High approach angle bumper

[sabarrett328]

Looking at some of the pictures and data, TRD PRO and Trailhunter are listed as having a higher approach angle bumper. From the pictures it looks like the front air dam has been removed. Is that it, or is there more to it than that?

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[spelingbeachampeun]

The front bumper in front of the wheels/tires is cut out higher as well.

 

[sabarrett328]

Aahhh. Ok. That it’s hard to see in the pictures.

I like the look without the front air dam. I’ll most likely remove when mine comes in.

The front bumper in front of the wheels/tires is cut out higher as well.

 

[mfoga]

The front bumper in front of the wheels/tires is cut out higher as well.

They are still as low as the rest at lowest point . I think that is gives extra clearance against tire rub.

Really its going to be the fact it has a small front end lift and no air damn.

 

[spelingbeachampeun]

They are still as low as the rest at lowest point . I think that is gives extra clearance against tire rub.

Really its going to be the fact it has a small front end lift and no air damn.

Correct, I was more-so just pointing out a difference in the front bumper design. Still helps a bit with approach if approaching from one of the corners rather than head-on.

 

[NotApplicable]

any 4runner would have the same approach angle with the air dam removed and the same size tires/lift.

 

[MikeD]

I've inserted a helpful reference quote below. (from Ground Clearance Approach/Departure Angles, etc)
I do not think the shape of the bumper parts is much different in any measurable way. (Maybe a bit). Differences seem to be from different suspension geometries ("lift") relative to the different trims - and the air dam:>)

I measured it as in the picture.

- With air dam, it gets ~22°, which is slightly greater than official 19°. Given that we'll air down when "offroading" where the approach angle really matters, it will possibly drop from 22 to 19° in reality.

- W/O air dam, it gets ~30°, which is 3° smaller than TRD PRO. I presume it's because of the higher ground clearance on the PRO.

Edited:
Make it an apple to apple virtual visual comparison, I also did it on the PRO.

 

[sabarrett328]

All good information. Thanks for helping the new guy understand.

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