Thanks. I wonder if a hoop is an option? I would prefer a more simple design like the original
lder style bumpers
lder style bumpers
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$5k for a bumper and install is just crazy, IMO. I don’t blame you for canceling it. I definitely agree with the logic of the full bumper and bar. I went that route with my 100. My next rig will likely be a Tacoma (late 3rd or 4th gen) and I’m going to keep it simple. I like the low profile bumpers that accommodate a winch and require minimal trimming. They also help maintain the factory aerodynamics and fuel mileage.
Reality is that I just don’t wheel often enough or hard enough to justify the a full bull bar front bumper. I can very easily talk myself into “needing” a lot of accessories and the next thing I know I’ve got a bloated, heavy and thirsty rig that spends 90% of its time on the highway and a half dozen or so wheeling trips a year.
I went with the full ARB bar on my 100 because they don’t make them any more and a good one requires quite a bit of effort to track down, baseline, etc. Tacos on the other hand are a dime a dozen and another can be had relatively easily should the truck be totaled by a deer strike or accident. At some point I think to have to pay your money and take you chances based on your usage of the vehicle.
Reality is that I just don’t wheel often enough or hard enough to justify the a full bull bar front bumper. I can very easily talk myself into “needing” a lot of accessories and the next thing I know I’ve got a bloated, heavy and thirsty rig that spends 90% of its time on the highway and a half dozen or so wheeling trips a year.
I went with the full ARB bar on my 100 because they don’t make them any more and a good one requires quite a bit of effort to track down, baseline, etc. Tacos on the other hand are a dime a dozen and another can be had relatively easily should the truck be totaled by a deer strike or accident. At some point I think to have to pay your money and take you chances based on your usage of the vehicle.
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I took a step back on bumpers and spent the last week looking at options. This doesnt preclude me from swapping for something Slee comes up with later on. I waited a long time for the rear 200 series bumper that already had a prototype. That is actually a good thing as Slee wants to fully test his products and I have no complaints about that.
I wanted a bumper that did not movee the sensors to simplify the install. These resulted in bumpers that are not full width, Low profile I believe they are called. I didn't really like the other full width options. Being a daily driver with some moderate wheeling, I am OK with less protection. The 200 series will be my primary wheeling rig. I can always change the bumper out if that changes at a later date. The trimming on these bumpers would not impact the areas that would need to be trimmed for a full width bumper
I have the TRD Pro style grill with a light bar, so don't need another front light bar.
Here are the bumpers I considered
I selected the RCI Pike Bumper With a Warn EVO VR 10-S winch. The bumper has 4-6 week lead time. I talked with RCI at the Colorado Toyota Expo and really liked the look of this bumper on their truck. Good group to talk to. At the time was discussing their skid plates (Bought), but grew to bumpers a week ago.
I will post up once I install it
I wanted a bumper that did not movee the sensors to simplify the install. These resulted in bumpers that are not full width, Low profile I believe they are called. I didn't really like the other full width options. Being a daily driver with some moderate wheeling, I am OK with less protection. The 200 series will be my primary wheeling rig. I can always change the bumper out if that changes at a later date. The trimming on these bumpers would not impact the areas that would need to be trimmed for a full width bumper
I have the TRD Pro style grill with a light bar, so don't need another front light bar.
Here are the bumpers I considered
I selected the RCI Pike Bumper With a Warn EVO VR 10-S winch. The bumper has 4-6 week lead time. I talked with RCI at the Colorado Toyota Expo and really liked the look of this bumper on their truck. Good group to talk to. At the time was discussing their skid plates (Bought), but grew to bumpers a week ago.
- I liked the look of this bumper the best
- This has beefy secondary brackets.
- Install Video and Instructions are very easy to follow
- Likely to line up better with my RCI Skid plates
- Decided to add a winch even though initially considered it a nice to have
- I did a test with 14 gallons of water on the front end and it showed droop added to suspension likely less than 0.25" for bumper and winch. Not something I will worry about. The Bumper + winch less Bumper removals is about 111 lbs. 14 gallons of water is about 116 lbs. Not fully accurate since the bumper will be on the frame rails providing more downforce.
- I have a Light Bar in my TRD Pro style Grill, so did not want big gapping holes were big light bars go. The ones on this bumper are small and don't look like something is missing. If I wanted a Lightbar, either Victory or Cali Raised would have been higher in my list
- I oscillated between CBI Super Convert and the RCI Pike for most of this. Feeling the RCI had a stronger mounting setup and I liked the look of the Pike Bumper better
I will post up once I install it
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Nice. I selected the C4. Not installed yet until I get the front springs from Dobinsons.
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As stated above after evaluaation several bumpers, I selected the RCI Pike Bumper and ordered it on Thursday as part of their Memorial Day sale. They told me 2-6 week lead time. I was surprized when they called me the next day and said the Bumper and winch were ready. I drove the 70 miles to Loveland to pick it up
I had watched the Install video several times
The Instructions were also very easy to follow and are attached here
There are lots of videos that go over how to remove the bumper. The instructions were very clear on how to do it. The only thing I was nervous about was trimming the old bumper. I cut the majority of it with an angle grinder after taping. It wasn't too bad! It was messy though.
I then used a dremel with a smaller cut off wheel to fine tune the cuts. Then used a grinding stone and a sand block to smooth out the cuts
I removed the Crash bar and brackets which was about 40 pounds
I then installed the bumper per the video and written instructions. This part was the easiest
I put the winch in, and had to take it out a couple of times. The Warn instructions are not as straight forward. You have to attach the power cable (ground already installed). Then you have to put the captured nuts into the bottom of the winch. Once I did that, it was easy going. RCI provides a custom bracket to put on the hanger Right side of photo) so you can reach in the bottom hole and work the clutch
I then put it all back together. As you can see, the bumper has room for the front license plate in the stock location. It does cover the RCI Logo. I asked them if they have weather proof stickers in case I want to put one on the bumper. It would partially have covered lights if I had installed that option.
I had watched the Install video several times
The Instructions were also very easy to follow and are attached here
There are lots of videos that go over how to remove the bumper. The instructions were very clear on how to do it. The only thing I was nervous about was trimming the old bumper. I cut the majority of it with an angle grinder after taping. It wasn't too bad! It was messy though.
I then used a dremel with a smaller cut off wheel to fine tune the cuts. Then used a grinding stone and a sand block to smooth out the cuts
I removed the Crash bar and brackets which was about 40 pounds
I then installed the bumper per the video and written instructions. This part was the easiest
I put the winch in, and had to take it out a couple of times. The Warn instructions are not as straight forward. You have to attach the power cable (ground already installed). Then you have to put the captured nuts into the bottom of the winch. Once I did that, it was easy going. RCI provides a custom bracket to put on the hanger Right side of photo) so you can reach in the bottom hole and work the clutch
I then put it all back together. As you can see, the bumper has room for the front license plate in the stock location. It does cover the RCI Logo. I asked them if they have weather proof stickers in case I want to put one on the bumper. It would partially have covered lights if I had installed that option.
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I have the tranny and Tcase RCI aluminum skids coming. They did not have those in stock
Like I said, you can reach in the bottom hole to adjust the clutch
I am very pleased with the result. The measured droop before and after is 3/8 of an inch. Not something I am going to worry about.
I ran the power cables up near the battery. Monday I will receive my battery terminals and hook up and test the winch
Like I said, you can reach in the bottom hole to adjust the clutch
I am very pleased with the result. The measured droop before and after is 3/8 of an inch. Not something I am going to worry about.
I ran the power cables up near the battery. Monday I will receive my battery terminals and hook up and test the winch
