98 4 Runner rear bumper build

Pikeman · 05-27-2009, 06:05 PM

I just finished phase 2 of my bumper build and just have some final trim pieces and tire carrier to finish. check out my photo bucket with pics of my build up and let me know what you think so far.
http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/ressoldier/

here is a pic to get you thinking.

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4rnr · 05-28-2009, 08:50 AM

very well done!

VSU_4runnin · 05-28-2009, 08:58 AM

nice... what made you go with a rear over a front bumper?

Pikeman · 05-28-2009, 07:59 PM

with the receiver hitch I was way to low in the back and kept dragging on rocks and transitions. Since i wanted to retain a receiver and increase departure angle a rear bumper was the only choice. I mounted it using the factory receiver hitch bolts so I know it is strong enough.Also there arent to many choices out there for the rear. now the front bumper you have a choice of some really good looking ones so not really a need to come up with my own design.

YeloSub7 · 05-28-2009, 08:18 PM

That is a very clean bumper! ME like!

Pikeman · 06-03-2009, 06:55 PM

Will post more pics once I get the swing away finished. Right now keep going out of town for Army. hope to work some more on it this weekend or the following one.

paynemw · 06-23-2009, 03:04 PM

you wanna make me one with a swinging tire rack and a hitch?

Pikeman · 06-25-2009, 07:43 PM

I might be interested, however I still have not been able to find the time to finish my swing away. I would not want to commit to someone a product and not be able to deliver.

agusgus3 · 07-07-2009, 11:36 PM

what the heck did you make the sides out of? that looks like at least 1/2" plate to protect the quarter panel. How heavy is that bumper?

Pikeman · 07-07-2009, 11:41 PM

Sides are 1/8 Plate steel with 1" square tube perimeter and the support piece going to frame from front is 1x2. The main rear piece is 2x3x3/16 steel tube and frame brackets are 4x4x1/4 angle steel guessing about 65-75lbs but will weigh it next time i have it off for the swing away build

05-28-2009, 08:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,469	very well done! __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

05-28-2009, 08:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
VSU_4runnin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Georgia Posts: 657	nice... what made you go with a rear over a front bumper? __________________ 1998 Toyota 4Runner: 33" BFG A/T T/A: KO 2.5" Lift CB Radio Brush Guard Yakima roof rack manikin head (Viola), and more to come! Clicky For Picky Buildup GATTORA KJ4HVQ Skywarn Ga 208 ΦΣK DAMN PROUD!

05-28-2009, 08:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
YeloSub7 Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 897	That is a very clean bumper! ME like! __________________ -Jake 1990 4Runner <> 1990 Toyota 4Runner-22RE-5 speed-TG 3" front/4" rear-35" BFG M/T-4.88's-rear LSD-front TruTrac-MC Rear Bumper-TG DOM Sliders-TG Front Bumper SAS Build-Up Old Rigs: '85 4Runner (RIP) '95 4Runner (sold)

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05-28-2009, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pikeman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 37	with the receiver hitch I was way to low in the back and kept dragging on rocks and transitions. Since i wanted to retain a receiver and increase departure angle a rear bumper was the only choice. I mounted it using the factory receiver hitch bolts so I know it is strong enough.Also there arent to many choices out there for the rear. now the front bumper you have a choice of some really good looking ones so not really a need to come up with my own design.

06-03-2009, 06:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pikeman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 37	Will post more pics once I get the swing away finished. Right now keep going out of town for Army. hope to work some more on it this weekend or the following one.

06-23-2009, 03:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
paynemw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: all over Posts: 105	you wanna make me one with a swinging tire rack and a hitch?

06-25-2009, 07:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pikeman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 37	I might be interested, however I still have not been able to find the time to finish my swing away. I would not want to commit to someone a product and not be able to deliver.

07-07-2009, 11:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
agusgus3 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 134	what the heck did you make the sides out of? that looks like at least 1/2" plate to protect the quarter panel. How heavy is that bumper?

07-07-2009, 11:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pikeman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 37	Sides are 1/8 Plate steel with 1" square tube perimeter and the support piece going to frame from front is 1x2. The main rear piece is 2x3x3/16 steel tube and frame brackets are 4x4x1/4 angle steel guessing about 65-75lbs but will weigh it next time i have it off for the swing away build