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Front bumper for winch

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by isdjww, Aug 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM.

  1. Aug 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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    isdjww

    isdjww [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I find that many front bumpers for my 2014 require cutting the stock bumper.
    I found one that says that it doesn't require any cutting.
    I didn't find anything in the forum search specific to not modifying/cutting the stock bumper.
    What front bumper would you recommend for a winch that doesn't require any cutting?
     
  2. Aug 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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    Do you mean a full bolt on bumper? On just replacing the lowest portion?
    Both shown below.
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  3. Aug 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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    I'm thinking just the lower portion based on appearance preference.
     
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    Elka 2.5" DSC w/ Deaver Stage 1, Archive Hammer Hangers, SPC UCAs, Timbren bumps, TRD baja wheels, 265/75r16 Wildpeak AT4W, Greenlane Sliders, Warn slimline bumper, N-Fab spare tire box mount.
    Then you will be cutting. You would need to replace the entire bumper cover with a new bolt on bumper to avoid any cutting.

    The low profile ones that just go in the black part require you to cut out the black part. Technically the black piece is just a cover but it snaps onto a piece that is continuous from the rest of the painted bumper cover. It's honestly not that hard to do.

    C4, SSO, and Warn all make versions that fit the 2nd gen. There may be others too, I just can't remember off the top of my head. I personally have the Warn one on my 2013 and love it.
     
  5. Aug 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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    Thank you.

    I found one that said no cutting was required, but when I looked at the detailed instructions I couldn't see how. It looks like it is required for the style I'm looking at.

    I wanted to ask everyone, to see if I'm missing something.
     
  6. Aug 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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    ^Stock plastic bumper cover is cheap, and it will get gouged and crack on the trail anyway. Truck is 11 years old. Start cutting. :sawzall:

    An oscillating tool is said to work well for cutting plastic. Body saw works too.
     
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