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True North Fab 3rd Gen Tacoma Hybrid Bumper

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 4Running Daily, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. Oct 22, 2020 at 3:46 PM
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  2. Oct 22, 2020 at 3:56 PM
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    Do you have any photos of the bumper on an actual truck? And also more detail on how the bumper and winch plate mount to the frame? Thanks!
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    DOBINSONS 3" DIRT KING UCA True North Fab Front bumper DIY rear bumper 285/75/16 FALKEN WILDPEAK ATW3 METHOD 701 Diode Dynamics Fogs
    I've been eyeing this diy kit for months now!
     
  4. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:19 PM
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    IMO I think it’d look better if that lower bar below the pod lights was higher up. From the front I like when I can see the whole tire.
     
  5. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:22 PM
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    DOBINSONS 3" DIRT KING UCA True North Fab Front bumper DIY rear bumper 285/75/16 FALKEN WILDPEAK ATW3 METHOD 701 Diode Dynamics Fogs
    you are able to see the tires, you could also diy the bumper once you get it?
     
  6. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    If you look at how a relentless hybrid bumper looks I think it would help with what I mean.
     
  7. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:27 PM
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    DOBINSONS 3" DIRT KING UCA True North Fab Front bumper DIY rear bumper 285/75/16 FALKEN WILDPEAK ATW3 METHOD 701 Diode Dynamics Fogs
    I agree this is what I had planned to do to their bumper once I have gotten it, take those lower bars and bend them the other way. Looks cleaner and more aggressive
     
  8. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    All the things!
    Love it! I need a high hoop version, though!
     
  9. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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    I think they only offer the options for the Mid-bar and without the bar itself.
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:51 PM
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    All the things!
    Yeah, I saw those two options on their website. That's a bummer, because while I used to prefer the low hoop design (on plate bumpers), I think on a hybrid you need the higher hoop to balance the tubing on the lower portion of the bumper. My all time favorite hybrid bumper is the C4 version, but the cost is getting out of hand, not to mention lead times. At under $1k, this version would be a no brainer for me, if it had the higher hoop.

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    Just my unsolicited opinion, of course...
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:56 PM
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    I've always liked the C4 FULL HEIGHT BULL bar, just not a fan of the weight of the extra metal, I know its not much extra but that's me.
     
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  12. Dec 30, 2021 at 10:57 AM
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    DOBINSONS 3" DIRT KING UCA True North Fab Front bumper DIY rear bumper 285/75/16 FALKEN WILDPEAK ATW3 METHOD 701 Diode Dynamics Fogs
    I ended up buying the DIY kit last week.

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  13. Jan 26, 2022 at 10:51 AM
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    DOBINSONS 3" DIRT KING UCA True North Fab Front bumper DIY rear bumper 285/75/16 FALKEN WILDPEAK ATW3 METHOD 701 Diode Dynamics Fogs
    Just FYI anyone that is looking for the DIY kit the lead time is little longer out, I have about another 2 weeks.
     
  14. Mar 2, 2022 at 7:43 AM
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    DOBINSONS 3" DIRT KING UCA True North Fab Front bumper DIY rear bumper 285/75/16 FALKEN WILDPEAK ATW3 METHOD 701 Diode Dynamics Fogs
    Got the kit in the other day, took about 2 months

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  15. Mar 7, 2022 at 6:36 AM
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    Recently built their diy kit and modded the bumper a little to my liking.
    Solid kit

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    Still waiting patiently for mine. Ordered in November
     
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    Did you reach out to them with a update?
     
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    DIY or welded?
     
  19. Jan 5, 2023 at 3:14 PM
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    Diy
     
  20. Jan 5, 2023 at 3:34 PM
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    Odd. Those should basically always be in stock ready to go.
     

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