Originally Posted by EddieV4runnin

How long ago was this? I have their front bumper in steel and almost gave up on them after a couple of months of waiting. Had them power coat it and it came out great.

Originally Posted by sn_85

Sorry to hear about your experience. CBI is going the way of Pelfreybilt. Doing a lot more talking, social media, events, tradeshows and partnering with boobtubers than actually making products. They acquired Prinsu Racks and the quality has gone down-hill since. You can't get accurate or good information of their products on their website.

I don't have any CBI products but I've seen enough smoke that I'll stay away from them. They seem dishonest at best.

Back to the OP's question. I'd suggest C4, Shrockworks, 4x4 Labs, Brute Force, and Relentless. While I think the C4 has the best design it is the priciest and all I really want is a rear bumper for a tire and fuel carrier and maybe the table. If it was my money I'd go with Shrock, Brute, or Relentless.

Originally Posted by Peripateo

Here are a couple of shots of my C4 bumper at its 1/2 way point of install.
I’ll post the completed project once I pick up.
C4s rear bumper didn’t exist when I was building my truck on paper early 2018. By Fall 2018 when I was ready it was a compelling option so I pulled the trigger.

Someone earlier asked about dual vs single. I don’t have any actual experience living with one vs the other. I chose the single for a few reasons. 1. My fridge and cooking stuff I keep in the drawers on my driver side and while the swing arm can swing way out I didn’t want the busyness if having to always maneuver around the driver side swing arm at camp. 2. I wanted to mount a hi-lift jack horizontally along the bumper out of the way which is only possible w the single swing arm. 3. If a latch failure occurs, seems easier to me to strap down a single swing arm w it’s single pivot point. Having said all this, I still think it comes down to preference and what you want to use all these cool toys for and how you envision them for yourself!

I’ll post more pics and experiences as I get both.

Have one more big, for me at least, project after the rear bumper (water tank in spare tire cavity) and then I’m going to share the my build in a mostly seen before build thread of my own.

Originally Posted by Tejas

I am shopping a rear bumper with swing out tire carrier for my 5th Gen and I would like to hear from those that currently own one of these listed bumpers or from those that are shopping as well and why they would or would not pick a certain bumper. Let's hear it! ***If it's not listed it's likely because I have no interest in it.

* CBI

* Hefty Fab

* C4

* Shrockworks

I'll admit than I am leaning towards Shrockworks simply because they are a local company and their design is simple and keeps the tire and fuel cans low for less rattle, better COG, and better rear visibility. It is not my favorite design of the bunch but those factors combined with a great price ($1999) make for a pretty attractive package.

I had considered 4x4Labs and SSO as well but I am turned off by the looks and price on both. I'll admit that the rear tailgate on the SSO is a neat feature.

Originally Posted by Peripateo

I’m a iPhone pic guy so forgive quality and lack of imagination!
So far I’m very happy with it. I haven’t yet bounced it around off road but there is nothing light duty here. Lots of options re how to mount your gear which I really like.
I have the heavy Icon springs and frankly the weight of the bumper has smoothed my ride out.

Originally Posted by stephan07

Looks great. I wasn't aware that C4 doesn't power coat the bumper. What was the cost of your power coat? I'll probably go for it anyway, but a tad of a pain in the A$$

Originally Posted by stephan07

Looks great. I wasn't aware that C4 doesn't power coat the bumper. What was the cost of your power coat? I'll probably go for it anyway, but a tad of a pain in the A$$

Originally Posted by Peripateo

I’m in Houston area and am having the C4 bumper installed as I type this. I’ll post some pics when I get it back and would be happy to meet for coffee if you want to see in person and are as local to Shrockworks as I am.

Originally Posted by comtn4x4

Mine was $600 in Denver. However, as I said earlier I know for sure the work was done right as I've used this shop for coating before. As well having it shipped bare eliminates the risk of the coating getting damaged during transit

Originally Posted by mattycakes

What shop in Denver did you us? Ive used Blueflame in the past for a full front for my 1st Gen Tundra, but I couldnt get ahold of them for the life of me when I got my 2010-2013 low pro so I went with another shop. Definitely not as nice as Blueflame, but I needed it done quick as the bare steel was strapped to my truck and rusting by the second lol.

Looking into a C4 rear and just curious who youve used.