Anyone ever regret cutting the frame to install a 4x4Labs rear Bumber? (1 Viewer)

[Mad Matt]

I am looking at rear bumpers and the only thing that is holding me back on the 4x4 Labs rear bumper is having to cut the end of the frame off. It seems like that box end has to provide a large amount of the overall strength/rigidity of the frame. Anyone ever notice any flex in the frame after installing the bumper or have any other issues?

 

[retrofive]

Nope. No regrets. In fact the labs bumper comes with a new crossmember that is stronger (IMHO) than stock.

 

[chap79]

I don't have the 4x4 Labs bumper but I did cut off the factory crossmember to install mine. Haven't had any flexing. The stock cross member is really thin steel, just like the box frame. Their bumper will probably add more strength than from the factory.

 

[eurosonic]

I wouldn't really consider it as cutting frame. You dont really loose strength when you replace it with a nice sturdy metal bumper.

 

[surfpig]

Not a bit.

And as others said, that bumper is WAY stronger than the crossmember was.

 

[ExpoGeorgia]

Not at all

 

[thatcabledude]

Nope. No regrets. In fact the labs bumper comes with a new crossmember that is stronger (IMHO) than stock.

I lol'd

 

[richardlillard1]

 

[Qball]

^^^^thanks for the LOL!

 

[93yotasr5]

cut that S***.

Its all good

 

[Hornd]

If the bumper is cut, is it still a Toyota or a 1 off?

I'm running Toyota tires on mine, so it's 100% Genuine.

 

[retrofive]

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If the bumper is cut, is it still a Toyota or a 1 off?

I'm running Toyota tires on mine, so it's 100% Genuine.

What part of the bumper is being cut exactly?

 

[richardlillard1]

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If the bumper is cut, is it still a Toyota or a 1 off?

I'm running Toyota tires on mine, so it's 100% Genuine.

I didn't know Toyota made tires, do they make a 37 or larger?

 

[ericbirk]

No regrets, way stronger. If you bend the 4x4Labs, the truck is probably a writeoff...

 

[retrofive]

No regrets, way stronger. If you bend the 4x4Labs, the truck is probably a writeoff...

Well fxxx!