Rear bumper beginnings

[bjowett]

Trial fit...

 

[NW-sickboy]

Lookin sharp.. how hard would it be to mount it parrellal to the Hatch? mine is kinda set up that way and i like the way it tuned out I like alot of things you did on yours. looks really tight and sucked up in there. any more corner protecion? got the latching done? very nice.....

 

[bjowett]

Thanks. I could mount it in line with the hatch, but may just leave it as is... unsure yet. There could be more protection built in, I sort of just let these things form. I have some latching mechanisms in the works, using toyota parts of course! Pics soon.

 

[Junk]

I'm diggin the bungees

Seriously - looks good so far. Interesting watching several folks take different directions.

 

[NW-sickboy]

updates?

 

[theferg]

Lookin' good!

So are you getting some inspiration from that Pathfinder tire carrier...?

-Ferg-

 

[bjowett]

sneak peak, note latch lower left...

I've had that Nissan carrier sitting around for years. The tire mount almost became part of my carrier, but I used a different part.

 

[bjowett]

FZJ80 door handle latch...

 

[Doc]

That is very original- I like it. Is it lockable?

 

[bjowett]

If I change the internal mechanism to the locking type, it will lock. When I started the latch project I planned to use a "hidden" behind the carrier(previous pic) latch which had no provision for a lock.... changed my mind, and the locking type mounts differently from the non locking. Not sure if I want to gut it out to change the mounts... been at this bumper for weeks, it would be nice to complete it this year.

I say that, then think about tying the carrier lock into the central lock system and placing a tire carrier ajar sensor w/ warning light.

 

[Tooth Fairy]

Very purist of you.


I like the idea of a warning light rather than someone pointing at the back and yelling at you.

 

[Beowulf]

>> FZJ80 door handle latch... <<

That raises the bar for everyone building a rear tyre carrier.

-B-

 

[Junk]

Congrats bjowett. You have now entered the "I have too much time available" realm

 

[bjowett]

Almost done... removed the sides, different plans....

Latch

More later....

 

[Kaderabek]

Huh. Excellent.

TJK

 

[Gumby]

You guys should make those rear corner panel protections higher....I swear you'll be happy you did.

I made mine even with the body line and so far have been lucky. I slid the rear hard into a tree and thought I would have major damage, but the bumper took it all. The body was untouched.

I have slid into the tail light lens. My bumper is very close to the body. When the truck was nose up and sliding around in the bottom of a mud hole, I slid right into a tree and heard a crack

 

[Heffenoche]

What kind of paint are you using, I like the look?

 

[reffug]

VERY SHARP! I LOVE IT! The concept of using an actual handle had never occured to me and I don't recall ever seing it on anyone else's rig. Very original and well done! bj what size tires are you running? Later

 

[bjowett]

Thanks folks. The coating is a 2 part urethane epoxy from a company named Car System in Canada. "Bedrock" can be brushed/rolled/sprayed... my bumper was painted with the supplied roller. I am far from the first to do the handle... but it does look sweet!

The tires are 36/12.5R16 Swampers.

 

[IBCRUSN]

bj,

Question regarding your receiver. Did you add any support(s) forward of the bumper? What do you tow and/or what do you figure it's rated at?

I have a similar plan in the works and need the receiver but I want it mounted higher, even with the frame.

Thanks,
Kris