4Runner rear bumper build

[Sero]

Came across this...

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost....46&postcount=4

Looks pretty good to me.

[Jeremy]

Looking at finishing up my rear bumper in the next month or two and came across this idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uem6_tw8pKQ

What do you think? Looking like it would work for me. One nice thing with it is the fact that moves up and out of the way and you do not have a large radius swing out to the back.

Let me know what you all think.

Jeremy

[stickerboy111]

I like it! Nice cause it doesn't get in the way and it wont have a tendencie to wanna close back up on you I think. Only thing is, this looks convienent if you only have a tire on it. If you had a gas can and Hilift or anything else on it. I would suspect it would be to heavy to lift or you would have gas all over the place
But I like the idea.

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by stickerboy111

I like it! Nice cause it doesn't get in the way and it wont have a tendencie to wanna close back up on you I think. Only thing is, this looks convienent if you only have a tire on it. If you had a gas can and Hilift or anything else on it. I would suspect it would be to heavy to lift or you would have gas all over the place
But I like the idea.

Ah good point! I did not think about that. I want to have the spare, shovel, axe, Hi lift (If I get one) and fuel + one 5lb propane bottle. For fuel I am still looking at adding a 2nd gas tank to the stock spare tire location I dislike Jerry cans.

[Trevinator]

The best latches I have found are made by "De staco"

http://www.destaco.com/products.asp?...ertical+U-hook

Check it out and then look for a distributor near you! I have used the 334 on quite a few carriers....they are awesome and hold really well! For around $40cnd you can't go wrong!

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by Trevinator

The best latches I have found are made by "De staco"

http://www.destaco.com/products.asp?...ertical+U-hook

Check it out and then look for a distributor near you! I have used the 334 on quite a few carriers....they are awesome and hold really well! For around $40cnd you can't go wrong!

Thanks for the link! I had looked at those but am leaning more towards a large bolt with a handle. I still may go that what though, would be much easier to open.

[Jeremy]

Sorry did not update this when I last posted. I have got all the parts needed for the swing out other than a 1" x 5" bolt. I also need to sort out the latch as well. I also got a plate holder and light set up off the back of a 4runner with the factory tire caryer so that will look OEM.

I have been focusing on the other parts of the truck that are more critical to getting it going. But I am now almost done that and ready to get this bumper finished.

The first things I need to tackle are the side wings and there shape and design. The bumper is going to look a bit different than in the schechup picture a few pages back. mainly to save some cost of custom metal bending and materials.