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

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  1. Apr 9, 2017 at 9:04 PM
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  2. Apr 9, 2017 at 9:07 PM
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    None of them offer good enough protection.
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2017 at 6:55 AM
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    These bumpers are obviously not made to protect the entire front of the vehicle. They are made to provide a place for a winch and light bar to add function without a bunch of extra weight.
    If you are looking for more protection, you will want to get a full replacement like our Overland Series front bumper: http://www.c4fabrication.com/produc...verland-series-front-bumper-full-size-no-cut/
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  4. May 19, 2017 at 8:14 PM
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    Like, so many.
    These are such a big improvement over the factory bumper. I don't think there's any way I could install one though. I guess a body shop could do it? That's gotta be pricey, right?
     
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  5. May 23, 2017 at 7:48 PM
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    what size shackles are those?
     
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  6. May 24, 2017 at 8:31 AM
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    @RelentlessFab installed mine but it didn't seem all too tough.
     
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  7. May 24, 2017 at 8:49 AM
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    Like, so many.
    I definitely don't have the tools for cutting my existing bumper. Maybe I can get in on a local mod day.
     
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  8. May 24, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    All you need is a cheap ass $20 4.5 inch grinder with a cutting wheel and basic hand tools. Takes a little time but well worth the investment. And that @C4 Fabrication LoPro is the shit.
     
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  9. May 24, 2017 at 9:33 AM
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    the tools are not very expensive. Worth the extra 20 bucks when buying a 700 dollar bumper :)
     
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  10. May 24, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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    Like, so many.
    I don't doubt that, but I don't know that I want to learn how to cut a bumper on my brand new truck lol
     
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    Read the instructions a few times, measure a few times, and cut.
    What is the worst that can happen?
     
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  12. May 24, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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    Like, so many.
    SSO has a group buy going on for their Slimline Hybrid bumper. It's currently at 15% off, but we can get it all the way down to 25% off if we get enough people. If you're in the fence, this is a great time to do it. I think they are going to cap it at 25 people.
     
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  14. Jun 2, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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    What is the actual protection of the bull bar? I know they look ultra cool (I had one on my Land Rover Discovery), but, really, what are they really protecting against? I'm debating between the US Offroad design linked to earlier and the SSO and trying to get over the allure of the bull bar.
     
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  15. Jun 2, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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    Order SSO without the Bull bar they have many options! I went OEM+ with no cut out for light bar.t3.jpg
     
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    That looks very nice, Dave! Did you actually paint those shackles half red and half black? This is an option, but I'm still wondering: is the bull bar just for looks (which I think it is, and I love it) or is there any protection value.
     
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    No i ordered red shackles with black rubber guards. The Hoop is what they call it and its seems to be very stout, it maybe able to handle a HI LIFT Jack , i have not confirmed that with SSO . I think it adds some extra protection for any frontal impacts you may encounter on and offroad!
     
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  18. Jun 2, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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    Don't put a hi lift on the front of your car. Turns into a missile if in a crash. I cringe every time I see a hood mounted hi lift or one on the hoops.
     
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  19. Jun 2, 2017 at 1:21 PM
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    I meant as a lift point not storage! But you are so right on about not mounting up front!
     
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    Okay good! haha
     
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