Rear Bumper Build - Opinions

[rcmbronc]

I am building a new rear bumper with tire carrier. Just thought I would show some pics and see what you think. Sorry the pics are not the best.

 

[DonsBolt]

It looks like crap on your truck, but would look awesome on mine, hehe

Actually it looks really good.

The only change i might make would be to move the spare tire down a few inches so you can see out the back a little better. Maybee you could put two mounting locations for the spare. One lower when your on the street, and a second set of bolts where it is now for when your wheelin

 

[trlblazr]

I like it. How are you latching the carrier to the bumper?

 

[sprdv1]

Like the looks of it brother...

 

[Ohio Bronco 21]

Excellent work, Looks good. Rounds out your truck well.

 

[rcmbronc]

I like it. How are you latching the carrier to the bumper?

I am not sure yet. I am still in the design phase of that. I probably will build some type of cam latch or over center latch to draw it back against a stop and down. Any suggestions?

Also where are most people mounting a Hi-Lift jack. I was thinking about attaching it somehow either to the tire carrier or the bumber.

 

[rcmbronc]

It looks like crap on your truck, but would look awesome on mine, hehe

Actually it looks really good.

The only change i might make would be to move the spare tire down a few inches so you can see out the back a little better. Maybee you could put two mounting locations for the spare. One lower when your on the street, and a second set of bolts where it is now for when your wheelin

I was also thinking it was a little high, but it does clear the departure angle. I like the idea of dual bolts. I also kind of designed it so that if I go bigger on tires it would still work.

 

[Gummi Bear]

That ain't bad work, especially for a Cheese Head... ;D (I'm quite jelous, that's prety similar to what I want to build for the Doodlebug. I may be hitting you up for some pointers when the time comes)


For a latch, look through the McMaster Carr catalog. They've got some really nice ones, and even some adjustable cam locks that will serve you for years to come.

For the Hi-Lift, look at how the old Stealth bumpers attatched it in a vertical position on the swingout. Works OK with the 48" model, looks a little silly with the 60" jack though.

 

[brian72]

maybe some more pics where it is not sooo dark. What did you use for the hinge?

 

[rcmbronc]

maybe some more pics where it is not sooo dark. What did you use for the hinge?

I will get some more this weekend. The hinge is 1.75" x .25" wall tubing with bronze bushings and a 1" hinge pin.

 

[trailpsycho]

That bumper looks pretty awesome. Actually instead of dropping the tire, I would move it to the PS a few more inches, that may gain you a little better visibility. Really nice job!

 

[sfaforester]

Once you get it tweaked a little, I want to be in line for one.

 

[rcmbronc]

Some better pics with latch.

 

[69 Fl. Bronc]

Very cool.

 

[kbldawg]

You've done a really nice job with that.

You gonna get it powder coated or painted?

 

[rcmbronc]

I am going to paint it.

 

[trlblazr]

I am not sure yet. I am still in the design phase of that. I probably will build some type of cam latch or over center latch to draw it back against a stop and down. Any suggestions?

Also where are most people mounting a Hi-Lift jack. I was thinking about attaching it somehow either to the tire carrier or the bumber.

Protofab will sell a cam latch.

http://www.protofab4x4.com/products.php?ID=00&ID2=15