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Acr-Rite Grill Guard / Brush Guard / Bull Bar installed on 2025 4Runner SR5
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You've since uploaded the mounting apparatus. Not sure about that
Cool. top mounting approach is interesting but clear. Can you show similar photos on how it attaches to the frame on the bottom? - assumedly it attaches to the recovery/tie-down bolt holes? Do the recovery/tie down brackets get replaced or are they still there and accesible? (am somewhat impressed that this attaches without removing the air dam)
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It mounts to the same location as the tow hooks. The top mounting isn't necessary as I couldn't get it to budge or flex with just the bottom mounts alone. I'm a stickler for trying to do things the way the manufacturer intended before I go rogue. I weigh about 225lbs my nephew is 6'2 and probably weighs about 280 and both of us together bouncing on the guard with only the bottom mounts couldn't get it to flex. So the top mounts are over kill for what it is.
Currently the way the bottom of the guard mounts you lose the tow hooks. However if you remove the air dam you could use an extension block and be able to get them installed with the guard.
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The top straps are over kill for what it is and are unnecessary. I just installed them because it came with the guard. As in my other response. My nephew and I together bouncing on the guard couldn't get it to flex or budge with the bottom mounts alone. As stated they're a bit overkill for what the guard is intended for.
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Very nice looking bar, I just ordered one myself. I called them up directly and got one ordered for my trim level. They are sending me 2 sensor extension kits.
Did you have to move sensors on the SR5? Or does the SR5 don’t have parking sensors that needs to be relocated?
Did you have to move sensors on the SR5? Or does the SR5 don’t have parking sensors that needs to be relocated?
I'm looking at this guard for my ORP. Thanks for all the photos! They help since I'm trying to figure out lightbar and light pod geometries for mounting before purchasing.
You say the upper brackets are overkill but you did install them... Do they interfere with the radiator shutters? I'm looking at mine right now and I'm not seeing a path through or over them that wouldn't prevent them closing. Obviously, I could take a Dremel to them and make a little carve out for the brackets, but if they clear without that, even better.
And now that you've had the guard on for several months, how's it holding up? Still solid? No vibration? Did you leave or remove the upper brackets?
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JMHO,
But if you say the bar is secure and doesn't move without the top brackets, I would personally take those top brackets off. In an accident alot of pressure is going to transfer to your core support instead of just smashing plastic. Again, JMHO
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But if you say the bar is secure and doesn't move without the top brackets, I would personally take those top brackets off. In an accident alot of pressure is going to transfer to your core support instead of just smashing plastic. Again, JMHO
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