New rear tube bumper for the shop truck

[ThatGuy]

Hey all. Been away for a bit and have been through some troubled times but getting ready to hit it wide open. Recently acquired a '00 Ranger extended cab 4wd as a shop truck/prototype vehicle. Our biggest problem has always been getting a vehicle to work on so why not just buy one ourselves? Solves lots of problems.

Just got the truck running with a new motor and had to replace the rear spring hangers / shackles because of rust. The rear bumper was bent up pretty good so we decided to start there with our upgrades. Here are a few pics of our prototype rear bumper. The final product will look just a bit different and these pics don't have the top plate on. The top plate will cover and have dimpled holes for traction when you use it as a step. Front bumper is coming up next as well as rock sliders/steps.

Here's a couple of pics of the test fitting.

Looking for input from outside sources. We can build anything custom but we are looking to offer a few production pieces.

 

[ThatGuy]

Here's another shot to kind of show how it sits. Basically the same outer dimensions as a stock bumper. I can take more if needed.

 

[MastuhWaffles]

I kinda had an idea like this for mine, except its going to be two tubes running horizontally with a spacer between and then a tube in front of the top one to stand on, but I have to figure out the lighting situation.

 

[Rangurr]

I love the look of that bumper . With the top plate are you planning on any type of grip tape around the holes or just dimples?


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[ThatGuy]

No grip tape. Just gonna reverse dimple some 1" holes (I think 12 of them across the top). I believe that should be enough to keep the foot from slipping.

 

[RangerSVT]

Looks good, but on the end the single tube stickout is kind of a sore thumb. I'd add a small tube going from the end of the tube down to the lower tube at a 45...

SVT

 

[88_Eddie]

looks good man

 

[Rangurr]

If you're looking at selling these, is there any chance of a flareside version??

 

[Darren99bora]

I like it! As previously mentioned a tube running from the end of the top tube tying underneath at a 45 would give more strength to the corner acting as a rock slider of sorts protecting the rear quarter a bit better.

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[Downey]

to bad its not a plate bumper