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I have a 2024 Off Road Premium that I have completed my first phase of modification
The first question should be how do you intend to use it? My 200 series Land Cruiser is my Primary wheeling rig with Front rear, side and underneath armor that is well used. This will be for more moderate wheeling and my primary daily driver.
On one hand, I believe I am well set up for moderate wheeling and could wait to see what if anything gets scraped up from use.
I have a bull bar on my Land Cruiser and it really doesn't get scraped on the lower part of the front between the tires. Some dings a little higher up and a few from when I was hit at an intersection ( only scratches for me). In full disclosure, my front ARB tow hooks have a lot of scratches on them. A different vehicle but the usage on that vehicle doesn't highlight a need for a front bumper, at least over a rear bumper except to support a winch. I say that looking at all the low profile bumpers, maybe I am wrong.
The rear bumper on my Land Cruiser has significantly more clearance than the Tacoma. And then the hitch reciever is even lower. I always seem to bang or scrape my rear bumper. There is an easy trail in Moab called Fins n Things that bumpers tend to get scraped on the butt scratcher obstacle. So what I am saying is I have used my rear bumper for offroad protection and my front bumper has saved me from more urban driving
Is the Rear aftermarket bumper more useful for the Tacoma vs the front?
Kennys Climb pictured below on Fins is an optional obstacle. I am at a slight angle so my right tire starts to climb before my left one does. This keeps the bumper from making contact on the steep incline. It does scrape the rear though as I go up the incline. You can see plenty of scrape marks from others front bumpers so not sure if my success here is my sdriving or the vehicle, likely a bit of both.
Looking at the Tacoma now with the Hitch and the ARB recovery brackets seems like those would scrape on most things protecting the rear, but the corners are still suciptible.
Being new to the Tacoma looking for some insight on what others have experianced with a Taco as I explained above.
Adding more armor likely requires different springs to offset the loss in clearance and then why not add a lift
This is my primary vehicle these days for city driving, but I do plan on wheeling it some. The Land Cruiser is my primary wheeling camper towing vehicle, but I stioll drive it in the city some. It is a great option having two fun vehicles
Again looking for discussion from Taco owners based on their wheeling experiance and use
- Bigger 33" tires include the spare on TRD rim
- HAM Radio Install
- CBI Sliders
- RCI Front Skid Plate
- ARB Rear Tow Hooks
- and a few Misc other things
The first question should be how do you intend to use it? My 200 series Land Cruiser is my Primary wheeling rig with Front rear, side and underneath armor that is well used. This will be for more moderate wheeling and my primary daily driver.
On one hand, I believe I am well set up for moderate wheeling and could wait to see what if anything gets scraped up from use.
I have a bull bar on my Land Cruiser and it really doesn't get scraped on the lower part of the front between the tires. Some dings a little higher up and a few from when I was hit at an intersection ( only scratches for me). In full disclosure, my front ARB tow hooks have a lot of scratches on them. A different vehicle but the usage on that vehicle doesn't highlight a need for a front bumper, at least over a rear bumper except to support a winch. I say that looking at all the low profile bumpers, maybe I am wrong.
The rear bumper on my Land Cruiser has significantly more clearance than the Tacoma. And then the hitch reciever is even lower. I always seem to bang or scrape my rear bumper. There is an easy trail in Moab called Fins n Things that bumpers tend to get scraped on the butt scratcher obstacle. So what I am saying is I have used my rear bumper for offroad protection and my front bumper has saved me from more urban driving
Is the Rear aftermarket bumper more useful for the Tacoma vs the front?Kennys Climb pictured below on Fins is an optional obstacle. I am at a slight angle so my right tire starts to climb before my left one does. This keeps the bumper from making contact on the steep incline. It does scrape the rear though as I go up the incline. You can see plenty of scrape marks from others front bumpers so not sure if my success here is my sdriving or the vehicle, likely a bit of both.
Looking at the Tacoma now with the Hitch and the ARB recovery brackets seems like those would scrape on most things protecting the rear, but the corners are still suciptible.
Being new to the Tacoma looking for some insight on what others have experianced with a Taco as I explained above.
Adding more armor likely requires different springs to offset the loss in clearance and then why not add a lift
This is my primary vehicle these days for city driving, but I do plan on wheeling it some. The Land Cruiser is my primary wheeling camper towing vehicle, but I stioll drive it in the city some. It is a great option having two fun vehicles
Again looking for discussion from Taco owners based on their wheeling experiance and use
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