2016 SSO Slimline Bumper

What was the average install time? People were telling me a "couple " hours. I need a more exact estimate lol

 

Since everyone works at their own pace with different levels of mechanical experience, and the need for beer breaks, I think a couple hours is a fair estimate. If you're looking for an exact time, talk to a mechanic and have them quote you.

 

So two hours with two mechanical savvy guys and NO beer breaks? Lol

 

Just saw this bumper here at Sema 2016! I am sold! looks fantastic.

 

3.5+ hours average realistically. If you've already removed your bumper cover before and know where the hidden attachment points by the headlights are, how the fender flares attach ect. You're very confident in your cutting ability and have your winch and lightbar all mounted up and wiring harnesses ready to go you could get it done pretty quick. If your like me and haven't taken apart the front of a 3rd gen or have 0 body cutting expierence you'll probably take a little more than 2 hours and be sure your not breaking anything lol. The wiring on winch was cake and I'm using a sp8100 for the light bar so there was no problems for me

Overall it's a easy install but if this is your first time taking this truck apart there will most likely be a couple small slowdowns in progress.

I also did it solo. Do you even lift bro?! JK

 

Seems about right. It's pretty straight forward.

 

There is tons of room when you open the hood between the rad and the grill to reach down and access the clutch. However I did have to drill a hole in the brace to be able to plug the controller in. Hope that helps. Bellow is the same photo just different angles.

 

Great, thank you!

 

I mounted a smittybilt 98510 on mine and it doesn't require any cutting to access the control port. It can also be used wirelessly which is nice.

 

Are the OEM bumper pieces worth anything? I just put them up for on the 3rd parts page. first person to trade me a six pack of IPA takes it as of now lol.

 

That aluminum crash bar should recycle for .40-.50 cents a pound! You're looking at least a couple bucks.

 

Lol I'm gonna hold out for the beer. I was thinking about making an herb garden in my garage out of the low speed plastic crash absorber lol.

 

Oh man, I forgot about that piece. Probably because it went into the garbage almost immediately after it came off.

 

We've had a lot of great feedback from the one installed on our SEMA Tacoma.

 

Well that looks pretty sweet! Any more info or specs on the truck?

 

No garage but I have now designated a "parts room" in the house. Other half is not pleased. Apparently the newly appointed parts room is to become a nursery so I need to start clearing shit out. I've got the same crash bar sitting there, along with remnants of the OEM rear bumper. I posted things for sale but so far no luck. Maybe I can turn it all into a mobile to hang from the ceiling to bide more time.

 

Ive been hanging on to everything ( bed box, controll arms ect) just in case the unthinkable happens and toyota offers a V8 or TD tacoma and I need to trade mine in. I figure this bumper is definatly more of a permanent change though.

 

Here's a quick list of additions and a couple extra pictures:

Snugtop XTR Gen 2 Truck Cap

$890 MagnaFlow 19291 : Cat-Back, Street Series, For 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L, 73.7" Bed Length, Extended Cab, 60.5" Bed Length, Crew Cab, Single Passenger Side Rear Exit

MagnaFlow 19291 cat-back exhaust
VSM LED Light Bar and Work Lamps
Hi-Lift X-TREME Jack
NSV Onboard Air Compressor
Mile Marker Scout SEC8 Electric Winch
Odyssey Battery Extreme Dual-Battery Setup
Southern Style Offroad Slimline Hybrid Front Bumper
SOTA Offload M-80 Death Metal 17” Wheels
Cord International Step Bars
AirDesign Super Rim Tacoma Styling Kit
Rough Country 6” Lift Kit
General Tire 35x12.50R17 Grabber X3
Whistler Pro 3600 Radar Detector System

$203 Hypertech 730123 Speedometer Calibrator

Hypertech 730123 Speedometer Calibrator
H3R Performance Fire Extinguisher
Impact Plastics CarTopCargo Carrier

Rostra Equipment:
Rostra’s Toyota Cruise Control System
Rostra's LED Fog Lamps
Rostra's Front Bumper Cut-In LED DRL System
Rostra’s CiteLite Headliner LED Pods
Rostra’s Infinity/RearSight Edgeless RearView Mirror with HomeLink
Rostra’s Dual-Channel DashCam Video Recorder
Rostra’s BackZone Truck Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Rostra’s FrontZone Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Rostra’s ComfortHeat Seat Heaters

 

Very nice build! I gotta go see some of these in person next year!
I'll also have to look into the performance fire extinguisher and see why we don't carry any on our engines.

 

Just a heads up to everybody, somebody just offered me 75 bucks for the black plastic trim piece. Not a ton of cash but pays for half a bubba rope