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Southern Style OffRoad Introduction and sale thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SouthernStyleOffRoad, Jul 14, 2016.

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  1. Jul 27, 2016 at 6:48 AM
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    SouthernStyleOffRoad

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    We chose 1/8 " for the face to reduce weight and keep it around 75lbs. If we went to a 3/16 plate there it would bump us up to nearly 90lbs, which I think is too much for this bumper. Like I said though, 100's of folks have been abusing these bumpers for a couple years now all over the world and I havent heard a single person tell me they wished it was thicker plate and heavier. We add bracing throughout the center of the structure to absorb hits on rocks, etc., but the little winglets are for aesthetics. Im not too terribly concerned that it bent slightly considering that particuarly section isnt structural.
     
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  2. Jul 27, 2016 at 7:09 AM
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    Looks so good!

    Side question- what topper is that on the dark grey 3rd gen?
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2016 at 7:14 AM
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    0311K1LL The Old Breed

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    OME 887 w/Bilstein 5100's, 1.5 AAL, SPC LR UCAs 285/75/r16 Toyo AT2s!
    Seriously nice work. I really like the bumper on the Tacoma, looks like OEM lol! I will consider looking into this in the future!
     
    0311K1LL, Jul 27, 2016
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  4. Jul 27, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    SouthernStyleOffRoad

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    Sorry for the delay in answering this.
    Cutting of the front bumper is required. Need a Drimmel or similar tool.
    Compatible with stock skid plates
    Don't have any pics of black on black
    The installation doc is being created now. You can look at the 4Runner installation....the Tacoma install will be very similar.
    http://www.southernstyleoffroad.com...d-Slimline-Bumper-Installation-Guide-V2.3.pdf
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2016 at 9:07 AM
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    SouthernStyleOffRoad

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    We are offering a group buy to members of the forum....get an additional 10% off of the introductory sale price for the first 20 bumpers. Use TW10 as the discount code when ordering.
     
    SouthernStyleOffRoad, Jul 27, 2016
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  6. Jul 27, 2016 at 9:09 AM
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    Check with @LostSherpa..that's his truck
     
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  7. Jul 27, 2016 at 10:14 AM
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    benjamin824 Making it up as I go...

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    OME 3" Lift W/ Dakars, 33" BFG KO2, 17" Fuel Boost Wheels, Magnaflow exhaust, Wiper Switch, Cruise Control, 30" Bumper Light Bar, Rugged Cover II, Weather Tech Mats, Rough Country Nerf Steps.
    Too bad I cant float the cost of one now... government pay is ehhh haha. I am definitely getting one in a couple months though.
     
    benjamin824, Jul 27, 2016
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  8. Jul 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    mmrocek Name is Bill Burke, and this was an exercise.

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    icons, 4.88’s, winch, sliders, skids and some dinky little 285’s
    If you tell me that this bumper will fit well with my RCI skids, I will get one right now.
     
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  9. Jul 27, 2016 at 11:03 AM
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    Kings, Pelfreybilt skids, mobtown sliders, dakars, SCS
    ditto,will they fit on with the pelfreybilt skids?
     
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  10. Jul 27, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    mmrocek Name is Bill Burke, and this was an exercise.

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    I mean I would happily try it out with my RCI skids and if it fits I will send high res photos and if if it doesn't, info on how to modify and photos. For a nice discount of course :)
     
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  11. Jul 27, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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    My topper is an ARE CX.
     
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  12. Jul 27, 2016 at 2:36 PM
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    I have a question about the airbags. You mentioned that they didn't deploy, but does your bumper in any way prevent them from deploying in a crash? I guess I'm asking if they would deploy the same, at the same speeds, as the same model truck without your bumper.
     
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  13. Jul 27, 2016 at 5:09 PM
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    Does anyone have experience failing an insurance claim with an aftermarket bumper like this? 99% of my driving is on road, and if I ever hit a pedestrian, I would imagine the insurance would use an aftermarket non DOT approved bumper as an out. Valid concern?
     
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  14. Jul 27, 2016 at 7:11 PM
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    Yes they will deploy when they should. The air bag sensors are actually mounted on the body of the truck which is isolated by the rubber body mounts from the frame. It takes a VERY large force to engage those sensors, as it should. None of the other vehicles airbags deployed in this wreck either, which they shoudnt have. If an airbag would have deployed at this speed, we would have been injured from the air bag force itself.
     
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  15. Jul 28, 2016 at 6:45 AM
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    Just call the shop & ask for Gwen. 225.726.7979.
     
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  16. Jul 28, 2016 at 7:46 AM
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    Our bumpers work with all after market skid plates.
     
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  17. Jul 28, 2016 at 9:24 AM
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    mmrocek Name is Bill Burke, and this was an exercise.

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    icons, 4.88’s, winch, sliders, skids and some dinky little 285’s
    Bummer, looks like TW10 is no longer valid. Was yesterday before you answered.
     
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  18. Jul 28, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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    I just tried it out and didn't have a problem....it took the discount off. However, I'll be glad to take you order over the phone. 225.726.7979
     
    SouthernStyleOffRoad, Jul 28, 2016
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  19. Jul 28, 2016 at 9:50 AM
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    mmrocek

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    mmrocek Name is Bill Burke, and this was an exercise.

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    Nevermind, my dumbass didn't do it right. I added a winch to the shopping cart as well and then it didn't take the code. I got it now, thanks!
     
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  20. Jul 28, 2016 at 10:05 AM
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    Yes, sorry the winches are not part of the discount. If you need a winch a second order can be placed.
     
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