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And as Paul Harvey use to say, Here is the rest of the story My RCI Pike Bumper Install https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/rci-pike-bumper-install.13137/

I evaluated Low Profile Bumpers in this thread https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/low-profile-front-bumper-evaluation-ones-that-dont-move-the-sensors.13012/ I selected the RCI Pike Bumper and ordered it on Thursday as part of their Memorial Day sale. They told me 2-6 week lead time. I was...

Its not supposed to be level. Toyota builds some rake in. Some peopl;e level it out others like it. I happen to like it. It also prevents squat when towing. If you like it level, then just doing the front springs will do that

when I had that on my Land Cruiser, I went to different springs on the rear. I think that is easier than airbags. My camper is about 4800 pounds fully loaded I have an articulating off road hitch that wont allow the use of the weight distribution hitch

https://runnin4tacos.com/products/alldogs-offroad-front-lift-coil-springs-toyota-tacoma-2024

you can buy just the fronts

if you want different shocks that is a way to go. I am happy with the Bilstiens and they work great with just changing the spring

here is the link https://www.alldogsoffroad.com/alldogs-offroad-spacer-eraser-coil-spring-lift-kit-for-4th-gen-tacoma?srsltid=AfmBOooZQdMH3adMZW9C2EqqJO_CpQt8KPtcXxSScPlNAxNUdR5gQ3Gw before and after alignment showing before and after center to flare measurements hand written Before After

Alldogs. That is what I got and it does exactly what you are asking for except it uses the stock offroad Shocks

Thank you. I will post up when I get this installed. I really appreciaated the thread on your install and your interaction here. I learned a lot from both!

no reason you can't do Alldogs rear or Dobsons or others. Springs need to be the same side to side, but no neccessarally front and rear

I selected the RCI Pike Bumper With a Warn EVO VR 10-S winch. I liked the look of this bumper the best This has beefy secondary brackets. Install Video and Instructions are very easy to follow Likely to line up better with my RCI Skid plates Decided to add a winch even though listed as nice to...

I have been running Toyo ATs for years. I have AT3's on both the Tacoma and Land Cruiser. They balance easy and I have never considered them loud

Thanks for the measurement. On the springs, are you lifting the rear as well? I think its more about the height then being too stiff. Some folks like their trucks level, not me. I like some rake and even some extra since I tow. You have the measurements from my experiance. what will .25"...

here is mine for example. Top is stock Off Roaad suspension and bottom is after swapping springs I hope that helps

I ran a little experiment. Not 100% accurate because the weight would be at the end of the frame rails which would apply more down force 8 gallons of water and 6 gallons of Tea (Ran out of water). Assume each is 8.3 lbs = 116 lbs The droop in the front was about .25" This simulates a bumper...

Thanks for the thoughtful response. I have found myself looking at winch weights today :) I don't use my winch on my Land Cruiser much. Mostly to help vehicles get unstuck. Once to get up a hard obstacle with a dedcated winch point. However, I did use it once to pull myself out of a snow drift...

Agree with the comment on instructions. I have watched RCI's install video maybe 5 times. Seems pretty easy and straight forward. I then reviewed their pdf version of the install instructions. Very well put together CBI has nothing but a little commentary in one bumper video and no install...

BTW, I was wondering how much the crash bar removed weighs. I am guessing about 30-40 pounds but I have no idea. Just looking at the two guys carrying it in the install video.

I have been going over the installs between the RCI Pike and CBI Superstock which are my two leading canidates based on my needs. As stated earlier, If I needed a light bar I would be looking at the Victory or Cali bumpers The cutting and triming looks to be the same between the two bumpers...