Here's a thought back when it was discussed about being rear ended and the spare was what got hit instead of the bumper.

Alrighty, here's the full story.

I had bashed up my bumper pretty well (doing wheelies maybe? :)) and was in the market for a replacement. At the time, Calmini had just come out with theirs, but I didnt like their repuation. Joe Darlington makes a good product, but shipping would have added tons to the cost. I just wasnt impressed with the strength I saw demonstrated by the ARB bumper. Plus, I wanted it to be light.

So I went down to RockWare and spent about 2 hours talking with the lead fabricator, drawing, looking at pictures and came up with the design. I dropped the truck off about a week later, and after 9 hours and $750 I had a really cool, one-of-a-kind, custom designed, 50 lb bumper on my migo. All ready to pick up. They DID cut the front of my frame off and weld in a bunch of cross braces and other junk. That bumper has taken 2 really good hits, including a pine tree that I slid into while running an ice trail. I hit the pine tree at about 10 MPH and didnt even move the bumper. Took a huge chunk out of the tree.

Kevin

Nice ! Thanks for the info . I think I will get in contact with Rockware and ask about a plate rear bumper for my Rodeo, after the holidays. I've talked with one other custom shop in the 'Springs and they want around $1500 for a tube one. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" /> If I was goin tube I'd go Stinky Fab, but I want plate, with a swing spare carrier (I think it can be done?)and hi-lift attachment(or Matts spare hi-lift attachment). Yes I've talked with Matt about his Amigo plate rear, but it doesnt quite fit the body and he'd rather not sell them for Rodeos.

Check out this
Look also in the Chevy, Ford and Toyota section for other swing outs. Looks like they have exactly want you want though in pic above.

Holy Crap Batman <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> - Exactly what I'm looking for ! I dont think I can wait till after the holidays now !! I guess I will have to carry some credit now. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />