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

[KLF]

Curious how you guys are mounting these Roadvision lights? Just drilling holes and surface mount? My bumper doesn't have any provisions for flush mounting. Is this to supplement the taillights that are maybe being partially blocked by stuff on swingouts?

 

[teejnut]

Curious how you guys are mounting these Roadvision lights? Just drilling holes and surface mount? My bumper doesn't have any provisions for flush mounting. Is this to supplement the taillights that are maybe being partially blocked by stuff on swingouts?

My RLC bumper came with cutouts for the Roadvision lights plus RLC provided simple brackets to mount them.

 

[gentimmy]

Progress pics:

 

[teejnut]

What's the purpose of the tabs sticking out of the bumper that matches the swingout tabs?

 

[gentimmy]

What's the purpose of the tabs sticking out of the bumper that matches the swingout tabs?

This?

 

[teejnut]

This?

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Yep.

 

[gentimmy]

Yep.

Gonna be honest, dunno. Figured it would make sense when I received it. I noticed there's one on the ladder swingout as well. It almost looks as though you could padlock your swingouts?

 

[grinchy]

for a padlock

 

[KLF]

This?

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Yeah, those are so you can snap a padlock on the swingout.

 

[Tex68w]

What's the purpose of the tabs sticking out of the bumper that matches the swingout tabs?

That's what his wife ties him up to at night.

 

[isthatalexus]

That's what his wife ties him up to at night.

Pray tell where we can configure a wife who wants you to spend EVEN MORE time with the LC. In my experience, the truck comes with other-woman levels of time, financial, and emotional commitments, which actually improves marriage longevity when compared to more traditional other-woman imbroglios.

 

[gentimmy]

That's what his wife ties him up to at night.

LMAO

Pray tell where we can configure a wife who wants you to spend EVEN MORE time with the LC. In my experience, the truck comes with other-woman levels of time, financial, and emotional commitments, which actually improves marriage longevity when compared to more traditional other-woman imbroglios.

Mine is all onboard. The deal is for every two nights out camping she gets a night in a resort. Her terms are acceptable

 

[gentimmy]

Does anyone have a picture of the AHC bracket relocation?

 

[grinchy]

Does anyone have a picture of the AHC bracket relocation?

One solution.
The other is to unbolt the existing Ahc pump carrier, loosen the soft line to the rail, push the whole thing up, and put the rlc bracket under it. The member that did this isn’t on the forum any longer.

I recommend the pump relo method, and when i pull the bumper to repaint that’s what I’ll do.

 

[Mineral]

Just an update that I customized the RLC bumper a little.

Added the following from 4x4labs:

Spindle - three days w Jerry loaded Jerry cans and a trasharoo tweaked the stock RLC spindle.

Latch - improved confidence in the latch staying closed relative to the stock RLC latch. DeStaco vertical is what I have for the single swing out.

Gas Strut - opens and closed more smoothly

Spindle Assembly - https://4x4labs.myshopify.com/products/spindle-assembly

Latch for Swing Outs

LATCH Latching mechanism for Swing Out Arms. Comes with a latch plate hook. We carry two types - Horizontal for double swing arm bumpers that latch to each other and Vertical latches for single swing arms that latch to the bumper itself. Clamptek 7500 lb with forged handle (Double Swing Out)...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

Gas Springs for Swing Out Arms

GAS SPRINGS Swing Out Arm Gas Shocks hold swing arms open on hills. 150 pound force, 15 inch open length, 6 inch throw. Metal ball sockets and keeper springs help for trouble free operation in harsh conditions. SHIPPING Parts are shipped via USPS Priority Mail to residential and commercial...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

Then, I added hdpe perch for when the swing arm is closed. To fit the gas strut, we moved the swing arm slightly up on the new spindle.

We also moved the tire holder a little to the passenger side to open up the factory reverse camera. It doesn’t obstruct the over the shoulder look out the rear window.

And we relocated the license plate w some license plate lights.

Very pleased with this setup.

Then, I got hit by a city bus driver in training. Clipped the driver side of the rear bumper before scraping against the side of the vehicle.

RLC bumper took the brunt of the 43k pound blow (20-30mph while I was stopped).

