Educate me on Viper cut

There are times when I don't want to be more visible, lol.

But also, when you're crawling along in a group of a dozen vehicles, only the front vehicle needs its lights on. The rest are just bright lights in my mirror.

 

Depends on the situation. If it's dusty, everyone needs their lights on.

 

That is where DRL's enter the chat

 

Good point. It's more about the taillights than anything. Otherwise, it's too easy to lose track of the vehicle in front of you.

But, I drive around all the time with multiple vehicles behind me, and the headlights have never bothered me.

 

On a trail ride last year, I had to ask the guy in the Quicksand Taco in front of me to turn his lights on, he disappeared in the dust and I couldn't see him in front of me. That was when I realized the importance of a chase light.

 

No.

It doesn’t have recovery points, and ARB does not make recovery points for the 4Runner.

I have not seen anyone else that makes ones confirmed to fit.

 

Same here. I've driven enough miles on gravel to know I prefer lights over no lights.

 

And I'm usually running solo, so I guess I notice lights behind me and they bug me more. I do run with my lights on, especially on curvy forest roads.

I understand how vehicles in front of you can kick up enough dust to affect visibility, but I don't do those kind of trips unless I'm in front, lol.

 

How do we feel in here about these steel guards for the viper cut? I'm doing my viper cut and installing my bumper next week, and I'm heavily considering these. Please don't roast me, I'm an innocent information seeker, and this is my first 4Runner (Jeep person prior, again, please don't roast me, I know I'm a traitor to everyone's cause).

 

I kind of like the look of those. Generally, I think viper cuts look like trash, that cleans it up a little bit.

 

No plans do do a viper cut, but have always wondered - why the cut all the way to the front? Why not just remove enough around the wheel well for more clearance?

 

For me specifically, because it looks sick as fuuuuuuuck ‍♀️

 

They’re not so much for ‘guarding’ as they are for supporting the fender portion of the bumper.

 

link please
thanks

 

You’ll find it on eBay Bumper Side High Clearance Addition Protect Wings Fit 2014-2024 Toyota 4Runner

 

I guess to get the most clearance possible without it looking weird.