Gen3 winch bumper options

Hey all, new to the group. I've been a 4runner guy (had a gen1 Tacoma years ago), but just added a new Tacoma to the stable. I've usually made my own winch bumpers, but not sure I want to dive into a gen3 taco prototype yet (what's up with all that space between the grill and radiator?.. I could fab a BBQ in there!) So I'm looking at slimline center 'cut-ins' like SOS and C-4 have and maybe welding in some wings to protect the outer corners, or at least the underside of them. I remember that there was a company that sold that kind of center slimline, but had bolt on 'wings' that required some cut away. Now I cant remember or find them. Any of you now who that was? Thanks.

 

SSO I believe.

 

Yep, that's the one! Thanks for that. Any out there installed or running it?

 

I’m running the SOS streamline and love it

 

Theres a lot of people on here that run them.

 

Looks like they're selling the whole thing unitized.. way better than bolt-on wings! I'm pretty much sold, but curious if others have experience or pics (especially a low side profile b/c they don't have any on their site). https://www.southernstyleoffroad.com/product/2016-tacoma-slimline-full-plate-bumper/

 

Customer pics are hard to come by because this item is pretty new, I think they started selling it on their website in mid March. With the usual long lead times and production delays due to covid, it might be a while until customers get theirs. I placed an order for mine on April 1st and the latest update last month is “material received”. I’d be surprised if I receive mine before September 1st 2020.

Other options is to get their Armageddon Armor, which is a DIY kit and have someone local weld it up for you.

 

Yeah they sell a diy kit. Probably faster and if you're used to Welding your own bumpers, might not be bad. I have the SSO but not the wings, yet

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sso-slimline-hybrid-stage-2-high-clearance-kit.594408/page-48

Quite a few in there. Ordering the hybrid/tube version this week myself!

 

Did you get rid of the 4runner? Out of curiosity, what made you switch to the taco?