My exact plan. I am going with the filler plate painted black and no winch. This will be sitting on Kings with 550 springs. If I ever do decide to get a winch I will go up to the 650 springs. Super excited to get this on. I also went with no tube.

No problem! Let me know if you have any more questions.

Someone in the Tacoma forum asked for these, any 4Runner people interested in something like this? Looks like the headrests in the second row are a different width so it will need dual hole patterns.

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I'd skip metal molle rack. I doubt you'll sell very many. How would you keep it from rattling?

Someone already made a better mousetrap. It's $30 on Amazon.

The rack itself tilts in toward the seat, pinching the headrest so it doesn't move, but

Here is the install video for the Blitz Front Bumper!

4Runner Blitz Front Bumper Installation

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Thanks for the video. I was waiting for this!

Looks well made. My comment was probably a little "direct". I didn't mean it harshly, just wouldn't make a bunch because of the cheap alternatives out there that are also easy to unclip and take with you. Fabric for that location probably makes more sense just due to low cost and flexibility.

Where I think there's potential for a rigid molle type panel not currently on the market is the inside of the driver's side rear door. Basically covering the window area. For people who actually go live in these things - they're usually only themselves or +1 passenger. Having a rack on the inside of the passenger door would be an ideal spot IMO to have things like fire extinguisher and first aid kit readily available. The driver's side rear door pockets are where I keep all my quick need trail stuff when I'm out exploring. Like the winch remote, etc. It's the easiest place to get to that isn't also in your lap or on the passenger seat side floor area. I have no idea how you'll attach it though. I haven't had the rear door trim off, so I don't really know what's inside. And the top rim of the door?? I glue? double sided tap? I'm not sure. But that is one spot where a flat rigid rack would be really handy. Especially if it sat maybe 6" inside the window. Then you could roll down the window for access to thin items hung on one side and open the door for access to items on the on the inside.

The other thing I've seen that I like is the rear gull winch hatch system for the LC80's. No one has something similar for the 4R. Not sure how much market there is for it, but if I were using my 4Runner as an actual overland vehicle, not a camping truck, that would be high on my to-do list.
Gull Wing Hatch System with Molle Panels in STEEL – yodaTEQ products & designs

No problem at all, I asked for feedback. I didn't take it harshly. Thanks for the other suggestions!

Looks very clean however ... both access hole for the drain plug and oil filter looks really small I am not sure the bolt and oil filter would be easily accessible - especially the oil filter sitting in that awkward spot.

I have changed my oil with the skids on, much easier than the stock setup. The oil filter wrench fits without any issue. And once you have the skids installed your drain plug is protected so you can install a drain valve to make it even easier.

Hello,
Thought I would post a quick review on the Blitz bumper experience and install. This bumper showed up at my house well packaged and damage free in less then 2 weeks. The powder coat finish is excellent. The install video these guys posted is great and I had no issues with getting this thing on. Until I upgrade my springs and decide on a winch, I decided to sport it winch free for a bit. It's easy to get on and off, so I'm not worried about the extra work. Between cutting and getting it bolted on, it took me 3 hours. Fit and finish is really nice. Now for some pics. I was able to take my truck out to Ft. Fisher this weekend. Was approached by a 4Runner club out there who asked if I wanted to join...Pretty cool.

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the post. Your photos are only showing up when I quote your post for some reason. The blacked out filler panel looks good! Look forward to seeing more photos!

I don't know why my pics aren't showing up. I put them out on Imgur and am adding them as pictures and it's putting the IMG tags around them....strange.

Very strange. They showed up when I quoted you so I saved the photos.

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