4th Gen T4R Armor Thread

So I've noticed that forums on our TW and Tundras sister site have Threads dedicated to armor recommendations but not really on here. I say its time to change that!

I'll start with Coastal Offroad. For the 4th gens they offer everything from bumpers to sliders and even link skids. All of their plate armor products are offered in 3/16" steel or 1/4" aluminum for those that want to save weight. The bumper also have several options from bull bars to light cut outs as well as an awesome swing out system. This system utilizes a modular construction that allows you to change out your mounts by undoing 4 bolts. These mount options currently include dual jerry can holder, propane tank mount, rotopax and maxtrax mount plus even a dual mountain bike rack.

For anyone interested, you can also use code "SOCALTOYOTAS" for 5% off your order. This code doesn't expire and is can be used multiple times

Front high clearance bumper:


High clearance rear bumper/swingout:


Skid plate:


Link skids:


Sliders:


What do you guys think? Show us what you got down below!

 

I like a more subtle look and feel like Lost Trails Overland nailed what an OEM winch bumper would have looked like had it been offered back then. Easy install; I used a floor jack to lift it into position and bolted it on.

I had decided to forget about a winch bumper b/c I just didn’t like any of the lopro looks but this one changed my mind.

Solid, heavy duty construction, made in USA, and Daniel is very responsive and customer-focused.

There’s also a light bar mounting shelf behind the metal mesh.

 

That's really clean! I didn't know anyone made a bumper like that for the 4th's. I wish the old trucks could do stealth bumpers like that

 

I also highly recommend 4XInnovations' weld-on sliders. I challenge anyone to find a better value in terms of a rock-solid product at a reasonable price and shipping cost. They look great and proved themselves in the Windrock Park rock gardens a few months ago.

 

how much were they?

 

Mine are DOM w/ kickout so today they would be $345 plus shipping. I bought them in 2021 and they were $310 + $69 shipping.

 

Ascend Fabrication is a great option worth looking into: https://www.ascendfabrications.com/

They have both DIY and Welded options for many of their products. They started with support for the 4th gen and have expanded to cover other Toyota's.

Here's a few of the front bumper options:




And here's their high clearance rear bumper. This is the one I most likely will get next year:

 

RCI Off Road is a reliable option. https://rcimetalworks.com/

They currently don't make bumpers for the 4th gen, but they have the full underside covered, including the rear differential. The transmission skid also has the option to add guards for the cats.



There rock sliders are very stout and they just updated the design that allows the top plates to be added or removed.



I am currently running a full complement of the RCI steel skid plates and rock sliders.

 

Eimkeith - https://eimkeith.com/ may not have a full complement of armor for the 4Runner, but he makes probably the best rear lower link mount shields that you can buy. These are weld on only though.



Though its not armor, while you there you should consider his panhard correction kit. This will correct the roll center on a lifted rear axle and also give you a little more travel.

 

I love my Relentless Fabrication front bumper, I wish I paid a little more and got more fog light cut-outs, but it is solid.

 

And I have thoroughly enjoyed my Shrockworks!