Show Us Your Winch Bumpers!

Due to recent unfortunate events I'm in the market for a new front bumper. Thought I'd throw it out there and let everyone show off what imo has to be the most aesthetically pleasing aspect of the 3rd gen. So show us your front winch bumpers!

My vote I think is with C4 Fab. I like a low profile bumper that still has the same capabilities without 1k lbs of un needed front end weight. Not to mention just looks so clean. Lets see what ya got!

 

If you used the search function you would've found these threads

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/where-are-the-winch-bumpers.423285/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/front-bumper.449330/

 

I really like that one. Anyone have an install vid on what it takes to attach it?

 

No install vid but this needs to be done...

 

holy moly! wonder how much of a pita that is to do

 

The install really isn't too bad for our front Lo-Pro winch bumper. Here is a link to the install instructions in our vendor sub forum:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ont-winch-bumper-install-instructions.446516/

 

And a few more photos for everyone! The winch bumper can be purchased on our website here: http://www.c4fabrication.com/product/2016-tacoma-3rd-gen-front-lo-pro-winch-bumper/

 

So for the common, un-mechanical folk, you are saying forget about it???
I love the look, but I'm pretty certain, I'd need a pro for this install unfortunately.

 

I wouldn't necessarily say forget about it, but yes I wouldn't recommend doing the install yourself if you have no mechanical experience whatsoever! The main dis-assembly of the bumper cover and the actual install of the Lo-Pro bumper are pretty straight forward. The only part that is a bit more challenging is the actual cutting of the plastic. But there are natural lines in the original bumper cover to follow when cutting that make it pretty hard to screw up. Also our Lo-Pro bumper is designed to fit over the edges of the main cut areas, so there is a bit of fudge room there if you make a mistake while cutting.

 

Has anyone bought their own light bar for this setup?

 

Our bumper is designed to fit the Baja Designs S8 20" light only. Other brands of single row lights may fit, but we cannot guarantee it. Some custom brackets or modification of the mounting tabs may be necessary.

 

Anyone have any success fitting another light bar into this bumper?

 

Well, I think I've found the right fit. I will add it to the future mod list - sigh

 

Looks great- going with this style when my truck arrives. What differentiates your low pro bumper from the SSO low pro bumper?

 

Awesome!

 

Our main difference is the recessed winch fairlead mounting area and the cutouts in the front for access to the winch. Also the shape of our D-ring shackle mounts is sloped with the bumper and fits the overall profile of the bumper instead of two square chunks of steel sticking out the front. The D-ring mounts that most companies use on their bumpers really other me, they just dont look like the belong. But thats all personal preference on how i think it should "look". Our D-ring mounts still function the same as any other bumper.