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Victory Strike bumper, CB shims, and new tires all at once!

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by BoringAttitude, Feb 25, 2021.

  1. Feb 25, 2021 at 9:39 PM
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    BoringAttitude

    BoringAttitude [OP] New Member

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    K02 275/70/18 on ATX AX201, 6112's, Blah Bla
    Good evening all!

    Finally got my Strike bumper installed. Took a few months to get and unfortunately they installed two drivers side mounts so it didnt fit right off the bat. I gave up for a night and thought about it and decided to make it fit. After some cutting and drilling I was able to get it to mount up securely. This was all on a weekend so I couldnt talk to anyone about the goof. I new once I made the first cut it was mine but didnt see how it would be efficient to send the bumper back, wait for a new one, etc... I contacted Victory the following Monday and they apologized and agreed to reimburse a portion of the purchase price so I was happy. Everything else with the install went seamlessly.

    I looked at CBI and C4 but really liked the weight of the Victory. At about 120 lbs it was easy to install solo and is super stout and looks amazing. I friend actually asked if he could get the same one for his Super Duty. Victory gets some negative press for their QC but shit happens and in the end they satisfied their customer. I would honestly order the same bumper again.

    I was running the 6112's at 1.9" as I wanted the best ride I could get. Initially I had .5" CB shims on the stock Bilstein TRD's so they were removed and sitting on the shelf. During the bumper debacle I decided to throw them back in for a little more lift and of course had to upgrade the tires. I really liked the KO2's but BFG doesn't make a 295/70/18 yet so after much research I decided to go with the Ridge Grapplers. I got a decent deal at DT and here is how she sits.

    Also installed Trail Gear .75" shackles.

    I am running American Racing ATX's and they have an oddball backspacing somewhere in the middle of stock and many of the aftermarkets at 35mm. I rubbed a little on the skid plate which took a quick trim. Mudgaurd's and stock body mounts clean fine.

    Truck has gone thru a ton of changes including chrome delete on mirrors and door handles (Spark's Parts), TRD Pro grill, de-badged everywhere, stubby antenna, etc...

    I think I finally have it where I want. For now...

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  2. Feb 25, 2021 at 10:00 PM
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    RainMan_PNW

    RainMan_PNW SSEM #82 RGBA #4 “That Guy” Vendor

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    Check the build link in my signature.
    Looks sharp
     
  3. Feb 26, 2021 at 10:36 AM
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    300BLK

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    Truck looks great! Really like that bumper.
     
  4. Feb 26, 2021 at 11:30 AM
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    Canoworms in Cali

    Canoworms in Cali New Member

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    Nice! I am a Victory 4x4 fan.
     

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