Consolidated Rear bumper for 5TH Gens

[Bodie the Dog]

Oh okay. That was actually a question I had. How are people handling camera and license plate for the Shrockworks, or any of these I guess?

It came with the license plate holder (including small LED to light up the plate), which I had to adjust as tight as possible in order to still fit into my garage.

I haven't relocated my camera yet, so put a picture of my son there, smiling at me every time I go into reverse. It really annoys him. (Thanks for tip about SSO relocate kit.)

 

[Daohaus]

Not ours. A couple different features. Ladder options, Jerry can options, rotopax options and more.

The spare is offset, is it offset enough to retain the backup camera?

 

[RPMFAB]

The spare is offset, is it offset enough to retain the backup camera?

Yes our bumper allows for the back up cam to be retained. It does have less side vision but will still allow back up use.

 

[sn_85]

RSG Offroad also sells a camera relocation kit. Not cheap by any means but seems well done and uses OEM plugs.

2010+ Toyota 4Runner Back Up / Reverse Camera Relocation Kit ? $329 | RSG Off Road | Denver's elite 4×4 off road performance center.

 

[Jimbo]

Yes our bumper allows for the back up cam to be retained. It does have less side vision but will still allow back up use.

Is it necessary to get the tire carrier if my spare currently fits in the underbody well?

In other words, does installing the bumper eliminate the possibility of using the underbody spare location?

Thanks

 

[RPMFAB]

Is it necessary to get the tire carrier if my spare currently fits in the underbody well?

In other words, does installing the bumper eliminate the possibility of using the underbody spare location?

Thanks

You can run the tire in the factory under well. You do have to remove 2 of the guides that are used to guide the tire up into the location. This is not a big deal as long as you can hand guide the tire or are on a flat surface.

 

[Daohaus]

Yes our bumper allows for the back up cam to be retained. It does have less side vision but will still allow back up use.

nice, i just want to be able to see if I'm going to backup into something vs side to side visibility

 

[Brandon H]

Love my CBI rear bumper

 

[SlidingDeck]

Why hasn't anyone designed a rear bumper that preserves more of the stock lines? One that only replaces the sections of the rear body panels highlighted in the attached image? Seems like such a design would provide ample protection.

 

[The_Green_Wang]

Why hasn't anyone designed a rear bumper that preserves more of the stock lines? One that only replaces the sections of the rear body panels highlighted in the attached image? Seems like such a design would provide ample protection.

Better clearance and departure angles.

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[slprciv]

Better clearance and departure angles.

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Main reason for me to get a plate rear bumper

 

[slprciv]

RSG Offroad also sells a camera relocation kit. Not cheap by any means but seems well done and uses OEM plugs.

2010+ Toyota 4Runner Back Up / Reverse Camera Relocation Kit ? $329 | RSG Off Road | Denver's elite 4×4 off road performance center.

Dammm!!! did they give out free KY lube also! Straight prison prices right there!!!

Here's a more affordable kit: Rearview Camera Relocate Kit – Southern Style OffRoad

 

[dot_tom]

If you're into DIY stuff, lower cost, and short lead times, Coastal Off Road has two great options. More info in my build thread with lots of build pictures.

 

[bigair96]

If you're into DIY stuff, lower cost, and short lead times, Coastal Off Road has two great options. More info in my build thread with lots of build pictures.

That turned out real nice. Lose your hitch?

 

[dot_tom]

That turned out real nice. Lose your hitch?

Thanks! You lose the factory hitch but the bumper can be ordered with a new one to build that bolts on. I ended up building one into the swing arm since the only thing I tow is my MTB.

 

[bigair96]

Thanks! You lose the factory hitch but the bumper can be ordered with a new one to build that bolts on. I ended up building one into the swing arm since the only thing I tow is my MTB.

Very nice. I didnt notice that in the first picture.

 

[dot_tom]

Very nice. I didn't notice that in the first picture.

I added it on the following week. So it wasn't mounted in the first picture. Works pretty well. I might need to make some adjustments to fit a larger tire but it'll do for now.

 

[SlidingDeck]

Better clearance and departure angles.

Main reason for me to get a plate rear bumper

I get the clearance behind the rear tire, I just think protective steel alone would go a long way.

But, departure angle? Do the aftermarket bumper designs out there change it much, if at all? It seems like hitch removal/repositioning is the main factor, and that could still be done while preserving more of the factory look.

 

[srsrogerissrs]

I get the clearance behind the rear tire, I just think protective steel alone would go a long way.

But, departure angle? Do the aftermarket bumper designs out there change it much, if at all? It seems like hitch removal/repositioning is the main factor, and that could still be done while preserving more of the factory look.

I don't think there would be any benefits to designing a rear bumper like what you described in your picture. The sides would have to angle down to preserve that little bit of plastic to follow that body line which probably isn't that great structurally and would hang to low, hence why most bumpers are flat all the way through to the edge of the wheel well.

I think the shrockworks bumper without the swingout does a good job of trying to preserve some sort of body line.

 

[SlidingDeck]

I don't think there would be any benefits to designing a rear bumper like what you described in your picture. The sides would have to angle down to preserve that little bit of plastic to follow that body line which probably isn't that great structurally and would hang to low, hence why most bumpers are flat all the way through to the edge of the wheel well.

I take your point, especially about the added clearance.

But I'm not sure I agree a lower angled side couldn't be made essentially as structurally sound as the flat bumper designs by simply using the same forward frame attachment points, albeit with a little more of an angle or some bends to the bracket/brace. Additionally, a lower side would better follow - and therefore protect - the exhaust pipe.

The benefit would be aesthetic - maybe there's no demand for it. I guess I liken the the design I'm suggesting to the difference between a full front bumper and the low profile options.

Here on the forum, I've seen some pictures of some homemade designs that are pretty minimalist in terms of side girth, but are said to offer adequate protection.