Prolite winch bumper

[Toytaco11]

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Anyone have any experience with this bumper had a couple questions with winch fitment and if there are any issues with air flow being blocked to the intercooler?? 2021 1500 3.0l LM2 diesel Thanks in advance

 

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[GLW]

I have heard these don’t fit the deisels. Curious to see if it works for you. Write back if you get it.

 

[Toytaco11]

I have heard these don’t fit the deisels. Curious to see if it works for you. Write back if you get it.

the company told me it will fit the diesel but im a little skeptical. I have been trying to find more info from multiple sources and cannot find one person that can confirm… I do not plan on purchasing unless I find more info but wouldnt count on it.

 

[T2PE]

I can confirm that there is a version of the prolite bumper with winch that does fit the 2023 with the 3.0 diesel. I did have to remove the lower louver box in order for the winch to fit. I have not noticed any increase in operating temperature and there appears to be plenty of room for airflow to the intercooler. I opted for the airflow screen instead of the light bar for this reason. When removing the lower louver box you will need to relocate the louver motor and fabricate some sort of travel limiter (There is a separate post on this forum on this matter) otherwise the check engine light will illuminate.

 

[GLW]

I can confirm that there is a version of the prolite bumper with winch that does fit the 2023 with the 3.0 diesel. I did have to remove the lower louver box in order for the winch to fit. I have not noticed any increase in operating temperature and there appears to be plenty of room for airflow to the intercooler. I opted for the airflow screen instead of the light bar for this reason. When removing the lower louver box you will need to relocate the louver motor and fabricate some sort of travel limiter (There is a separate post on this forum on this matter) otherwise the check engine light will illuminate.View attachment 6697

Thanks for posting. These 3.0L TD’s have many after market items that don’t fit. In addition, I have the Carbon Pro bed and many bed product are not yet compatible. Curious if the front ground clearance is lower with this bumper on? Also, I’d say this “works”. It doesn’t “fit” if parts have to be fabricated and/or relocated.

 

[T2PE]

I agree - it "works". Also had to cut out the middle portion of the lower valence to make room for the bumper but that was part of the printed installation procedure, removing the louver box and rigging the motor were not. Ground clearance is the same as stock except for a little sag of the front end due to the extra weight. I didn't take measurement before install so I can't say exactly how much sag but I'd say approx 1/2".

 

[Toytaco11]

I can confirm that there is a version of the prolite bumper with winch that does fit the 2023 with the 3.0 diesel. I did have to remove the lower louver box in order for the winch to fit. I have not noticed any increase in operating temperature and there appears to be plenty of room for airflow to the intercooler. I opted for the airflow screen instead of the light bar for this reason. When removing the lower louver box you will need to relocate the louver motor and fabricate some sort of travel limiter (There is a separate post on this forum on this matter) otherwise the check engine light will illuminate.View attachment 6697

Tha ks for the info I know the refresh models are a litle different then mine but not sure of the differences. Id agree it works but not fit I think im going to pass on this bumper just for having to mod or move stuff around to make it work…. May ho with the Add stealth fighter bumper instead appreciate the info for sure