3rd Gen (2022+) Tundra CBI Covert Install & First Impressions

In this video, we install the Covert bumper from CBI OffRoad. This bumper allows the 2022 Tundra to have recovery points in the front of the truck and a winch. What we really like about this bumper is that it follows the lines of the factory bumper well and it looks factory.
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[@BrickyardPowerMan]

Of the three or four bumper options I’ve seen so far, this one looks the best.

[@scooty67]

I did mine about a month ago, looks good with Red shackles! It didn't bolt right up, I had to use a hydraulic jack to spread the outer bumper bracket about 3/8" was a PIA but at the end it came out very nice, nobody noticed I changed it LOl!

[@mcruz4467]

Wow!. These bumper upgrade looks heavy duty and aesthetically sound!. Bet they be flying off the shelves soon!.

[@toddfeltman3748]

Since trucks are becoming increasingly prevalent, Toyota, along with many others are trying to cater to the NHTSA ratings to improve their positioning in the market. Adding a bumper that allows for a winch and hard recovery points while maintaining complete functionality of airbags and crumple zones is a very difficult thing to achieve. Since 99% of the driving - even for off-road vehicles - is on the road, it stands to reason they would opt for allowing you to put those those accessories on yourself, rather than expose themselves to lawsuits and non-compliance. So I believe it’s intentional, not an oversight.

[@Montypython24]

Aside from it fitting great and everything am I the only one who thinks it’s just a slight bit dangerous give that you removed the crash bar and the replacement bumper doesn’t offer as much surface area to absorb the impact Incase of an accident

[@toeknee4B11T]

Nah wouldn’t bother me. I’d rather crash in this truck with the crash bar removed with the replacement bumper than to crash in a small vehicle like a sedan. Overall it may be more dangerous but it would totally be much safer than crashing in a sedan or coupe.

[@Montypython24]

@@toeknee4B11T very true can’t argue with that but I’m wondering if there’s a way to make it beefy and just take a weight penalty. Thing will be like a tank

[@philipnguyen2529]

Very nice, so when it's time to put a winch, do you have to take the whole night bumper again?

[@carportmods]

Toyota should partner with CBI and offer this as a option. I'm probably the only one or one of the few that thinks this should be the 4th gen due to the 07-21 not all being designed the same.

[@michaell8078]

Looks great! What are you doing for the front license plate?

[@Mayaguana70]

I put one of these on my 2024 Tundra Limited. I had to remove the air dam which threw a code that cleared on its own. But a second code failure associated with the parking assist clearance sensors did not. It looks like I will have to pay a Toyota dealership around $400 to recalibrate the sensors and clear the Parking Assist Malfunction warning. The parking assist does not and will not work until I have this done.

[@joshuajohnson1508]

I just reserved a 22 Tundra SR5 Army Green! It will be coming with 35s, method wheels, and a lift kit! I will definitely be getting this bumper :)

[@hawaiiminded]

Looks like you didn’t loose any sensors either. Looks so good

[@diytacoma5758]

One the nicest updated bumper upgrades. Toyota should just include this as and option

[@mitch3448]

Here I am in 24 with a 24 TRD Pro.... they in fact did not add front recovery

[@davidsdean]

Awesome, I will still wait a 24 to 36 months before even consider buying, by then toyota would have made many refreshes due to ongoing customer complaints

[@roma_biancos]

Holy sweet jesus. Where can I buy this part? My niece got her first license 2 months ago when it was super icy and snowy…she didn’t look at rear mirrors and messed up my whole lower bumper including sensors.

[@legionnaireguerra7511]

Personally I want to see it in action. Can it physically pull or will it bust pulling

[@joserodriguez-uq1mr]

So far best finish bumper, nice!

[@TundraDad]

YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rmulero72]

Your work is amazing! I would love to find someone to do some work like that in TX.

[@Hakeem597]

Do you have an active spoiler on this? How did you navigate the warnings?

[@user-mw9hs7gi5m]

Why doesn’t anyone do these on the trucks with the automatic “spoiler” air dam so that we will know how to deal with removing it without throwing a code?

[@mohammadalavai8220]

Can it be installed if the truck is equipped with a front spoiler?

[@samuelcotton9298]

Yes!

[@the_bearded_firefighter5160]

That's pretty slick looking brother!!

[@jw8578]

Tow hooks. Amazing.

[@mlinan86]

Does this CBI bumper fit the 2022 Tundra TRD PRO models?

[@MrTgrasshopper]

Remouving the factory aluminum crash bumper and replacing it with vertical steel plate. How is still affecting in case of a crash?

[@theWoodsman_65]

Looks clean!

[@bgladden43]

I am looking for a full bumper with grill guard for my 2022 Tundra. Deer are constantly getting hit here and they tear up your truck. Anyone know where I can find one? I thought ARB would have one, but they do not.

