My brother and I installed the 4x4 Labs DIY bumper kit on Saturday.
This thing is very stout with lots of internal bracing and 14 bolts that hold it to the frame.
After removing the flimsy plastic bumper we had to remove the spare tire holder and cut out the rear frame cross-member.
Won't be needing this...
Painted the lower quarter panels so they blend in better.
Tack welding the shell, wings, and inner frame mounts.
Finishing welding.
Driver's side spindle mounted and cleaned up ready for paint.
A little bit of rattle can.
Yep.
We still need to fab up the tire carrier. I am going to go with a single swing that goes all the way across. We'll mount the tire on the driver's side and probably a basket on the passenger side.