95-97 trimmed bumper ideas

Can somebody post pics of their trimmed stock bumpers? Looking for ideas on how to trim mine.

 

Here is a pic of mine but I did cut it again recently and I don't have any pics of it right now. So I'll take a pic of it tomorrow and post that one too.

 

No pics from front?

 

not sure if these will help I only trimmed the front plastic with a dermal and that's 3 inch lift with 315"s

 

Looking along the lines of trimmin to help gain approach angle but still look good.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bocephuswades-1995-5-tacoma-lx-build.362692/

Check his build out, he has some pics of it cut

 

Here is how i have it currently and a shot from the front as well. I still have to do some cutting to the lower fender mount though.

 

Wrong year but could give you a few ideas

 

^^^ This looks bad ass. I might have to do this on mine!

 

I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving all that area exposed, there is a reason your bumper covered that stuff, only takes 1 small rock to puncture that area and ruin your day.

At least a skid plate in the area would be better than full open.

 

A little rock won't puncture anything there. There's a reason they sell thousands of tacoma bumpers that involve removing that entire area.

 

pretty good approach angles, but a lot was exposed

 

With turbo intercooler.

 

Mine, used a torch to heat, bend and weld the plastic to make it look a bit more finished.

 

Haha, I didn't like it so I caved and bought a new valance. I wish I had cut the angles out instead of in , could've looked way better

 

after trimming my tupperware...

the only thing remaining is the turn signal surrounds. Lol



years back... in street queen mode
prior to tupperware trimming...

 

I dont really get why you would do this, you dont gain anything and it looks tacky with the added risk of damage.

Aftermarket bumpers are made ti expose certain areas and guard others, cutting the stock bumper like that weakens it.

 

I dont think the plastic is adding much protection... Just kinda bends up when i hit it on something. Sorry. Dont have $1000 for a plate bumper.

 

Actually that looks pretty good... I like the exposed tire look from the front.

 

The stock bumper is worthless.....just a cosmetic item mostly. Not going to do much for "protection." I like the exposed tire look too. Additionally, by removing the plastic dog and pony show, you gain front end clearance for wheeling rocks. Greater approach angles.