Ep36 - C4 BUMPER INSTALL on 4Runner, Testing, Lights, Winch and GETTING STUCK!!

Vlog 36
Ok, so TONS of people asked for this early, so here it is! It was a bit of a beast to edit but I LOVE THIS BUMPER... so far.
We also ran some tests to see how it all worked out and got stuck while filming!
Oh, and I also did some other stupid stuff but LEARNED a lot!
#winchbumper #winch #toyota #4runner #overlanding #off-roading #4x4
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[@296jayce]

When u pulled the glock 17 out, i was sold on subscribing. Guns and cars. Thats life

[@irishdefense77]

In case you weren’t aware,you NEVER want to get sand in your synthetic winch rope if at all possible.It degrades it so quickly and you will end up destroying it’s weight rating.I am a huge proponent of synthetic winch rope(dyneema)but it has to be cared for.Every time you come back from a trip-I have found a quick and effective way to handle this-fill a plastic garbage pail with soapy water and spool the Cable into it-wash it with your hands and stir with a broom.It works great-all the sand will be on the bottom and not in your winchrope.

[@brawldawg8729]

😆 The struggle is real! 2 things: 1) I respect you for showing your struggles, and being honest with yourself and the viewers. 2)It is a good looking set up, though the led lights seem a bit weak to me. Anyway, good job. As a man near 50 that has always worked with his hands, I can only imagine how daunting some of these tasks could be to a person lacking experience and tools. I respect those unafraid to ask questions and try.

[@Shadowwarrior2169]

Nice vehicle, nice steel bumper, and nice glock! 👍🏼

[@eabaendallbeall7959]

I dont know if it's a midlife crisis or if you are just finally trying to enjoy the things you find interesting. But it's kinda cool to watch. Just try to involve your kids even more. Not that I care to see them but you never get that time back with them.

[@williamkenyon9858]

I love the Dremel tool! the cool thing is you can use it with a power converter which allows you to do cuts in the field. Great video, 4-5 hours is a great estimate when you are in a shop and have done it before...ALL DAY is a good allotment of time for any big project.

[@rbuste]

Jason I love your videos, you're not shy about showing the struggles that 90% of us have when DIYing modifications on our vehicles. A safety tip for the winch while spooling line back in, give yourself plenty of room between where you grab the line to provide tension and the fairlead entrance. Many people have managed to suck there own hand into the fairlead. If at all possible use a second person and have them grab by the hook or hook tag if you have one. If you're alone just give yourself about 6 feet or so until you spool in enough line and the hook tag is available to grab on to. Stay safe.

[@SwellRunner]

rbuste I appreciate that!! I don't think I was grabbing it hard enough for that to have happened but I can see how it could happen under the right circumstances. I also should have been wearing gloves. I'll get better the more I use it!

[@chingeii6015]

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[@Z3RFaLL121]

I like how you’re showing your shortcomings. So often we pretend to know everything and this is just a breath of fresh air.

[@Justin-wk8fv]

Bit of an off topic comment here: It looks like you have a quite a stiff neck and are lacking cervical rotation. Do you have chronic neck pain? As a Physical Therapist it's hard not to see deficits nowadays in everyday life lol

[@Rooster_king]

Too bad c4 changed this bumper and moved their logo into the light bar. Ruined the looks. I wish they would change it back to this style. What a shame.

[@ventuli]

You made me cringe using a torque wrench as a breaker bar! Harbor freight is your friend

[@hydguy]

No kidding. Get a breaker bar, or use a section of pve to use as a cheater bar. Torque wrenches are precision instruments, not blunt force tools.

[@mrk8220]

My heart stopped... No, he's not going to, oh god, stop... Dang.

[@rawdeal223]

Me too!!

[@cra2cra226]

@@mrk8220 I cringed WAYYY more at 18:00

[@johnryan115]

I was like 🤦‍♂️

[@Oliver-xh7zl]

Great video. Btw don't use a torque wrench as a breaker bar. You can damage it like that. Harbor freight sells breaker bars for 15 bucks. Love the truck!

[@strizzo]

One thing - don't power out the winch for long periods. There is an internal brake inside the drum that the motor pushes against in reverse, which heats up the drum. Normally not an issue but with synthetic line you can melt the line on the drum. Any time you need to run a significant amount of line, use the clutch, it'll be much quicker as well. Bumper and light bar look great.

[@jclark4088]

After seeing the quality of this video and all the time you put into your edits it is obviously a passion of yours and that really shows! Thanks for the great content man. Subbed!

