BAMF 2nd gen Hybrid front bumper

sounds good @Beer-toe. I look forward to hearing from @JLee to hear his thoughts!

 

Need to align it to 100% but its in

 

I actually just hammered mine up and flat a bit, and it fit no problem. But yeah, might as well trim the little fingers.

 

I assume you have to do this little notch on both sides?

I’d love to see a picture of these skid plate fingers/nipples if anyone has one

 

It’s not nothing that is going to ruin the truck. Just helped a friend install his 2nd gen hybrid front and HC rear. Bumpers fit perfect.

 

My front is signing now, or whistling at 60+ mph, you guys experience this also?

Wondering if its that gap for the light bar or because my truck squatted and now it has a slight rake

 

Found the noise! Because the lower grill is not supported it created a pocket where it meets the hood and just enough space to make it sing lol

I found some sticky rubber pads but it underneath to put tension up to the hood and close the gap and now its silent

Im happy now lol

 

Pictures please!

 

From the install instructions.

"Factory skid plates may need tabs trimmed for installation.

The thin formed sheet metal channel that runs below the headlights will require notching or slight bending to

clear fog light mounts. Notching can be done with sheet metal shears, tin snips, hack saw, etc. It just requires two

small incisions and then bend front face of channel upward to clear the flange"

 

The whole install instructions.

2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma Front Hybird Bumper

Start by removing the factory bumper. First the grille should be removed by pulling the plastic clips at the top of

the grille and removing the two screws. The grill should pull out toward the front of the truck. The lower

headlight trim pieces should be popped outward toward the center of the truck to allow the bumper to move

forward. The bumper has several bolts and clips at the bottom and in the wheel wells, be sure all clips and

bolts are removed and the bumper will pop out toward the front. There are black “hubs” on either side of the

fenders that the bumper clicks into, they should also be removed.


Next step is to remove the factory aluminum crash bumper, it is held on by 6 nuts, 3 on each side. Save the

nuts, they will be reused. The crash bumper is often a press fit onto the studs and will require using rubber

mallet or dead blow to push the bumper off. Remove the factory tow hook that is on the passenger side of the

truck, bolted to bottom of cross-member. The tow hook that is permanently welded on the driver’s side will

stay.


Factory skid plates may need tabs trimmed for installation.

The thin formed sheet metal channel that runs below the headlights will require notching or slight bending to

clear fog light mounts. Notching can be done with sheet metal shears, tin snips, hack saw, etc. It just requires two

small incisions and then bend front face of channel upward to clear the flange.


Before mounting all of your accessories onto the bumper it is a good idea to do a test fit. With two people

minimum, carefully lift the bumper up onto the studs, use caution not to hit the fenders with the bumper. 3

people are ideal, 2 to lift and one to start the nuts on the studs. Check alignment, the bumper can be raised

and lowered to fit each different truck. The tilt of the bumper can be manipulated if needed by placing washers

on the studs, either top or bottom depending on needs. It is a good idea to leave approx. ½” gap from fenders

to allow for body flex.


Once test fit is done remove the bumper and mount accessories. The winch control solenoid may fit on the

winch mounting area depending on the size of the winch being used. Drilling mounting holes to match your

winch solenoid will be required if you are mounting solenoid in the winch mount area. Larger motor winches will

require that the solenoid be mounted either behind the grill on the center support or in the engine bay.

Mounting in the engine bay will require extending the cables but is a great option for a clean finished mount.

Once all accessories are mounted you can re-install the bumper as you did during the test fit. The bumper will

be much heavier at this point, lift with caution. Place nuts on the studs and leave loose. Lift the bumper to the

desired height and tighten down the INSIDE nuts only leave the outside studs loose.


Our reinforcement brackets slide over the frame horns and are bolted on after the bumper is set in place.

Pop off the plastic caps behind the frame horns as they are blocking your holes. You may need to tap the brackets into place.

Once in place bolt them on using the side bolts first to fully seat the bracket.

Once tight you can run the longer 5" bolt trough the back into the bumper and secure that. Finally tighten the 4 remaining studs and your set.

 

@jjeffries4

I added 2 rubber pieces here and added a strip on my hood.... no more whistling

 

@Beer-toe looking good man! Thanks for all the visual help. Excited to get my bumper soon and get it on. Posts like yours are super helpful for trouble shooting!

 

Anytime bud

 

Approach.....

 

Has anyone from Black Friday received theirs already?

 

Lots of people have. Do you have one on order? if your looking for an update this is not the best place for that. We only update via Email.

 

I do have one In order. I wasn’t curious enough when it was coming to bother you through email about it. Was just randomly asking so I would know if it was getting close. I’m not in a hurry

 

Well finally got my bumper on, and all the little tips and tricks helped a ton. Thanks @JLee and @Beer-toe

 

Anytime brother

 

Just installed. Awesome design, it's like a whole new truck. Glad I splurged on the baja s8, slots in perfectly.