DeMello Rear Bumper Installed

This last spring I purchased and installed a DeMello Off-Road rear bumper on my Toyota FJ Cruiser. In selecting this bumper the following items were important to me. The bumper needed to be as light as possible, provide some side protection, allow a hitch to be attached, have a flat top surface. The DeMello met these requirements as well as looking good on the back of the FJ.

DeMello Rear Bumper Installed

Installation and fitting the bumper DeMello bumper on the FJ Cruiser took a little effort. The bumper skin from the factory bumper needs to be cut to retain the plastic elements that cover the lower part of the rear quarter panels. With my installation the bumper contacted the body work of the FJ right in the center and  the bumper needed to be ground down to provide clearance.

Point where there was body contact

I like the space for the backup lights in the bumper but have yet to find a low cost alternative to the lights that DeMello recommends. For now I have left light mounts empty.

The backup sensors installed in the bumper and have been working just as they did in the stock bumper.

Bumper surface with no-skid tape installed

I ordered and installed the DeMello hitch receiver and have been towing my M416 trailer with it. The attachment point for the safety chains are tucked under the bumper and can be hard to access. The hitch is still the low point and drags during steep departures.

M416 in tow

Before using the two shackle anchor points I will be adding additional bolts to the bumper to strengthen the bull point.

I have been very pleased with the bumpers performance and the finish has held up well.

tomas

Tomas has lived in Colorado since age 5. Having grown up on the Western Slope of Colorado lots of time was spent in the Desert Southwest. Tomas' father introduced him to the love of 4 wheeling at an early age in the high mountains around Aspen, Colorado. While an avid Mountain Biker, Tomas and his Family enjoy adventures in the mountains and desert in the remote locations that can only be reached by 4wd. Day hikes are always a must when on the family trips. While enjoying outdoor activities he wants to share his love as a certified 4wd trainer and ski instructor. Tomas also enjoys caving and cave exploration. Tomas currently resides in Colorado Springs. 

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