Originally Posted by crazydubman (Post 1138154)

Looking great Scotty,

This is the bumper that I have been eyeing for a while. Now that I finally have a 3rd gen, I'm looking more and more at it. Is anyone else but your old 4runner running one? Im curious to see a few more pictures on different rigs.

Couple questions for you,

Is there a reason no D-ring mounts were added? Can there be a couple added in line with the frame rails?

Thinking of towing, is there a way you could make the hitch about 2" longer on the backside of the bumper (Spare tire side) and add a couple diagonal supports from the hitch to the frame mounts? Seeing as the spare tire won't fit underneath anyways, there shouldn't be anything in the way. Or possibly make this an option for some who plan to tow a lot. Thinking if someone were to use a hitch mounted D-ring, Side pulls would cause less strain having that extra rear frame support as well.

I think those are the only two concerns I would have.

Loving it thought and the 8" of extra clearance is AWESOME.

As far as pricing, how long will this $529 pricing be valid? I loved your front bumper on my 88. This is definitely an upgrade I want before the end of the year. Any chance for a package deal for both a front and rear? I already have the sliders. You can PM me if you want with that info.

Thanks,

Originally Posted by crazydubman (Post 1142235)

ok. I already have a hitch receiver shackle so i'm good there.

Also, if we were to order in the next month, we still would not receive the bumper till the end of the year if not January correct? Is full payment due up front at the time of purchase or will there be a partial payment then the remaining balance at time of shipment?

Also my comment about the spare was because I have 33's and I know there is not room under there for my full size spare.

Let me know as I would really like to get something going with the front and rear soon.

Thanks,

Originally Posted by crazydubman (Post 1142314)

Oh absolutely with the 33. I ran into the same problem on my 06. I completely understand that.

Thats great to know about only the 2 week lead time. I was a little worried when I saw the January lead time.

I plan to run a rear tire carrier anyways that I will be building once I have a good base to work off of (your bumper). I'm eventually going to be heading down the same path as your black 3rd gen that you built. I have a full width F350 HP D60 and 14B combo along with 38x14.5x16's waiting.

Do you see any concern with the strength of the bumper sides mounting a double sheer tire carrier off of them? The tubing is .120 wall correct? I plan to build up the sides and have the mounts above and below the taillight for support.

Do you have any pictures of how it looks with the hatch open? Do you have a filler plate that would fill the gap?

Originally Posted by crazydubman (Post 1142644)

Thanks for the pictures Scotty. Glad to see its not just left open.

I tried calling earlier today. I had some questions about the front bumper as well. Give me a call when you get a chance.

Originally Posted by crazydubman (Post 1142853)

Absolutely Scotty:fro:. Now to get some cash together. Would it be possible to pay for the bumpers first. then when it comes time to ship a couple weeks later pay the shipping total?