My rear bumper protector thingy build

Oddball Matt · 15-05-2021, 21:25

A bit of background info... I`m a transport contractor delivering mail, one of my daily tasks is to go fill up the parcel pickup locker downtown so I`ll be needing to load and unload one of these trolleys full of packets daily tipping the trolley in against the rear bumper (I don`t have any rear seats mounted inside)

Problem of course is doing this rubs onto the rear bumper chafing off the paint from the corners of the spare wheel dent/boarding step.

My first attempt was to try beat some diamond plate into submission and make corner protectors but lacking the tools and skills the fit was terrible so I ditched that effort and went with what I know.

A few mild bends to a 1" tube and some 3x30 flat stock for a frame...

...some diamond plate to cover...

...acid primer to prevent rust and some silver to coat...

...and bam we have a new rear bumper protector. Not a bad way to spend a saturday morning methinks. The lower cover plate still needs redone as I fudged up the angles trying to freestyle it and figuring out too late the offcut piece I`m working with is too small so figured I`d make SOMETHING out of it to cover the gap and make a pretty one later. The spare wheel mount holes will also be occupying a jerrycan later, I already have the can but the store had ran out of the mounts so need to order that online, and I need to source a new handle from somewhere as the finger trigger part has broken off so currently operating the mechanism through a wire loop sticking out of the hole, works fine but the jerrycan mount will be covering that so needs sorted at some point.

solarman216 · 15-05-2021, 22:46

Excellent bumper protector, Rick

macabethiel · 16-05-2021, 09:49

Now that's thinking outside the box - raising the platform is a much tidier solution!

Banshee · 16-05-2021, 15:28

I take it you don't intend on carrying a spare wheel on the back door anymore then? or if you are you will need a damn big spacer which will stress the mounting points

Oddball Matt · 16-05-2021, 17:33

No I don't even have the mount, the truck came to me without it. I will be mounting a jerry can holder onto the door once it comes in the mail so there will be 20-something kg hanging off the door but right off the surface so not a problem.

terranosaurusdoug · 18-05-2021, 17:10

I like it

15-05-2021, 21:25	#1
Oddball Matt Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Finland Vehicle: 1999 Terrano ll 2.7tdi Posts: 29	My rear bumper protector thingy build A bit of background info... I`m a transport contractor delivering mail, one of my daily tasks is to go fill up the parcel pickup locker downtown so I`ll be needing to load and unload one of these trolleys full of packets daily tipping the trolley in against the rear bumper (I don`t have any rear seats mounted inside) Problem of course is doing this rubs onto the rear bumper chafing off the paint from the corners of the spare wheel dent/boarding step. My first attempt was to try beat some diamond plate into submission and make corner protectors but lacking the tools and skills the fit was terrible so I ditched that effort and went with what I know. A few mild bends to a 1" tube and some 3x30 flat stock for a frame... ...some diamond plate to cover... ...acid primer to prevent rust and some silver to coat... ...and bam we have a new rear bumper protector. Not a bad way to spend a saturday morning methinks. The lower cover plate still needs redone as I fudged up the angles trying to freestyle it and figuring out too late the offcut piece I`m working with is too small so figured I`d make SOMETHING out of it to cover the gap and make a pretty one later. The spare wheel mount holes will also be occupying a jerrycan later, I already have the can but the store had ran out of the mounts so need to order that online, and I need to source a new handle from somewhere as the finger trigger part has broken off so currently operating the mechanism through a wire loop sticking out of the hole, works fine but the jerrycan mount will be covering that so needs sorted at some point.

15-05-2021, 22:46	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	Excellent bumper protector, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

16-05-2021, 09:49	#3
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Neat looking luading area protector Now that's thinking outside the box - raising the platform is a much tidier solution!

16-05-2021, 15:28	#4
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	I take it you don't intend on carrying a spare wheel on the back door anymore then? or if you are you will need a damn big spacer which will stress the mounting points __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

16-05-2021, 17:33	#5
Oddball Matt Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Finland Vehicle: 1999 Terrano ll 2.7tdi Posts: 29	No I don't even have the mount, the truck came to me without it. I will be mounting a jerry can holder onto the door once it comes in the mail so there will be 20-something kg hanging off the door but right off the surface so not a problem.

18-05-2021, 17:10	#6
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	I like it