Multi-carrier or bumpers made from Aluminum?

Ruined Adventures

Brenton Cooper
Just curious if anyone has seen a heavy duty bumper, multi-carrier, or rear tire carrier made from aluminum?

I try really hard to stay on the lighter side with any upgrades I do with my truck. The 4cyl REALLY appreciates this effort! I recently scored a Hannibal freelander rack which is bigger & beefier, but lighter than most racks because it's all aluminum. This made me wonder if the multi-carrier I've been planning should be made of some stout aluminum instead of heavy steel. Would you trust the weight of a 31" tire on stock aluminum wheels on one? Especially considering the dynamic load it would receive.

I'd like to have the multicarrier/rear bumper made with a hinge on each side, allowing for two swingouts. One swingout supports the spare tire, the other swingout supports a gear rack that would fit fuel/water cans and recovery equipment. One big downfall to aluminum would be the fact that I couldn't make it myself since I don't have the ability to weld aluminum. I'd have to pay someone to do it, and I have no idea what that would add up to.

I also wonder what kind of protection a front bumper in aluminum would offer? Essentially a steel winch plate to offer strength for a winch, but mated with a bumper made of aluminum to save some weight? Would these be the most expensive upgrades ever??? These are the things that keep me awake at night...
 

1leglance

2007 Expedition Trophy Champion, Overland Certifie
aluminess.com
they make some great stuff for a number of vehicles including big heavy sportmobiles
I have given a solid workout to both their FJ Cruiser bumper and the one on my 11k lb Sportmobile and I am very happy with the results.
Killer quality also along with cool design features like the lock box built in.
 

Ruined Adventures

Brenton Cooper
Genius!

Thanks Lance, I know I've heard their name somewhere but I totally forgot about it. Still curious if anyone has an idea how much it would cost if I went thru a local fabricator...
 

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