Any updates on the front bumper with “stinger” I’m really itching to get a bumper ?
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Sorry I played with it in cad and forgot to talk to you about it. Yeah I was able to do one that peaked at the grill trim height and then ran to kickers off it.
I'll admit, I think it looks out of place on the taco, but totally doable.
Bummer, any photos of that to see?
I'll have to see if I saved the file.
Here's a hoop.
I like the hoop, expect for the flat spot. How about this?
Ericz34
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Really digging the hoop!!!!
Ive seen a lot of others do the hoop, you really can’t deny how good it looks.
As for the more stinger-like-hoop, idk, would be interesting to see how it works with the tacos squared body lines.
I didn't know Edgar got your bumper! Can't wait to check it out in person. ?
He did. Be got it off someone else who sold their truck. He had a local shop add the hoop as that's what he was wanting. He seems to be digging the clearance on the trail
It's a good fit for him. He wheels hard. Haha
Not sure how a stinger would look on the square lines of the Taco as someone mentioned, but this actually sounds like a good idea. You’d be the first/only guys producing a stinger bumper. And they honestly don’t look bad on the 1st gens that have them.
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Great job WarFabArmor I wanted a winch bumper like that but I didn't want to do any cutting so I opt for the Warn Hidden Winch Bumper, no cutting just a small amount of trimming under the bumper which cannot be seen. Love the rear bumper but I don't want to loose any sensor detection.
What sensors are you worried about loosing?
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BSM and Parking sensors. If I didn't have them I wouldn't care but it came with the truck, so I would like to keep them. I really want to find a rear bumper that allows the sensors to work and looks good. I really like the Fantom HC but I don't want to cut. I plan on selling my '19 OR if Toyota puts out a Taco with a significant HP increase without adding net weight and selling will be easier if the truck is not cut on IMO.
Wellllllll
1) BSM doesn’t work with any aftermarket bumpers.
2) Warfab has some solid products. My Warfab rear bumper should be coming any day and while it’s going to be an adjustment with no sensors, it’s not the end all be all. Sensors can always be reinstalled.
3) OV Tune is putting out a twin turbo kit for under 4K that puts out 400 hp to the wheels.
Yep just waiting for word from Eddie we are good
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1. I know this, I have been researching for a couple of months now.
2. I agree, they have solid products. I have also read that people have had "No" success repositioning sensors.
3. Sounds great but everything from the twin turbo to the wheels needs to be upgraded. Nothing in the Taco's current drivetrain will handle "400HP to the wheels" Hell the axles can't even handle the 278hp it has now! when you get on it on the trails, they pop like popcorn.
The motor is meant for boost. It's likely the exact setup going into the tundra as a factory option. Lexus has been boosting "this" motor without issue.
You can get the sensors to work. It's just a huuuuuge liability. We were working with Toyota locally, and it not crazy difficult, but legally it's a nightmare, so we don't even mess with it. Ultimately we are catered to heavy wheeling more than anything else so it was not worth the intense headache for the road compatibility.
I’d rock the crap out of a true stinger bumper, just saying @WarFabArmor I’ve got the green if you got the time.
Let me look at it when I am back from Mexico.
I have a few parts to get done for a show truck next week. But redoing a front bumper for my truck too (trying to get even more clearance haha) so I may bend up some stingers and tack it up to see what you think. In cad they all look good because it's just tube. Actually on the truck is a little different so I think it's worth seeing.
I’ll be waiting! I’m curious to see but I don’t think it will look bad at all.
Hell yes! ?
Ericz34
2️⃣ Bronze
@WarFabArmor Just out of curiosity have you guys considered a similar tube rear bumper Thats smaller and just a bumper replacement for those that aren’t willing to cut the side of the bed? May appeal to a broader market from a business standpoint! 
We offered one originally but had zero interest after 6+ months@WarFabArmor Just out of curiosity have you guys considered a similar tube rear bumper Thats smaller and just a bumper replacement for those that aren’t willing to cut the side of the bed? May appeal to a broader market from a business standpoint!
That powder color and pod in the opening. Oh lawd.
A new swing out and sliders on a long bed installed today.
That looks fresh as hell in that color!
Agreed that copper is awesome
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That latch looks so lame! nice swing out bumper but the latch is like a zit on a models face.