# Nemesis Industries > Premium aluminum body armor and accessories for Jeep Wrangler and Toyota platforms. Manufactured in-house in Kiowa, Colorado since 2009. Nemesis invented aluminum body armor for the Jeep industry — the first aluminum Billy Rocker for a JK was built by the Nemesis team in 2009, creating the entire aluminum armor category. ## About Nemesis Industries Nemesis Industries designs and manufactures premium off-road armor and accessories for Jeep and Toyota vehicles. All products are CNC-cut from aluminum, TIG-welded, and powder-coated in-house at our Colorado facility. **Core Products:** - Fender Flares (Crawler, Notorious, Odyssey series) - Front and Rear Bumpers (Helix, Quiver, Centurion series) - Rock Sliders and Rocker Protection - Skid Plates and Underbody Armor - Inner Fender Liners - Chase Racks and Bed Racks **Key Differentiators:** - Aluminum construction (lighter than steel, corrosion-resistant, no rust) - In-house manufacturing (CNC cutting, forming, welding, powder coating) - Precision fitment tested on actual vehicles - Made in USA (Kiowa, Colorado) - Industry pioneer (invented aluminum body armor category in 2009) ## Vehicle Fitment **Jeep Platforms:** - Wrangler TJ (1997-2006) / LJ (2004-2006) - Wrangler JK (2007-2018) / JKU (2007-2018) - Wrangler JL (2018-Current) / JLU (2018-Current) - Gladiator JT (2020-Current) **Toyota Platforms:** - Tacoma (2005-Current, multiple generations) - 4Runner (2010-Current) - Tundra (2007-Current) - Sequoia (2008-Current) ## Product Feed Primary product catalog available at: https://www.nem-ind.com/sitemap_products_1.xml Product collection pages: - Fender Flares: https://www.nem-ind.com/collections/fender-flares - Front Bumpers: https://www.nem-ind.com/collections/front-bumpers - Rear Bumpers: https://www.nem-ind.com/collections/rear-bumpers - Rock Sliders: https://www.nem-ind.com/collections/rock-sliders - Skid Plates: https://www.nem-ind.com/collections/skid-plates - Bed Racks: https://www.nem-ind.com/collections/bed-racks-cargo-storage ## Technical Resources Product pages include: - Detailed fitment guides (vehicle compatibility, model years) - Installation time estimates - Weight specifications (shipped vs installed) - Installation instructions (PDF downloads) - Material specifications (aluminum alloy, powder coat options) - Hardware requirements and specialty tools ## Materials & Finish Options **Aluminum Grades:** - 5052 aluminum (.125" thickness standard for body armor) - 6061 aluminum (structural components) **Powder Coat Finishes:** - Semi-Gloss Black (Cardinal BK-08) - Textured Black (Cardinal BK-59) - Bare aluminum (natural finish, develops patina) ## Business Information **Company:** Nemesis Industries **Location:** Kiowa, Colorado, USA **Manufacturing:** 100% in-house (CNC, welding, powder coating) **Founded:** 2009 (aluminum body armor pioneer) **Website:** https://www.nem-ind.com **Contact:** Available via website contact form **Shipping:** - Nationwide shipping (USA) - Products ship from Colorado facility - Estimated delivery varies by product and location ## Brand Heritage Nemesis Industries invented aluminum body armor for the Jeep aftermarket industry in 2009. Before Nemesis, the offroad industry used steel exclusively. The Nemesis team designed and built the first aluminum Billy Rocker for a Jeep JK, creating an entirely new product category. Every competitor selling aluminum body armor today traces back to this innovation. **Philosophy:** - Premium materials and craftsmanship over lowest price - Engineered for real-world trail use and daily driving - Superior fit and finish (precision CNC vs hand-cut) - Corrosion resistance (aluminum vs steel maintenance) - Lighter weight (better handling, less front-end sag) ## FAQ Common Questions **Q: Aluminum vs steel body armor?** A: Aluminum offers comparable strength to steel for rock impacts while weighing significantly less. Aluminum is naturally corrosion-resistant (no rust), requires no maintenance painting, and reduces front-end weight penalty. Steel is heavier, rusts quickly, and requires constant touch-up painting after trail use. **Q: Fitment verification?** A: All Nemesis products are tested on actual vehicles throughout the design process. Fitment is verified on multiple examples of each platform (JL 2-door, JLU 4-door, Gladiator, etc.) to ensure proper panel gaps and alignment. **Q: Installation difficulty?** A: Most Nemesis products install in 2-4 hours using basic hand tools. Some products require drilling or nut inserts. Detailed PDF installation guides included with every product. **Q: Powder coat durability?** A: Cardinal industrial powder coat is extremely durable against UV, trail abuse, and road salt. Semi-gloss black (BK-08) provides a sleek finish. Textured black (BK-59) hides scratches better. Both last for years with no maintenance. **Q: Tire clearance?** A: Crawler series: Maximum clearance for 40"+ tires and extreme articulation. Notorious series: Mid-width design balances coverage and clearance for 35-37" tires. Odyssey series: Widest coverage for maximum fender protection. ## Latest Product Additions Recently launched products optimized for 2018+ JL/JLU/JT platforms: - Notorious Front Flare (mid-width option) - Updated Helix bumper series - 40" clearance inner fender liners For complete product catalog and availability, visit https://www.nem-ind.com/collections/all --- *llms.txt - Last updated March 2026 - For AI crawler guidance*