I would have to see them. Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum, Classifieds - buy & sell (no commercial ads please), Engines / Suspension / Wheels / Tires / Audio / Accessories, European T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view), Asia & Oceania T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view), Africa & Middle East T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view), Latin America / Carribbean T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view). I experimented with two different methods to cut: The first was a small skill saw with a fiberglass blade. They sent the "plate kit" following my inquiry. No injuries but there was damage to an HMMWV that would have taken off a good chunk of a person was in the way. It is a slick bumper for sure. Once installed they look great, but its way to clean for my vehicle. I installed it with a loose fit and tried to push it over, pound it over and then use an ax handle to lever it over a whole 1/10. It took a couple of trips to the hardware store to get the right-sized bolts for this part. I started with the tire bolt and aluminum spacer, as it is much easier than trying to place it later. 67427T 415 Series Textured Black Side Step for Toyota Cab Length, Auto Ventshade [AVS] Bugflector II Hood Shield | 2010 - 2023 Toyota 4Runner, High Profile, Smoke, 1 pc. To do so, I ran it along with the passenger headlight to the back of the engine compartment keeping it as high as possible for water crossings. And it looked easy. It is extremely bright for being a single row 20 LED bar. The top angles out a bit on both sides, showing a bit of a gap. But no one spends the kind of money on a 4Runner to cut it up without a little hesitation. This will change once I find a permanent location for the control box, however. Safety Note: Use proper safety equipment and read all included documents before using the winch. These nuts are for connecting the bolts to the winch plate on the bumper. I only have about 10" from the roof to the garage door opening so that I can still park it in the garage which is important due to Texas storms. Our content is pretty fire! Then, the Fall hit so the temperature started to dip low enough to paint. The engine skid went on easy using the stock front bolts, however, it did not match with the Transmission skid. I figured I could use some extra nuts and washers to make a spacer and it actually worked pretty well. The Factor 55 Fairlead 1.5 should be installed before the winch goes in to maximize the amount of working space you have. Good Question, however, there are no worries as the all move together for the most part and there is plenty of clearance. I went back and forth with emails, they gave me a very small discount with for the powder coating, but when it came to the mis aligned holes I got very little help. Our Blitz winch bumper for the 5th generation Toyota 4Runner is designed to integrate with your factory front bumper. Theyre not for rigidity they protect some of the exhaust components according to Victory 44 as posted on T4R.org. The center section is the spot while the sides throw out the floodlights. Thoughts? The sensor may be located behind, or it's vision prohibited by the tubework based on grille model. Thanks for the update I figured that is what happened. Installed Badlands winch, fit as it was supposed to. A sharp bit will help with the steel. As always if anyone has issues with any of our products please feel free to reach out to us at info@victory4x4.com. . I do live in the desert so I will not intentionally go rock crawling. Trail 4Runner participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links or to other retailer sites from Trail4Runner.com. Relentless in our pursuit of researching equipment and techniques to get into the backcountry and safely home again while sharing my passion and knowledge with the community. Built in LED Rock Lights (lights included). Victory 4x4 has everything you need to get more out of your Toyota 4Runner, with off-road accessories including light mounts, MOLLE panels, hatch ladders and more. The resolution from Victory 4x4 is to drill new holes, install a plate with new hardware. Dont want to take this off because of loose connections or sloppy wiring. Come to find out that bolt-on does not always mean easy. Hows the winch treated you? The kit offers upgraded on-road dynamics, and dramatically reduces body roll while increasing stability with excellent off-road touring performance. However, the problem is trying to hold the nut while tightening the button head screw. Close the tailgate and take a sip of beer. Extreme LED has a good reputation for quality and dependability. So I marked the location and drilled new holes. I put the front fascia back on and then took it off to remove the stock bumper, as the fascia gets in the way of the outside bumper bolts. I was reluctant to put a roof rack on my 5th Gen 4Runner at first, but after my first wheeling/camping trip in the 4Runner, it was necessary. I used the Smittybilt x2o 10k winch and it fit without having to move the hard line. So, add to cart it went. Next, secure the fairlead using the 4 square nuts which slide into channels on the bottom of the winch. Our offerings include center console MOLLE panels to secure phones, hand tools and firearms. Whether you're going off-roading, overlanding or just need something extra for everyday use, our range of 4Runner overland accessories provide you with what you need. While I have not hit the skid plates overly hard, I have hit one of the support brackets. Bout to head out to the hardware store as well. Grab a beer and pop the trunk. Vendor specials, free gear, giveaway notifications, group buys and more! Before you set off on your next adventure, make sure you have space for all the gear you need. The final step of the bumper setup is to install the bottom plate that transitions from the bumper to the frame. However, there are plenty of DIY options for adding on a protective finish for a clean polished look. With that knowledge and price point, I pulled the trigger on the 9,500-pound Monster Winch from Ironman 44. think you could do a write up on the victory blitz sliders? Dedicated to my Family and the Pursuit of Adventure. Our content is pretty fire! Would've cut it out but it would ruin the bitchin powdercoat. Compatible with all trim levels with or without KDSS. After installing my Victory 44 front bumper with a winch to ensure that I can get out of a stuck situation, rock . We will never spam your inbox. Thanks for the review. Visit Victory Toyota in Seaside #CA serving Salinas, Monterey and Watsonville #5TFJA5DB7PX090498 2008 SR5 4WD Black. I hope to be in contact soon! You are better off leaving both sides of the bumper and inner fender liner un-bolted until the bumper bolts are tight. Now that I have a family with two small kids, we still go out into the backcountry and, yet, still without support. If it was any other part besides skids thatll get beat up anyways, I would have returned them. Its not a permanent solution, but it gets the job done for now. