1styota4X4

I have searched and searched. I am wondering what you guys are running for rear bumpers that are not tube style. I am looking for a rear bumper with a rear tire carrier and a hilift mount as well.

I was looking at the kennesaw mountain and a couple others and I want to know what you guys are using and are happy with.

thanks

Vermejo

Very happy with my "Slee style" Irbis bumper/carrier (3rd gen). Very important to get a stout sealed bearing set up for the swing away tire carrier. Armorology will get you squared away if you want one that bad.

drock2

Here's a pic of the Kennesaw bumper I have on my truck. I've heard a few bad stories about them, so I don't know how reputable they are, but I didn't have any problems. It was kind of difficult to mount; you'll need a bunch of people holding it in place while someone welds. The paint they put on it didn't hold up very long so I had to repaint it. Also I cut off the permanent shackles that came with it (in picture) and welded on a set of hangers so I could throw on or take off a regular d rings. Overall this bumper was the best option for what I paid.

1styota4X4

i have also been looking at the big country customs...Is there any other bumpers that i am missing??

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

Try steve at http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/
AJ at http://bentup.com/

1styota4X4

how about some custom bumpers

trd90toyota

Here is my custom rear bumper. I added the 2nd gen license plate holder and wired it so it lights up when I turn the lights on.

jamacee

kennesaw seems to be one of the only fabricators around here north of Atlanta...but my friend had a bumper made by him said he was a total a$$ and bumper wound up costing more and he was out a truck for llike 2wks....I was wondering if I could have something fab'd to the marlin crawler rear bumper....I don't mind a tube bumper just not sure if it would support the weight of a tire,gerry can, and hi-lift.
Anybody got a 411 on that?

Matt16

Its too bad that the Marlin bumper doesn't lend itself well to adding a tire/ jerrycan carrier.

space-junk

iTrader: (1)

itd be nice if marlin even offered a rear bumper for trucks that came stock with the rear tire carier...

AustinTaco

I go back and forth on the issue, and for now, I am satisfied with the tire strapped to the rollbar. It doesn't take up as much rear window view and its over the axle(weight). If you need the extra space, get a hitch mounted basket to carry your cooler or gearbox. I deflate the 35 and wedge it under the rollbar and I keep my little Tsunami inflator in the truck.

kramykram

But you have a pretty sick bumper!!!

drmix

How much was your bumper? I like the looks of it

BigBluePile

iTrader: (3)

DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH KENNESAW MOUNTAIN.

There's plenty of negative comments about them on this site. You'd be better off making your own before buying from them.

Junkers88

No kidding. I still think it can be done but I just haven't had time to try and fab something up.

NYChopshop

I was thinking of modifying the marlin bumper to allow me to retrofit my 94 4runner to accept the 90-91 stock swing out tire carrier. I'm only planning on running 33's, so the weight of the tire isnt going to be a huge deal for me. I'm more likely to mount a second (or just a better located) gas tank or fuel cell where the spare tire is currently on my truck when I change out the coils for leafs. Here is the idea I had on the modification: