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SSO Hybrid Slimline Bumper on 2020 Pro - Skid Plate?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by JollyGreenGiant, Oct 4, 2021.

  1. Oct 4, 2021 at 2:58 AM
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    JollyGreenGiant

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    Hey guys…

    Installed a hybrid slimline on my 2020 pro last night. Winch with access. Looks great.

    In SSO’s PDF instructions it specifically says to remove the TRD Pro skid. Well - I did. Installed the bumper. Went to go put the skid back and it doesn’t fit.
    There doesn’t seem to be a millimeter’s worth of clearance for it to fit under it alternatively and the two front bolts certainly aren’t tall enough to fit over it.

    I messaged SSO and they said there shouldn’t be any fitment issues with pretty much any skid out there - especially OEM. Waiting to hear back from their mechanic.

    That being said - I’m not sure what I did wrong here.

    Bumper is beautiful. Install wasn’t terrible (it’s just heavy as crap with the winch + light bar).

    thanks!

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  2. Oct 4, 2021 at 5:18 AM
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    newlife

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    Can you post pics showing where it’s hitting. SSO is right it shouldn’t hit there should be quite a bit of clearance
     
  3. Oct 4, 2021 at 5:59 AM
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    Hope you figure it out. Great looking front end appearance.
     
  4. Oct 4, 2021 at 6:11 AM
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    I had to angle my front part of skid in, then lift. It wouldn't just go straight up.
     
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    It can be difficult, I bought longer front bolts to help, I've also found its better to get them all started then tighten...... then just wait til you break one of the weld nuts loose and have to do inserts because theres no way to fix the now loose nut inside a boxed tube.:mad::burnrubber:
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2022 at 7:37 AM
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    On a new 2020 4R TRD Pro Does the slimline bumper cover the Toyota TSS?
     
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  7. Jan 23, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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    I had to change bolt sizes for my full c4. It fit my slim c4 no issues.
     
  8. Jan 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM
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    OP,

    I just took delivery of an SSO slimline bumper with the high hoop for my 2021 OR.

    Noted in the instructions for those with a TRD Pro skid plate is to remove the lower panel from the bumper (screws into main bumper) before reinstalling the TRD Pro skid plate. This will allow the skid to bolt up. Then reinstall the lower panel on the bumper.

    I took a good look at my new SSO bumper and the panel referenced would interfere with the high front lip of the TRD Pro skid. Take a look and see if removing the panel will fix the issue for you..

    Cheers,
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  9. Jan 23, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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    No, the high hoop on the new SSO slimline bumper clears the TSS sensor. Several who have installed on 2020 & 2021 models have reported that TSS works fine.

    SSO also confirms that there is no interference. As soon as I Install the one I just purchased (delivered to me on Friday), I’ll follow up with my results but not expecting any issues..

    Cheers,
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  10. Jan 25, 2022 at 11:19 AM
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    So i have a SSO bumper in build atm, so I'm kind of interested to see how this will go. Also running the TRD Skid plate but I removed the upper portion which I'm guessing is what people are suggesting to remove.
     
  11. Jan 25, 2022 at 3:40 PM
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    Looking at an SSO hybrid myself. What led light is that?
     
  12. Jul 24, 2022 at 5:42 PM
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    Hi @ JollyGreenGiant,
    I had similar issue with my skid plate and had to remove it as I couldn't fit well the SSO bumper. Did you end up removing the TRD skid plate after all? In your picture at the top, I don't see it. Just trying to figure out how to proceed with my install. I am doing exactly the same as yours. Thanks!
     
  13. Aug 4, 2022 at 3:53 PM
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    Too many..... Performance: • Magnusum Supercharger • Gibson exhaust with dual black tip • Pedal Commander * PowerBrakes • Suspension – Old Man Emu BP-51 front and back with Medium load coils • Tires: AT3 Faulken Wildpeak – 285/70/17 • Wheels: Relations Race Wheels, RR7-H with -12 offset • Full roof rack and ladder by Westcott Design (removed the stock Yakima basket) • Molle storage panels by Rago fabrication • Front light brackets by Rago • Illuminator light bracket by Rago (roof rack location) Lights • Morimoto front and back with sequential signals • Morimoto fog lights and side mirrors with sequential signals • 40” Baja design light bar for roof rack • 20” S8 Baja design driving combo (winch location) • Squadron sport baja design ditch lights • S2 Chase lights by baja designs (mounted on roof) In the bay: • Odyssey 34-PC Battery • SDQH Aluminum billet battery terminals and bracket • Switch Pro 9100 with aluminum tray • Anytime front and back camera • ARB twin compressor Recovery & Protection: • Smittybilt X20 synthetic rope winch • Factor 55 fairlead and flatlink • Southern Style Off-road (SSO) low profile bumper • SSO stage 2 high clearance wings • Weekend warrior recovery kit by treaty oak • RCI – skid plates – entire vehicle + catalytic converter protection wings Interior: • Nano Ceramic IR – Avery Dennison Window tint – all windows • Several phone mounts • Upgraded Rear Hatch lift gate struts (ladder is heavy) • Boom blaster horn switch (featuring La cucaracha)
    Just posting it here as well for completness of the thread. This is the SSO low profile bumper with the S2 clearance wings. I am not so thrilled about the Viper cut....but it is done.

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  14. Aug 4, 2022 at 4:15 PM
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    Very nice looking truck, personally I think the slimline with the S2 clearance wings is the cleanest look of any front bumper situation that requires a viper cut. Your setup is what I plan to do to mine. That said, I haven't cut the truck yet, so I get it. Hopefully it becomes your new norm and you get used to it ? :cheers:
     
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  15. Nov 11, 2022 at 8:48 AM
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    Not sure if there was a follow up on this thread but this appears to be a Trd pro with a SSO’s bumper and Trd skid plate fitting just fine

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