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#1 Desert Rider

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 08:05 PM

Finally got my rear bumper modified with dual swingarms. I had a local welder beef up my existing Reneul (now Buckstop) bumper, add custom machined spindles, and then build/mount the swingarms to hold a larger spare tire, two storage boxes and a bikerack.

Included in the bumper mod are:

- An Aluminess aluminum storage box (24”W X 16”D x 20”H),will hold 2000W generator.
- An Alu-Box (42L) aluminum storage case (23"W x 15"D x 9.5"H), which is easily removable.
- An Eezi-Awn - mount to secure/lock the Alu-Box to the top of the Aluminess box.
- One RotopaX gas can.
- One 1Up-USA bike rack, the rack and support are removable.
- Welded-in 2” receiver hitch.
- Smittybuilt Beaver Step/recovery hook.

Probably added about 300+ pounds to the existing bumper, including spare tire, two storage boxes (empty), gas can and step. Once the storage boxes were loaded, the truck seems to handle the added weight just fine.

Emptied my wallet in the tune of about $800 for the fabrication work which included labor and materials. Much cheaper than purchasing a new bumper with dual swingarms,and it was built to my specs with lots of good adventure stories and liquid refreshments along the way!

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#2 nikonron

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 08:35 PM

That'll work, looks great.  Ron


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#3 Tuff Guy 62

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 08:52 PM

Nice work at a great price!


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Posted 03 January 2018 - 08:59 PM

Looks great!!!   I will be doing the same once I get my camper in Feb


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#5 Bombsight

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 10:00 PM

Awesome. Would love to see more pics from other angles.


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#6 lqhikers

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 11:08 PM

nice set up, glad to see someone who does not worry about weight!

But would not look forward to cleaning after a good run down a silty road.

 

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#7 smlobx

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 11:36 PM

Awesome. Would love to see more pics from other angles.


Ditto!

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#8 Desert Rider

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 11:42 PM

Having trouble adding more pics here, so additional photos can be viewed on the Expedition Portal Forum in the General Vehicle Modifications Section
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#9 CougarCouple

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Posted 04 January 2018 - 02:39 AM

Hi Desert Rider
Looks good, sure will add being able to carry some extra items.

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Posted 04 January 2018 - 03:59 AM

Is that early model Bronco for sale? To help offset the price of the bumper !!


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