HEFTY Fabworks Rear Bumper Wings!

[ardentyota]

This is phase 1 of the new HEFTY Fabworks rear bumper wings for the LC80. These mount using all stock captive nuts and require no modification of the crossmember. These things are beefy and once bolted on are extremely solid.

These aren't the best pics- I'll get some better ones soon.

So phase 1 is above, i'll update this as it gets completed. I'm sure you noticed the spindles on each side- these will include a swing-out tire carrier and an accessories arm for a ladder or jerry can/basket combo. Something like this:

Let me know what you think!

 

[Sanchez]

Cool idea!

 

[snowcamo80]

Great idea made to reality!

What is the projected price (for the swingout accessories too)?
Option to delete loop and have bare metal?
Compatible with the rear flares?
Need to alter the exhaust pipe?

Thanks for any info.

 

[shfd739]

Im interested as long as I can use the reese/drawtite hitch reciever still. Looks like a good way to get the spare out from under the truck without the exspense of a full rear bumper.

 

[kerrye]

Very nice idea. I think there should be a version compatible with rear flares. From the picture, the existing version looks like it would not work with flares. From the picture it looks to me as if the OE receiver would still be ok.

 

[Hefty]

Great idea made to reality!

What is the projected price (for the swingout accessories too)?
Option to delete loop and have bare metal?
Compatible with the rear flares?
Need to alter the exhaust pipe?

Thanks for any info.

All pricing and options will be on our website tomorrow. HeftyFabWorks - Custom bumpers, rock sliders and more for your truck or vehicle
$700 Bare metal base price
$395 per side for swing outs
-$50 delete hoops
Yes they are compatible with flares (the one pictured was built to fit without flares)
Exhaust altering is very probable but I'll have to check clearances tomorrow as well. If it is a problem we can modify the bracket to make it work without exhaust mods.
Yes it will work with s drawtite/ reese hitch

Sending in vendor payment tonight for MUD (not trying to break the rules)

Chris Hefty

 

[ardentyota]

Great idea made to reality!

What is the projected price (for the swingout accessories too)?
Option to delete loop and have bare metal?
Compatible with the rear flares?
Need to alter the exhaust pipe?

Thanks for any info.

Price is above.

The hoops can definitely be left off.

I painted these and normally they are just bare metal with the option of powdercoating.

I had cut off my exhaust after getting tired of dragging it. I think the brace on the pass. side would just need to be slightly changed to allow for stock exhaust (Something HF would do). They just need to find a stock truck or have pictures to make sure.

Im interested as long as I can use the reese/drawtite hitch reciever still. Looks like a good way to get the spare out from under the truck without the exspense of a full rear bumper.

This shouldn't be a problem. I think it will just require a slight change in the lower plate. Pics of the hitch mounting would help.

Very nice idea. I think there should be a version compatible with rear flares. From the picture, the existing version looks like it would not work with flares. From the picture it looks to me as if the OE receiver would still be ok.

You are correct. This one was made with no flares and the only change that would be required would be either shortening or removal of the hoop. I still have the flares, so they can mock one up appropriately. It will require modification (trimming the bottom) of the flare to work.

Edit- some questions were answered by Hefty.

 

[LINUS]

What's the projected cost for these?

-rear flares still installed, factory exhaust, Reese/Draw-tite receiver, outer spindles in bare metal both sides, no hoops, powdercoated satin black for the wings.

I suppose for hypothetical purposes add the hardware kit you need for latching arms - what is the design you have for that / what latches are you using as well? Are there stop rods to hold the arms in the 'open' position? Are you using any sort of gas strut on your design?

I'd want everything right up to the arms - there on up I'd be doing my own thing - so just everything below the point of welding the arm to the outer spindle piece.

 

[e9999]

interesting.

So I see that the wing is held by 2 bolts on the vertical side of the frame and one underneath for the support, looks like. Any other?

 

[ardentyota]

interesting.

So I see that the wing is held by 2 bolts on the vertical side of the frame and one underneath for the support, looks like. Any other?

