Carrier. Thank You Steve, Good job!

http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/
Raw Bumper

painted carrier

stabilizing bolt in the reciever hitch that stops wiggle

installed bumper

shiftless89 · 08-17-2005, 01:09 PM

perfect alignment and beafy mount

sawed nut and padlock hole drilled

all done

shiftless89 · 08-17-2005, 01:12 PM

High clearance, easy to remove, but it is heavy as he!!
holds jack nicely too..

r0cky · 08-17-2005, 01:27 PM

I just assembled mine and got everything to work today! (except for the huge nut on the huge bolt which won't thread)

shiftless89 · 08-17-2005, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r0cky

I just assembled mine and got everything to work today! (except for the huge nut on the huge bolt which won't thread)

"lefty loosey, righty tighty "

r0cky · 08-17-2005, 01:37 PM

yes, thank you, i know.

CBIguy · 08-18-2005, 06:38 AM

Hey thanks Mike, we appreciate the kudos

r0cky · 08-18-2005, 08:43 AM

Mike, can you take a picture of the hole you drilled in the receiver hitch and the nut you welded on then? I'm not able to picture exactly how that works ...

99_Runner · 08-18-2005, 08:54 AM

Very nice. Clean work.

toy4x4runner · 08-19-2005, 10:47 AM

I like it, but have some questions/observations (sorry if all of this has been answered somewhere else - I just stumbled on this thread)

you lose the use of the receiver hitch to tow, unless you remove the tire carrier? is there an option to have both (your cake and eat it too)?
how is visibility out the rear?
can you order custom add-ons to the bumper prior to manufacture - such as tabs for aux. backup lights, antenna mounts, etc?

tia

shiftless89 · 08-19-2005, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toy4x4runner

I like it, but have some questions/observations (sorry if all of this has been answered somewhere else - I just stumbled on this thread)

you lose the use of the receiver hitch to tow, unless you remove the tire carrier? is there an option to have both (your cake and eat it too)?
how is visibility out the rear?
can you order custom add-ons to the bumper prior to manufacture - such as tabs for aux. backup lights, antenna mounts, etc?

tia

Yes you lose your hitch for towing, the only options are:
1) swing away carrier (much more $$)
2) tire inside cargo area
3) roof rack mount
4) stock location
5) no spare

Visibilty is somewhat limited, but not unbearable (use your side mirrors)

Add ons, ask Steve his name is CBIguy here on yotatech or contact him through http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/ . I bet he could do about anything. Also as far as I know he builds them for you, not a "stocked" item so expect a couple weeks!

r0cky · 08-19-2005, 03:59 PM

I haven't lost much visability with mine - certainly not like some vehicles I've seen!

99_Runner · 08-26-2005, 09:17 AM

Hey r0cky, do you have any pics of your bumper?

r0cky · 08-26-2005, 09:18 AM

Sorry Drew, I don't have a bumper.

r0cky · 09-10-2005, 05:56 PM

here are some pics of mine installed:

garrett1478 · 09-10-2005, 10:21 PM

that looks sweet!

glad you got it to work

r0cky · 09-10-2005, 10:28 PM

Thanks, Garrett!

(I'm glad I got it to work too! I've had it on for a couple weeks now, and it has been great!)

shiftless89 · 09-12-2005, 07:57 AM

looks good tracy!

r0cky · 09-12-2005, 03:28 PM

thanks Mike.

99_Runner · 09-20-2005, 09:50 AM

Looks real good r0cky.

shiftless89 · 09-21-2005, 08:08 AM

Steve (CBIguy) just got a good write up in the 4wd toyota owner mag!

08-17-2005, 01:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
shiftless89 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Keller, Republic of Texas Posts: 1,337	CBI fabrications Tire Mount/ Bumper Ok, I've been threatening to do this for a while. I purchased my bumper and carrier from Steve (owner/operator CBI fabrications). Before I placed the order I played 20 questions with Steve, "how much, how long, what materials, maybe next month. yada yada yada" He was very patient, even sending me a few in-progress pictures to tease me. His customer service was excellent and he delivered faster than promised at a great price. Now I could have gone with a swing away carrier, but with the cleance I have I can stuff my 33" underneath if needed, so I went with the removable swing down carrier. When it arrived, all it needed was a rub down, paint and install. Install on the bumper was an Joy, It fit better than if even Toyota had made it, perfectly square to the frame and level, not to mention solid and well built. The carrier required minor modifications (to suit me) after painting and assembly I installed the all-thread and lock nut, I quickly found the lock nut was too thick to tighten down the wheel. I threw it (nut) in the vise and cut it in half with a hack-saw (about 2 minutes) with the new thinner nut the speed nut worked flawlessley. I also added a liberal dose of loctite to the threads. Now how to secure the tire, I simply drilled through the end of the all thread in 2 stages to make a hole large enough for a pad-lock. Wiring for the liscence plate light (included) was easy as well, I simply tapped into the harness for my trailer lights. Now 4k miles later, I am very pleased and still have no movement in the Carrier. Thank You Steve, Good job! http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/ Raw Bumper painted carrier stabilizing bolt in the reciever hitch that stops wiggle installed bumper __________________ 1989 SR5 V6 5sp 4RUNNER. -> MOST VIEWED 1ST GEN ON YOTATECH! www.toyotatrailriders.com Wheeling Texas Style Last edited by shiftless89 : 08-26-2005 at 11:09 AM.

