Good source for bumper builder components (DIY swingout on Coastal Offroad bumper) (1 Viewer)

[briancp]

Hey all - I'm generally a lurker, but appreciate all of the tech knowledge here. I've had my 2014 4Runner Trail since new, have been camping/overlanding it for years but slowly modifying as I get the chance.

I have a Coastal Offroad rear bumper on order (the full height version). I didn't like the look of their heim-joint swingouts and figured I should fab my own swingout using a spindle. Thing is, there are a ton of companies selling this stuff and I don't know any of them. Any recommendations on where to source components? I've stumbled across 4x4labs, comp4x4, ballistic (just plates, no spindle), TMR, and a whole bunch of others. Can't tell from the websites which ones resell the same stuff vs. which ones design/fab it in-house. Will probably build my own swingout from tube (have a cold saw, welder, etc) but not opposed to a kit if the design is worth it.

Photo is the pre-bumper state.

Thanks!

 

[clx16]

Welcome, You will get lot more responses if you post in the 4runner section. Nice rig though!

 

[briancp]

Welcome, You will get lot more responses if you post in the 4runner section. Nice rig though!

Probably good advice. I'm not a frequent forum poster and was guessing a bit. Did also post the question over on ExPo and got a few answers there. Thank you!