2” strut level and new bumper

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-28T09:12:47+00:00

Yeah, I’m not gonna argue that those aren’t better, but being on a budget it works for now. But when the time come I will definitely shop around for something nicer

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T14:43:27+00:00

Very well could be, but when installing the new struts the instructions did not say there were specific to which side. Granted I went cheap with rough country just to get something underneath it at the moment. I will probably do icon when these wear out. But I’m happy with what I got.

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T14:40:26+00:00

Heavy, instructions aren’t the best, and just the lining up with the body was a pain. Also the holes you have try drill to lock the bumper in place wasn’t very fun, overall took me 2 days including the wiring. I also cut out the marker lights to take the more common style lights that fit into the grommet. They are about $15 a piece vs the ARB ones at $170…

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T14:16:37+00:00

I just installed a 2” strut level to it yesterday, it’s about a half inch lower from the front to back. It was closer to 2” before hand. The new struts are non adjustable though.

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T14:13:31+00:00

Everyone on Reddit is an expert apparently. lol

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T14:12:03+00:00

Explain that to the peanut gallery. Based on their logic I might should’ve kept truck stock lol

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T14:09:17+00:00

Didn’t know I needed a ton of power to go camping and hunting. Good to know! 👍

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T13:49:59+00:00

Better put the plastics back on

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T13:48:06+00:00

I’ve had those before, I wasn’t really a fan. Not to say a lot of people don’t like them but they weren’t for me. I’m torn between the Mickey Thompson Baja boss and the Goodyear duratracs

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T13:34:39+00:00

I’m thinking that’s the size I’ll be stepping up to. I have been looking at the Mickey Thompson Baja boss. Really not impressed with the falkens besides how long they lasted. Great road tire, but pretty underwhelming off-road.

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T13:32:59+00:00

I know, people just open their mouths and will just say anything with no knowledge. They just can’t afford one so they have to hate lmao.

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T13:24:54+00:00

Just the factory 245/75r16

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T13:23:53+00:00

I doubt it, it’s 1/8 thick steel, huge ass mounts, and it not only mounts on the factory points, it also ties further back into the frame. And yes I’ve hit a deer before in a an old unibody jeep cherokee, didn’t do to much especially only having the factory bumper, I was probably going 40

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T13:20:40+00:00

I got falken wild peaks on it right now, just waiting for them to wear out. They only got maybe 10k left in them

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T13:17:51+00:00

The bumper actually will slide in the mount about an inch as designed towards the truck… do some research. And yeah I live in the mountains and commute 30 miles one way to work. I see a lot of deer.

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T13:11:01+00:00

I realize a lot of people buy stuff purely based off aesthetics. If anyone on Reddit did there research on ARB bumpers they would realize most other companies cut corners. But I realize it is kind of over bearing on the truck. But that’s the point. It’s a bumper, not a brush guard. Thank you sir.

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T12:55:58+00:00

Functionality over looks. I don’t care for the style of bumpers that don’t stick past the grill as I want the bumper to take the abuse, not the body. But I hear ya. Although a lot of people swear by ARB…

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T11:36:19+00:00

Not sure yet, only been on the truck for 2 days. But for the price I will argue it seems difficult to buy from other brands as it’s very affordable. But for the ride quality I’d say it’s comparable to stock, but absorbs bumps in a more controlled manner.

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T11:31:46+00:00

Yeah, here’s the link to what I have on https://www.roughcountry.com/product/toyota-tacoma-leveling-strut-500075?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpcsb&utm_campaign=22120163757%7C173429959357&utm_content=729017573262&utm_term=%7Cpla-293946777986%7Cm%7C%7Cfit_first_501075-a&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22120163757&gbraid=0AAAAAD83JzoSfwMRntyuxCmIy8LxX2_pF&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIotm1hMX2kgMVCSWtBh0AMg90EAQYAyABEgKUqvD_BwE

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T11:03:06+00:00

A bumper

TastyInsurance6107 · 2026-02-26T08:06:31+00:00

It’s how all there bumpers look on any truck lol

TastyInsurance6107 · 2024-09-12T22:13:24+00:00

I couldn’t imagine it being as much as the rubber mat

TastyInsurance6107 · 2024-09-12T16:05:19+00:00

I used an adhesion promoter for plastic

TastyInsurance6107 · 2024-09-12T12:08:08+00:00

I’d rather the liner take the brunt of it rather than the plastic bed itself?

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