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Help loading up front bumper

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by scottiezilla, Aug 15, 2022.

  1. Aug 15, 2022 at 2:26 PM
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    scottiezilla

    scottiezilla [OP] New Member

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    Hey everybody

    just landed my dream bumper
    Heftyfab full front
    Wasn’t really in the market but I landed it at a price that I’ll never beat n it gets this truck that much closer to being where I want it
    Soooo with that, winch, flush VS recessed fogs, possible lightbar or rallies, etc.

    Ironman4x4 is doing a big sale again(25%) based outta Australia

    good ol harbor freight(coupons coming soon) seems to to work for Matts offroad recovery…if you haven’t watched him with his team, check them out ASAP
    Plus I read somewhere recently that warn has something to do with HFreight winches

    biggest concern other than quality is dimensions n positioning the gear box n all
    Will be synthetic regardless

    stock fogs are a goner for this bumper
    I’m a fan of the flush fogs but curious how people like/dislike regular aftermarket fogs that sit inside the bumper

    Extra lighting is kinda a mute point, but all the same, how have your lights held up that close to the ground n front of your truck

    also, I’ll be installing everything but wondering how the weight will play into the front end(KDSS lean)
    I have BP-51s so I’ll have my shop adjust the preload(before/after?) but curious how front bumpers have effected you

    probably will add n forgot ?s but thanks for any help guys

    I dunno much but I trust the forums, especially here
     
    Last edited: Aug 15, 2022
  2. Aug 16, 2022 at 5:21 AM
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    Overland WT

    Overland WT Grumpy Old Guy

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    How much does it weigh? Have someone the same weight stand on the current front bumper and you'll have a good idea as to how much droop you'll get with the new one.
     
  3. Aug 16, 2022 at 7:41 PM
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    scottiezilla

    scottiezilla [OP] New Member

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    Website mentions 60lbs
    The guy I brought it from mentioned 120
    Think he meant when it’s combined with a winch

    I’ll also be adding a new, probably heavier battery

    obviously I’m putting it all together before it hits the truck
     
  4. Aug 16, 2022 at 8:12 PM
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    Antman

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    2021 4Runner: King Coilovers King rear shocks Camburg UCA’s Spc rear Trail arms Icon 52700 rear springs Icon panhard bar SCS Ray10’s Rci Sliders Rci Full Skids 2022 Tacoma Offroad: King Coilovers King rear shocks Deaver leaf springs Camburg UCA Scs Gen 5 Bamf front hybrid bumper Rci Full Skids Rci Sliders
    I added 120ish pounds to the front of my Tacoma and had to go up 50lbs in springs and a few notches on the collar to get back to original height before bumper.

    wife’s stealth bumper 60ish pounds. I also went up 50lbs in spring and 1 notch to gain height back and get rid of the nose dive.
     
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  5. Aug 17, 2022 at 11:02 AM
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    Captain Spalding

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    I would avoid the Harbor Freight winch if I were you, regardless of Matt’s tacit endorsement.
     

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