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

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  1. Jan 14, 2017 at 4:24 PM
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    I believe the only way to truly determine the necessity of the brackets or an affect on crumple zones would be to do stress and crash tests. And I am fairly confident it would vary between the three designs. But I certainly don't want to volunteer my truck for this type of test though. :)
     
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  2. Jan 14, 2017 at 4:47 PM
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    I'm having a hard time deciding between US and SSO. I don't to cut my bumper but damn that SSO looks good and damn near OEM looking.


    Thanks for the thread. I've been having the same struggle.
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2017 at 4:54 PM
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    Don't you gotta cut the bumper for the fairlead on the US?
    It's a bitter pill, and there's no going back, but no ragrets on this end with the SSO.
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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  5. Jan 14, 2017 at 9:27 PM
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    Yes apparently I'd been drinking. I was told there would be no maths.
     
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    Maybe you were trying to say that 1/4" is 33% thinner than 3/8"?
     
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  7. Jan 15, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    00x0x_3XQsXbLA4VA_600x450_2da445141f60280dde0efeb0ce11e632f24946ef.jpg Anyone ever buy this brand winch is it junk ?
     
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  8. Jan 15, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    Just pulled the trigger on a @SouthernStyleOffRoad slimline! Can't beat the look and function. Can't wait to get it.
     
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    What did you use to cut your bumper?
     
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  11. Jan 15, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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    Some additional help when deciding. SSO Slimline w/ hoop and shiny light thingy.

    Cleghorn-18.jpg
     
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    Dremel with rip saw blade but a plastic cutting disk will work. The plastic is super thin so the blade will cause slight melting but nothing that affects the bumper.

    Note that Dremel doesn't make a true ripsaw blade. They make a wierd attachment for them (for a ripsaw) so I recommend you buy an aftermarket ripsaw blade or buy a dremel plastic cutting disk.
     
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  13. Jan 16, 2017 at 7:23 AM
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    Thanks for doing the install, good to know they will fit with other bumpers!
     
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  14. Jan 16, 2017 at 5:03 PM
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    Big +1 there. I get compliments all the time on the SSO bumper.
     
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    I was planning on using a dremel for mine too. But before that, I might try to use this small jigsaw I have. It came with a PVC bit and is light weight. Worth a shot since I have a fairly steady hand. I've used it on kayaks a few times before with good result.
     
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