One more up top- the rearward bolt on the factory aluminum step plate.

 

[ardentyota]

What's the projected cost for these?

-rear flares still installed, factory exhaust, Reese/Draw-tite receiver, outer spindles in bare metal both sides, no hoops, powdercoated satin black for the wings.

I suppose for hypothetical purposes add the hardware kit you need for latching arms - what is the design you have for that / what latches are you using as well? Are there stop rods to hold the arms in the 'open' position? Are you using any sort of gas strut on your design?

I'd want everything right up to the arms - there on up I'd be doing my own thing - so just everything below the point of welding the arm to the outer spindle piece.

Projected cost is in Hefty's post above. Additional changes are welcome, but Hefty will have to let you know specific to your request.

The arms/latches have not been fully designed/developed yet as this was just phase 1. The rest should be completed soon.

 

[jlg32281]

Looks like a good way to get the spare out from under the truck without the exspense of a full rear bumper.

I was thinking the same thing until I saw the prices list. I don't see any advantage to these wings vs. a 4x4labs bumper or a bumpit bumper. If my math is right, 700 for the sides, 395 for the swing outs = 1490. That's not chump change in my book. 4x4labs with a dual swing out is 1495. Bumpit only offers a single swing out as far as I know, but it's $1350 with a tire carrier. I like the concept, I just think the price point is too high. Personally, I would get a full bumper for $5 more vs. just the wings.

 

[Hefty]

Pricing is preliminary as we still haven't calculated the entire cost of building this set up. I wasn't expecting to have this posted up until I had a chance to finish our breakdown.

quote from 4x4 labs web site:
A typical double swing out system with two attachments of your choice is $2100
Prices vary depending on options.

The pricing that you quoted is for just the arms then you have to add in the spare tire mount/ jerry can holder etc. attachments.

At their finished pricing this is significantly less expensive. Add into that shipping costs. We ship Fedex Ground and reduce shipping by up to half of traditional freight shipping charges. A full bumper version may be available soon.

 

[cybrstar]

Love the idea! Would you make a full bumper too?

Wouldn't the stock center bumper take a beating over obsticals? Is there any protection for it? Maybe a lower crossmember that can be bolted on to limit the damage to the stock one and provide more support while crunched on the side. Just a thought.

But I know that shipping these things would be more cost effective than shipping a complete bumper.

 

[Ebag333]

Wouldn't the stock center bumper take a beating over obsticals? Is there any protection for it? Maybe a lower crossmember that can be bolted on to limit the damage to the stock one and provide more support while crunched on the side. Just a thought.

If you have a tow hitch installed, the center portion has pretty good protection.

 

[cook]

If you have a tow hitch installed, the center portion has pretty good protection.

True, but the oem tow hitch hangs down soooo far. It would be nice if they set up an easy bolt on for a connecting piece of iron between the two wings.

 

[Hefty]

Love the idea! Would you make a full bumper too? Possibly

Wouldn't the stock center bumper take a beating over obsticals? Is there any protection for it? Maybe a lower crossmember that can be bolted on to limit the damage to the stock one and provide more support while crunched on the side. Just a thought.
No different than the stock crossmember/bumper. Its pretty beefy.
But I know that shipping these things would be more cost effective than shipping a complete bumper. Very true!

Answers in red!

 

[Hefty]

True, but the oem tow hitch hangs down soooo far. It would be nice if they set up an easy bolt on for a connecting piece of iron between the two wings.

we actually have been contemplating that idea for a couple of weeks.

 

[cook]

Would also mean that you don’t need to cut into the oem tire carrier. People looking into expedition work would be able to keep two tires, one on the swing out and one in the oem space.

 

[Hefty]

Would also mean that you don’t need to cut into the oem tire carrier. People looking into expedition work would be able to keep two tires, one on the swing out and one in the oem space.

Our design does not interfere with the stock under mount tire carrier. This would definitely be a viable option for mounting an additional spare tire.