[@AdventureTouringMoto]

Couple tips... Don't use your torque wrench as a breaker bar. If you only ever use it for lug nuts, it's probably fine, but if accuracy is important, overloading it can damage the tool. A small pipe on a quality ratchet is slightly better, double box end wrenches (you can lock an open end into a closed end to double the length) is a little better, but a proper breaker bar is best. On learning how to use a winch and stuff... Join a local 4x4 club, plenty of guys that can help you learn in a safe environment. That winch line could have snapped a ball joint, axle, or the line itself! Pulling on that log you really didn't need a line weight due to the lack of serious load, but being a new rope, there could have been a factory defect that you didn't see, so it'a always best to play it safe no matter how small the pull! Keep the video's coming! I look forward to seeing you at Expo East!

[@StevenYDG69]

Just got a 4Runner of my own. 2015 SR5. Very talented video editing here I enjoyed it

[@impactproformance]

Love how you got the kids hanging with you, I love doing that too lol

[@user-ys1ki8sp8s]

That bumper setup looks awesome!

[@michaelsmith9308]

Lets not over react , that bumper winch, light combo is FANTASTIC:) DAM!

[@SHWELL11]

Found your channel today. Was looking for info on the TRD Pro and your stuff popped up. Im in Central FL, going to drive a few options later today. Very excited about the transition from My current Range Rover to the PRO

[@guszavos2839]

Jason - thanks for all the great videos and I wish you and your family a healthy and happy new year in your new home in Utah! I have a 2015 4tr trail with SSO version of this type of bumper with a warn winch. My question is how do you replace the winch line? do you have to remove the bumper? I also had a tough time re-tensioning the winch line since it's not easy to see how the line is spooling. Any suggestions? best regards!

[@NanoXG]

Can he not turn his neck?

[@PrestonGladd]

What are you doing with that winch!!!!!!!!........just kidding, only way to learn is to get out there and do it, as always great content, keep up the awesome work 😁

[@SwellRunner]

Preston Gladd thank you!!

[@gicyu812]

Jason. How much lift did you lose on your front end from the extra weight of bumper and winch? Did you have to readjust your coilovers?

[@Andreslens]

Congratulations!!!, great job!!!, and great taste. I'm dreaming with the day I can buy a 4runner....

[@Chief_5]

Andres Patricio Obrador I predict your dreams will come true! 🍀

[@Andreslens]

@@Chief_5 wow!!!, thanks for your good wishes!!....

[@brianb9070]

Haha wasn't expecting you to pull out that glock nice choice btw. Love the bumper winch setup. What made you choose the Smittybilt x20?

[@dieselmack2548]

First off, watched a bunch of your videos, keep it up. Secondly as you said you are still learning therefore mistakes are allowed, no doubt about that. New winch and line: go to parking lot with big old cement bock or equivalent to clip on to, with line all out, put truck in neutral and winch in line to pretension it. Depending on winch weight requirement should be around 500lbs resistance therefore finding a slight incline is best. I realize this was the point of the last few minutes in the sand to pretension it, however sand with give a varying loads on the winch line. Filming in a parking lot is boring I know, and would only end in mall crawler jokes obviously so I get the sand for effect. Keep enjoying your truck!

[@thomasm.7058]

Wow, great, funny and informative at the same time.... And yes, the Glock fits too....

[@sessions33]

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[@redneckindustries]

Next time Im getting the aluminum-bumper!! This crappy Smittybilt is too heavy and rusts like a FORD rear-fender!!!

[@IowaLR4]

Bumper looks fantastic. I agree on the weight issue, but I think the number one use of my bumper will be deflecting deer strikes.. I am going with a full ARB Summit bar on my LR4, So that for me means ~170lb summit bar, along with the ~75lb Zeon Platinum 10S winch. A low profile bumper or something that doesn't have hoops near the full width of the hood isn't going to protect well, and would bust the $1k+ headlights or whatever they cost. Just make sure you hit the animals dead center! :D The LR4 doesn't have that bad ass front end good looks to maintain like the newer runners. I'd probably build one of those if I hadn't been bitten with the rover bug.

[@SwellRunner]

Mike Wesner haha. Thanks!! Well I've not ever had any near misses with wildlife and it's not something I've been concerned with. Congrats on the bumper on the lr4! Love that bumper!

[@sillyboy32]

Geez. I keep hearing all the comments about hitting deer. How many of you guys are actually hitting deer?? I grew up in Maine...have hit 2. First in a jeep with a full front bumper and winch. Thing trashed fenders hood windshield. The last reason is but a number is for deer strikes! But that's just my opinion. This thing looks awesome and houses a winch. And for the fools that park and bump into u....they're gonna hav a little mark on their vehicle.

[@IowaLR4]

I'm in Iowa. But I've hit several, in many vehicles. So far none have disabled the vehicle, luckily mostly side strikes. But the last one I hit was a full sized buck and could have taken out a radiator pretty easily. I kinda worry about it even more when out in places like Montana... very far away from help and very high density of critters to hit. From what I read, a bull bars primary function is animal strikes. It just happens to also be a good place to mount a winch and lights. But you can recover a vehicle in several ways (especially with a group), but only one thing protects the front of your rig.

