[mbumpus11]

MBUMPUS11's BUILD:

Exterior:
BFG KO2 275/70/17 (second set; first set got 90k miles out of em)
Mud flap delete and homemade wheel well protection
32" OPT7 LED Light Bar (mounted in grille; one of the originals)
Custom grille work (which needs to be redone, hah)
Thule 58" square roof rack
'10-'13 Trail Roof Rail retrofit swap
Blindspot Mirror retrofit (RAV4 mirrors)
ANTMAN's Tailgater Cupholders
'10-'13 Trail Wheel swap
Bilstein 5100’s set at 1.75” to level
Baja Designs Flush Mount rear work/pod lights

Interior:
Cargo Area flush-mount LEDs
Oznium map & dome light upgrade
Husky Weatherbeaters (front, rear, and cargo)

Engine Bay:
Under Hood Engine Light
ARB Rear Differential Breather relo
BlueSea Under Hood Auxiliary Fuse Block

COMING SOON:
Jasontamu's A-Pillar driver's side handle (Awaiting Toyota Handle parts)
OldRed's console readout swap (TBD; when I can source the display)
Cargo security


I've come along way since my first post to the forum (below), but thought I'd clean up my signature block and add a "header" post stating all I've done!


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Hello all,

I recently jumped into this forum after purchasing a 2015 Magnetic Gray TEP T4R. Needless to say I've got the itch to start modding it.

Some of the input I need help with revolves around the steps which I will be modding, and needing to know what happens at the same time, or if timing is negligible.

The process will most likely be slow moving, and I'm not looking to make it a rock-crawling machine, just a little more capable since I have ranch land I frequent.

The list of wants :

LED bar - Will most likely be the first mod, and most likely will be tucked/hidden in the grill. Been eyeing an OPT7 32" since I'm not needing the specific optics of the Rigids, and I'm uncertain about the Epistar brands? Input is welcomed.

SS Slimline Hybrid bumper - will have the hoop. Not interested in a full bumper replacement, just enough in the front to handle the winch and if I need to push anything/love tap an idiotic motorist...

Obviously a winch (as stated above). I know nothing about what the best winches are/what capacities I need for "general" use (i.e. only when I get stuck in the mud and riverbottoms at the ranch).

Suspension/Lift - This is where the confusion really lies. Do I need to get the suspension at the same time I get the bumper, before, or after? From what I've seen the additional weight of the bumper will alter which degree of the suspension/lift I get (re: regular/medium/heavy), and if I choose just to level my ride will that additional weight of the bumper still make my nose sit lower?

Tires will come later since the 265's work decent right now and will still fill the wells "reasonably" with a modest 2-3" lift.

Just seeking some advice since y'all are the pros and I'm the rookie.

Thanks in advance.