Nguyen Works rear bumper w/ swingout

[mrblah]

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.

the high clearance bumper requires chopping the frame. So you won't be able to tow.

They make one where you don't have to chop the frame, so the OEM tow hitch is still intact.

 

[jkeith.w]

Looks great! I'm a fan.

 

[honda250xtitan]

the high clearance bumper requires chopping the frame. So you won't be able to tow.

They make one where you don't have to chop the frame, so the OEM tow hitch is still intact.

not a fan of that one. looks weird IMO.


any shop can add a new cross member or 2 and a receiver. He doesnt do it for liability.

 

[4RunnerMurse]

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.

Yeah not really an issue for me as I very rarely tow anything. We have another family vehicle I can tow with if needed. Like others said above, they make a version where you retain the factory crossmember and tow hitch, it just kinda defeats the purpose and I personally don't like the way it looks.

That being said, if I find myself needing to tow wih the 4runner I'll just have a shop weld on a receiver. Whatever I end up needing to tow will be lightweight anyways.

 

[Drobs]

Seems like he could just add a little sheet metal to his bumpers and make them look 1000X better.

He's almost there but not there.

The one he makes that keeps the trailer hitch looks hideous.

5th Gen 4Runner Single Swingout Steel ***Plated*** Rear Bumper

 

[taylorbeach]

I really like this bumper, but hate the idea of having to remove the stock crossmember. Hate the look of the bumper leaving the stock crossmember.

I see a nightmare scenario if you get rear ended.

 

[Bonyfattony]

What did you do for reverse camera?

 

[4RunnerMurse]

What did you do for reverse camera?

I'll likely do the Victory 4x4 license plate/camera relocation setup.

 

[honda250xtitan]

Seems like he could just add a little sheet metal to his bumpers and make them look 1000X better.

l]

where? lol

the point is high clearance, minimalist offroad bumper. the bulky heavy ones are already all over the interwebs

 

[Chilow]

How’s the bumper treating you? Any issues? Did you ever figure out a way to relocate the backup camera and license plate and wire in the license plate lights?

I know you lose the ability to tow with this version. What happens to the trailer plug in that’s underneath? Does it get removed or tucked away?

Pretty set on this bumper, but just wanted to make sure I’m well informed before dropping the money on one.

 

[Endle55_5earch]

Updates on this bumper? I'm looking for a long term Nguyen Works bumper review. Thanks!