I’m looking to get a rear bumper for a 93 FZJ 80 and was just wondering what people thought would be the best to choose. I’m not doing any serious rock crawling, mainly touring dirt trails with minimal rock crawling and I saw Slee’s Offroad bumper but is outta my price range.
Advice on rear bumper with tire carrier and jerry can holder for 93 FZJ 80
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Why would you need a rear bumper, or any other armor for touring dirt roads?
Because it looks overlanding! Without all the bumpers, racks, this and that you would be simply driving around on dirt looking lost. This is why I have a snorkel!
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This is a valid thought. I have a rear bumper with spare tire mount. This was for more ground clearance and I couldn't spare the space in the rig since this is my outback camping rig. Plus I bought it with the bumper and I'm not sure the tire would fit underneath anyhow. But I have to say that opening the tire carrier every single time I want in the back is a pain. On my other 80, which is more of a wheeling rig instead of a camping rig, I put the tire inside since space is not as big of a deal.
However, if your running 33s or less, leave it under the rig. You can do the mod to move it up higher. JMHO.
Blimey!
"Lights before lockers - Jeep-style".
Love don't pay the bills and looks don't get you there and back.
That said, Toyota makes the arms that install into the OEM bumper to hold a spare tire and other things. Saw an 80 like yours (and mine) with one just yesterday. Probably UAE or Ozzie origins. But they are out there. And it will be your lightest option.
Weight, and the lack thereof, is key on the 1FZ.
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Slee makes a terrific back bumper. Solid and long lasting. I have had mine for almost 10 years. No rust and it still looks new.
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Idk man cause I want it. Is that alright?
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Also what if I just wanna drive it around the mall and show everyone how cool I am. Am I allowed to do that?
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You are free to do that, but good decorations are expensive.
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yes decorations can be pricey, thank god for Ikea
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At least you own it, dude. I’ve never seen a dirty modern gen Rover D90, so those dudes are doing $60K ‘decorations’.
Either 4x4 labs for both tire & cans or there’s that forum guy here who makes a bumper mounted arm for tires - I want to say @SUMMIT CRUISERS or @SUMMIT CRUISERS Jr .
Either are less $$$, contextually.
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Dirt roads and a tyre on a swing out is quite legit.
Many decades ago a mate & I were out in the oz bush, nice gravel road but raining a lot. We get a flat, so now have to pull out the spare from underneath. Oh, what fun, spare totally covered in dripping mud, we are now digging under the vehicle and also covered in mud. It's raining. The flat tyre of course is covered in mud and needing to be put back under (we decided to toss it onto the roof rack instead).
At least the spare on a swing out wouldn't be dripping mud, it would of course still be somewhat wet/dirty due to spray on the back of vehicle.
The BIG thing to consider though is... Getting the spare off the swing out is pretty easy, you can make it 'fall off'. Now after replacing the flat tyre, are you strong enough (or do you always have a strong mate with you) to get the heavy flat back up onto the swing out?? This is a real issue to consider.
Since I have a roof rack, I have on occasion (on my own) used a rope/strap to pull the tyre up onto the studs of the swing out. Consider the last thing you want is to be out in the sticks and then injuring yourself fiddling with a heavy spare...
As I get older and more decrepit a small winch wouldn't be a bad idea
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george.
Many decades ago a mate & I were out in the oz bush, nice gravel road but raining a lot. We get a flat, so now have to pull out the spare from underneath. Oh, what fun, spare totally covered in dripping mud, we are now digging under the vehicle and also covered in mud. It's raining. The flat tyre of course is covered in mud and needing to be put back under (we decided to toss it onto the roof rack instead).
At least the spare on a swing out wouldn't be dripping mud, it would of course still be somewhat wet/dirty due to spray on the back of vehicle.
The BIG thing to consider though is... Getting the spare off the swing out is pretty easy, you can make it 'fall off'. Now after replacing the flat tyre, are you strong enough (or do you always have a strong mate with you) to get the heavy flat back up onto the swing out?? This is a real issue to consider.
Since I have a roof rack, I have on occasion (on my own) used a rope/strap to pull the tyre up onto the studs of the swing out. Consider the last thing you want is to be out in the sticks and then injuring yourself fiddling with a heavy spare...
As I get older and more decrepit a small winch wouldn't be a bad idea
cheers,
george.
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RE: lifting the spare onto the swingout
Just flop that winch line up over the hood & roof, winch that bad boy up onto the carrier
RE: lifting the spare onto the swingout
Just flop that winch line up over the hood & roof, winch that bad boy up onto the carrier
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RE: lifting the spare onto the swingout
Just flop that winch line up over the hood & roof, winch that bad boy up onto the carrier
Hmm, on my old nissan that would actually be viable. Since I run synthetic, it would roll reasonably over the top of the roobar (might need a roller to clear the hood), roof rack front and roof rack rear. Will need to try it next time... I kid you not
The winch is useful for many things. Collecting dead wood for instance
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I really don't care your intended use for the LC, be it mall crawling, dirt roads or wheeling.
There are a few rear bumpers I really like, @Delta VS has a really nice rear bumper, 4x4 Labs makes a great one and @Ken in AZ can get you in touch with Avid Offroad here in AZ. They have a good looking rear bumper too.
4X4 Labs has a "kit" bumper so if you can weld or have a buddy that can weld you can save yourself some money there. With Avid Off Road's bumper, I like the side flares and the underside of their bumper, mainly the mounting bolt protection, among other things.
There are a few rear bumpers I really like, @Delta VS has a really nice rear bumper, 4x4 Labs makes a great one and @Ken in AZ can get you in touch with Avid Offroad here in AZ. They have a good looking rear bumper too.
4X4 Labs has a "kit" bumper so if you can weld or have a buddy that can weld you can save yourself some money there. With Avid Off Road's bumper, I like the side flares and the underside of their bumper, mainly the mounting bolt protection, among other things.
There is nothing wrong with being prepared for more than we planned on and besides that, as we progress at any pass time, we thirst to go further and further.
I say that sentences like “I plan to run logging roads only” are famous last words.
A place to carry extra gas and getting the spare tire out from under the vehicle are both good reasons to bumper up. Today’s distracted driver is enough reason for a solid steel bumper alone.
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Slee
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I say that sentences like “I plan to run logging roads only” are famous last words.
A place to carry extra gas and getting the spare tire out from under the vehicle are both good reasons to bumper up. Today’s distracted driver is enough reason for a solid steel bumper alone.
Delta Vehicle Systems
4x4Labs
OME
Slee
Trail Tailor?
Don’t cheap out
Or you will be
Disappointed.
