Rear Bumper with Modular Swingouts NOW AVAILABLE! NEW VIDEO

[T4R_KAI]

Looks good, i like the idea of adding swings later on if wanted. I dont think anyone else offers that option.?

 

[CF_Machete]

Looking good so far. Please do not use those ghetto latch style gate locks. I can't imagine paying a premium on a quality product only to have it look slapped together at the end like almost every other company out there.

There's one company that uses handle style gate latches / locks and although they are on the pricey end, it's probably the only bumper I would consider. However it doesn't increase the rear clearance angles and maintains the stock hitch, which is odd.

Here's a great oppertunity to increase clearence, make a product that looks and functions well and most importantly take my $

 

[Victory 4x4]

I'd consider making it a no cut bumper as well

Would love to see this in a full height-no cut version with rear quarter protection tubes. Whats the prices looking like for what you currently have designed?

Looks good, keep it as is, no cut ones add weight and haven't seen one that looks good, to chunky around the light. Will there be a notch to retain the oem hitch or is the one integrated into the bumper rated for towing?

[MENTION=320865]Victory 4x4[/MENTION] couple of questions:
1. Would the swing out options be one or two half-width arms, or will you be designing one full-width single arm option as well?
2. Where the upper plastic bumper is cut, is there room where the cut edge will be hidden behind the new steel bumper, or will the cut edge butt up to the bumper and be visible?
3. How soon will pricing (even ballpark) be available?
Thanks!

We don't plan to make a no-cut option. It's mainly an aesthetic reason, but the cut also saves weight, shipping costs, and it's only one cut with nothing to worry about underneath.

You will have the option to run 0, 1, or 2 half-width swingouts and add them later on if needed.

We may include trim for the cut edge, but the wings will have a bent flange that will go up behind the factory plastic to eliminate an empty gap. (I believe, more info next week)

It’s too early in this process to be able to give pricing. We haven’t even built the swings yet! I’m confident that our price will be in line with the rest of the market, with added features and low lead times! Stay tuned, hopefully, I should have more updates this next week.

 

[Victory 4x4]

Looking good so far. Please do not use those ghetto latch style gate locks. I can't imagine paying a premium on a quality product only to have it look slapped together at the end like almost every other company out there.

There's one company that uses handle style gate latches / locks and although they are on the pricey end, it's probably the only bumper I would consider. However it doesn't increase the rear clearance angles and maintains the stock hitch, which is odd.

Here's a great oppertunity to increase clearence, make a product that looks and functions well and most importantly take my $

Thank you.

I know what latch you are referring to and it looks to be an amazing design. I have no first-hand experience with it though.

We’ve used a lot of different latching mechanisms on Jeep swingouts over the last 16 years. When it comes down to it, K.I.S.S principal applies. Some of those boring latches actually work better than overly complicated latch mechanisms. You also run into a supply issue. It’s not good for customers if the only option for replacement parts is through the manufacturer. We are not a latch company. We are an armor manufacturer, so it’s wise to stay in your lane and not cause difficulties producing something you have no specialty in.

We will be using a latch like this, rather than a draw-pull latch. They sit much tighter to the face of the bumper and work well.

 

[SnowYeti]

Going up up the outside of the cut bumper would hide a lot of sins. Making a perfect cut on painted plastic it not easy. This would still allow a great blending of the factory body with your bumper. In addition it may increase sales for anyone nervous about the cutting, knowing that small mistakes will be hidden and surgeon hands are not required.

Maybe a narrow top plate welded on top (grinder down to be smooth) tack welded inside, that is .25-.5” wide. Waterjet cut. One side matches the profile of the factor bumper and the other your bumper. This would allow it to transition from one profile to the other seamlessly

 

[CF_Machete]

Thank you.

I know what latch you are referring to and it looks to be an amazing design. I have no first-hand experience with it though.

We’ve used a lot of different latching mechanisms on Jeep swingouts over the last 16 years. When it comes down to it, K.I.S.S principal applies. Some of those boring latches actually work better than overly complicated latch mechanisms. You also run into a supply issue. It’s not good for customers if the only option for replacement parts is through the manufacturer. We are not a latch company. We are an armor manufacturer, so it’s wise to stay in your lane and not cause difficulties producing something you have no specialty in.

