3rd Gen - CBI Overland skids and T3 Bumpers thread

Sorry Mike, i've left Cali and have been to other destinations other than California. doesn't mean i don't know my way around a few rocks.. You and I basically have the same damn setup.

 

To each their own. I'm not sure on the strength of aluminum. If you prefer weight savings then go Aluminum. I prefer the strength of steel so I sacrifice weight savings (and some dollars).

 

The DCLB don't stop me from going wheeling. I prefer the extra bed space and don't mind the departure angles and occasional high centering. Makes for a more fun time!

 

My BSM stopped working and I got the RAV4 mirrors. Besides a minor shadow in the passenger mirror, I prefer them. No light for cross traffic, burn now I can glance and *see* the blind spot instead of hoping a sensor worked.

 

This guy^^^^

 

Definetly loosing strength. Is it worth it? Only you can answer what’s right for your rig. Daily driver, camping rig, mall crawler, LT, SAS and overland cult guys all have diffrent opinions on if it’s worth the weight savings.

 

Hey buddy. Just seen this thread, if you had to guess would you think these skids would work with the factory bumper and factory off road tow hook? I tried reaching out to cbi but still no response.

 

I'm glad to hear that it's still a capable rig as a long bed.

That being said, the long bed platform is usually not a choice for rock crawling, they're just too long overall.

 

you may or may not have seen this guy then.

 

That's pretty nice!

Actually I was looking at marlin crawlers site, they have some nice options for the 3rd gen....it's just a boatload of money get it set up with that and 35s.

 

I am doing 35s with the 5.29s in the spring time.

 

That's badass!
What's your plan for the suspension to fit them?
Too tall/top heavy is never good for a rig.....u less you're just mudding.

I'd guess you'll wan to upgrade the axles too. I'm sure you're planning on wheeling and not malling.


https://youtu.be/WrRBbh6-eGU

 

She has a build thread here.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/burthas-build-thread.500166/

That thing is a monster. Lol
I was excited to see she put some Chevy 63s on that thing. I did the same, but I haven’t forked out the money for long travel up front yet.

 

I plan on going full bypasses.. with SUA Going from fox 2.5 RR to kings LT kit.. a SAS kit up front would be beautiful.

 

sas is when it gets real.......but that taco box vid is still IFS and would drag that up anything.

It's nice to have a drivable crawler that's not your DD....I just don't see myself doing that on a brand new truck.

My former wheeling buddies are pretty solid fabricators.

 

Just saw this on Facebook, looks like the factory hook is in place still?

 

Yes that is exactly what I wanted t

That is exactly what I anted to know. Thank you.

 

Any tips on the cut? I just got my bumper in and trying to do the install myself

 

Got my aluminum cbi t3 bumper in and dying to get this put on!

 

Tape off both sides before cutting to ensure it’s even. A cherry picker will make it a lot easier on your back. I recommend using a multi occulting tool like in my video with this type of cutting blade.