Rear Bumper

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Permalink Reply by DX FJC on October 6, 2013 at 4:41pm

I did not change anything in the rear when I added a steel rear bumper with a tire carrier (a little over 100lbs). It dropped it about .5".

If you have not lifted it yet but plan to, you should contact a suspension shop. Let them know what kind of weight you will be adding and what kind of ride height you are looking for. It will save you a few bucks because you will get it right the first time. Try Downsouth Motorsports, they're cool down there.

On the front I did swap out the coils. I went to 700lb springs for the coilovers to make up for the bumper and winch weight.

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Permalink Reply by 3/27 Wolfhound on October 6, 2013 at 5:29pm

Nice rig. What bumper is that? Looks sweet.

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Permalink Reply by DX FJC on October 6, 2013 at 6:50pm

Thanks...
Its an Expedition One rear w/carrier. They are nice and fit like a glove too.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hope on October 7, 2013 at 5:36pm

Another alternative is the ARB steel bumper. It does not have a tire carrier and is cheaper, but having seen this Expedition One below, that's a thing of beauty. I have not made my decision yet but I like the EO with tire carrier. I think a local Sacramento guy has this too, would love to see it in person.

Whichever rear bumper you go with expect a lot of plastic trimming, unless of course you have it installed.

Steve.

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Permalink Reply by DX FJC on October 7, 2013 at 10:49pm

You can get these bumpers too without a tire carrier. I had plans for mounting a HF antenna from it s thats some of the reason why I went with a carrier. I don't think any are any heavier than this (around 120lbs) and it only dropped about a half inch. The trimming isn't bad, I used a reciprocating saw. I was just in sac on Saturday.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hope on October 8, 2013 at 9:26pm

I have read the Metal Tech rear bumper accommodates the factory 2 inch hitch receiver. Does the EO?

Or do they have an optional receiver? I need the receiver for a bicycle carrier. Thanks.

Steve Hope

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Permalink Reply by DX FJC on October 10, 2013 at 6:29pm

yeah, it fits the factory hitch

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Permalink Reply by Civilianbeef on October 8, 2013 at 1:11pm

That red eye rear bumper with swingout from Metal Tech 4x4 looks pretty damn sweet as well. I like the swingout and jerry can holders. http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-744-red-eye-fj-cruiser-rear-swing-out... 

A bit pricy but love the look and usefulness.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hope on October 8, 2013 at 9:10pm

I guess we should hurry and get one since it has taken all this time for the aftermarket to come up with a good steel rear bumper with tire carrier....as the last year of FJ  production was announced!!!!

Steve Hope.

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