mikey's2010SR5
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Oh boy oh boy oh boy.....Happy day.......install the darn thing already.
cbielat's 2011 SR5 Build Thread
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Jhalko
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Very excited to see this on, I'd selfishly like you to take plenty of install pics.
cbielat
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Planning to install on Sunday.
cbielat
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Thanks man. No, there isn't. I have been thinking about cutting out two spots for one. It is a nice feature and piece of mind.
mikey's2010SR5
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If I was in the market for a bumper I think I would go with this one.
cbielat
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I'm hoping I made the right choice. Originally went with Demello but they told me it would be a 6-8 lead time before even starting on one for me. My second choice was the CBI bumper.
STX4Runner
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I like the design of the hoop on yours vs. the one I remember from their photos. I think it was a flat piece of steel that protruded out a little bit. This looks really nice. Excited to see it on your vehicle.
cbielat
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Yeah, I wasn't a fan of that design so I told them I wanted the traditional single hoop with just dom tubing.
chmura
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Thanks for the reply. I would of thought this would be standard on a aftermarket steel bumper. I'm surprised it doesnt have one. My arb bumper has two slots for a dedicated hi lift point.
I'm going to request CBI to do this for me and reinforce that area so it can be made to lift the entire rear end if needed with a hi lift.
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cbielat
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3/20/16 Front Bumper and Winch Installed
Big thanks to my friend Alex for his help with this.
First we took off the front bumper cover and installed the winch and led markers/signals. Took the solenoid off and apart. Using the relocation kit, we moved the solenoid to the engine compartment which is what Alex is working on in the picture. Then we installed the bumper.
Big thanks to my friend Alex for his help with this.
First we took off the front bumper cover and installed the winch and led markers/signals. Took the solenoid off and apart. Using the relocation kit, we moved the solenoid to the engine compartment which is what Alex is working on in the picture. Then we installed the bumper.
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cbielat
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Bumper Install
Once the bumper was installed, with the stock cover off, we cut it across with enough room for adjustment. There are no install instructions or measurements. Just a bag of nuts and bolts and two fog light brackets. It's pretty straight forward though. Once we had the cover cut, we took our time getting as precise of a fit as possible. Left the corners attached to the grill. It worked out great. Used a cut off wheel for the cuts to the bumper and then sanded it down on a table sander. We used a soft/fine grit paper. We went back and forth on this about 6 times making sure it was right. Not sure if I was supposed to get rid of the metal bottom grill mount but we did. Cut out a section so I could reach down to get to the winch engage/disengage lever. It's a difficult angle to lift up on the lever but doable do to the placement on this winch inside this bumper. I decided this would be a good idea if needed.
Once the bumper was installed, with the stock cover off, we cut it across with enough room for adjustment. There are no install instructions or measurements. Just a bag of nuts and bolts and two fog light brackets. It's pretty straight forward though. Once we had the cover cut, we took our time getting as precise of a fit as possible. Left the corners attached to the grill. It worked out great. Used a cut off wheel for the cuts to the bumper and then sanded it down on a table sander. We used a soft/fine grit paper. We went back and forth on this about 6 times making sure it was right. Not sure if I was supposed to get rid of the metal bottom grill mount but we did. Cut out a section so I could reach down to get to the winch engage/disengage lever. It's a difficult angle to lift up on the lever but doable do to the placement on this winch inside this bumper. I decided this would be a good idea if needed.
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CoMtn4Runner
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Looks awesome!
cbielat
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HA HA Thanks Jeff! I'm pretty pumped on this set up. I'm going to edit the posts to explain some of the things Alex and I did with this install.
Jhalko
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That's hot.
The cutout inside is for the winch? When cutting the stock bumper do you just leave it rough or use stripping like the rear? I assume it weighs 130-150lbs? Any other surprises?
Edit: Just saw your follow up to add description so I'm sure you'll hit all this. Still so hot...
The cutout inside is for the winch? When cutting the stock bumper do you just leave it rough or use stripping like the rear? I assume it weighs 130-150lbs? Any other surprises?
Edit: Just saw your follow up to add description so I'm sure you'll hit all this. Still so hot...
