Nguyen Works rear bumper w/ swingout

4RunnerMurse

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Just got the new Nguyen Works rear bumper on last week! This is the crossmember chop version. Got a chance to test it out on a trail over the weekend and this thing is solid! I’ll have a full write up done shortly.
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Looks like you don’t have a butt anymore. I get the function though. How much does it actually add to departure angle?
 
I'm...whelmed.

Not sure which one though. I kinda like it but I kinda hate it. I just dont know and that in and of itself also vexes me. I just think about needing to throw stuff on the roof rack and needing as much room on the rear bumper as possible for my feet. But I like it. Ugh. TY for posting, adding it to the list of rear bumpers I obsess over trying to figure out which one to get.
 
DFWPhotoguy said:
I'm...whelmed.

Not sure which one though. I kinda like it but I kinda hate it. I just dont know and that in and of itself also vexes me. I just think about needing to throw stuff on the roof rack and needing as much room on the rear bumper as possible for my feet. But I like it. Ugh. TY for posting, adding it to the list of rear bumpers I obsess over trying to figure out which one to get.
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It's definitely not for everyone. I personally dislike just about every rear bumper on the market. Most are way too bulky, weighing 300+ lbs without all the attachments. And a lot of them seem to hurt departure angle instead of making it better. This just seemed like the best fit for me. I prefer the minimalistic styling with my build.
 
As someone who is also getting one of these installed soon. I have found out with talking with them there are plans in the making for a ladder option for their swing outs. But it will be built to order and not be something you can add on later
 
haha i was looking at those posts today on his IG.


LOVE this bumper.

also, get yourself an [MENTION=28464]eimkeith[/MENTION] PCK for your panhard bar
 
i love that bumper.

If i wasn't on the forever wait list with shrockworks.. that minimalist bumper would be on my very short list.
 
4RunnerMurse said:
It's definitely not for everyone. I personally dislike just about every rear bumper on the market. Most are way too bulky, weighing 300+ lbs without all the attachments. And a lot of them seem to hurt departure angle instead of making it better. This just seemed like the best fit for me. I prefer the minimalistic styling with my build.
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I like the look and improved functionality. I’ve been looking into getting the dual swing out version, just haven’t pulled the trigger. I am curious as to how it finishes out under the rear hatch? Nice build by the way.


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MOCO4 said:
I like the look and improved functionality. I’ve been looking into getting the dual swing out version, just haven’t pulled the trigger. I am curious as to how it finishes out under the rear hatch? Nice build by the way.


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I can snag some pictures for you today! Thanks for the kind words.


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I've been looking at this bumper for a long time, almost pulled the trigger twice. Functionally, it's prefect, not as sturdy as the 300lbs ones, but you are going to do something really iffy if you are hitting that bumper.

One thing is side view looks bit off unless you got 35s on, I saw the side view of this bumper with 33s and just looked off, the butt was tucked too much. But that's cosmetics.
 
Absolutely love the look. What’s the weight of this? Assuming this will fit the early 5th gens as well.


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chek said:
Absolutely love the look. What’s the weight of this? Assuming this will fit the early 5th gens as well.


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Yeah I don't see why it wouldn't fit the pre facelift 5th gens. You might just have to do some different cutting on the bumper but I imagine it would just be minor adjustments. I doubt they made any changes to the frame so I'm sure the cutting there is the same. I believe they said with the swingout it's only about 115 lbs. Very lightweight.
 
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Yeah I don't see why it wouldn't fit the pre facelift 5th gens. You might just have to do some different cutting on the bumper but I imagine it would just be minor adjustments. I doubt they made any changes to the frame so I'm sure the cutting there is the same. I believe they said with the swingout it's only about 115 lbs. Very lightweight.
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Music to my ears. It’s on my list! Thanks for the info.


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A lot of people in this thread have mentioned functionality, but don't you lose the ability to tow? I love the look of the bumper and I get the departure angle, but what happens when you need to pull something? I don't think they have a listed or available tow rating for the bumper.
 
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