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Old 04-01-2019, 12:04 AM #1
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C4 Low pro style bumper or full front bumper?
Pros and cons please?
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quick rundown

Full winch bumper

Pros
-approach angle
-full front protection

Cons
-heavy
-maybe less aerodynamic?

C4 low profile winch

Pros
-light weight
-keeps factory aero, toyota designed and tested for efficiency.

Con
-approach angle
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quick rundown

Full winch bumper

Pros
-approach angle
-full front protection

Cons
-heavy
-maybe less aerodynamic?

C4 low profile winch

Pros
-light weight
-keeps factory aero, toyota designed and tested for efficiency.

Con
-approach angle
Thank you! So my idea of obstacles is to never tackle one unless it is unavoidable. The only reason I’ll tackle a really hard obstacle is if there is something amazing on the other side of it. So I was thinking C4 with winch would be perfect. I like the clean look and functionality, but just don’t want to spend the money then turn around and get a full
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I'm in the same boat, OP. However, another con for the C4 low pro bumper is that you cut up your original bumper, whereas the full bumper means you can probably store your original bumper somewhere if you ever need to put it back on. I have no idea if people do that, but it's something I thought of the other day.
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I'm in the same boat, OP. However, another con for the C4 low pro bumper is that you cut up your original bumper, whereas the full bumper means you can probably store your original bumper somewhere if you ever need to put it back on. I have no idea if people do that, but it's something I thought of the other day.
Yeah I thought about that too, but the idea of having a bumper cover floating around in my garage is not good thing. A new bumper cover can be had for $200-300 so I kind of dismissed that concern.
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Yeah I thought about that too, but the idea of having a bumper cover floating around in my garage is not good thing. A new bumper cover can be had for $200-300 so I kind of dismissed that concern.
Oh! I had no idea they were so cheap. I hear you on garage space concerns too!
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Yeah I thought about that too, but the idea of having a bumper cover floating around in my garage is not good thing. A new bumper cover can be had for $200-300 so I kind of dismissed that concern.
My guesstimate is about $500 - $600 after all the prep, painting and installation is done. Then you have to make sure that the bumper cover snaps into place like it did originally. Once the bumper cover is removed the clips become prone to coming undone around the headlamps and will regularly pop out. That what I have found with mine and its annoying.

I am lucky. I use my gf's she shack to store my extra bits.
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My guesstimate is about $500 - $600 after all the prep, painting and installation is done. Then you have to make sure that the bumper cover snaps into place like it did originally. Once the bumper cover is removed the clips become prone to coming undone around the headlamps and will regularly pop out. That what I have found with mine and its annoying.

I am lucky. I use my gf's she shack to store my extra bits.
I keep forgetting that i am spoiled. My bestfriend is a painter. I just buy beer and help with prep
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I keep forgetting that i am spoiled. My bestfriend is a painter. I just buy beer and help with prep
No worries, I know a great shop near me that would treat me well, but as soon as I replace the plastic bits it will get hit again and put me back to square one.

The logical conclusion for me is steel to ensure I get the least damage.
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Anyone know about installation costs of a full bumper versus C4 low pro?
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Anyone know about installation costs of a full bumper versus C4 low pro?
Both fairly easy DIY
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