Toyota tundra bumper and other questions

[matthewmt]

Just jumped into a 2012 tundra RW edition so I'm looking at bumper options for down the road. I've always liked the simplicity of the ARB deluxe bumper but noticed on their site a disclaimer that RW grills won't clear the bull bar, so I'm waiting for a response from them as to options or specifics etc. So other than ARB any solid off road bumpers to recommend?

Also looking for some decent seat cover options that aren't going to break the bank if any one can recommend some or a good site for tundra info would be appreciated.

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[BRTreedogs]

Toyota - Buckstop Truckware

 

[GLB]

For seat covers I would recommend "CoverKing" This summer I bought a new 2018 Tundra and ordered some in Kryptek Highlander. The fit was perfect and they are very well made.

 

[backcountry_hunter]

I've had some experience w/ iron cross bumpers (assuming they make one for your rig) and have no complaints other than they make the foglight cutouts specific for their lights

 

[Tod osier]

Good aftermarket bumpers are a lot of weight on a truck with a suspension like a tundra. I thought about putting one on mine, but decided against it once I ran the numbers on weight with stock components.

 

[huntsman22]

didja run the numbers on what it costs when you wipe out a buncha deer?

 

[matthewmt]

Good aftermarket bumpers are a lot of weight on a truck with a suspension like a tundra. I thought about putting one on mine, but decided against it once I ran the numbers on weight with stock components.

I did read on ARB's site that additional front end work would be required to support the weight. So I was thinking this would have to happen regardless of bumper brand etc.
Just something I've always wanted to do, not something I can see happening very quick. Would prefer a topper before the bumper.

Which brings me to another question in regards to mounting a tool box in tundra beds. I have a big weather guard box I was gonna install for some bed storage but looks like I may need some mounting brackets or to get creative with installing it due to the bed rails.

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[Tod osier]

didja run the numbers on what it costs when you wipe out a buncha deer?

I could guess on the numbers on that given that I was replacing the bumper (someone clipped me). If it was as easy as bolting one on, I would have done it, but I had no interest in modifying the suspension at the time. I also don’t hit enough deer to plan a bumper mod in case I do.

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I did read on ARB's site that additional front end work would be required to support the weight. So I was thinking this would have to happen regardless of bumper brand etc.
Just something I've always wanted to do, not something I can see happening very quick. Would prefer a topper before the bumper.

Which brings me to another question in regards to mounting a tool box in tundra beds. I have a big weather guard box I was gonna install for some bed storage but looks like I may need some mounting brackets or to get creative with installing it due to the bed rails.

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Wanted to make sure you knew that... sounds like you are going in with both eyes open. They look great on the trucks

 

[tdhanses]

didja run the numbers on what it costs when you wipe out a buncha deer?

Yup, a $100 deductible.

 

[BRTreedogs]

Yup, a $100 deductible.

Except I got better stuff to do with my truck then have it at the body shop.

 

[tdhanses]

Except I got better stuff to do with my truck then have it at the body shop.

Yes if your truck is a money maker I would agree. But how often do you hit deer? Now maybe after the first deer destroys the front end I would have insurance pay for a heavy duty bumper, chances are you’ll not hit one in the life of the vehicle.

 

[bruno59]

Toyota - Buckstop Truckware

x2 on the buckstop have one on my 2003 chevy since new still looks great hit a couple deer with it just leaves a little hair i also have a toyota tacoma with a arb on it since 2006 never did any front end work still looks great

 

[matthewmt]

Buckstop looks great for sure. I see half dozen deer on the side of the road almost daily. I've always worried about hitting one and taking out the radiator (haven't yet) but also having a winch in a bumper would be handy for many things as well.

I'm getting some weather tech mats soon but any other after market accessories that have been helpful feel free to list them.

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[BRTreedogs]

Yes if your truck is a money maker I would agree. But how often do you hit deer? Now maybe after the first deer destroys the front end I would have insurance pay for a heavy duty bumper, chances are you’ll not hit one in the life of the vehicle.

I dont go anywhere without a winch anyways.
And my luck is I'd hit the deer on the opening day of season blow out the radiator and be sol.

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The husky mats look just like the weather tech now. I'd just get what ones are cheaper for ur model.
Window vent visors are nice sometimes can leave cracked or when u get in soaked u can crack a window and reduces fogging.
And a shovel that's number 1

 

[matthewmt]

I dont go anywhere without a winch anyways.
And my luck is I'd hit the deer on the opening day of season blow out the radiator and be sol.

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The husky mats look just like the weather tech now. I'd just get what ones are cheaper for ur model.
Window vent visors are nice sometimes can leave cracked or when u get in soaked u can crack a window and reduces fogging.
And a shovel that's number 1

I looked at the husky line too both look solid I haven't ordered anything yet but will soon with the slushy roads this time of year.
The weather guard box I have is seriously the size of a coffin so I'll have good storage for the "possibles" to go. Been wanting a fiskars world's greatest shovel D ring handle model for a while. I have a hi lift jack in the garage I've had for years and never fielded too.

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[BRTreedogs]

Wait for an ebay 15% off day.
That's where I got my Huskies.
Check out the crazy beaver shovel lol

 

[N2TRKYS]

Southern Style Offroad

 

[SW hunter]

Weatherguard makes alot of different box shapes but I usually drill a hole through the bedrail and bolt the box to the bedrail with a fair sized washer on both sides to give it some more surface area. The beds are real easy to access as well if you bolt it down to the bed.

Ventvisors are good for fresh air and ventilation but theyre worthless for keeping some rain out on a toyota. The cab shape of a tundra is somewhat rounded from the roof down to the doors so it still lets water inside the cab, even if the window is only down 5 or 6 inches. It doesnt work as well on a tundra as it does on f150s of the same time frame. Dang shame too because a ventvisor is the closest thing to replacing a wing window. I do miss wing windows.

I do have a question since someone mentioned a hilift. I dont carry one anymore on account of its sorta limited on where you can lift from. Bumpers arent steel anymore, the only decent thing i know to lift from is the receiver. Is that what others do?

I do ok with two big botle jacks, two oversized tow straps, shovel, and a bunch of 12” 2x6 scraps. And 6 or 7 big clevises from the farm store. A good tow strap lasts way longer with appropriate size clevises versus tying it in knots.

 

[ChrisAU]

Southern Style Offroad

This. Have one on my Tacoma, love it.

 

[N2TRKYS]

This. Have one on my Tacoma, love it.

I've thought about putting one on my 4Runner with an 8000lbs Warn winch. Did you notice any sag or can you tell that there's more weight up front?