re_guderian
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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?
ARCHIVE Victory4x4 prototyping part 2 (1 Viewer)
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r2m
Richard
AWESOME!!! Glad to see you finally got it!
Are you adding a winch or maybe later?
Are you adding a winch or maybe later?
The crate is 91 inches x 36”.
re_guderian
SILVER Star
Perfect, thanks!
It should fit no problem.
Pictures are worth a thousand words.
r2m
Richard
WOW!! And even got the running lights installed and working!!
Looks AWESOME Offroad47!!
Looks AWESOME Offroad47!!
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.
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
SILVER Star
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
Richard
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!
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
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r2m
Richard
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.
No winch installed yet? Where are you planning to install the controller?
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
Richard
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.
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.
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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.
