RLC rear tire carrier / swing out / jerry can / custom fab bumper (2 Viewers)

[InkMing]

Really nice Willy. Very sharp.

 

[Archtaan]

Great info bud! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Willy beamin]

Thank you

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Super sweet!!

 

[NEGodzilla]

Nice work, and thanks for sharing, I am going to try to copy.

 

[Willy beamin]

Nice work, and thanks for sharing, I am going to try to copy.

Go for it - others have taken ideas from it and implemented into their designs already.
glad you like it!

 

[Markuson]

Definitely a nice looking, and super-tight/high clearance on Willy's truck. I'm planning to copy WB's resonator delete too, as it becomes the low-hanging fruit...

 

[DeckerT4R]

I really don't get why more people aren't running this bumper. I love mine!

 

[Markuson]

I really don't get why more people aren't running this bumper. I love mine!

Isn't it mainly because it's not a company set up for large production runs?

 

[DeckerT4R]

I called and had mine within 3 weeks. That's pretty standard from what I see. If 10 people ordered one today then maybe it would create an issue but it was pretty painless to get mine.

Isn't it mainly because it's not a company set up for large production runs?

 

[RET2]

Hello,

I've been asked by a few to get some information on here about the bumper I had made for my rig.
James (owner of) RLC welding and Fabrication here in Louisville KY made it for me.
This package includes 22 grade 8 bolts, four brackets, one bumper, one swing out, one jerry can holder,
one lic plate holder, and latches:

* The bumper its self is made of (3/16") - ?
* The brackets are made of 1/4"
* The bumper has one swing out w/ rubber bumper to keep it from marring your tail gate when its down, should it swing back into your tail gate
* One removable Jerry can holder
* Lic plate holder / relo
* On the back of the tire hold is an elevated base plate for CB ant / or another rear light system
* Grease fitting on the swing out axel / spindle
* Cut out for the rigid cubes
* One toggle latch along with a secondary back up screw in hand bolt to hold the swing arm in should the toggle jar loose.
* End caps for the wheel well as to keep the inside of your bumper wings debris free
* Clevis's for recovery
* Utilization of the factory tow hitch
* The bumper itself weighs under 100 lbs / 120 lbs with the swing out on and about 200+lbs with a Nitto trail grappler 35x12.5x17 mounted.

I asked James to keep this as high and tight as possible without cutting on the frame.

The powder coating was done by another company here in town. If you ordered this set up from James then you would receive the raw bumper to do with as you please. You'll be the one cutting your stock plastics.

The install was a breeze.

James had my rig for 6 days from 8:30 am -4:30 pm and he has this in CAD now, has a jig made so this is repeatable and you can customize for your needs as they may be different from mine.

If I left out something you'd like to know please ask and if I don't know the answer I'll get you one.
Thanks

Enjoy the picture show!

My question is how did you handle the rear camera relocate or did you not worry about it.

 

[Willy beamin]

My question is how did you handle the rear camera relocate or did you not worry about it.

Great question. I relocated it to the ceter of my spare carrier. Very simple to do. Removed the rear camera from its OE position. Identified the wiring harness. Dismantle the rear hatch plastic covers, soldered on a 8-10 lead and rerouted that new lead out through a gromet in the rear quarter panel and back up through the swing out arm. I used regular trailer wiring harness,green,yellow and white tri-strand. It comes with a weatherproof connection. I used two of those so i can disconnect the camera if i want to take my rear swing out off. Nice to have options. The only photos below were taken prior to the camera relocation being complete but give you and idea. Ill post up in the next day or so thank show you the finished product. I included a photo of how it looks, in cab view, in its new mounting place. Work wells.

 

[aznxfactor]

How much does this cost or who do I contact for inquiry? Please let me know.

 

[TexAZ]

RLC fabrication: www.rlcweldfab.com

They also have a Facebook page.

 

[Willy beamin]

James is the owner. Youll deal with him and hes a great guy. Best of luck.

 

[RET2]

Just got mine, still on pallet but soon to be on vehicle. James delivers!!

 

[steenh]

I can vouch for the awesomeness of this bumper!

 

[DeckerT4R]

I can vouch for the awesomeness of this bumper!

As can I! Love it

 

[ohsix]

I just put a deposit on one of these from James. 6 week lead time right now. Can anyone post better pics of how they relocated the rear view camera?

I should have asked James, but does the bumper come with a license plate light? We're required to have a license plate light in Texas.

 

[RET2]

I just went to the local auto parts store they usually have a good selection. Check a post above for camera relocation