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SSO Slimline vs C4 Lo-pro vs Stingray Lo-pro

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Frogsauce, Dec 30, 2016.

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  1. Jan 2, 2017 at 8:11 AM
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    That's a good point, I've updated the first post with side shots too. It looks like the stingray might have the bar up higher, but C4's is farther forward from the grille.
     
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  2. Jan 2, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    Not sure if it's an option on the others, but I would consider the width of the tow points (where d-rings attach). That point needs to support all the weight of your truck if it's getting yanked out of something. I wouldn't want that to be thin.
     
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  3. Jan 2, 2017 at 1:13 PM
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    Here's my SSO bumper.

    Truck-03NIKON.jpg
     
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  4. Jan 2, 2017 at 2:07 PM
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    Decisions..
     
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  5. Jan 2, 2017 at 2:39 PM
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    And this is what they might look like if you exclude the cutouts for the winch access (if you get a remotely controlled winch) on the C4 lo-pro. C4 already confirmed they can do this, relentless fab informed me they cannot.

    (Sorry for the terrible MS Paint job)

    C4 Lo-pro:
    C4-no-holes.jpg
     
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  6. Jan 4, 2017 at 4:30 AM
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  7. Jan 4, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    Do you offer a way for mounting a lisence plate for the 2016 bumper?
     
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  8. Jan 4, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    I believe a flipster should work when there is a winch installed, if the winch isnt in yet it can be attached to the flat fairlead recess area
     
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  9. Jan 4, 2017 at 9:07 AM
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    There are also two different Hawse fairleads. The silver one is aluminum and designed for synthetic rope. The black one is steel, designed for steel wire rope.

    Rollers stick out a bit much for my taste on the SSO. The C4 and relentless work a bit better for rollers.
     
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  10. Jan 5, 2017 at 9:47 AM
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    After much deliberation, I decided to go with the C4 Fab Lo-Pro. I think they are all great choices, but I don't need the winch cutouts and I like the support brackets on the C4. Once I get it installed I'll be sure to post up some pictures (non-edited) to show the front without winch cutouts for anyone else wondering the same.

    Hopefully the information I have consolidated on the first post of this thread will help others do their own eval of the three options as well. I don't think you will lose with any of them, so it's a matter of preference!
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM
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  12. Jan 5, 2017 at 12:36 PM
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    That's great- C4 is a fine choice. TBC though, I bought the C4 braces to go with my SSO
     
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  13. Jan 5, 2017 at 12:38 PM
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    Ok it's Jan '17 where's the damn bumper haha.
     
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  14. Jan 5, 2017 at 1:54 PM
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    Awesome! I think anyone of the 3 contenders would have been a great pick!
     
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    LOL I believe the truck is scheduled for the week of the 16th so just have to hold out a couple weeks til we design and post it up. :cool:
     
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    I'm thinking of doing this. Do they fit?
     
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    I ran my fingers along the bumper and it seems to match the frame, so I think they will. I'll wait for you to say
     
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