[@roxas7136]

I guess R4T is now Runnin 4 Tundras

[@vincesimeone6862]

Great , we need to make mods for this truck to look good? Is it worth it really? Toyota listen and get back on the drawing board.

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Looks great, we'll engineered as well I'm sure. The big question I have, how does this new bumper affect Toyota engineered crash/crumple zones and of course airbag deployment to keep family members safe?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Hello Bill, This bumper is just a direct replacement of the OEM Valance. No Frames or brackets were replaced or modified. As a matter of fact, It only made the front end stronger by replacing plastic with steel.

[@MrMasada556]

@@Runnin4Tacos One thing I didn’t see in the video was if the factory crash bar got re-installed. Would that not affect the crash safety aspects of toyota’s design?

[@zacharybinger5550]

@@MrMasada556 @R4T Yeah this is something I would also like to know

[@Tundra24]

@@Runnin4Tacosme too

[@marceljohnson2215]

Gotta get it when I get my truck

[@Radicalwillie]

Fantastic job, love the changes you've made to your Tundra!! Ugliest truck made today is looking sweet thanks to a few small changes, cheers!

[@Military_Turtle]

Crazy how people either say "ugliest" or best, no in between. I personally love the front end.

[@ChongTomChong]

great product

[@JD_33]

I have been calling you guys for over months now and get no answer on the phone. So I emailed a few times about getting my Tacoma built out. No reply. Is there anyone I can actually talk to?

[@michaelputnam8794]

Cool thanks

[@mikenguyen72]

Looking Clean. Quick question what's the installation time for the Covert Bumper also do you do Prinsu Roof Rack Installation for Tundra 2022? Thank you.

[@Runnin4Tacos]

The bumper takes about 3 hours to do. Not including accessories like winch and lights. And YES! we do install prinsu racks as well.

[@user-vy6gl7tr1l]

Can I remove the active air dam and make the bumper work?

[@a-teamIL]

FYI...There are no tow hooks on the '23 model...just received mine. Also, not that it matters, since it's off-road, there is no air dam when off-road package. What did you do with your front license? Required in Colorado?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Required? "Yes". But our entire fleet has gone without the front plate for over a decade.

[@a-teamIL]

@@Runnin4Tacos Roger, that!

[@iiawah8082]

Is there a way to clip the harness in Thats recommend by CBI?

[@Random1234-j8d]

How does your sr5 not have air dam? Mine does. Strange

[@Military_Turtle]

I'd be interested in a full metal bumper which would include the corners

[@Runnin4Tacos]

That is what this Tundra has now. Full-plated bumper.

[@ToyotaFamily]

I like that looks good

[@vumsang9746]

How much cost 💲 for this i try to put the different style but this is look like the original

[@vumsang9746]

good idea

[@PHILLIPS8822]

No towe hooks for the 2023 model year either

[@theardittos]

Do you HAVE TO lose your skid plate?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

You can still use a skid

[@michaelcrouch4248]

This is great 👍. But Toyota should have done this from the factory.

[@mariosarat476]

What tires you have on the truck they look cool

[@Runnin4Tacos]

TOYO RT's

[@tostostuagkusqiadub8463]

were I can buy that bumper..

[@micahsandefur6834]

I've seen them on CBI's website. Look up 2022 Tundra CBI bumper. No lead time available yet, just says they're all pre-orders. I want to order this, because it looks the cleanest from what I've seen. But haven't yet, due to the pre order.

[@yingzhou3154]

Very nice

[@justinborisk3698]

Why not color match it with the rest of the truck?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Too much lol

[@joseramos7476]

Is the bumper as strong as the crash bar removed?

[@jonnyportillo8949]

I would guess not because it only expands a portion of the front end. As compared to the full front end of the car. Tons of accidents are corner to corner. If you were to do that i would just get a full steel bumper

[@tanknyc]

Would this fit 23 sequoia?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

No, But CBI does make a Sequoia covert. It is actually the one on our Sequoia. Here is the link! runnin4tacos.com/products/cbi-covert-bumper-toyota-sequoia-2023?_pos=1&_psq=covert+seq&_ss=e&_v=1.0

[@christrarback9748]

So Toyota is adding tow hooks this fall possibly....its almost like they forgot them 🤣🤣🤣

[@paulmoss7940]

Wow. Imagine a new 4wd with no tow hooks , I guess that means you aint gettin stuck and no one else is worth pulling out .Maybe there is a reason it don't have them. Like a lighter rear axle and no trans cooler. Maybe just get some stickers that look like tow hooks. lol. Toyota TRD, the only thing missing is U.

[@Cerpiustogas]

You cut crooked 😢

[@4bvenom733]

Tundra should come like this smh...something I just hate about toyota

[@irfanspace]

Your video is so shaky , please try not to make free style videos , if you really think to help others .

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Sorry about that. We will try to make better videos.

[@bv4307]

CBI, cheap bumper invention.

[@amanaseboy]

Have u mounted a winch yet and if so how did u do it?