08-17-2005, 01:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
shiftless89 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Keller, Republic of Texas Posts: 1,337	perfect alignment and beafy mount sawed nut and padlock hole drilled all done __________________ 1989 SR5 V6 5sp 4RUNNER. -> MOST VIEWED 1ST GEN ON YOTATECH! www.toyotatrailriders.com Wheeling Texas Style

08-17-2005, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
shiftless89 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Keller, Republic of Texas Posts: 1,337	High clearance, easy to remove, but it is heavy as he!! holds jack nicely too.. __________________ 1989 SR5 V6 5sp 4RUNNER. -> MOST VIEWED 1ST GEN ON YOTATECH! www.toyotatrailriders.com Wheeling Texas Style

08-18-2005, 06:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
CBIguy Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 53	Hey thanks Mike, we appreciate the kudos __________________ Thanks, Steve. CBI OFFROAD FAB.

08-18-2005, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
99_Runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 1,111	Very nice. Clean work. __________________ Drew 99 4Runner SR5, auto, 3.4 V6, factory rear locker, 265/75 Yokohama Geolander AT+II Stock for now, but hopefully not for long.

08-17-2005, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,386	I just assembled mine and got everything to work today! (except for the huge nut on the huge bolt which won't thread)

08-17-2005, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,386	yes, thank you, i know.

08-18-2005, 08:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,386	Mike, can you take a picture of the hole you drilled in the receiver hitch and the nut you welded on then? I'm not able to picture exactly how that works ...

08-19-2005, 10:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
toy4x4runner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Posts: 157	I like it, but have some questions/observations (sorry if all of this has been answered somewhere else - I just stumbled on this thread) you lose the use of the receiver hitch to tow, unless you remove the tire carrier? is there an option to have both (your cake and eat it too)? how is visibility out the rear? can you order custom add-ons to the bumper prior to manufacture - such as tabs for aux. backup lights, antenna mounts, etc? tia __________________ Greg Altig Riyadh, KSA (without any of the below :-() '89 4Runner SR5 V6 (show/race) '88 4Runner SR5 V6 (project race truck) '86 4Runner SR5 22RE (totalled parts truck) '92 & '89 Supra Turbos (road warriors) '85 Celica Supra P-Type (the baby) '94 Celica GT (my butt to work hauler) *"Saddam Hussein won the toss...and has elected to receive" Capt Lyle Bein, CO CVW-15 on board the Ike enroute the Suez Canal and Desert Storm 8/90* www.geocities.com/fearthefarmer_racing

08-19-2005, 03:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,386	I haven't lost much visability with mine - certainly not like some vehicles I've seen!

08-26-2005, 09:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
99_Runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 1,111	Hey r0cky, do you have any pics of your bumper? __________________ Drew 99 4Runner SR5, auto, 3.4 V6, factory rear locker, 265/75 Yokohama Geolander AT+II Stock for now, but hopefully not for long.

08-26-2005, 09:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,386	Sorry Drew, I don't have a bumper.

09-10-2005, 05:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,386	here are some pics of mine installed:

09-10-2005, 10:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
garrett1478 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2	that looks sweet! glad you got it to work

09-10-2005, 10:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,386	Thanks, Garrett! (I'm glad I got it to work too! I've had it on for a couple weeks now, and it has been great!)

09-12-2005, 07:57 AM	#18 (permalink)
shiftless89 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Keller, Republic of Texas Posts: 1,337	looks good tracy! __________________ 1989 SR5 V6 5sp 4RUNNER. -> MOST VIEWED 1ST GEN ON YOTATECH! www.toyotatrailriders.com Wheeling Texas Style

09-12-2005, 03:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,386	thanks Mike.

09-20-2005, 09:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
99_Runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 1,111	Looks real good r0cky. __________________ Drew 99 4Runner SR5, auto, 3.4 V6, factory rear locker, 265/75 Yokohama Geolander AT+II Stock for now, but hopefully not for long.

09-21-2005, 08:08 AM	#21 (permalink)
shiftless89 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Keller, Republic of Texas Posts: 1,337	Steve (CBIguy) just got a good write up in the 4wd toyota owner mag! __________________ 1989 SR5 V6 5sp 4RUNNER. -> MOST VIEWED 1ST GEN ON YOTATECH! www.toyotatrailriders.com Wheeling Texas Style