Metal Tech FJ Cruiser Red Eye 3 Shell Bumper - Swing Out Ready

Metal-tech 4x4 FJ Cruiser Red Eye 3 Rear Bumper

The Metal-tech 4x4 Red Eye 3 Rear Bumper is the newest evolution of our proven Red Eye rear bumper platform for the 2007–2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser.

The Red Eye 3 is available in four configurations, allowing you to choose everything from a clean, swing-out-ready bumper shell to a fully equipped overland bumper with a spare tire carrier, LED backup lights, fuel or water can holders, and a utility rack.

Designed for serious off-road use, overland travel, vehicle recovery, and full-function towing, the Red Eye 3 combines proven Metal-tech engineering with exceptional strength, long-term serviceability, and Made-in-USA manufacturing.

Choose the stage that best fits your FJ Cruiser today.

Choose Your Red Eye 3 Stage

Stage 0 – Swing-Out-Ready Bumper Shell

Price: $1,895.95

Stage 0 is the Red Eye 3 bumper shell without the swing-out tire carrier.

This is the ideal option for customers who want the strength, recovery capability, clearance, and appearance of the Red Eye 3 without immediately adding a rear swing-out.

The Stage 0 bumper is manufactured with the provisions needed to add the complete Red Eye 3 swing arm system in the future. There is no need to replace or modify the main bumper shell when you are ready to upgrade.

Stage 0 Includes

✅ One-piece Red Eye 3 main bumper shell
✅ Swing-out-ready construction
✅ Integrated swing arm mounting provisions
✅ Two 3/4-inch-thick recovery points
✅ Integrated backup-light mounting locations
✅ Complete bumper mounting hardware
✅ Provisions for the optional bolt-on receiver hitch
✅ Raw-steel finish
✅ Optional powder coating available

Stage 0 does not include the swing arm, tire carrier, pivot assembly, latch, gas strut, utility rack, fuel can holders, or LED backup lights.

Stage 1 – Swing-Out Tire Carrier

Stage 1 adds the complete swing-out tire carrier system to the Red Eye 3 bumper.

This is the ideal configuration for customers who need to move the spare tire off the rear cargo door and onto a heavy-duty, frame-mounted bumper system.

Stage 1 Includes

✅ One-piece Red Eye 3 main bumper shell
✅ Complete swing-out arm
✅ Adjustable spare tire carrier
✅ Integrated license plate mount
✅ Stainless steel latch
✅ Serviceable UHMW landing pads
✅ MotionX pivot with drop-in spindle
✅ Twin tapered roller bearings
✅ Pivot lip seal
✅ CNC-machined pivot top cap
✅ Gas strut
✅ Stainless steel swing-arm hardware
✅ Hi-Lift jack mounting location
✅ CB, HAM radio, or sand flag antenna mount
✅ Complete bumper installation hardware
✅ Raw-steel finish
✅ Optional powder coating available

Approximate weight: 139 lbs

Stage 2 – Swing-Out with LED Backup Lights

Stage 2 includes everything from Stage 1 and adds two powerful OPOR LED backup lights.

This configuration provides the complete spare tire carrier system while significantly improving rear visibility when backing up at night, setting up camp, or working behind the vehicle.

Stage 2 Includes

✅ Everything included with Stage 1
✅ Two OPOR 20W LED backup lights
✅ Two waterproof DT plug adaptors for universal wiring

LED Light SKU: OPOR-LED-DM03-12AM-F

Approximate weight: 143 lbs

Stage 3 – Complete Overland Configuration

Stage 3 is the fully equipped Red Eye 3 package.

It combines the complete swing-out tire carrier, LED backup lights, dual fuel or water can holders, and a bolt-on utility rack into one complete overland-ready system.

This is the ideal configuration for extended travel, remote camping, and customers who want the complete Red Eye 3 system from the beginning.

Stage 3 Includes

✅ Everything included with Stage 2
✅ Two steel NATO-style fuel or water can holders
✅ One bolt-on utility rack
✅ Complete overland-ready rear storage system

Fuel or Water Can Holder SKU: MT-42034
Utility Rack SKU: MT-34221

Approximate weight: 177 lbs

Stage Comparison

The adjustable tire carrier directly accommodates tires up to approximately 36 inches. Some 37-inch tire and wheel combinations may require a specific wheel offset or a commonly available spacer.

Finish Options

✅ Raw steel — standard
✅ Powder coating — optional

Powder coating requires a minimum two-week processing time.

Product photos may show both raw-steel and powder-coated finishes.

Why Choose the Red Eye 3?

The Red Eye 3 gives FJ Cruiser owners a strong, serviceable, and upgradeable rear bumper platform.

Unlike bumper systems that require you to purchase everything at once, the Red Eye 3 lets you choose the configuration that fits your current vehicle build while preserving the ability to add more capability later.

