My ideology when building an Overland / Off-Road build was first to protect my vehicle and to be able to get out of any situation if needed. I just received my Blitz bumper and have been looking at light bars. Expert at replacement rear hatches All you need to go off road is to be willing to get some scrapes and dents along the way Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper 4Runner Install, Steel lines fit over the plastic cuts making it look like a clean factory finish, Their recovery points that seamed overbuilt. Code: V4R5RS. So far, it has held up pretty well, even after 2k+ miles on our road trip, including a few hundred off road miles. And there are some tabs underneath the grill that shouldnt be cut. I agree that it is pretty sloppy craftsmanship. A pro and con of the Blitz bumper is the cool logo, however, it does block the center of the light bar. Some integrated winches will fit with a slight power steering return hose modification or reroute (See install video. The more challenging the project, the more you appreciate the adage of Built not Bought!. Before I broke out the drill, I called their tech support to verify that I am not wrong. If I did it all over again Id bypass Victory. Installed Badlands winch, fit as it was supposed to. That's why Victory 4x4 offers a wide range of storage panels using the MOLLE system to help you save space and stay organized even when you're off the beaten path. I ended up drilling new holes which was not fun. After installing my Victory 44 front bumper with a winch to ensure that I can get out of a stuck situation, rock sliders and skid plates were next to protect my vital components. 1. There is a lip between the two that can get snagged onto rocks, and yes, I have it torqued down all the way. A few months ago I did the Georgia Overland Trail where I learned and did a lot on my 1 day trip. Victory 4x4 5th Gen Strike Sliders . the directions were good, but there was some extra steps/liberties that were needed when reattaching all the gravel guarding, and wheel well protection. If you havent read up on the closed system of winching Factor 55 has a good amount of detail here. We will never spam your inbox. Note: The rubber pads on the Flatlink will protect the Fairlead finish and keep it from clanging. 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A gathering place for 4Runner lovers. Done. I dont have the skill to be able to cut a straight line without messing the whole plate up, so screwing in the front was a challenge while holding the plate up at the same time. Remember its not just about the gear or tool but how to properly implement it. The low beams are factory, however, the high beams have been upgraded to Supernova V.4 LED Headlights from Headlight Revolution. You are better off leaving both sides of the bumper and inner fender liner un-bolted until the bumper bolts are tight. The Ironman is nice but it does have a powder coat finish on that may be slightly abrasive to the synthetic rope. I am not racing the Baja 1000 at 80 mph so the high-end lights may be overkill and very pricey. High hopes . Victory 4x4 is the roof rack manufacturer of choice when you want high-quality, durable roof racks and accessories for your vehicle. Thanks for the update I figured that is what happened. Pro Tip #1: Fully assemble the bumper, winch, and light bar before tearing apart the front end of your 4Runner or make sure that you have another vehicle available to go to the hardware store. 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. cartridge. We haven't started on them yet, but it will be soon. Right away there was an issue with spacing. Our content is pretty fire! 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. Advertisement Coins. The exact product I bought is located here. Close the tailgate and take a sip of beer. The sensor may be located behind, or it's vision prohibited by the tubework based on grille model. Plus it looks really good; the V is now for Varney. Bedside MOLLE panels give you a place to store shovels, jacks and other necessities that might otherwise be bouncing around in the back of your 4x4. To get the factory skid plates off, youll need to remove part of the front bumper. I will be watching. It certainly doesnt interfere with the effectiveness of the light. 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Bottom line, great bumper! The rear bolt is where I came into issues it did not extend beyond the opening on either driver or passenger lower control arms. Not the smartest or safest way to do it, but, sometimes, you just have to work with what youve got. Finally, was a promise of lead times in 2-3 week range versus the 2-3 months of some of the bigger shops. 3. They made it very easy and had a fast turn around to get the corrected product back for install. I appreciate that you said they would make it right but I think their was a lack of care with your order, and its hard to imagine, there arent more orders out there like this. Perhaps the softer aluminum caused more issues by deformation in manufacturing I dont know. The longer bolts are supposed to be for the tire bolts and spacer, but more on this later. If youre interested, check out my full write up of the sPOD install here. I really like the looks of your Tacoma bumpers. For these two bolts, there is not enough space for a deep socket, as you do want to damage either the CV or steering boots. The instruction video on their site is for $#!T. The second method was a Dremel with a cutting disk. 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. After getting in contact with Victory 4x4 about the condition of the bumper I had received previously it showed how they are a quality company. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 81-95 Toyota 4Runner Starter Motor OEM 4CYL 22RE Engine 4X4 STARTER RELAY at the best online prices at eBay! Top 6 CNC Roof Racks For 5th Gen 4Runner Table of Contents 1. Chris did a great job ensuring my questions were answered. . Double checked that all 4 bolts are thight on both sides. The engine skid went on easy using the stock front bolts, however, it did not match with the Transmission skid. I am not sure if there has been a change from Toyota on the lower control arm dimensions but it seems that longer bolts were in order. We made the press operator aware of the issue and we are going to make changes to the design so that it can be bent either way and it wont affect mounting. Very very impressed with the build quality of this bumper. If it were my company, I would not send out products looking like that. TRD oil cap Plus parts on shelf & a wish list. 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. 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 do like the fit and finish of the victory rack but i feel it's a bit too busy on the side rails with all the squarish cut outs. 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