We will be using a latch like this, rather than a draw-pull latch. They sit much tighter to the face of the bumper and work well.

Well, atleast its flatter than some ive seen. Maybe weld on a garnish or some sort of finishing touch to the mech?

 

[GripT4R]

Going up up the outside of the cut bumper would hide a lot of sins. Making a perfect cut on painted plastic it not easy. This would still allow a great blending of the factory body with your bumper. In addition it may increase sales for anyone nervous about the cutting, knowing that small mistakes will be hidden and surgeon hands are not required.

Maybe a narrow top plate welded on top (grinder down to be smooth) tack welded inside, that is .25-.5” wide. Waterjet cut. One side matches the profile of the factor bumper and the other your bumper. This would allow it to transition from one profile to the other seamlessly

What are you talking about? Making a perfect cut on painted plastic is very easy. Having common sense is what people struggle with.

 

[SnowYeti]

What are you talking about? Making a perfect cut on painted plastic is very easy. Having common sense is what people struggle with.

Does it hurt being so perfect?

 

[stephan07]

100% interested. Looks great... Will u guys powdercoat? Not the end of the world. And I don’t care cost. But I work a shit ton of hours and have a hard enough time getting off to get away.....


Looking forward to more info

 

[GripT4R]

Does it hurt being so perfect?

Sorry i was raised to use my head by my father. No need to be upset about it, we can't all have men for fathers.

 

[CF_Machete]

Sorry i was raised to use my head by my father. No need to be upset about it, we can't all have men for fathers.

So your dad taught you to start shit and troll? How progressive.

Look if you're trying to be helpful, recomend using premeasured reference points connected with the edge of painters tape to cut along and then a minimium of 3/4 inch weather stripping to forgive any miss cutts.

Otherwise your just needlessly derailing a promising thread.

 

[Victory 4x4]

There has been a lot going on here, but prototyping is continuing!

 

[Victory 4x4]

The prototype rear went out to Colorado! Lots of other projects have gotten in between but engineering is back on the rear bumper/swingouts this week. More info soon!

 

[Hydguy]

Looks like the recovery tabs are pass through and welded on both sides?
Not just a surface mount and weld?

 

[ProfessorP]

Looks like the recovery tabs are pass through and welded on both sides?
Not just a surface mount and weld?

The recovery tabs on my Victory 4x4 front bumper go through the bumper and are welded on both sides. Not just welded to the inside and outside faces, but also fully welded to the piece that bolts directly to the frame. Guessing the rear bumper is going to be the same.

 

[Hydguy]

The recovery tabs on my Victory 4x4 front bumper go through the bumper and are welded on both sides. Not just welded to the inside and outside faces, but also fully welded to the piece that bolts directly to the frame. Guessing the rear bumper is going to be the same.

Good to know.

It seems a lot of them are just surface welded from what I can see.

 

[Victory 4x4]

Good to know.

It seems a lot of them are just surface welded from what I can see.

Our D-ring tabs are designed to be used as recovery points so they are always tied straight through, back to the frame.

 

[AMLOR]

Very nice job on this so far! I definitely like the lighter weight look. Some of rear units out there are just freakin massive; kinda look like overkill.
This one really looks "right" especially on the side cut off area.
Looks like y'all will be getting some more $$$ when these are done. It will be a nice compliment to the aluminum Blitz front, currently on order.

Wife is gonna kill me......

 

[Rhino11]

Love it!

I'd be interested in a no swing out(s), no lights cut out, with hitch receiver.

Second that. With the option to keep Rear parking sensors.

 

[sn_85]

Very nice job on this so far! I definitely like the lighter weight look. Some of rear units out there are just freakin massive; kinda look like overkill.
This one really looks "right" especially on the side cut off area.
Looks like y'all will be getting some more $$$ when these are done. It will be a nice compliment to the aluminum Blitz front, currently on order.

Wife is gonna kill me......

TBH all the rear bumper options are more or less the same-same. Just minor variations on each other. Some require cutting plastic and some don't but they all just attach to the rear crossmember. The only one that is different is the 4x4Labs bumper since it requires cutting the rear crossmember and attaching to the frame rails. It's the most high clearance bumper you can get and improves departure angle greatly. Still nice to see another option rear bumper option with Victory4x4. Looks well built and they seem to have great customer service and representation on here.