3rd Gen Minimalist Rear Bumper and Big Tire Swingout 

Thanks so much. Really glad you like it. Was a fun build to put together.

Clint thanks for checking out the video. Glad it’s going to help you out. Lots of options for protecting the sides if you want or just leave it open. Benjamin put a nicer looking baffle cover on that left side though as he wanted it open

Hi Mike thanks for checking out the video. Are you talking about the green 4Runner? That’s not mine, that’s a clients truck. I have one on the white 4Runner (now), can’t remember when I put that in

Hi Nephi. Thanks for checking out the video and I’m glad you like the build. You can message my cell at 872 252 3685 or email me at BentleyCoaching@mac.com Or there’s a contact me Form on my Build website at BentleyCustomOffroad.com

Hello Sir. Thanks for checking out the video. I’ve made bumpers and swing outs with both styles of hinges, this pin/axle style and the double shear. They’re all still working well as far as I know. I would say the double shear design is stronger (which is why I usually use that design these days) but keep in mind the majority of the time the hinge is being used it’s not jostling down an offroad trail at full extension. It’s just being opened while the truck is stopped. If the (other) end of the Swingarm is properly secured so the arm is locked in place then there isn’t that much force torquing on the hinge itself. Now, how you have the pin end of the hinge anchored might be an issue but if that’s properly secured and the other end of the Swingarm is locked down then you should be ok. I did sell the initial bumper I made with that style hinge and went with the double shear on the new bumper/swing outs but only because I can easily make a new bumper for myself and wanted a setup that was higher and lighter.

@@OffroadGrind thx a lot for getting back to me, your videos truly help and inspire, watching your video I was able to make a swing out carrier using my old bike rack and few extra metal, it came out great and sturdy. Now my next mission is to build a winch mount front bumper using universal winch mount from harbor freight for my 18 gx460. Keep uploading and keep inspiring us! Cheers

Thanks Jeff. I ideally would have gone with 3/16” (cause I love to make things way too heavy) but it’s impossible to get around here. So I went with 1/8” on the 3x2 and was able to get 3/16” for the 2x2. I went with 1/8” as the majority of the time the swing arm is secured in the catch/stop so there’s very little stress on it while moving when most of the shaking is taking place.

Troy that’s funny. Cool but funny. Email me at bentleycoaching@mac.com or text me at 872-252-3685 and we can arrange to connect.

Hi there thanks for watching the video. I live in the Katy Fulshear area west of Houston.

@@OffroadGrind i am from California. I was just in Katy TX helping a friend move to The new development area of Katy. So close by next time maybe I will drop by :) love the fab work.

@@sleeks9939 that’s too funny. Yeah man for sure come on by next time. Send a message or reply here next time you’re in town and come by for a beer and a chat

@@OffroadGrind I also have a cousin that live in Katy. There area has ponds and ducks and the water tower arts of flying ducks. Definitely a nice place. Will swing by for a beer next time in town :) If gas wasn’t so expensive I’ll drive there to get some mods done on my 4runner 😂.