5th Gen (10 - 13) Lo-Pro Winch Bumper

[C4 Fabrication]

Great video. Very clear and complete. Thanks too for including the references to the SR5/Limited.

Question - Will the trim piece to go around the cut area be included or should I go buy myself?

Thanks, do you mean the little piece of edge trim that we put onto the cut edge of the plastic?

All I did was ask if there was any testing done.

Yes there has been plenty of real world testing done. We have pulled on these shackle points very hard in multiple recovery situations and never had a failure.

But as for actual scientific testing with number ratings or something like that we do not have the resources to do something like that.

 

[phillyd2]

But as for actual scientific testing with number ratings or something like that we do not have the resources to do something like that.

Other than ARB I don’t think anyone does either so that’s fine. But others also shouldn’t be posting specific numbers.

 

[deekoi]

Thanks, do you mean the little piece of edge trim that we put onto the cut edge of the plastic?

I think that's what he meant, if not, I'd be interested to know if that is provided or we will need to buy it ourselves.

 

[Alaska_4Runner]

Where on the GRAMS?

Do you have an insta account where we might see more?

Sorry for the dirty truck. Everything we got is melting and roads are trash. Still figuring out the lightbar but here it is blasted and coated with the winch. Also couldnt get the images to upload so I just hosted from Imgur.

 

[gibburnz]

Thanks, do you mean the little piece of edge trim that we put onto the cut edge of the plastic?
Yes there has been plenty of real world testing done. We have pulled on these shackle points very hard in multiple recovery situations and never had a failure.

But as for actual scientific testing with number ratings or something like that we do not have the resources to do something like that.

[MENTION=131444]C4 Fabrication[/MENTION] - I was wondering the same thing if that edge moulding was going to be included in the order or not. If not, what product did you use? I like the textured finish and would probably go with the same thing. Seems like it wrapped and hugged the contours of the bumper nicely.

 

[gibburnz]

E-Mail from Kylie

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Get your orders in before then, otherwise you'll miss out on the generous discount!

 

[themaestro]

Anything from C4 regarding the different widths of light cutouts? I'd like to see (even with blue tape) the three different options.

 

[steveyaj]

has anyone bought a winch for the lopro bumper yet?
Already bought a smittybilt 9500 xrc gen 2 cable winch, but wondering if the power steering lines will clear it. My bumper wont be ready until end of March so should probably return it and get a wireless remote one if it doesnt clear.

 

[gibburnz]

Smittybilt X20

has anyone bought a winch for the lopro bumper yet?
Already bought a smittybilt 9500 xrc gen 2 cable winch, but wondering if the power steering lines will clear it. My bumper wont be ready until end of March so should probably return it and get a wireless remote one if it doesnt clear.

I picked up a Smittybilt X20 12,000 with a synthetic rope. Just saw it on Amazon last night for $550 which is about $100 less than I paid!

 

[Akkording]

Damn son 12k, that's cool
Last year I ordered the X20 10k syn. for $487 with the 15% off eBay discount code and now I'm seeing them for $476 SHIPPED!

Smittybilt 98510 X2O Gen2 10,000 Pound Wireless Waterproof Synthetic Rope Winch 631410119572 | eBay

 

[cutty01]

Getting way ahead of myself, but I was curious if it's worth manufacturing (and would anyone buy) a high clearance kit for our 10-13 4Runners that would compliment the new C4 Lo Pro bumper and increase the approach angle.

 

[gibburnz]

High-Clearance

Getting way ahead of myself, but I was curious if it's worth manufacturing (and would anyone buy) a high clearance kit for our 10-13 4Runners that would compliment the new C4 Lo Pro bumper and increase the approach angle.

Buddy I'm right there with ya! Apparently we've only had 20 - 30 orders placed for the lo-pro bumper we begged [MENTION=131444]C4 Fabrication[/MENTION] to make. More will absolutely sell when people see these things installed on social media, but we definitely need to sell more.

However, I'd LOVE a high-clearance kit for the 10 - 13's. I call not it in terms of organizing!

 

[TheMagicMan5280]

From what I can see with our bumpers, high clearance wouldn't look as clean as the newer bumpers since there's not alot of curves and angles. I think the fogs would be eliminated to have that cut. But I could be wrong and would def jump on that also.

 

[gibburnz]

High-Clearance

I just did a quick and horrible Photoshop job and I'm not sure I'm a fan. The 14+ models have an angled line along the bumper that the high clearance kits line up with and it almost looks natural once it's done. I don't think our bumpers have that same luxury.

 

[cutty01]

I just did a quick and horrible Photoshop job and I'm not sure I'm a fan. The 14+ models have an angled line along the bumper that the high clearance kits line up with and it almost looks natural once it's done. I don't think our bumpers have that same luxury.

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You gotz skillz, yo!

Yah doesn't look good on our bumpers.

 

[Akkording]

Someone will get trim happy and Do it!
In the meantime, I'm researching a prefab hoop solution from Trail Gear from their 1st gen Tacoma bumper

 

[steveyaj]

Buddy I'm right there with ya! Apparently we've only had 20 - 30 orders placed for the lo-pro bumper we begged [MENTION=131444]C4 Fabrication[/MENTION] to make. More will absolutely sell when people see these things installed on social media, but we definitely need to sell more.

However, I'd LOVE a high-clearance kit for the 10 - 13's. I call not it in terms of organizing!

It's only the first month. I'm sure the ROI break even point already happened with only 30 bumpers sold

 

[mattycakes]

I was able to get out this weekend and got the chance to put the bumper through the paces.

Went out to Buena Vista this weekend with some buddies and while the area is usually very tame when you throw in 2 feet of snow, close to zero temperatures and high winds, things can get pretty hairy.

I was able to use the winch, the shackle points for pulling out trucks and pulling some trees and overall had a great time. Love the bumper and I would have have a much tougher time if I didnt have it this weekend.

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[steveyaj]

I was able to get out this weekend and got the chance to put the bumper through the paces.

Went out to Buena Vista this weekend with some buddies and while the area is usually very tame when you throw in 2 feet of snow, close to zero temperatures and high winds, things can get pretty hairy.

I was able to use the winch, the shackle points for pulling out trucks and pulling some trees and overall had a great time. Love the bumper and I would have have a much tougher time if I didnt have it this weekend.

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Looks good! What winch did you go with? Was reading the c4 description and some models with taller integrated control box may need to modify the power steering line.

 

[mattycakes]

Looks good! What winch did you go with? Was reading the c4 description and some models with taller integrated control box may need to modify the power steering line.

Superwinch Tigershark 9500. No issues with the power steering line.