Demello REAR Bumper Possibility

[wadle5]

I have been looking for rear bumpers for 4th gens and being as picky as I am was not really drawn to any of the available bumpers. I wrote Jason at Demello about possible interest and although he wasn't opposed to it, but he just said he hasn't had enough interest in the idea of one. So I was wondering how many people would be interested and purchase a Demello rear bumper if they started some R&D on it.

Letter from Jason:
Nick,

Thank you for the e-mail and the head expansion.. We don't currently have
any plans for a production rear bumper for the 4th gen 4runner but we are
not against build one. We just need enough interest to dedicate the time to
building a prototype.

-Jason

Again any interest at all let me know here or feel free to email Demello as well with a similar question at [email protected].

Thanks and Cheers!

Nick

 

[zopperman]

that would be awesome.. hopefully before i replace my busted one with another stock one.
[MENTION=9409]crozhawk[/MENTION] 's bumper is fantastic. They should make one that goes with the lines of the truck like his does

 

[BlackWorksInc]

I am actually still shopping for a rear bumper and talking to a couple of people in regards to works in progress before I commit. So I'd love to see what Demello can offer.

 

[sluggercz]

I'm very interested as well, liked the front bumper design so much I got one on order!

 

[t-rex grrr]

I'm personally looking for something low profile like 4X4Labs first bumper design. CBI bumpers are a little too bulky for me.

 

[Tayzorz]

Extremely happy with my front bumper from them so naturally I'd pick their rear bumper over a CBI if they made one.

 

[sluggercz]

I'm personally looking for something low profile like 4X4Labs first bumper design. CBI bumpers are a little too bulky for me.

Is this the 4x4Labs bumper?


I like the CBI rear bumper style:

and would like to see something along those lines, but with the tapered edges and slimmer profile displayed in DeMello's works.

 

[Trdmedic]

That top photo was a custom job. Checkout dapibull's build thread. His is a 4x4 labs

 

[slatetar]

 

[Ohhh S.k. CFPB]

i would be down for them to take my 4runner for fab work!!!

 

[HB 4X4]

Is this the 4x4Labs bumper?


I like the CBI rear bumper style:

and would like to see something along those lines, but with the tapered edges and slimmer profile displayed in DeMello's works.

Nope, these are 4X4 Labs:

 

[wvuviv30]

It would be awesome if it was built in a modular format; get the rear first later on add a tire carrier or other accessories.

I've seen a few, but most don't flow with the factory body lines. The White 4Runner bumper looks good.

The bumpers that I like at Crozhawk's: Toyota 120 Platforms Forum - View Single Post - MysticZ's Build

Or even the bumper on the chaosedition 4runner: Trail Armor

 

[sluggercz]

[MENTION=28474]HB 4X4[/MENTION] My mistake. While I'm sure the 4x4 Labs bumper is perfectly solid, I'd rather have a plated bumper that follows the body lines as wvuviv30 was describing.

[MENTION=59079]jdemello[/MENTION] hey Jason I'm sure you'll develop the prototype on your own 4runner but if you need a spare I'd be happy to volunteer. Also, looking forward to that front bumper!

 

[brucewestcoast]

Rear bumpers

Check out the rear bumps at Relentless Fabrication, Tactical Armor and CBI. I think you'll find what your looking for.
Bruce
cal

I have been looking for rear bumpers for 4th gens and being as picky as I am was not really drawn to any of the available bumpers. I wrote Jason at Demello about possible interest and although he wasn't opposed to it, but he just said he hasn't had enough interest in the idea of one. So I was wondering how many people would be interested and purchase a Demello rear bumper if they started some R&D on it.

Letter from Jason:
Nick,

Thank you for the e-mail and the head expansion.. We don't currently have
any plans for a production rear bumper for the 4th gen 4runner but we are
not against build one. We just need enough interest to dedicate the time to
building a prototype.

-Jason

Again any interest at all let me know here or feel free to email Demello as well with a similar question at [email protected].

Thanks and Cheers!

Nick

 

[NJshadow93]

I'm very interested as well, liked the front bumper design so much I got one on order!

Off topic but how long is the wait for the front?

 

[sluggercz]

Off topic but how long is the wait for the front?

4-6 weeks from last Friday, so most likely beginning of September.

 

[wadle5]

Check out the rear bumps at Relentless Fabrication, Tactical Armor and CBI. I think you'll find what your looking for.
Bruce
cal

Have contacted Relentless as well, and they said they have one in the works and have built a couple, but before he starts mass producing them he wants to fine tune them. As for Tactical Armor Group(T.A.G.) I don't really trust them as it is a rebranded name formerly known as Kenesawits Mountain(Here's just one thread. .Tactical Armor Group-Formerly KMA, ANYONE??? - JeepForum.com) as the first company went under and I have heard nothing but negative reviews in doing business with them, and as I stated CBI just doesn't really do it for me. They are the only one on the market really with one stout enough, and I was hoping to get DeMello in this niche market that doesn't have a lot of vendors.

 

[olsen_karl]

Have contacted Relentless as well, and they said they have one in the works and have built a couple, but before he starts mass producing them he wants to fine tune them.

I'm local to Relentless Fab, and am dropping off my '08 4Runner in a couple weeks for them to install front & rear aluminum bumpers. I stopped by their shop awhile back to talk with the owner and check it out -- build quality (on the other bumpers in the shop) looks fantastic. The bumpers are CAD-designed, welds are nice and clean.

I'm interested in the aluminum bumpers because they're lighter, and out of rust concerns -- I drive a lot in salty winter conditions (skiing).

I'll post pics after the bumpers are done. Plan for now is to coat them in spray-can bedliner; cheap, easy to touch up, and hopefully reasonably durable.

 

[wadle5]

I'm local to Relentless Fab, and am dropping off my '08 4Runner in a couple weeks for them to install front & rear aluminum bumpers. I stopped by their shop awhile back to talk with the owner and check it out -- build quality (on the other bumpers in the shop) looks fantastic. The bumpers are CAD-designed, welds are nice and clean.

I'm interested in the aluminum bumpers because they're lighter, and out of rust concerns -- I drive a lot in salty winter conditions (skiing).

I'll post pics after the bumpers are done. Plan for now is to coat them in spray-can bedliner; cheap, easy to touch up, and hopefully reasonably durable.

Yeah the guy sounds great at Relentless Fab who I talked with. Just don't know how I feel about the pre-runner tubed look on their front bumpers. I totally understand your argument for aluminum, but I have stiffened springs in the rear to handle extra weight and I like the security for off-roading or the urban jungle(getting rear ended) and have a steel plated bumper instead of aluminum. Definitely would love to see how yours turns out though!

 

[sluggercz]

[MENTION=25373]olsen_karl[/MENTION] I'd also love to see what Relentless came up with, from what I hear they make great products.

The aluminum rear bumpers I've seen don't allow for a rear tire carrier/jerry can brackets, not sure if that's the case with the Relentless as well.

More options for a rear bumper+tire carrier are definitely needed for the 4th gen, as CBI has the only product available in the market.