Frame measurements came out 2mm, where Toyota factory tolerance is 3-5mm. So, the 200 got hit by a bus and didn’t flinch. Love the fully boxed frame.

Am now ordering a replacement bumper from James at RLC, bc you can see the old bumper is now compromised. But, even w these modifications, his bumper remains the best bang for the buck out there, imho.

And it took a hit from a city bus.

Body shop said there would have been far more damage if we didn’t have the steel bumper. Our Honda Odyssey would have definitely been totaled.

Thanks James! Great bumper!

Pics of the damage after getting hit by the bus.

Mainly pushed the bumper down and bent the side wing holding the drivers side in place. And the bus’ side mirror left a blemish on the rear pillar. Minor damage to the bumper insert and to the body panel over the rear tire.

 

[DPA200]

Just an update that I customized the RLC bumper a little.

Added the following from 4x4labs:

Spindle - three days w Jerry loaded Jerry cans and a trasharoo tweaked the stock RLC spindle.

Latch - improved confidence in the latch staying closed relative to the stock RLC latch. DeStaco vertical is what I have for the single swing out.

Gas Strut - opens and closed more smoothly

Spindle Assembly - https://4x4labs.myshopify.com/products/spindle-assembly

Latch for Swing Outs

LATCH Latching mechanism for Swing Out Arms. Comes with a latch plate hook. We carry two types - Horizontal for double swing arm bumpers that latch to each other and Vertical latches for single swing arms that latch to the bumper itself. Clamptek 7500 lb with forged handle (Double Swing Out)...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

Gas Springs for Swing Out Arms

GAS SPRINGS Swing Out Arm Gas Shocks hold swing arms open on hills. 150 pound force, 15 inch open length, 6 inch throw. Metal ball sockets and keeper springs help for trouble free operation in harsh conditions. SHIPPING Parts are shipped via USPS Priority Mail to residential and commercial...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

Then, I added hdpe perch for when the swing arm is closed. To fit the gas strut, we moved the swing arm slightly up on the new spindle.

We also moved the tire holder a little to the passenger side to open up the factory reverse camera. It doesn’t obstruct the over the shoulder look out the rear window.

And we relocated the license plate w some license plate lights.

Very pleased with this setup.

Then, I got hit by a city bus driver in training. Clipped the driver side of the rear bumper before scraping against the side of the vehicle.

RLC bumper took the brunt of the 43k pound blow (20-30mph while I was stopped).

Frame measurements came out 2mm, where Toyota factory tolerance is 3-5mm. So, the 200 got hit by a bus and didn’t flinch. Love the fully boxed frame.

Am now ordering a replacement bumper from James at RLC, bc you can see the old bumper is now compromised. But, even w these modifications, his bumper remains the best bang for the buck out there, imho.

And it took a hit from a city bus.

Body shop said there would have been far more damage if we didn’t have the steel bumper. Our Honda Odyssey would have definitely been totaled.

Thanks James! Great bumper!

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Pics of the damage after getting hit by the bus.

Mainly pushed the bumper down and bent the side wing holding the drivers side in place. And the bus’ side mirror left a blemish on the rear pillar. Minor damage to the bumper insert and to the body panel over the rear tire.

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Long time man, that is wild. Glad you are all ok (and the LC too). Saved by the RLC, awesome!

Like your mods. I'm wondering for my dual swing if that 4x4 horizontal would be a good upgrade. 1 latch versus 2 sounds like a win to me. I am a fan of the two DeStaCo's I have on there though.

"Clamptek 7500 lb with forged handle (Double Swing Out)"

I like your gas strut idea too. So those are in addition to the T-pins....or completely instead of the pins? Just curious without the T-Pins how you get the open position correct so the tailgate can drop. Also curious if they lock open at all. Did you do these at home or did you have a shop do the work?

 

[duncancsu]

Just an update that I customized the RLC bumper a little.

Added the following from 4x4labs:

Spindle - three days w Jerry loaded Jerry cans and a trasharoo tweaked the stock RLC spindle.

Latch - improved confidence in the latch staying closed relative to the stock RLC latch. DeStaco vertical is what I have for the single swing out.

