What rear bumper is that? More pics if possible. I am in the market for one for my 17 TRDOR.

Man these low pro bumpers look awesome. Can't wait to start building out my 4 runner.

SSO's powder coating is sub par at best. Not happy with my rear bumper's powder coating at all. If you go with SSO just have them send it bare metal and find a good powder coater locally.

This^^

I got SSO sliders and had them coated locally. The sliders are made very nice and the coating came out great. The biggest problem I see is the shipping. A lot of PC items get damaged when shipped. I think its best to take care of coating locally. I got in on the C4 slimline group buy and I will be returning to the same coater. He applied a Zinc primer coat and 2 color coats. The zinc primer helps to avoid rust under the PC if there is a chip.

I was in the same boat as you. I reached out to @fargo4x4 . He had some great input and experience with both.

I like the looks of the SSO better and what I am getting installed on Tuesday. Disappointing to hear about the powder coat. Wish I had known before my order. Also wish I had ordered the model with the front access holes for the winch.

Guess hindsight is 20/20.

Bill

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Thanks for the recommendation!

I absolutely love the look of the C4 and I can’t wait to get one. To me personally the SSO one doesn’t look right to me. But that’s my personal taste. You get whichever one you like better.

If I get a winch ready C4 but not the winch, will I have issues if I have not yet upgraded my front coils? I have a leveling kit on my 2018 TRD Off-road currently. I'm planning on a full upgrade (Icon stage II or OME BP51) however that is still a few months out. Winch would likely be added within a year.

Thx

What did it cost you to get it powder coated with a zinc undercoat and 2 color coats?

Don't make one for 2010-13 so F-em !!

Having a really hard time deciding and finding info on this subject. Here is what I have so far.

C4
Pros:
1. I prefer the recovery shackle locations below the light bar. Out of the way of the light bar and shackles dangle instead of resting against the bumper.
2. Seems to be a much better integration than the SSO, no gaps, contours match, etc.
3. Seems to be a better match for the TRD Pro skid
Cons:
1. Weights more than the SSO at 75 lbs
2. No options to customize other than bull bar. Would like to remove the access holes

SSO
Pros:
1. Lighter weight at 55-60 lbs
2. Stage 2 upgrade. Pretty cool upgrade. Don't know if I would do it but like the option.
3. Less cutouts in front. Given how rare it will be for me to use my winch I don't mind having to lift my hood and just cut an access hole in the dust cover.
4. More options when ordering
Cons:
1. Square bumper into a radius cutout. Does not seem to integrate as well as the C4
2. Seems to hang lower at the bottom than the TRD Pro skid plate, overlapping it

Powder coating is not an issue. Doing that, a chemical etch, bead blast, then a zinc primer locally.

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i bought sso for the high clearance wings, but if I had to do it over again, I'd probably go c4.

SSO bumper has a lot of gaps, but on MGM it isn't noticeable unless you are standing close to it. Is it enough to bother some people? Yeah. It isn't enough to bother me though.

the feature sets and build quality on both is good enough that you probably won't notice much difference.

I do have to note though, SSO's powder coat is thin. It is chipping on some parts and I literally installed it yesterday.

C4 powder coat is a lot thicker from what I've seen (from the ladder I purchased from them).