Front bumper upgrade for Trailhunter?

[VermontTaco]

NYTOP has a low profile version. I don't know if they have a version with winch yet, but I really like the look of the lower valance and the recovery points:

https://nytop.com/toyota-tacoma-acc...JCLCC50V6bPh7Gl1VI2yrrgonpyUUztyPDP3fHLRO0BZi

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[tacorancher]

Wow that one is super understated I like it - so many options

 

[VermontTaco]

Yeah, I really like it. I also like how it brings the recovery points forward so they are a bit more visible, but... nearly flush with the valance so its not over the top. I think the black over gray.

 

[gofastdan]

Looks great! I can't wait to read your report. I'm wanting something just like this. Even the flip up license plate since our lovely evergreen state requires the front plates.

My commitment to myself is to work on the write up tomorrow. Hiking today!

The license plate cover is this product off Amazon. It should fit any winch opening with 10" spacing. I like it. The only thing was that the little bolts were a bit short and weren't quite catching the nylock nuts but I had some longer ones laying around. The hawse fairlead tilts down on the bumper so the license plate was angled down as well but it was easy enough to use some soft jawed pliers and bend the metal up so the license plate is perfectly vertical. I'd recommend the product.

 

[Bcphoto3]

Question,
did your bumper come with relocation kit for the solenoid controller for winch? AVO installed mine but didnt relocate the solenoid and it his up against the grill shutter. And when AVO called them about the problem, they were no help. Also, mine TH has the Rigid Foglamps which they now sell an extra bracket for for TH and PRO. Wasnt available and they didnt even realize those were needed when my bumper was ordered (early November). So I am still waiting to get the fog lamps reinstalled and the grlll shutter/ controller problem fixed.. Have been hesitant to drive very far becuase grill shutter problem already set off multiple codes requiring dealer to reset….

 

[TX-BluStreak]

Hey @tacorancher, I saw this featured on a 4G Taco in SEMA 2024.
Perhaps it'll look good on your TH.

https://cbioffroadfab.com/product/toyota-tacoma-covert-front-bumper-2024/

It has additional add-ons you can install along with the bumper (like the bull bar, warn winch and light bar).

 

[tacorancher]

Hey @tacorancher, I saw this featured on a 4G Taco in SEMA 2024.
Perhaps it'll look good on your TH.

https://cbioffroadfab.com/product/toyota-tacoma-covert-front-bumper-2024/

It has additional add-ons you can install along with the bumper (like the bull bar, warn winch and light bar).

Looks really good. I think that's what @gofastdan has

 

[gofastdan]

Question,
did your bumper come with relocation kit for the solenoid controller for winch? AVO installed mine but didnt relocate the solenoid and it his up against the grill shutter. And when AVO called them about the problem, they were no help. Also, mine TH has the Rigid Foglamps which they now sell an extra bracket for for TH and PRO. Wasnt available and they didnt even realize those were needed when my bumper was ordered (early November). So I am still waiting to get the fog lamps reinstalled and the grlll shutter/ controller problem fixed.. Have been hesitant to drive very far becuase grill shutter problem already set off multiple codes requiring dealer to reset….

It did not. Long story but I discuss it in the thread I just posted. Here's the link...

 

[gofastdan]

Looks really good. I think that's what @gofastdan has

Mine is actually the Covert Super Sport. It's a more minimal version of the Covert. Just posted an install write up for anyone interested.

 

[RESQCAT]

Unfortunately, this one says it is not compatible with factory skid plates. Which means it's a no on the Trailhunter.

Well, I installed it on my Trailhunter with the factory skid plates. It is great! I called ADD about this and am not sure why they take that position. But I assure you that my factory Trailhunter skid plate fit with the Addictive Desert Designs bumper with top hoop.

 

[tacorancher]

Well, I installed it on my Trailhunter with the factory skid plates. It is great! I called ADD about this and am not sure why they take that position. But I assure you that my factory Trailhunter skid plate fit with the Addictive Desert Designs bumper with top hoop.

that’s my favorite of the bumpers - pls give me more details about your experience - I also want to copy your ditch lights and tell me about the bed rails and roof rack too please - your truck is as overlandy as I aspire to — also do you think KC style lights could be attached to the bull bar?? And what is the total added weight if you know

 

[RESQCAT]

My truck is built for Search and Rescue. Warn winch in Addictive Desert Designs bumper. Leitner Designs ACS Forged rack with boxes, etc. In bed is a Decked drawer with CargoGlide on top. Lights on ACS rack are KC Hilites (3 pair of scene lights for dog and ground search team escort). Custom first responder light bar systems front (white and amber response) and rear (amber response only). Rigid backup lights. Uptop Kilo cab rack with scene pods (white/amber). Amber light bar in bumper. Ditch lights are Cali Raised and I love em. So I have a couple pages of mods (radios, GPS, etc. etc.) But you get the idea.

 

[RESQCAT]

Weight added with equipment, gear... about 220 in front, about 700 in rear. So I also upgradd to Dobinson's springs to offset the weight. Running Snowclaws on OEM 18 in wheels now but will change to Falken AT4Ws on 17 in Method 703 wheels in spring.

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