Gas Strut - opens and closed more smoothly

Spindle Assembly - https://4x4labs.myshopify.com/products/spindle-assembly

Latch for Swing Outs

LATCH Latching mechanism for Swing Out Arms. Comes with a latch plate hook. We carry two types - Horizontal for double swing arm bumpers that latch to each other and Vertical latches for single swing arms that latch to the bumper itself. Clamptek 7500 lb with forged handle (Double Swing Out)...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

Gas Springs for Swing Out Arms

GAS SPRINGS Swing Out Arm Gas Shocks hold swing arms open on hills. 150 pound force, 15 inch open length, 6 inch throw. Metal ball sockets and keeper springs help for trouble free operation in harsh conditions. SHIPPING Parts are shipped via USPS Priority Mail to residential and commercial...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

Then, I added hdpe perch for when the swing arm is closed. To fit the gas strut, we moved the swing arm slightly up on the new spindle.

We also moved the tire holder a little to the passenger side to open up the factory reverse camera. It doesn’t obstruct the over the shoulder look out the rear window.

And we relocated the license plate w some license plate lights.

Very pleased with this setup.

Then, I got hit by a city bus driver in training. Clipped the driver side of the rear bumper before scraping against the side of the vehicle.

RLC bumper took the brunt of the 43k pound blow (20-30mph while I was stopped).

Frame measurements came out 2mm, where Toyota factory tolerance is 3-5mm. So, the 200 got hit by a bus and didn’t flinch. Love the fully boxed frame.

Am now ordering a replacement bumper from James at RLC, bc you can see the old bumper is now compromised. But, even w these modifications, his bumper remains the best bang for the buck out there, imho.

And it took a hit from a city bus.

Body shop said there would have been far more damage if we didn’t have the steel bumper. Our Honda Odyssey would have definitely been totaled.

Thanks James! Great bumper!

View attachment 3293977

View attachment 3293978

View attachment 3293979




Pics of the damage after getting hit by the bus.

Mainly pushed the bumper down and bent the side wing holding the drivers side in place. And the bus’ side mirror left a blemish on the rear pillar. Minor damage to the bumper insert and to the body panel over the rear tire

Just an update that I customized the RLC bumper a little.

Added the following from 4x4labs:

Spindle - three days w Jerry loaded Jerry cans and a trasharoo tweaked the stock RLC spindle.

Latch - improved confidence in the latch staying closed relative to the stock RLC latch. DeStaco vertical is what I have for the single swing out.

Gas Strut - opens and closed more smoothly

Spindle Assembly - https://4x4labs.myshopify.com/products/spindle-assembly

Latch for Swing Outs

LATCH Latching mechanism for Swing Out Arms. Comes with a latch plate hook. We carry two types - Horizontal for double swing arm bumpers that latch to each other and Vertical latches for single swing arms that latch to the bumper itself. Clamptek 7500 lb with forged handle (Double Swing Out)...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

Gas Springs for Swing Out Arms

GAS SPRINGS Swing Out Arm Gas Shocks hold swing arms open on hills. 150 pound force, 15 inch open length, 6 inch throw. Metal ball sockets and keeper springs help for trouble free operation in harsh conditions. SHIPPING Parts are shipped via USPS Priority Mail to residential and commercial...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

Then, I added hdpe perch for when the swing arm is closed. To fit the gas strut, we moved the swing arm slightly up on the new spindle.

We also moved the tire holder a little to the passenger side to open up the factory reverse camera. It doesn’t obstruct the over the shoulder look out the rear window.

And we relocated the license plate w some license plate lights.

Very pleased with this setup.

Then, I got hit by a city bus driver in training. Clipped the driver side of the rear bumper before scraping against the side of the vehicle.

RLC bumper took the brunt of the 43k pound blow (20-30mph while I was stopped).

Frame measurements came out 2mm, where Toyota factory tolerance is 3-5mm. So, the 200 got hit by a bus and didn’t flinch. Love the fully boxed frame.

Am now ordering a replacement bumper from James at RLC, bc you can see the old bumper is now compromised. But, even w these modifications, his bumper remains the best bang for the buck out there, imho.

And it took a hit from a city bus.

Body shop said there would have been far more damage if we didn’t have the steel bumper. Our Honda Odyssey would have definitely been totaled.

