RLC rear tire carrier / swing out / jerry can / custom fab bumper

[RET2]

WhenI installed mine I waited until after the bumper was installed with a spare tire mounted. Drove it a coupe of days then checked level then cut rear plastic. Reason being things settle/shift and may need to be adjusted. I measured down from existing plastic (front and back will be different) you want to 1/2" clearance between bumper and trimmed piece to allow for flex.

 

[grinchy]

I'm looking at this and trying to imagine a rear bumper on a 2009 LX570. For this model year there is a red reflector or light, the bottom of which is even with the bumper flat / load sill. So . . . this is an issue for basically any bumper on this year LX . . . can I get a post install pic of the RLC bumper on an LX? Here's a stock photo of the 2009 LX570 rear.

 

[steenh]

There's only one I know of... @DeckerT4R has one on his LX and maybe he can post up a pic for you.

 

[M1911]

What is your concern? Every aftermarket rear bumper I've seen has repeater lights in the bumper.

 

[grinchy]

My concern is that when the existing bumper plastic is cut to fit the steel rear bumper, that the location of the reflector lens will cause a cosmetic fit problem. I suspect for the passenger side, no big deal, that gets carved out anyway for the spindle. Not sure what it looks like on the driver side. So I asked for a pic. This would be true for any bumper, even the no swing ARB would come across just below or on level with that red reflector. On the first facelift models the rear bumper reflector is moved up an inch. I think that is the year the @DeckerT4R has.

 

[ckkone]

The OEM bumper gets cut just above the reflector on the LC and the LX.

 

[grinchy]

excellent. thanks!

 

[GeorgeN]

hello, how did you guys figured out where to cut the bumper? Does it ship with a template?
Thanks

 

[RET2]

No template. I mounted and quasi leveled the wings, drove around for a week with my 'cheeks' showing. Measured down from existing panel to new bumper and subtracted 3/8" to start and cut. You will still probably have to trim another 1/8" anyway. I found it easier to cut the original rear into 3 pieces before trimming into final form. There was an abundance of anxiety and concern here before I cowboy'd up and started cutting.

 

[sleeoffroad]

This is how we trimmed a late model truck for our bumper.

 

[KLF]

What have you found is the best tool & method to cut this cover with? Sharp utility knife? Sawzall? Oscillating multi-tool? Flamethrower?

 

[RET2]

I marked the cut line with blue painters tape and used a electric cutoff tool similar to a 4" grinder but wheel is perpendicular to handle. Purchased it at Harbor Freight.

 

[Atwalz]

Mark the cut line with painter blue tape. I have used the angle grinder, shears, knife and ridgid jobmax.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Jigsaw is my preferred tool. Nice cut and the cut edge wipes right off. Cut off wheels melt the plastic and then you have to trim/cut that off.

I cut mine--- top of bumper to plastic cut edge 9/16" then run the trim and that leaves about a 1/4" gap. Measure these to spots, subtract 9/16" and transfer.

J

 

[Ali FJ80]

I used an oscillating multi tool to cut my front bumper and it cuts through the plastic very easily, is very precise and leaves a very nice smooth edge.

 

[grinchy]

I'm on the build list with RLC. Working on a rotopax mount instead of the jerry.

 

[grinchy]

For those who have installed an RLC bumper (@Willy beamin @DeckerT4R ) what bolts (sizes and count) did you need to get?

 

[Willy beamin]

For those who have installed an RLC bumper (@Willy beamin @DeckerT4R ) what bolts (sizes and count) did you need to get?

hardware was came with - id ask james to make sure

 

[grinchy]

Awesome! He really is a gem. Wish he was closer so I could get a front done too.

 

[ohsix]

Mine is still at the paint shop, but I put the bumper together off the vehicle and had many bolts left over, so I'm guessing those are for bolting it to the vehicle.

Can anyone take a picture underneath their vehicle showing how the brackets bolt to the frame? It may be self explanatory once I get under the vehicle, but I want to make sure I'm not solving a puzzle when I get there.