Brute Force Fab official on TW

Just had a quick chat with Billy and he is one class act. Getting excited to see my bumper in person soon.

 

I feel it's held up better than expected, but mine are usually protected by a thick layer of dirt, lol. I rattle canned mine bumper so if it ever does get chewed up, I'll just touch it up.

 

The dirt is what alerted me to how much abuse that area takes. My tires pick up gravel like crazy

 

I have had mine a little over a year. I used Rust-oleum truck bed coating. It has seen it's fair share of gravel roads and sand. It still looks good.

Be Safe...

Dan

 

After running the swingout for a week to see if I could deal with it, it was a simple decision that no, it was a hassle for me as someone that opens their tailgate a dozen times a day. So I ordered the same sleeve for the spindle he uses, painted it, and now I have the option of going with or without the swingout. Swapping takes all of about 10 minutes, and I get my camera back.

On an aside, there's now a company that makes a basically plug and play camera relocate that I ordered, so when the time comes to use it, just swap plugs and call it good

 

Plug and play camera? DO SHARE!

 

+1

you can't just drop that sort of info without any details

 

Found this: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/backup-camera-relocation-for-rear-swingout.706013/#post-25667216

But it says it's out of stock at the moment.

Here's the manufacturer's site: https://camerasource.com/10-15-tacoma-license-plate-camper-camera-kit-plug-and-play.html

That price tho

 

I have the 4 position connectors but I'm so damn swamped I just can't open up another product for sale. But maybe next year if I get my s together. I don't have the 6 position connectors and not sure which trucks are six (mine is a 4) but it doesn't seem too hard to put together a combo cap + plug and play natika camera adapter.

That kit does come with a camera but it's at least twice what it should cost.

 

Also, I'm hopefully going to BFF tomorrow so if anyone in so cal has product ready, there's a chance I could be your mule. Stoked to get my bumper and meet Billy.

 

Which bumper did you get?

 

The "I'm way too much of a wussbag to go offroad" aka "not high clearance" one.

For 2002 Tundra though. I'll post some photos though b/c it's semi relevant.

ETA:
Teaser photos for now, haven’t unpacked it yet.

 

Wrapped up installation yesterday.

 

Anyone happen to know the 7/4 pin plug which fits into these? I assume they are all the same spec?

 

The 3rd gen bumpers are designed for them.

 

So, I bought a 3rd gen Tacoma 7/4 plug and it just barely doesn’t fit.

also my 2nd flip up plate holder wasn’t a direct bolt up. I drilled it out so it fits now but the plate lights are so far back they don’t really illuminate it. Which I expected.

Given my trouble with the plug I wonder if maybe the answer is to just flush mount the plate with a bracket to reposition the holes. But it would be nice to use the hitch for bikes if I wanted to.

Anyone have a flip up they like?

 

Anyone have a second Gen with the brute force HC rear with 285s and wheels that are 0 offset? Thanks!

 

yup, here's a pic since i assume that's what you wanna see

 

Thanks dude, truck looks great. I sent you a message.

 

Do you guys make weld on or bolt on grilles?