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I am doing the same bumper install soon and I have looked at other installs. For this bumper, the front of the 4Runner has to be back on as the bumper sits in front of it. Update for my previous review on January 17th 2021. Protecting the finish is not just cosmetic but will also keep the burs from damaging or cutting the synthetic cable. The product and service from Victory were great, no complaints from them. 02-05-2019 05:20 PM by Victory 4x4. By then, I decided to go over the spray paint with Rust-Oleum spray-on bed liner for a more durable finish. The instruction video on their site is for $#!T. There is a lip between the two that can get snagged onto rocks, and yes, I have it torqued down all the way. Products looks awesome, thanks for posting here to let us know!! I hope that my installation is a unique experience and others dont have the same issues. Some integrated winches will fit with a power steering return hose reroute, Built in provisions for a 20" light bar (22" max mounting width), CNC cut and formed from 3/16" steel or 1/4" aluminum (mounting brackets will be steel on aluminum option). KC Hilites M-Rack with Pro6 Light Bar 5. We will also never sell out and sell your data. Good welds on the bumper and a nice design. or just 14-present? The final issue with the gas tank skid was it was coming into close contact with the tank. Free shipping for many products! Seems like there is an increased risk that the nuts could tear into the boots upon articulation? All fields are required except "location". Just went to your site, and everything looks great. At Victory 4x4, we're the off-road online store offering bumpers, racks, armor, and accessories for Toyota vehicles, proudly made in America. Victory 44 Hatch Ladder Step-By-Step Install. The bumper was shipped back easily via Fedex to Victory 4x4 and the damage was corrected. The paint was essentially drying before it even hit the surface which left a sandpaper finish So that was a no go. I plan my routes a bit more, walk sketchy paths and make sure I have the tools and knowledge to get ourselves out of situations before they become worse. Wiring is easy as it is color-coded for easy connection. also your best choice for a 4WD parts online store because we carry solutions geared toward specific models such as 4Runner, Land Cruiser, FJ Cruiser, LX and GX models, Tacoma, and Tundra. First is because they are 3/16 steel, being only a few inches off the ground they can take a beating. Packaging was very good. Bottom line, great bumper! This made an extremely smooth cut, but it was very deep and didnt always fit where I needed it to. We will also never sell out and sell your data. I am not racing the Baja 1000 at 80 mph so the high-end lights may be overkill and very pricey. Victory 44 Off-Road Full-Length Roof Rack + Durable Crossbar Functionality: Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner. I will, however, show you a few differences in the fairlead as it becomes very obvious between the included Ironman 4X4 and factor 55 1.5inch. After further research, I learned that the remote is designed this way to be mounted on top of a bull bar style bumper. Very sorry for the hassles! Whether you're going camping, off-roading, or on a long vacation, these custom off-road roof racks provide the dependable storage for canoes, kayaks, surfboards, or anything else you require to have a good time. However, I received 12mm bolts without washers. Dedicated to my Family and the Pursuit of Adventure. I look forward to next Overland Expo so I can get into some recovery classes to better equip myself. While the shipping times were only a week after being quoted a price, it was still earlier than the quotes I got from other companies. I found a smaller company that was on the literal outskirts of the Expo. Xpel wrap with ceramic coating. There is a very thin slot that an open-ended wrench can fit. I am not an expert but have had minimum training and will continue to seek out more expert knowledge before trying to use in a recovery situation. Eventually, I would like to extend the wires to the front passenger engine compartment where there is space with mounting holes along the engine bay. I could not get to one of the bolts that were blocked by the driveline. If you're on the fence about one, Pull The Trigger! Built in provisions for a 20" single row light bar (22" max mounting width). I tested it in a low and high position with and without the light bar. Faster and cheaper than paying some shop to do it. I will definitely be buying the rear bumper Victory 4x4 offers for these and Im sure I wont be disappointed! Victory 4x4. This has been the only real issue any of their products. They did offer replacements and that is stand up of them, however, I thought it would be a waste and would only do it as a last resort. I had to remove the skids because I dropped one of the nuts and the only way to get it back is by using the large holes that get covered up by plates. 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They did this on the plate that connects the transmission and transfer case skids. Victory 4x4 is the roof rack manufacturer of choice when you want high-quality, durable roof racks and accessories for your vehicle. Factory Low Beams Factory Low Beams with Light Bar Supernova V.4 LED Headlights High Beam Supernova V.4 LED Headlights High Beam with Light Bar. To get the factory skid plates off, youll need to remove part of the front bumper. Next, I placed the winch in the engaged position the retrieved the winch remote. It seems better supported to make good cuts in the installed condition and, as you say, goes back on before the blitz. Perhaps the softer aluminum caused more issues by deformation in manufacturing I dont know. And after a full day of installing and uninstalling the set of three plates, I came up with an easy fix. You will not regret it. 0: 3,862: Post New Thread: Display Options: Showing threads 1 to 13 of 13: I figured it was a pretty straightforward install until I got under the vehicle and realized the hole that lined up with the tire side bolt was not large enough. Compatible with most 8-10k non-integrated solenoid or removable selenoid winches. Victory 4x4 Blitz Slim 4Runner Front Winch Bumper | 5th Gen (2014+) Our Blitz winch bumper for the 5th generation Toyota 4Runner is designed to integrate with your factory front bumper fascia for a clean look with maximum recovery options. I believe, because its mounted low on the bumper, that the beam and flood pattern fill in the space between the low and high beams perfectly. Use a 14mm socket, but I am sure that a 9/16 was probably the correct size. Victory 4x4 5th Gen Strike Sliders . Once that was over, the install was pretty straightforward from there. Chris did a great job ensuring my questions were answered. 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