4x4 Labs rear bumpers are in!

[pkelly72]

I called Luke at 4x4 Labs a few months ago to ask about a rear bumper. He said he needed a 100 to refine his design so I donated mine. It was good timing for me because I was headed away for awhile on travel.

He's got his design refined and has a few bumpers in stock. The good news is that he can now crank out the bumpers.

I've attached a few photos of the bumper being produced. In these pics. the bumpers are raw and need to be powder coated, swing outs..etc.

I'll post pictures of the truck later next week.

 

[bluecruiser]

What's refined about it? I have had mine for 3 years or so, took over a year to get me all the pieces, but that's another story. From the pics, I cannot see any differences, except that it has less dents than mine. Did he mention the updates?

Thanks

 

[pkelly72]

First off: Luke is a good guy. He actually came to my house and picked up the truck while I was away and I dont live close by.

I'm not sure what he did differently other than make some changes in his CAD drawings. I do know that he made 4 bumpers and they all fit on my truck without any problems or issues. I'll take detailed pictures later next week.

 

[bluecruiser]

Cool, looking forward to the pics.

 

[Layonnn]

The reason i ordered mine for my 80 series was because he said they were all caught up on orders and could start building mine right away. It still took about 3 months. And then they sent me the wrong tire carrier (not the one that also held the hi-lift) about 3 times.

Besides that, i loved the bumper. Very good design, and very good clearance.

 

[Kigiin]

Looks like a mini tailgate.

 

[Mxndrnks]

Well hopefully he has worked out all the issues. It is always good to have ANOTHER vendor and options for the Hundies!

 

[jgray]

Looking good Pkelly72... I've always like these bumpers and many other 4x4 Labs products. Post more pictures...

 

[pkelly72]

Looking good Pkelly72... I've always like these bumpers and many other 4x4 Labs products. Post more pictures...

Thanks and will do. It's getting powder coated and as soon as it gets back I'll post some.

 

[pkelly72]

Looks like a mini tailgate.

I see what your saying. When the swing outs get mounted with the spare tire carrier and gerry can holders it won't look the same.

 

[Mxndrnks]

Yeah.... take a look at Slee's.... it sticks out as far if not further....

 

[ckkone]

How much are they?

 

[pkelly72]

How much are they?

I'm not sure. I know he offers kits that you can weld up yourself or fully built bumpers. Check out his website or give him a call.

Rear Bumpers | 4×4 Labs

 

[FullyLitLED]

Pkelly, nice truck! Afaik Luke wanted the kits to be perfect! So in the next batch he wanted the kit to have minimal cutting/grinding. Thanks for sending your truck in and helping Luke entertain the 100 crowd further

 

[pkelly72]

I'm happy to do it.

 

[pkelly72]

More pics:

It's not finished yet but here are a few more.

 

[5Cruiser]

That's a really unique look. I like it.

Congrats!

 

[jsuthey]

Sweet ,Luke's bumpers rock(they like rocks!).I had one on my old 80 and it was the best rear bumper ever built.

 

[Butch1979]

Wish I would have known he needed a 100, I'm just down the road!

 

[pkelly72]

Wish I would have known he needed a 100, I'm just down the road!

It really worked out well for me.

I should be picking it up within the next couple of days.