Dissent offroad 2016 Tacoma trd build.

That front bumper looks excellent, well done. For me the truck would look worlds better with a different grill setup. :thumbsup:
 

Benc

Explorer
That front bumper looks excellent, well done. For me the truck would look worlds better with a different grill setup. :thumbsup:

Thanks!
Yeah the big chrome grill is ugly!
Waiting on the trd pro grills to come down a bit in price. I need to at least paint this one black in the mean time


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Benc

Explorer
Thanks!
Yeah the big chrome grill is ugly!
Waiting on the trd pro grills to come down a bit in price. I need to at least paint this one black in the mean time


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Much better!
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redthies

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Saved yourself a bunch of cash there! No need to change the grill now.

I looked at a few of your competitors bumpers, and other than ARBs Summit bar, they made me want to hurl! The giant smiley/chin look is just hideous! It's also interesting that from what I saw, the majority of people building up '16 Tacos are choosing the same color as yours. It makes it easy to compare how each different mod looks.
 

Benc

Explorer
Yeah, there are some pretty bad ones out there!
The arb looks great from the front but you will notice it's hard to find a side profile pic, it sticks out way too far IMHO. These trucks already have an overbite without a bumper sticking out another 10".
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It's hard to tell from this pic but you can see how far it is from the tire to the outer edge of the bumper compared to mine.
When you stand back and look in person it almost seams the front has more of an overhang the the rear.


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redthies

Renaissance Redneck
I see what you mean. I'd have to see them in person to decide which I prefer, but the overhang is pretty big on the ARB. Do you still plan to make a grill guard? I love your 100 series stuff by the way.
 

AaronK

Explorer
The ARB makes a great field expedient table though 😀

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Benc

Explorer
Finally got a few things done on the truck in preparation for cruise Moab ! The truck will be on display on vendor night.
Trd pro grill, new lower profile stinger, softopper and got started on the aluminum rear hybrid bumper.
I also went to free spirit recreation in bend Oregon this weekend to check out their tents. Great people and great products! Ended up ordering a hard shell rtt for the truck and one for the trailer. Should have them in a week or two and will post pics.
Next will be finish up the rear bumper design and build a modular over canopy rack for the tent.
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Benc

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Thanks guys!
Not sure when I will have any offerings for the 5th gen 4Runner but I would like to.

No more progress on the truck but get get a chance to take it out a bit this weekend. Also been working on my 100 series 3rd swing out with ladder and camp table that I hope to adapt to many makes and models.
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