Thanks James! Great bumper!

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Pics of the damage after getting hit by the bus.

Mainly pushed the bumper down and bent the side wing holding the drivers side in place. And the bus’ side mirror left a blemish on the rear pillar. Minor damage to the bumper insert and to the body panel over the rear tire.

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Message sent. Curious what you will be doing with this bumper after receiving a new one?

 

[Mineral]

Long time man, that is wild. Glad you are all ok (and the LC too). Saved by the RLC, awesome!

Like your mods. I'm wondering for my dual swing if that 4x4 horizontal would be a good upgrade. 1 latch versus 2 sounds like a win to me. I am a fan of the two DeStaCo's I have on there though.

"Clamptek 7500 lb with forged handle (Double Swing Out)"

I like your gas strut idea too. So those are in addition to the T-pins....or completely instead of the pins? Just curious without the T-Pins how you get the open position correct so the tailgate can drop. Also curious if they lock open at all. Did you do these at home or did you have a shop do the work?

Yeah, thankfully we were not hurt too bad. Chiropractor has been great at working out a few kinks.

Regarding the T-pin, the gas strut eliminated the need for the t-pin. It’s so nice just opening it up and having it stay open and then closing when ready to close. I do not miss the t-pin at all.

The gas strut holds it open. We added a metal tab to the bumper so the new spindle housing could stop the swing arm from opening beyond the needed angle to clear the tailgate when down.

A friend of mine is a mobile welder w three decades of experience in low tolerance environments. He came to the house and we took care of the mods in my driveway. Worth every penny.

As I just have a single swing out, I don’t know the practical difference between two vertical latches and one horizontal. Welcome pov of those who have lived w both.

But, I am a big fan of the DeStaCo vertical latch. It clamps w authority and bites like a pit bull.

 

[linuxgod]

Yeah, thankfully we were not hurt too bad. Chiropractor has been great at working out a few kinks.

Regarding the T-pin, the gas strut eliminated the need for the t-pin. It’s so nice just opening it up and having it stay open and then closing when ready to close. I do not miss the t-pin at all.

The gas strut holds it open. We added a metal tab to the bumper so the new spindle housing could stop the swing arm from opening beyond the needed angle to clear the tailgate when down.

A friend of mine is a mobile welder w three decades of experience in low tolerance environments. He came to the house and we took care of the mods in my driveway. Worth every penny.

As I just have a single swing out, I don’t know the practical difference between two vertical latches and one horizontal. Welcome pov of those who have lived w both.

But, I am a big fan of the DeStaCo vertical latch. It clamps w authority and bites like a pit bull.

Vertical latches are better as they pull the arm down a bit which helps hold it in place. I have a horizontal latch, which pulls the arms together so they don’t swing out but I had to add some rubber bumpers to keep the arms from wanting to bounce up and down at the latch point. they work but even still I get a bit more wiggle than I’d like.

 

[DPA200]

Yeah, thankfully we were not hurt too bad. Chiropractor has been great at working out a few kinks.

Regarding the T-pin, the gas strut eliminated the need for the t-pin. It’s so nice just opening it up and having it stay open and then closing when ready to close. I do not miss the t-pin at all.

The gas strut holds it open. We added a metal tab to the bumper so the new spindle housing could stop the swing arm from opening beyond the needed angle to clear the tailgate when down.

A friend of mine is a mobile welder w three decades of experience in low tolerance environments. He came to the house and we took care of the mods in my driveway. Worth every penny.

As I just have a single swing out, I don’t know the practical difference between two vertical latches and one horizontal. Welcome pov of those who have lived w both.

But, I am a big fan of the DeStaCo vertical latch. It clamps w authority and bites like a pit bull.

Yeah the DeStaCo latches are def solid. Well sounds like the double vertical is best to stick with then.

As far as the gas struts go, I ordered a pair yesterday. You think there would be any way to fit to mine without new spindles? My truck is gonna be down at Higgy's next week for suspension upgrade (MRR), so I was gonna bring the struts to Scott to see if he had any ideas how to fit. If he doesn't have any easy solution I'll DM you about your mobile welder guy.

Anyways, sorry bout your accident, but glad your doing ok.