ARCHIVE Victory4x4 LC200 build, prototyping and product development! (1 Viewer)
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Here are the renderings of the Bull bar on the LX and 200.
I love how the bar follows the lines of the grill
greynolds
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What's involved for installation of the bumper, such as is there any cutting or drilling of anything involved or is it fully bolt on? I'm assuming there would be some cutting or trimming on the LX, but more curious about the LC since that's what I have.
Definitely cutting involved. Look at his previous pictures showing the unpainted prototype on both a 16+ LC and pre-16 LX. And, the computer drawings showing the main top bumper portion being straight across and the stock bumper portion above that.
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We’ll have the final weights at product launch. We will have steel or aluminum options.
The airbags are controlled by an inertia switch. We don’t have any plans for crash testing, as this is a niche market bumper. We do not sell internationally, so those hoops don’t have to be jumped through.
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We’ll have detailed installation videos at launch. Both models require cutting the plastic facia. Otherwise, bolt on.
Awesome thanks. My ask wasn’t about the airbags. Since the bumper is bolted to the frame, is there any type of crumple zone or energy absorbing system (or something to release some energy) between the bumper and the frame in case of a crash?
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Thanks. The need for cutting is unfortunate, but is getting harder and harder to avoid with the way the manufacturers design the vehicles these days. I'm looking forward to the installation videos. The overall bumper design looks really nice.
CharlieS
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TJM figured out a way to do it for the '16+ cruisers.
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We were able to make our Sliders fit both the LX and LC!
Can you share a photo of the mounts?
I love that the middle uprights follow the lines of the Lexus grille. I am very very interested in seeing the final product.
I noticed on your development photos above, as well as some of the photos on your website Land Cruiser Roof Rack | 200 Series & LX570 (08-21) - Victory 4x4 - https://www.victory4x4.com/product/V200RK-F.html you have very tight gaps between the bumper and the fascia. Pretty much every other bumper option out there recommends an inch+ to prevent the bumper from destroying the plastics. On my previous FJ my AllPro bumper had a solid 1.5" of gap and running hard through whoops would cause enough frame flex that it would still contact and break the plastic filler panels below the headlights.
Is this something that has been accounted for and designed around or is the 200 series frame that much stiffer that its a non-issue? I've not run an aftermarket front bumper on any of my 200's so I have no first hand experience to judge from.
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The gap isn’t an issue. We are aware of things moving during articulation.
Looking forward to seeing some prices and pics of armor product in the wild
The bumper was designed l for the LX and adapted for the LC? Just asking as the bars follow the LX grille contours. Parking sensors? Looks cool.
I have your upper shelf, which I like a lot on my LX. It is well matched to the location and lets me use the dome light and headrests. I also have the side 3rd window panel, which is very well constructed. I'll post some pics maybe this weekend. I also have the interior pistol molle which I'm seeing where it could actually fit with the LX trim (I knew in advance it was not designed for the LX).
I see you use the nylon expansion plugs for the shelf, these work but I wonder if the fitment shouldn't be 'screw to install' metal jack nuts or even a t-nut. The frame is very strong and fairly heavy on its own. The powder coating is great on the window panel and pistol molle, but poor on the side mounts (incomplete and thin spray where the support hangers were in the coating) and just ok on the rack (thin).
I like the bumpers and they seem well thought out. I'd really appreciate some options for the fog panel cutouts, as a lot of folks use the Baja Designs. I think the tabs on the rear hitch cover are slick, but I wonder if I would end up slashing my hands pulling the hitch pin/lock on those in the dark.
Customer service and communications has been great. Rapid shipping and safely packaged.
I see you use the nylon expansion plugs for the shelf, these work but I wonder if the fitment shouldn't be 'screw to install' metal jack nuts or even a t-nut. The frame is very strong and fairly heavy on its own. The powder coating is great on the window panel and pistol molle, but poor on the side mounts (incomplete and thin spray where the support hangers were in the coating) and just ok on the rack (thin).
I like the bumpers and they seem well thought out. I'd really appreciate some options for the fog panel cutouts, as a lot of folks use the Baja Designs. I think the tabs on the rear hitch cover are slick, but I wonder if I would end up slashing my hands pulling the hitch pin/lock on those in the dark.
Customer service and communications has been great. Rapid shipping and safely packaged.
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