Best options bolt on bumper (no cutting)

Has anyone seen one of these yet?

 

Mines supposed to be delivered today, so I guess we will see what exactly it is lol.

 

Should be no surprises. The page shows it's 1/8" steel, too thin to support a winch or recovery points. Just a replacement for the factory crash bar and plastic fairing, and a place to mount lights.

The serious off road bumpers typically use 1/8" steel in non-load-bearing areas.

 

Victory4x4 blitz bumper.

Just had to make 2 small 6in cuts underneath, but everything can go back to stock if needed.

 

Looks great!

 

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Both of those are ugly af imho.

 

Does anyone know anything about these?
https://www.extremeterrain.com/rock-slide-engineering-tacoma-front-bumper-fb-f-100-tac3.html

 

I have been following this thread and researching on my own as well. I think the Victory Blitz seems like the best option for my needs. https://www.victory4x4.com/product/VT3FB.html
I don't do hardly any rock crawling, my four wheeling is mostly forest service roads to get to my hunting spots. Late season hunting can be a problem when the roads are snowed, iced in and slippery as all heck. I have slid off more than once, even with chains on. I need a front wench bumper mostly for self recovery or to be able to assist a friend in a minor recovery.

That Victory bumper is made in USA (MI) minimal cutting as others have said. Steel or Alum. I am going to go with steel, I think, due to I think steel is more durable? There does not seem to be very many reviews on them? Member Chikipotpie posted some pics of his install, looks pretty straight forward and clean.

 

Hello Chikipotpie,
How are you liking your Victory Blitz Bumper after you have had a chance to get to know it a bit? Would you still recommend it? Did you ever install a winch inside the bumper, if so how did that work out for you?
Thanks much.

 

I have no plans to sell the truck, but didn’t want to cut either.

However, I liked the functionality and *almost* factory look of the Southern Style Offroad Slimline Hybrid. Then I watched and rewatched a guy on here that installed one and documented it really well.

End result- I cut it. Happy with the result but understand it may not be for everybody.

 

well yeah, because toyota enginerds didn't put the body line in a convenient area...

 

Hey! Been enjoying the bumper, no issues or complaints about it. Mine is steel so i think its roughly 70-80lbs, cant remember. Similar to you, no rock crawling or anything crazy as this is my daily driver. Just wanted something to protect the front end when going down trails and finding camp spots.

Didn't end up putting a winch in. Still not out of the question, but I don't feel a need for it at the moment. Only additional work you would have to do is relocate the coolant line if you install a winch. Doesn't seem too difficult if you watch the videos on Youtube. Overall, very happy with this install and still feel its the best option for minimal to no cutting on your truck.

 

That is great and your first hand experience and comments are invaluable. Thanks much!