ARCHIVE Victory4x4 prototyping part 2 (20 Viewers)

[re_guderian]

I received the bumper on Friday. Yes you need two folks to move it!
Yes it’s bigger amd beefier than I thought. Kudos to the packers! Not one scratch or dent. My service truck lift gate was very handy. A four wheel cart is a must. More to come.

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Just planning for mine in the next couple of weeks, would the overall pallet fit on a 4'x8' utility trailer with no overhang?

 

[r2m]

AWESOME!!! Glad to see you finally got it!
Are you adding a winch or maybe later?

 

[offroad47]

AWESOME!!! Glad to see you finally got it!
Are you adding a winch or maybe later?

I have an X-Bull 14K that will be installed with it.

 

[offroad47]

Just planning for mine in the next couple of weeks, would the overall pallet fit on a 4'x8' utility trailer with no overhang?

The crate is 91 inches x 36”.

 

[re_guderian]

The crate is 91 inches x 36”.

Perfect, thanks!

 

[Washingtontaco]

Just planning for mine in the next couple of weeks, would the overall pallet fit on a 4'x8' utility trailer with no overhang?

It should fit no problem.

 

[offroad47]

Pictures are worth a thousand words.

 

[r2m]

WOW!! And even got the running lights installed and working!!
Looks AWESOME Offroad47!!

 

[jiggletits]

Just some general feedback to Victory 4x4; I own 3 4x4 Toyotas, they're all well equipped. I have often looked at your bumpesr/racks/etc. but will never buy anything "Victory" until they stop cutting that ugly logo into everything. More spots for rust/crust/dust; Plus it's ugly AF. A removable sticker would be far better.

 

[Victory 4x4]

Just some general feedback to Victory 4x4; I own 3 4x4 Toyotas, they're all well equipped. I have often looked at your bumpesr/racks/etc. but will never buy anything from you as long as you keep cutting that ugly logo into everything. More spots for rust, more spots for dust, plus it's ugly AF. A removable sticker would be far better.

We appreciate the feedback. Sorry that's the deal killer for you, but we likely will not be removing the logo from our products.

 

[re_guderian]

Pictures are worth a thousand words.

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Good to see one in the wild!!!! How did the install go? I've watched the video, and it "seems" pretty straightforward. Any "gotchas" to look out for? Still hoping mine comes this month.

 

[r2m]

Just some general feedback to Victory 4x4; I own 3 4x4 Toyotas, they're all well equipped. I have often looked at your bumpesr/racks/etc. but will never buy anything "Victory" until they stop cutting that ugly logo into everything. More spots for rust/crust/dust; Plus it's ugly AF. A removable sticker would be far better.

If that's the only thing keeping you from a purchase, maybe just bolt a small section of aluminum tread plate over the logos! I'd be easy enough with a couple of stainless steel screws, washers and nuts and call 'er done!

 

[jiggletits]

If that's the only thing keeping you from a purchase, maybe just bolt a small section of aluminum tread plate over the logos! I'd be easy enough with a couple of stainless steel screws, washers and nuts and call 'er done!

I could do that, but ended up finding a bumper that suits my needs better.

I was in the market for a smaller winch bumper that would sit on top of, or inside of the factory front bumper for MPG's sake. This GX in particular is a mild build on a mostly pavement pounder that I use for lighter deer hunting trips. At most it will be used to pull me out of a muddy road or snowbank in KS/NE. This GX has 270k miles on it and while it is clean, I don't give two s***s about cutting up the front bumper.

I went with the LFD offroad "hybrid" bumper after brief debate between that and the Victory "Blitz". I looked at the Blitz for a while, really not liking it much at all other than the overall shape being slightly more appealing... When I stumbled onto the LFD model and pulled the trigger almost immediately. For function > form, it was a no brainer.

Beyond the lack of a gawdy logo, the other advantage to the LFD hybrid bumper is that they leave enough open space you can actually access the topside of your winch drum/rope. There does not appear to be any access at all on the Blitz.

For ref; LFD Off Road - GX470 Hybrid Front Bumper - Powder Coated Black - https://www.lfdoffroad.com/catalog/lexus/gx470/gx470-hybrid-front-bumper-pc

 

[r2m]

Just looked at your link. The price is good, but no corner protection. But then I don't think there's any on the victory either.

 

[Washingtontaco]

Pictures are worth a thousand words.

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No winch installed yet? Where are you planning to install the controller?

 

[jiggletits]

Just looked at your link. The price is good, but no corner protection. But then I don't think there's any on the victory either.

What corners are you referring to? Neither the LFD ‘hybrid’ nor the Victory Blitz is a full bumper replacement; more of an insert that isn’t fully hidden.

 

[Washingtontaco]

I could do that, but ended up finding a bumper that suits my needs better.

I was in the market for a smaller winch bumper that would sit on top of, or inside of the factory front bumper for MPG's sake. This GX in particular is a mild build on a mostly pavement pounder that I use for lighter deer hunting trips. At most it will be used to pull me out of a muddy road or snowbank in KS/NE. This GX has 270k miles on it and while it is clean, I don't give two s***s about cutting up the front bumper.

I went with the LFD offroad "hybrid" bumper after brief debate between that and the Victory "Blitz". I looked at the Blitz for a while, really not liking it much at all other than the overall shape being slightly more appealing... When I stumbled onto the LFD model and pulled the trigger almost immediately. For function > form, it was a no brainer.

Beyond the lack of a gawdy logo, the other advantage to the LFD hybrid bumper is that they leave enough open space you can actually access the topside of your winch drum/rope. There does not appear to be any access at all on the Blitz.

For ref; LFD Off Road - GX470 Hybrid Front Bumper - Powder Coated Black - https://www.lfdoffroad.com/catalog/lexus/gx470/gx470-hybrid-front-bumper-pc

LFD works with I4WDTA certified trainers so access to the winch/line is a high priority. Unfortunately I was unable to convince LFD on building a GX 460 full front bumper.

 

[r2m]

What corners are you referring to? Neither the LFD ‘hybrid’ nor the Victory Blitz is a full bumper replacement; more of an insert that isn’t fully hidden.

Referring to the bumper corners. You may want to trim up the corners a little for clearance, unless you don't think you'll ever need it.

 

[offroad47]

Good to see one in the wild!!!! How did the install go? I've watched the video, and it "seems" pretty straightforward. Any "gotchas" to look out for? Still hoping mine comes this month.

It’s pretty straight forward. You will need to fab a couple of brackets to hold the power steering cooler line if you have not already moved yours. Use a 5/8 piece of heater hose on the 5/8 drill bit to keep it from going in too far. The frame is pretty narrow and you only have about two inches on the backside before you toast the a/c condenser.
You will need a lift table. I need to loosen mine up at the frame and jack up on one side to get it more level with the hood. The measurements they give are very close on a perfectly straight bumper. I’m going to pull my bumper topper back off trim 1/8” off and put a slip on a U shaped on rubber trim.
Mount everything on the bumper first .
It was lots of fun.

 

[offroad47]

No winch installed yet? Where are you planning to install the controller?

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No winch installed yet? Where are you planning to install the controller?

I went with the X Bull 14.5K the controls will not fit on top unless you move the power steering cooling line. I installed the controller on the passenger side of the winch. I’m going relocate the p/s cooler. Then I can put it where it belongs.