I just picked up a 2020 TRD ORP accompanied with one of those hideous rectangular TSS sensors on the grille, and wondering just how much of a damper it's going to put on a complete replacement of the front bumper.

I did some reading and from what I gather, this sensor is specifically for the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) element of the overarching Toyota Safety Sense package/features. Is that indeed true?

On a related note, I've been told by more than one aftermarket company that I can simply "unplug" this radar sensor and do away with it on the rig entirely without worry of the dashboard lighting up like the 4th of July. Any personal experience or truth to that?

At worst, I will concede defeat to TSS and be relegated to a "slimline" bumper like the ones put out by Southern Style. At best though, I'd axe the radar sensor entirely and do a complete steel bumper replacement.

Going forward, I have got to think Toyota will incorporate all of the TSS elements into the safety sensors behind the windshield up by the rearview mirror -- not unlike what Subaru does with their EyeSight safety feature.

Rant over