[@sillyboy32]

Beautiful country out there.......quite jealous....

[@macdaddy1617]

Mike Wesner I too would rather and do have full bumpers on my FJ and Tacoma.

[@stephaniecurlee6936]

Great vlog as always. love your style showing mistakes that others would edit out. Its greatly appreciated.

[@raimiebatemanthm2400]

Diode Dynamics SS30 fit properly for anyone? Having trouble.

[@jeffreymcdonald8267]

Cool Dragon fly at 7:31. Or was it. Coulda been one of those super cool nano-drones. LOL. C4's competition pulling out all the stops. BAHAHAA

[@DanielChavez-en9bi]

Excellent job .... Where did you get that bumper and accesories?

[@ohfastergirl]

Hey, Justin Hudson from Blue Mountain Beach here. I came across your video as I’m planning to install a similar bumper on my 4Runner XP Gunner, and I noticed you have a Grayton Beach pass on yours. Thanks for the great video, neighbor!

[@theMostUNinterestingManAlive]

1. Love your VLOGS/Instagram and the bumper looks amazing 2. Question: do you foresee having to adjust your springs/shocks for the bumper's added weight? I know you've already got a lift. My 4Runner is stock, will eventually lift, but want to get an idea of how the weight feels. Thanks!

[@SwellRunner]

theMostUNinterestingManAlive yea. I think I’m sagging a little in the front. I have the light duty coils from OME in the front - planning on putting on the medium ones down the road.

[@outdoorshead5039]

have to agree. I like your videos too. I'm a subscriber. have a 2014 runner. would like to get some opinions on my rig. please check out a quick walk around @OutDoorsHead sorry about wind noise.

[@Sami-rp7mf]

So help me understand something. The work you did after the bumper was powder coated was a quite a bit that I have no idea howbtobdo BUT why didn't you yourself powder coat it. I mean that would have been simpler. Correct.

[@zerokool-2058]

I’ll be honest.. i don’t overland, I just go on trips a few times a year, I like the 4Runner for the snow, I like the aggressive look. Put some better shocks to make it a smoother ride and tints 5%.. Ditch lights because I think they’re helpful when driving at night in back roads. Done..

[@Chief_5]

4Runners should come better equipped to modify, so much cutting. 🤔. But it looks awesome 😎.

[@itpromuffoletto]

I've got a 2021 SR5 Premium, which has the TSS safety sensor in the grill. Does anyone know it this bully bar will clear it and not cause interference issues?

[@ierdna31]

Nice video and great job getting everything installed! One question :) from where did you buy the winch set? sorry if you already answered this question.

[@shiobanambriz540]

Hi Jason I am going to be a new owner of a 2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5 & wondering where I should go to research on my vehicle in terms of accessories tires for off roading & just about the Toyota community. I live in Southern California is there some information you can share? Thank you! Oh & I enjoy watching your videos

[@WynneEden]

Maybe you just didn't use it in this video since you were just trying it out, and do so later - I am working my way through your vids -- but get a couple of Cable dampers (Recovery dampers, Winch dampers, winch blankets, whatever you want to call them) - they are important for winch safety. If it breaks the line or some connector, that cable/rope comes flying back at the truck. Dampers weight it down so it limits how far it flies. Put one about 1/3 of the way, another about 2/3 of the way from your anchor point towards the truck. Get them in bright colors so you can find them if they get dropped in the mud. There are some good videos on winch safety here on KZbin that can help a lot - you don't want one of your kids taking a shackle to the face...seriously.

[@7173Alex]

Hey Jason, or anybody that can help. I went to order the C4 Lo Pro Winch Bumper and need help filling some areas out. What did you put for “Center LED Bar Cut Out” & “Wiring Harness Options”

[@ChaseNewman87]

Any chance you could go in to greater detail on your SPOD set up? Specifically I’d love a close up of how it mounted for you. Maybe an insta post? You just bought the universal one right?

[@VanillaGorilla502]

4 years later, would you still recommend the C4 lo pro or do you wish you’d gone with a full size like the CBI Adventure bumper?

[@J.Young808]

I got to like your video again many years later, (10/16/2020), I ordered a SwellRunner hat after/around this time. Are you back in the same area after your sojourn in Utah?

[@ryanmccollum6754]

Using a torque wrench as a breaker bar? Go get a real breaker bar from Harbor Freight. Good way to wreck a good torque wrench, which should never be used as a breaker bar.

[@hyoctane1]

Awesome videos bro. I so just started to live over landing vehicles and builds. I have know that the market is mainly Toyota.. However, I have an old 2006 ford expedition, how can I get started with that? Can u do a video of just amateur people with non Toyota vehicles, how to get started for the cheap of transformer their vehicles to a basic start of an overland rig. Ty.

