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3rd gen lower bumper cut?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Vyprdad, Aug 21, 2019.

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  1. Aug 21, 2019 at 10:24 PM
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    if you have an oscillating saw or a cast saw...those are extremely easy to use and cut nicely
     
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  2. Aug 22, 2019 at 4:55 AM
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    Yes, I will be going through with mine, just trying to figure out the fog light situation first. The 2nd gen is harder to do it on because you have to relocate the fog lights and still make it look good. Sergio, wait till you see what I have planned though.....it is a shock to the system and not for everyone but it will be like...."i kinda like that" and grow on you like a fungus. OP, i say go for it. Don't listen to the naysayers, you do to your Tacoma what you think is going to look good to you. I am waiting till October when mine is paid off though.....
     
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    crashngiggles, Aug 22, 2019
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  4. Aug 22, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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    This just needs @MESO endcaps to clean up the side view. I'll gladly cut and test out a set for the idea of these exciting new "Corner Pods" ;) :bananadance:
     
    wahoobie, Aug 22, 2019
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  5. Aug 22, 2019 at 6:36 AM
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    Looks horrible. Why would people do this?
     
    SDTaco4x4, Aug 22, 2019
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  6. Aug 22, 2019 at 6:39 AM
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    Except, it doesn’t look bad.
     
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    If someone does this can we get a overall side view of the whole truck ?
     
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  8. Aug 22, 2019 at 6:52 AM
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    I have quite a bit of damage to one side perfect for this mod but I've always been curious would this expose to much of the back side of the fog lights and allow water to enter the fender easier? Is there a local support to keep the cut component from flapping?
     
    TacoRD16, Aug 22, 2019
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  9. Aug 22, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    @taco_nobody on instagram did this a little while back. i believe he is a forum MOD for tacoma3g

    Personally i think it looks sick but i wouldnt bring the cut up too high or you'll start looking like Mater from Cars
     
    AU_Taco, Aug 22, 2019
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    I have thought of that as well. Don’t cut the inner liner instead use a heat gun to bend up then cut any excess.
     
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  11. Aug 22, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    Will this allow a lot of water to go up behind the fogs? That would be my only concern. I'm at work so I can't go out and look but it would seem to me that this opens up the bumper where stock it's pretty much "sealed"
     
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  12. Aug 22, 2019 at 9:06 AM
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    The bumper does not seal anything at all. The fogs themselves are sealed and the connectors are water resistant.
     
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  13. Aug 22, 2019 at 9:10 AM
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  14. Aug 22, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    This. The fog lights are already partially exposed, and if you spend anytime wheeling or in mud you'll notice stuff gets pretty dirty behind the stock bumper.
     
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  15. Aug 22, 2019 at 9:19 AM
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    Well then I guess I'm no longer as concerned. lol
     
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  16. Aug 22, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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    Someone posted another picture angle of the cut. Will post more as I see them.

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    I wasn't worried to much about the fogs vs have a giant hole between the liner and fender for direct water into the intake on the passenger side. I guess someone mention you heat and bend the remaining liner could zip tie closed.
     
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    I like it, almost Zr2-ish.

    what happens to the inner fender liner though? cut it with the bumper and?.. leave the hole?
     
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  19. Aug 22, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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    youreuse of the word "trim" is very loose
     
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  20. Aug 22, 2019 at 11:07 AM
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    I did this to my 4Runner.

    Would recommend a utility knife for the cleanest cut. Have to make a few passes but you won’t melt it like a rotary tool will.

    The extra portion of fender liner can be tucked up and fastened where able. Or can buy some thin abs sheet to close the gap if desired.
     
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