Rhino 4x4 bumper group buy is happening

[Jeffwouldgo]

I'm leaning towards going with the front spacers if there is a noticeable droop up front. Gotta wait another birthday to shell out some money for a BP-51 setup!

 

[rcork]

I'm also thinking the spacers will work until the rear bumper. So.... what about the rear bumper? I'm not interested in swing out anything in the back. Or maybe a system where the swing out arms can be left at home 99% of the time. But a rear bumper to match would be nice.

 

[mcgaskins]

Well, I sure love the bumper! So long as it’s been crash tested and complied with the airbag system, please count me for the next future group buy!

Here is a post I did regarding that very topic:

Rhino 4x4 Front Bumper

Thanks for the kind words! The LX bumper is actually designed for a 16+ LC, and Greg used his fab skills to add some plating, take some bumper away, weld it all together (instead of bolting), and then align it on his own. It definitely looks a little different than how it sits on mine, but...

forum.ih8mud.com

It honestly was not that hard to install, particularly since there is no cutting of the stock bumper. It's a full replacement and fully adjustable since it's modular, and there's a couple of pics of that in the post above as well.

 

[mcgaskins]

I'm also thinking the spacers will work until the rear bumper. So.... what about the rear bumper? I'm not interested in swing out anything in the back. Or maybe a system where the swing out arms can be left at home 99% of the time. But a rear bumper to match would be nice.

Check out the ARB non swingout bumper. It's affordable and low profile and compliments the Rhino front bumper:

 

[mulebarn]

I’ll be doing BP-51, and no rear bumper for now. I’ll have a 12.5gal LRA tank installed, which fits under the truck with the spare tire. Eventually, if I do something that damages the rear bumper I’ll replace it with the Kaymar bumper. It looks OEM, can be painted to match, is Toyota SafetySense compliant, and has swing arms that are easy enough to remove, or not use at all.

 

[bulletsmith]

Now that we all have the Bumper covered, what is everyone going to do with the suspension (if stock)?

I'm hoping to order some OME/lift to complete the build.

Any recommendations? Keeping it in the family instead of searching the threads.

I’m going with the BP-51’s.

 

[Boomstick]

Now that we all have the Bumper covered, what is everyone going to do with the suspension (if stock)?

I'm hoping to order some OME/lift to complete the build.

Any recommendations? Keeping it in the family instead of searching the threads.

I have been trying to figure out when/if suspension was required. Very interested in others opinions

 

[NYCPDK]

I have been trying to figure out when/if suspension was required. Very interested in others opinions

I have a ‘13 that I’m adding this bumper to. It has OME w/BP 51 lift and nitto ridgegrappler tires. Looks great imo. mcgaskins pics are same look. I’d recommend the OME lift and some aggressive tires.

 

[jfrench]

From Rhino:

"[All] have paid, bars are starting to dispatch today will update with tracking details once I have dispatched."

 

[Jeffwouldgo]

 

[mulebarn]

From Rhino:

"[All] have paid, bars are starting to dispatch today will update with tracking details once I have dispatched."

I received my tracking info today.

 

[Jeffwouldgo]

Same here, it's saying February 10th

 

[bulletsmith]

Yep got my tracking info as well. Says Feb 11 for me.

 

[Boomstick]

No tracking info so far. Eagerly waiting...

 

[jfrench]

No tracking info so far. Eagerly waiting...

Hopefully you'll get something tomorrow afternoon/evening.

 

[prharper]

No tracking info so far. Eagerly waiting...

As of yesterday afternoon, I didn't have any tracking info/email either. I replied back to the email they sent with invoice. Shortly after, they responded and attached the tracking info. Mine is scheduled to arrive Feb. 10. We are both in NOVA. so you should see the same date.

 

[lasalsa]

I'm leaning towards going with the front spacers if there is a noticeable droop up front. Gotta wait another birthday to shell out some money for a BP-51 setup!

Can someone please elaborate on the "Spacer" up front? I also want OME Suspension, but will have to wait on shelling for it.

Spacers - What is the deal?

 

[Boomstick]

As of yesterday afternoon, I didn't have any tracking info/email either. I replied back to the email they sent with invoice. Shortly after, they responded and attached the tracking info. Mine is scheduled to arrive Feb. 10. We are both in NOVA. so you should see the same date.

I reached out and can confirm ETA to be Feb. 11th. What are your plans for color matching (if you intend to do so) and install? Do you have trusted LC mechanics in the area or will you DIY?

 

[afgman786]

Can someone please elaborate on the "Spacer" up front? I also want OME Suspension, but will have to wait on shelling for it.

Spacers - What is the deal?

Toyota offers spacers for the front struts to level out the rake. These are also useful for people running bumpers since you're going to add more weight on the nose it helps get you some height back. But if you get a proper load rating suspension you shouldn't have too much of an issue with the extra weight from bumper

 

[chiplee]

No idea how I missed this. Put me down for the next group buy whenever that happens and congrats to everyone who got in. By far the best looking 200 bumper available.