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Rear Bumper, need suggestions!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bmka87, Aug 14, 2013.

  1. Aug 14, 2013 at 1:53 PM
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    bmka87

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    My trailer hitch as officially rusted so bad on the inside I need to replace it. I was thinking of replacing the whole bumper with an offroading bumper that had an integrated hitch. I've been digging around and wanted to see what you guys thought about the towing options with them. I'll be towing mostly a pop-up camper or a snowmobile every now and then.

    I've seen the 4x4, relentless, and all-pro. I like the look of both the tube and plate style but more importantly to me I'd much rather have a 1 for 1 swap with no cutting of the bumper. I also would like to be able to have the spare still installed, unless I go with the relentless (??) with the swinging spare arm. Anyway, any suggestions would be great before purchasing. Thanks!
     
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    MapleMoose

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    How much you looking to spend?

    Myself and several others on this site have made our own rear bumpers. I even integrated a hitch into mine.
     
  3. Aug 14, 2013 at 1:59 PM
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    taco47001

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    How's your frame if your Hitch is rusted like that?
     
  5. Aug 17, 2013 at 12:15 PM
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    bmka87

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    I was hoping for around $500 - $600 but if it's a solid bumper and it's got everything i need I'm willing to chip in more.

    AWESOME! Seems to have everything I wanted. That's a one for one swap right?

    Frame is in decent shape, I've got that spray on there. Had it for about 2 years and starting to see where the spray is flaking off. Prior to the spray there was still paint and the factory stickers on there. I plan on trying to take off most of that stupid spray and paint it up right before the winter.
     

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