Is it just me, or can you use factory fogs??? Looks good, IMO.

 

Thanks a TON, AN.

 

That thing looks like some pretty serious armor. Me likes.

 

Is it just me, or can you use factory fogs??? Looks good, IMO.

No, the holes are an option for guys who are going to add a set of PIAA's. The skid plate pictured is also an option. Price is a little high starting at $979 + any options you want but like anything you get what you pay for.

 

once its painted itll look sick.

 

looks very nice :thumbup::thumbup:

 

Close the gap between the bumper, fender and lower headlight trim. Put my name on the waiting list.

I do have one question though. What make this better/on par with ARB's?

 

Close the gap between the bumper, fender and lower headlight trim. Put my name on the waiting list.

I do have one question though. What make this better/on par with ARB's?

Looks like a slightly better approach angle, shackle mounts and personal preference.

 

I ordered a schrock works skid and rear bumper for my old Samurai. Fitment and quality was top notch! That looks nice.

 

Looks like a slightly better approach angle, shackle mounts and personal preference.

Also spots for some PIAA's.

 

Close the gap between the bumper, fender and lower headlight trim. Put my name on the waiting list.

I do have one question though. What make this better/on par with ARB's?

I'm pretty sure that gap is set so the bumper can flex a bit and not F up the fenders. The ARB does the same.

 

Damn, thats even better than I was hoping. That and their sliders just got bumped to the top of my list.

 

Sweet! Nice to see a company actually producing the products they talk about instead of pushing back the "production date" repeatedly.

 

Looks nice! But a bit pricey?

On a side note Shrockworks.com is using a picture of one of our members Taco. Our own "McFly" His silver Taco is on their web page for sliders.

Hey McFly I hope you got a complimentry set of sliders!LOL!!

 

Close the gap between the bumper, fender and lower headlight trim. Put my name on the waiting list.

I do have one question though. What make this better/on par with ARB's?

Like SilverStreak05 pointed out the gaps are to allow for flex when winching, also if they lowered the headlight hoops anymore they would interfere with the headlights. What's better? Well like BB said it's really about preference. I really like the better approach angle and the recovery points on the shrock. Those are the two biggest and they are nice. You can also customize the bumper to the way you want, hoops, no hoops, extra light tabs etc that's also nice. What I don't like is the 4" light holes standard, it kinda forces you to go buy 4" aftermarket lights unless you want two big holes in your bumper.

The ARB adds a little more protection up front for animal strikes and is designed to meet a certain Australia impact certification level, it is also certified airbag compatible, has urethane bumpers so if you do bump someone you're not going to mess up your winch fairlead or bumper, it also adds indicator and parking lamps. ARB also has standard 4 light tabs, a provision to mount a hi-lift jack on the top bar, a bracket for your winch controller, and new electric winch lines. What it gives up to the shrock is the approach angle which may be important if steep climbs are important to you.

I don't know about the Shrock but ARB also phosphate bath their bumpers before powder coating which reduces the likelihood of rust.

In the end the shrock has better approach angles and has some really nice recovery points, great for serious wheeling.
The ARB has a better level of front-end protection for animal strikes and a few more standard features for less.
Both are top notch and either one would be a great addition to the Tacoma, it's simply about choosing a bumper which best suits your needs.

 

bumper weight

How much do either one of these bumpers weigh?
Is it enough weight to lower the front of the truck any?
Does the weight cause any change in handling and/or ride?
Thanks

 

How much do either one of these bumpers weigh?
Is it enough weight to lower the front of the truck any?
Does the weight cause any change in handling and/or ride?
Thanks

Both bumpers are around 100+ lbs, add a winch and you're looking at another 60-90lbs. Heavy duty coils and shocks are a must to compensate for the added weight, with the stock coils the front would drop probably 1-1.5" and the stock shocks wouldn't control the weight very well. With my coilovers I don't really notice much of a difference handling wise, a little but not a ton. Without them though the nose dive and reduced handling would be a lot more noticable. The biggest difference I have noticed with my truck is braking, I've added a lot of weight though. If you're looking at a bumper like the Shrockworks or ARB though you're obviously not building a sportscar, everything is relevant especially when you add heavy armor to your truck.

 

Thanks for the comparison AN! :clap:

Guess it's gonna be a real toss up for me... As in whoever's cheaper in 6 months or so when I've saved up enough to consider the purchase.

I know I can drop $90 off the Shrockworks one be dropping PC and painting myself. According to their website that brought it closer to $890, but that's still $90 more than the ARB IIRC.

I like the stock-like foglight location in the Shrock one. They main reason I want those is so I can run fogs on normal roads. I'd hate to be a dick to people by running 5-6" driving lights on the top of the bumper on city streets just to get the extra light. :lol: I leave my stock fogs on all the time for extra light, and plan on adding some 130W KC-style ones later. It's also probably illegal to run those on the street. I plan on adding at least 4 of them, so I'm going with some of these off ebay. Cheaper than most others so If I break one, it's not a $100 light.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/8-KC...UNE-BUGGY-4X4_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33709QQihZ012QQitemZ220059603687QQrdZ1

 

:thumbdown

 

That's sweet. :thumbup: Shrockworks can also customize it if you want. You can have fog light holes, or no holes. You can also get just the bumper and not the headlight tube gaurds. I think they can also make one from Stainless Steel, but it would be crazy expensive.

 

I think they can also make one from Stainless Steel, but it would be crazy expensive.

thas the one u gonna get with all the mob blood money.

 

:lol:

Naw. It looks cool, but it doesn't match my trucks style.

 

Noodle bumpers, more gap so it can flex. If the bumper is going to flex this much. I'll stick to my stock one and take it easy on the trails.

I like to know what gauge steel they are using.

 

I like to know what gauge steel they are using.

- 3/16", 1/4" Plate steel consrtuction
- Black powder coat
- Accepts most non-integrated solenoid winches up to 9500 lbs.
- Tubular center hoop and headlight guard hoops. 2"x.120 &
1.5"x.120 Tube
- 304 Stainless steel Front skid plate, .134"
- Holes for mounting driving lights on top of bumper under center hoop
- Place to mount 4" aftermarket fogs or Driving lights (PIAA 510)
- Two Recovery Points. They are a FULL 1/2" THICK steel. Welded front and &nbsprear. Accept 3/4" Clevis shackles.
Options:
- No Tube
- Center Hoop only
- Gray Powder coat
- xtra tabs for antennas, wires, lights etc.

 

Noodle bumpers, more gap so it can flex. If the bumper is going to flex this much. I'll stick to my stock one and take it easy on the trails.

I like to know what gauge steel they are using.

Noodle frame you should say then too, it's not only the bumper it's the frame flexing as well when winching forces are applied, besides these are not trying to win ya no beauty contest. If the bumper is too rigid they can cause damage to the frame when in a minor impact, conversly, a bumper that is too flimsy (like the stock crap) won't provide adequate protection during a more substantial impact, say bye bye to your truck should you hit an animal while in say Baja. Your truck won't get far with a mashed in rad and cooling system.

Winch bumpers are not made for looks they're made to function as a tool, for protection against animal strikes and rough terrain, and as a place to house a winch. If you're worried about a little gap then the damage you could incur while out exploring would send you into the stratosphere, and should be enough to keep you on a paved road close to civilization anyway. Personally I like the finished look of these bumpers better then stock, but it's not for everyone, looks is certainly not the reason someone should buy these bumpers anyway, function is first and foremost.

Here's my gap on my ARB set at 15mm like the instructions state.