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I need some back bumper ideas...

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by veg hed, Oct 22, 2015.

  1. Oct 22, 2015 at 5:25 PM
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    veg hed

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    So I have the front bumper set up the way I want; ARB Bullbar, Warn Winch, D-rings and IPF lights (100watts thanks for steering me in this direction guys).

    Now I need some ideas for the back bumper. I'd like something that is as solid as the ARB and black in color. I know I've seen some on here with D-rings and I think those are awesome. I have a hitch on the back so I'll have to work around that but I'm sure that won't be a problem.

    Thanks in advance.
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  2. Oct 22, 2015 at 7:58 PM
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    I wondered the same thing. I'd like to keep my hitch too
     
  3. Oct 23, 2015 at 6:59 AM
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  4. Oct 23, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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    This is exactly the link I need to look at, thanks.

    So this is what I'm dealing with. I can move the 7 pin no problem but not the hitch obviously.

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  5. Oct 24, 2015 at 3:18 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    Get the tape measure

    Your big black crayon

    Draw something up Should not be a problem to work around the hitch.

    Good time for some new bolts holding the hitch and bumper brackets on in any case.
     
  6. Oct 24, 2015 at 4:02 AM
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    I wanted to keep a reciever as well when i was looking for a new rear plate bumper. I opted for the (even though pricey and long wait time) relentless fab with hidden reciever option, along with cut outs for flush mount led rear lights. There is two recovery points a guy can put a couple d rings on and two hi-lift jack points too!

    The CBI's are pretty sweet too they also have the hidden reciever. Just get a hinged license plate holder or whatever ya like and ya dont need to deal with fittment issues or that old reciever hanging down below your bumper...
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2015 at 8:08 AM
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    It all depends just what you use your hitch for??

    It would be a pain to have to use like a 16" drop to get what your towing to be at the correct level
     
  8. Oct 24, 2015 at 9:58 AM
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    I got an older style All Pro rear bumper and modified it to incorporate my stock hitch receiver as well as added Clevis mounting points to both sides. I think it looks good with my ARB front bumper and it performs really well as armor and a useable tow hitch.


     
  9. Oct 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM
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    This is true, ive had to get an adjustable drop hitch, 12". I have a 6" lift and with one trailer i have its super low to the ground, when pulling that one i have to use the hitch adjusted all the way down. But with my other trailers i dont max out the adjustment.
     
  10. Oct 24, 2015 at 1:30 PM
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    Do you have a pic of your back bumper? I'd like to see how the lights fit in there.
     
  11. Nov 4, 2015 at 10:18 PM
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    Sorry for the late reply!
    Im not around my built rig to get a pic but this is a pic of that bumper to show the lights. Only difference is this one has a winch behind the plate, thats why its sticking out so much. I ordered mine with the hidden reciever behind the plate and the bumper uses the factory plate lights so no issues there.
     
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  12. Nov 5, 2015 at 6:09 PM
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    Relentless is what I'm gonna go with. Matches best with the ARB, in my opinion
     
  13. Nov 5, 2015 at 6:12 PM
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    Yip, i run arb's on the front of both my tacos too!!
     
  14. Nov 5, 2015 at 6:19 PM
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    Good choice on the aux lights :D

    This is the first gen section, bro.
     

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