Hey guys, I don't post here too often but I thought I would share my rear bumper that I just finished building. It took me around 2-3 months and a lot of that time was spent creating a 3D model of the bumper before I built the real deal. Unfortunately because some of my measurements of my 4runner were off a little bit, (hard to all the curves and odd measurements right) a good number of the modeled pieces weren't dimensionally correct and needed some correcting after I laser cut them. I built everything except for the tire swing hinge and the plate to attach my spare to and the whole thing is built around a class 3 hitch. (BTW, if you're considering getting the 4Xinnovations hinge for a build, I know it's not cheap but I would highly recommend it. Seems very well built). Now to see how well it holds up. Here's a few pics from along the way and a few of the finished product. Hope you all enjoy!

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That looks real nice! I really like the addition of the license plate light with the Toyota hood over it! Good job!!

Thanks! It took quite a bit of work!. Yeah that's actually from a 2nd gen 4runner from the first 2 years when they had the rear tire carrier!

I bet that was a lot of work! Kudos to you. I see a lot of thought was put into it. I wish I had welding skills. Ideas galore, but no current ability to realize any yet... Enjoy!

Good looking bumper! Nice job.

Wow. This is an awesome rear bumper, man. So.....When are you going to build me one???
Probably the best looking ladder design I've seen across the board, props to you!

Looks awesome man!

Thanks, when designing the ladder I tried to follow the contour both from the rear and the side view. Glad you like it!

Very nice. Well done!

That's some hard work right there! Tastefully done. Good job!