Lightest rear swingout bumper for 2nd gen tacoma?

[007]

I just want two jerry cans mounted flat, a trasharoo, and a fold down table on a rear swingout. The bumpers I'm finding seem very well made and HEAVY! Are there any lightweight quality options?

Thanks!

 

[bat]

I was in the same boat and decided to build my own design to fit my needs. I would plan a design and take it to a shop for cost or learn to weld and have fun.

 

[racerjb]

aluminess? One of the only aluminum versions I know of. However, not the most affordable.

 

[007]

Awesome Bat!

Thankfully I can weld, so I'll probably go that route. I haven't looked at the structure inside the stock bumper, I just assumed there wouldn't be anything strong enough to handle a swingout. Did you reinforce the bumper, or build your own mount for the spindle?

How sturdy is that setup, and where did you source the bushings, spindle and latch? Sorry for all the questions but I'm jacked:wings:

One advantage to replacing the stock bumper with something a litter heavier would be the ability to hi-lift jack from either end.

 

[robert]

Is that Photoshopped or real? The factory rear bumper on my '05 is pretty flimsy and can be moved by hand; in fact, mine is bent up on the right side after a minor bump against a chunk of concrete (I should have waited on the stupid woman who blocked me in to return to her car or just pushed it out of the way instead of trying to get around her; either way, still my fault).

 

[bat]

This is under the bumper, not sure how much weight saving. High lift can be mounted in the center of the swingout or on the rack

 

[Taconate]

Thats is unreal looking! I want one

 

[GhostRing]

@bat I like that!
How much clearance for everything? on my 3rd gen T4R, the hitch/frame moves at a different rate than the body/bumper

 

[bat]

How much clearance for everything

The closest spot is mid tail gate which is 1/2"

 

[Plannerman]

More pictures please!


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[mtndude23]

It's funny, I was just thinking about a swing out mounted this way. I wonder what the weight limit would be on that. I'll probably just build a whole new bumper anyway.

 

[Taconate]

Hey bat, do you have plans for this? or would you build another for money??

 

[Crom]

I've seen bat's truck in person. He's made some really fantastic custom mods. Good taste, style.

 

[millerfish]

Here is a great source for the spindle and other parts for a swing out

http://www.comp4x4.com/home.php

 

[Barca5]

This is under the bumper, not sure how much weight saving. High lift can be mounted in the center of the swingout or on the rack

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Do you carry extra fuel on that ? Looks great !