I need to get serious about a rear bumper solution. I keep dragging the rear end on obstacles, and more importantly, I’m concerned about damaging my full-sized spare that’s wedged underneath. Also, I’d really like to get the fuel and/or water cans off my roof for lots of reasons. And, I need a cool place to hang my Trasharoo. Accessories, accessories…
So, I've got a couple options in mind, and have been meaning to post a thread about it.
There's a top-notch fab shop in Chandler, AZ called RPM Fabrication (rpmfab.com) that makes a sweet double swingout for 4Runners that they're open to "super-sizing" if we can get enough legit interest. See an example at Gen 5 Toyota 4Runner Rear Bumper
Spoke to the owner, and he said if we could get 5 buyers, ready to go with money in hand (I’m not sure he necessarily requires payment up front, but maybe a down payment), he'd take on the engineering and manufacturing. Pricing would likely be in the $3000 range, powdercoated with spare tire swingout, and ladder swingout with dual Gerry can holder.
I also have a different shop doing my sliders that may be an option to build a “baja-style” tube rear bumper with swingouts, and have another lead I’m following up on.
All that said, anyone have other solutions or vendors in mind?
If you have interest (and money to spend) in the RPM option, let me know.
So, I've got a couple options in mind, and have been meaning to post a thread about it.
There's a top-notch fab shop in Chandler, AZ called RPM Fabrication (rpmfab.com) that makes a sweet double swingout for 4Runners that they're open to "super-sizing" if we can get enough legit interest. See an example at Gen 5 Toyota 4Runner Rear Bumper
Spoke to the owner, and he said if we could get 5 buyers, ready to go with money in hand (I’m not sure he necessarily requires payment up front, but maybe a down payment), he'd take on the engineering and manufacturing. Pricing would likely be in the $3000 range, powdercoated with spare tire swingout, and ladder swingout with dual Gerry can holder.
I also have a different shop doing my sliders that may be an option to build a “baja-style” tube rear bumper with swingouts, and have another lead I’m following up on.
All that said, anyone have other solutions or vendors in mind?
If you have interest (and money to spend) in the RPM option, let me know.