New Trail-Gear 80 series tube bumpers...

[bryson]

Why does it stick out so far? Why would they design it like that? I'm not seeing the upside, and it's more weight and materials.

The winch has to clear the grill/lower valence, and it looks to me like there is just enough clearance to do that. It doesn't look to me like they could have made it fit much closer without requiring cutting of the aforementioned parts.

Maybe it just looks like it sticks way out just because you aren't used to seeing a Cruiser that low to the ground, and there is no winch mounted up - proportions are all wacked out.

 

[Oscar Witte]

I like how far it comes out, imho it gives the truck more shape in the front. It could be a nice step/seat/workbench/generator platform.

 

[Jroach321]

Winch should be in this week, so I'll throw it on there with tires and roll it outside to get a few pics. Putting a tape to it it looks like there is as little clearance as possible for a winch.


I'm just use to this

 

[4rings5cyls]

It's still quite a bit lighter and lower profile than the ARB it replaced on my rig. My priorities shifted over to pulling the front 3rd and doing an axle service, but I'll get pics up once it's painted and done.

 

[Sambosuda]

Bump

Has anyone purchased a rear and mounted it?

 

[d0nkeyxpunch]

You could mount a nice sized toolbox for recovery gear in place of a winch.

That or a cooler. That's what I will be doing.

 

[LouisianaRubicon]

Not a tube bumper fan but that front design looks really good.

 

[bicycleagent003]

But there are no recovery points on the bumper, right? Why would they build it that way?

 

[Sambosuda]

Shouldn't recovery points be on the frame anyway?

 

[tweeek]

Recovery point would be the receiver below the winch plate.

 

[Jroach321]

Recovery point would be the receiver below the winch plate.

Factory points were removed to put the bumper on. With longer bolts they will go where the factory ones are. Then there is always the reciever.

 

[Jroach321]

It's amazing how much harder it is to work on this truck with a bumper being on there.

 

[Jroach321]

Smittybilt 10k winch.
2" of extra clearance leftover.

 

[jbatx]

Thanks for posting photos.

 

[bryson]

That is a fair bit of extra clearance... I wonder if the larger frame winches like a Warn M12000 would fit?

 

[retrofive]

That is a fair bit of extra clearance... I wonder if the larger frame winches like a Warn M12000 would fit?

No doubt. That is a lot of extra IMHO

 

[SkyMall]

I ALMOST bought one of these for my 4Runner, which I then sold to buy my LC. I really like the top plate modification. It gives the bumper a very finished look.

For those who have the front bumper already, What's the possibility of mounting a couple driving lights under that little stinger? I'm guessing with a couple light tabs welded on there it wouldn't be a problem.

 

[mdeane]

painted and mounted, imho my rig doesn't do it any favors but the bumper looks great. super easy install. View attachment 1250840 View attachment 1250841 View attachment 1250844 View attachment 1250850 View attachment 1250851

Do you have any more pictures of your cruiser with this bumper, I am thinking about buying the same one. Any actions shots or whatnot?

 

[Jroach321]

I ALMOST bought one of these for my 4Runner, which I then sold to buy my LC. I really like the top plate modification. It gives the bumper a very finished look.

For those who have the front bumper already, What's the possibility of mounting a couple driving lights under that little stinger? I'm guessing with a couple light tabs welded on there it wouldn't be a problem.

I don't have a stinger and you can fit 4" cubes on either side of the winch and them still be protected. There wouldn't be any reason you couldn't mount a bar or cubes with a simple tab if you have the stinger version.

 

[CruisinFJ60]

I bought a front.