Key Advantages

✅ Start with a clean bumper shell or choose a complete swing-out system
✅ Upgradeable modular design
✅ One-piece main bumper shell
✅ Heavy-duty frame-mounted construction
✅ High-clearance design
✅ Improved rear departure angle
✅ Integrated recovery points
✅ Optional full-function receiver hitch
✅ Adjustable spare tire carrier
✅ Serviceable swing arm and pivot components
✅ Bolt-on accessory mounting locations
✅ Made in the USA

Engineering and Construction

We use state-of-the-art 3D scanning and Finite Element Analysis to design and validate Metal-tech bumpers.

Each design is digitally evaluated under linear, nonlinear, and dynamic loading conditions to simulate real-world impacts and stress.

This engineering process helps increase strength, improve durability, and provide a long service life under demanding off-road conditions.

Key Construction Features

✅ Strong one-piece main bumper shell
✅ Modular swing-out-ready design
✅ Two 3/4-inch-thick recovery points
✅ Recovery points pierce through the bumper shell
✅ Recovery points are welded directly into the internal bumper structure
✅ Integrated flange-mount backup-light openings
✅ Optional bolt-on receiver hitch
✅ Stainless steel swing-arm latch
✅ Serviceable UHMW wear pads
✅ Pre-laser-cut accessory mounting locations
✅ Fully serviceable swing arm and pivot assembly

MotionX Pivot System

The Metal-tech MotionX Pivot System is designed for strength, smooth operation, and long-term serviceability.

MotionX Features

✅ Rated to 2,000 lbs
✅ Drop-in spindle design
✅ Twin tapered roller bearings
✅ Commonly available replacement bearings
✅ No proprietary plastic pivot bushings
✅ Integrated lip seal
✅ Helps retain grease inside the pivot
✅ Helps prevent water, dust, and debris from entering
✅ CNC-machined top cap
✅ Fully serviceable design

Swing-Out Arm Features

Stages 1, 2, and 3 include the complete Red Eye 3 swing-out arm system.

Standard Swing-Out Features

✅ Adjustable-offset spare tire carrier
✅ Direct fit for tires up to approximately 36 inches
✅ Compatibility with some 37-inch tire configurations
✅ Integrated license plate mount
✅ Low-profile Hi-Lift jack mount
✅ CB antenna mount
✅ HAM radio antenna mount
✅ Sand flag mount
✅ Pre-laser-cut accessory mounting locations
✅ Gas-strut-assisted operation
✅ Auto-locking open and closed positions
✅ Stainless steel latch
✅ Serviceable UHMW landing pads

Receiver Hitch and Towing

An optional bolt-on 2-inch receiver hitch is available for all four Red Eye 3 stages.

Receiver Hitch SKU: MT-34217

When properly installed, the receiver provides a full 4,500 lb GVW towing rating, comparable to the original Toyota receiver design while providing an improved departure angle for greater off-road clearance.

Receiver Hitch Benefits

✅ Available for Stage 0, Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3
✅ Bolt-on installation
✅ May be added later
✅ May be removed when maximum clearance is desired
✅ Provides a better departure angle than the factory receiver
✅ Rated for up to 4,500 lbs GVW when properly installed

Important Receiver Information

The original Toyota factory receiver hitch will not work with the Red Eye 3 bumper.

Installing or omitting the Metal-tech receiver does not affect bumper fitment.

Always observe the Toyota FJ Cruiser’s towing limitations and proper trailer-loading practices.

Installation Resources

✅ Mounting Your Bumper — Video
✅ Swing Arm Installation — Video
✅ Printable Installation Instructions

Estimated complete bumper and swing-arm installation time: approximately seven hours.

Stage 0 installation may require less time because the swing arm and pivot assembly are not being installed.

Vehicle Fitment

✅ 2007–2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Optional Rock Sliders

Complete your FJ Cruiser protection package with a set of heavy-duty, frame-mounted Metal-tech rock sliders.

Rock Slider SKU: OPOR-GSJ-22000

Add the Swing Arm Later

Customers who initially purchase a Stage 0 bumper may add the complete Red Eye 3 Swing Arm Upgrade Kit in the future.

Swing Arm Upgrade Kit Price: $1,199.95

The upgrade kit converts a Stage 0 bumper into a complete swing-out tire carrier configuration without requiring replacement of the main bumper shell.

Swing Arm Upgrade Kit Includes

✅ Complete swing-out arm
✅ Adjustable spare tire carrier
✅ Integrated license plate mount
✅ MotionX pivot with drop-in spindle
✅ Twin tapered roller bearing kit
✅ Pivot lip seal
✅ CNC-machined pivot top cap
✅ Stainless steel latch
✅ Serviceable UHMW landing pads
✅ Gas strut
✅ Stainless steel hardware kit
✅ Hi-Lift jack mounting location
✅ CB, HAM radio, or sand flag antenna mounting location

After installing the Swing Arm Upgrade Kit, the bumper can be further upgraded with:

✅ OPOR LED backup lights
✅ Bolt-on utility rack
✅ Dual fuel or water can holders

This allows a Stage 0 customer to build the bumper into a configuration comparable to Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 as their needs change.