TinMan

Been working on a rear bumper for my runner for about 2 weeks. I had an idea about what I wanted that kind of changed a little as I started putting fire to steel.

Not much rock crawling around here, and I doubt this runner will ever see much of that so I was not worried about approach angles much. But I still wanted it tight to the body but still leagle.

I also wanted side protection that I could build off for wheel well protection down to the future sliders.

I wanted the bumper to be out to the rear far enough so that it could be used as a step, and or later add a swing out carrier of some sort.

So here goes some pics















I dont think the pictures do it justice. And I know I am going to get beat up for the D rings. But I like them, I think they look cool.

And yes, the side protection is tied into the frame, I just did not get a good picture of it. But you can see it in one of the pictures. I decided to use 4Crawlers type of frame mounts.

Later

bipolarandproud

Good job ! I like it !

ohyeahcrx

Looks good, nice and simple. I also like how you put the part of the fender flare into it. Good touch.

stock as possible

Bumper looks great. Did you do it all yourself? Where in NC are you?

malteserunner

iTrader: (1)

Great job. I like it.

BigBluePile

iTrader: (3)

Nice build!!

I thought I recognized that mount! Is the side brace bolt on too?

vital22re

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sweet

2DoorRunner

Looks great

And about the approach angle, it doesnt look any worse than a trail gear bumper or anything, i think its sweet

kiyobrown

impressed. Very impressed. I want one. Nice build!

Have any pics of the innards all bolted up?

TinMan

thanks for all he input. Been a while since I checked this thread.

I am in eastern NC Havelock.

Bumper is all bolt up including the side mounts seems to be holding up nice. I have pulled a little with it and it has not budged any. I still need to wire he trailer lights. And I did not top coat the POR 15. So it has started to dull on the side exposed to he sun.

Kiyo if u were closer u could stop by and we would build u one.

If I was going to build another one I would do it with 3/16". 1/4" is just a bit heavier than needed.

Glad u all like it. Need to find time to do the front now.

Later

TinMan

thanks for all he input. Been a while since I checked this thread.

I am in eastern NC Havelock.

Bumper is all bolt up including the side mounts seems to be holding up nice. I have pulled a little with it and it has not budged any. I still need to wire he trailer lights. And I did not top coat the POR 15. So it has started to dull on the side exposed to he sun.

Kiyo if u were closer u could stop by and we would build u one.

If I was going to build another one I would do it with 3/16". 1/4" is just a bit heavier than needed.

Glad u all like it. Need to find time to do the front now.

Later

BigBluePile

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Your welcome!

BigBluePile

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Your welcome!














Anywho, would it be possible to get a shot of the side mounts? I'm getting ready to add side pieces to mine, just lookin for ideas. Thanks!

Uthro69

man id pay for one of them bumpers i like it!

hyzerponix

iTrader: (1)

Old thread but yeah, that's a sweet bumper. The fender flare line is awesome!

liveoffroad

very clean work, i like the low-profile bumpers. i think i was attempting something like yours when i built my rear but i'm not as talented with fab work.

TinMan

I sold that bumper it was just way to heavy. And I built a tube bumper for the rear. Getting ready to start on my font bumper soon.

Thanks

ToyoTech559

how heavy was the bumper?

'85 Yota

EXACTLY what I want! Do you know approximitly how much square tubing you used? Great work btw.

rattlewagon

Killer attention to detail!!