Here's a pic (not the greatest, but you can see that the reciever is recessed for clearance at an angle):



And another off the truck (you can see the crossmember for the tow hitch here):


And another of the piece that runs under the hatch for JWaldz (I think that's what you were asking for). You can see pieces of tape I used to silence it from knocking against the snubbers for the stock spare tire, but I ended up just hacking the snubbers off so it wouldn't make noise. Note: It seems the later '99+ 4runners don't have the snubbers I'm talking about.

 

thanks brian for the gap shot.. Looks pretty minimal compared to other bumpers being made out there for 3rd gens. I sent Steve an email and he gave me the whole shake down on everything. This is what he sent back:

"The bumper alone as you described runs $699, a swing away to hold just the tire is $350, high lift jack holder is $35, and a single can carrier is another $125, these are bare metal prices, powder coating is another $100 for just the bumper and $150 for bumper with swing away. We only require a 50% deposit when the order is placed and the balance before shipping. Shipping is a flat rate of $85 for just the bumper and $145 for bumper with swing away."

The $699 took me by surprise for just the standard bumper especially when tarheel said it was $599. I'm not complaining, I know they do awesome work over there and I can see where the price comes from especially when the ARB bumper is $700 +/- new and those are mostly machine manufactured. Most of CBI's products are all manpower and hand built. Kudos to Steve and CBI for great products, I plan to get a bumper hopefully soon.

 

Sorry about the price difference JWaldz, that was what Steve quoted back in June and what I ended up paying but it sounds like Steve has gotten busier and adjusted the prices accordingly. The bumper is definitely worth the money and the wait, I think I like it a little bit more every time I see it on my 4runner!

 

Tarheel, bumper looks great. If I ever get around to getting an aftermarket rear bumper, I think I'd go w/ a CBI just like yours. And yeah, even at $700, that is still a good price.

 

I know its an old thread, but CBI is about to end a Group buy for anybody that might be interested in getting something for there rig.

3rd gen, 4th gen, sliders etc.

just thought I would let you know.

ends this friday the 22nd

 

Great looking bumper..

Wondering how much it heats up with the exhaust coming through it..
Can you take some more pics of that area?