[Taz]

I don't want to say too much about my experience with man a fre, I'm trying to let it go. What I will say is steer clear of Man a Fre! The bumper BUILD quallity is great with the exception of the latch and horrible paint (which I have changed). I would NEVER buy another one unless I could buy it unfinished with a different latch DIRECT from dave at 4+. The Last I heard Man a Fre was not offering this bumper anymore. I would recomend any of the other bumpers...Lukes seems to be the most similar to the 4+ as far as departure angle.

[Bluetribal]

Thanks Taz for chiming in and I know you don't want to bash anyone and that is very classy.
Can't wait to meet you and wheel with you.

[calstyl2]

Originally Posted by 82-40

Calstyl2 I like your set up but does it pivot to the side as well or just down.

drops down to the rear only, someday Im gonna rebuild it to a center mount stinger type, not super user friendly but fun to design,

[TN_LandCruiser]

Chiming in...Im not done with mine, but Im getting there.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/tn-stlca/198...-steadily.html

The white area will be cut out and 3/16" plate steel wings will be attached, in addition to quarter panel tubing
The main bumper is a 4x6 3/16" tube that is notched out and fit over the frame, that I cut off about 2 1/2". It is currently only bolted on using the 2nd receiver nut in the frame and tach welded to the frame at the top. Once complete, it will be entirely welded to the frame and reinforcements from the back of the receiver to the frame for added strength when towing.

[Enigma]

Has anyone ever seen some kind of drop down (swing down?) tire carrier/bumper instead of the "standard" swing out style? I'd much rather roll the spare on and off vs. blowing my back out lifting some monster mud tire into place. Yah yah, I'm a skinny 'lil white dude I know..just thinking outside the box.

[calstyl2]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Has anyone ever seen some kind of drop down (swing down?) tire carrier/bumper instead of the "standard" swing out style? I'd much rather roll the spare on and off vs. blowing my back out lifting some monster mud tire into place. Yah yah, I'm a skinny 'lil white dude I know..just thinking outside the box.

[Enigma]

Yah, thats the ticket. Got any more info 'n stuff on that one?

[EnriqueAutana]

Originally Posted by calstyl2

for what its worth, this is mine, way off the norm, but thats the way I roll

Dude, that Rear Bumper is sick, how did you do that??? Do you have any detail pictures???

[informationjunky]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Has anyone ever seen some kind of drop down (swing down?) tire carrier/bumper instead of the "standard" swing out style? I'd much rather roll the spare on and off vs. blowing my back out lifting some monster mud tire into place. Yah yah, I'm a skinny 'lil white dude I know..just thinking outside the box.

TT's this month had an article on a 40 rear that the guy used a small electric winch to swing it up and down....

[tblume]

Originally Posted by calstyl2

for what its worth, this is mine, way off the norm, but thats the way I roll

new screen saver.......
when I get skills, I'm making one like that, coolest by far. I like the front bumper on that rig too, old screen saver.

you going into business fabbing those yet?

Location? Price?

just wondering aloud brother.

[calstyl2]

Originally Posted by tblume

new screen saver.......
when I get skills, I'm making one like that, coolest by far. I like the front bumper on that rig too, old screen saver.

you going into business fabbing those yet?

Location? Price?

just wondering aloud brother.

Sniper_Sand_cars

gallery, IE Southern California, I can leave the truck at the shop for mock up, call him for prices.
fwiw, the rear access is a PITA for regular access but allows for lots of clearance on the trail.

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by informationjunky

TT's this month had an article on a 40 rear that the guy used a small electric winch to swing it up and down....

Oh? I better go and actually read it this time instead of just looking at all the pretty pictures. It's like penthouse eh? It has articles?

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by calstyl2

I'm a bit slow sorry, didn't see your pic on the previous page.

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by calstyl2

Sniper_Sand_cars

gallery, IE Southern California, I can leave the truck at the shop for mock up, call him for prices.
fwiw, the rear access is a PITA for regular access but allows for lots of clearance on the trail.

One of these days when its slow at work I'll play with some designs similar to yours, but still allow a side swing out for normal rear cargo access.

[tblume]

Originally Posted by calstyl2

Sniper_Sand_cars

gallery, IE Southern California, I can leave the truck at the shop for mock up, call him for prices.
fwiw, the rear access is a PITA for regular access but allows for lots of clearance on the trail.

shucks, y'all (them'all?) does good work. SOCAL is a bit of a stretch for me, but thanks for the linky.

.......hmmm.....metal-tech is in the same kind of biz-nitz, and much closer........

I wonder what kind of fabricator idea sharing is cool, and why not have the guys closer to me do a custom tire carrying bumper when I get the sliders......(eventually) hmmmmmmmmm.....

[calstyl2]

Originally Posted by tblume

shucks, y'all (them'all?) does good work. SOCAL is a bit of a stretch for me, but thanks for the linky.

.......hmmm.....metal-tech is in the same kind of biz-nitz, and much closer........

I wonder what kind of fabricator idea sharing is cool, and why not have the guys closer to me do a custom tire carrying bumper when I get the sliders......(eventually) hmmmmmmmmm.....

LT has lots of pics of mine and built a front one very similar, I would give them a call too, I have lots of MT stuff and its very well done.

[M4x4O]

Where did you get this bumper ? ? ? ? ?

[bpassmore]

what bumper?