[@Tay-oo6dh]

Alright I know imma sound like a coward but can I pay a customs shop to install it for me? These upgrades are way too scary for me

[@rockymntdan1]

should never call a weapon a toy; i'm guessing you probably regretted that as soon as you said it; i can understand the excitement of getting a new pistol you were looking forward too

[@feellnfroggy]

Hey, check out the Deadman Winch Anchor system. You can find it on TrailRecon vids, and maybe even make your own. For winching when you have no anchor points.

[@justinbouvier132]

Bro. I wish you would watch videos on how to use a winch if you never done it before. There are critical things you need to know about synthetic or spectra line. Idk which you are using but they do holdup to a lot of weight but your going to mess it up by fraying, dirt, or crossing it up while over lapping it on the drum.

[@kyleburns9439]

So what’s your take on the lights? Didn’t seem like they were crazy bright in your test. I’m thinking about one of these c4 bumpers for my FJ and the lights are a very appealing aspect of the setup for me, but it’d be great if they were as bright as standalone light bars

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

Looks good. Shitty power coat job though. Was i the only ones who saw trapped dirt under the power coat? I wonder what installing something like this does to air bag deployment...

[@redline870]

Dude that bumper looks totally sick and the functionality it adds while still being subtle is awesome.

[@tanyanabutovska180]

Was watching your video and serial of my daughter burn off the stove....

[@lilstathaki]

If weight is an issue why not try a full aluminum bumper? But the cost is usually more

[@jaredjoyce7841]

Jason, mad respect brother! But please don’t call a firearm a toy. Loving the videos!

[@jbc9562]

with your c4 bumper did you have issues with the smittybilt x2o rubbing on the metal bracket in the middle. mine squeaks when i hit a bump or make a sharp turn?

[@SheldonGoff]

Cordless power tools are your friend. Get a cordless impact gun and you won't struggle with a bolt again.

[@alphahotel73]

Your channel and videos are going to cost me a lot of money! My new 2021 4Runner Off-Road Premium is suppose to be in any day.

[@jaredloveland5314]

Please stop using your torque wrench to break bolts loose goto harbor freight and grab a cheap ass breaker bar I know you know about harbor freight

[@smallpaul1995]

Where in Florida are you located? I’ve seen a couple of your videos and you seem to be close to me. I’d love to meet up and get a chance to look at your rig. My wife and I just bought a 2015 trail edition 4Runner and I wheel a 2010 Jeep rubicon pretty regularly.

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

I appreciate you tackling upgrades that I would not want to attempt. Well done.

[@zacbradley398]

I'll buy your black front bumper cover. or can you give me the link until I can afford a real offroad bumper.

[@texlee1640]

Go to your local Harbor Freight and get a few magnetic catch-all bowls for keeping track of all loose hardware.

[@АндрейЛазаренко-щ7е]

Excellent, passable family car, for all occasions. Only the pressure in the wheels had to be reset to half when driving through the sand.

[@vivekchowdhary1140]

Excellent vids - what kind of lift (brand and inches front and back) are you running?

[@RSTi12Blue]

DO NOT use TQ wrench as breaker bar or ratchet. I bet the calibrate in it is now fucked. Yike.

[@benjaminrodriguez9397]

If you haven't got one, get a breaker bar. Save your knuckles and your ratchets.

[@Snookers_]

Too old of a video for you to see this, but please invest in a breaker bar. It hurts to see you break bolts loose using a torque wrench.

[@Gino20202]

Buy a breaker bar so you don’t ruin your torque wrench removing bolts like that. Probably already threw the calibration off.

[@eddielorenzana2320]

Looks good! Love that you have your kid help you. The best memories I have are working with my dad on his Toyota. Awesome video. I just bought a 4runner so this videos definitely help.

[@Archifx]

Great vid man. Love how you showed some of the mess ups. Looks like a bigger job than it appeared at first. Also know how much work it is to edit that vid. Nice job again. Andrew Apple pie for the win!

[@mudslide13]

great looking bumper but the best part for me was your mistake... Had I not seen you do it and talk about it I would have been the idiot to not think and keep driving!! Thank you for being a real enthusiast and teaching some real lessons along the way.

[@melanatedone4894]

That new toy gun it’s not a Toy great video other wise. Please take gun safety seriously 😒

[@Griswold20]

Great video! Do you still like your slim line bumper or do you see yourself getting bumper?

[@25enyce]

Would have stop at bending the A/C line. One small leak and it's hot air on a hot summer days.

[@aaronwest5536]

using a torque wrench as a breaker bar will make inaccurate. Install looks great!

[@ny2bama]

The installation wires on the battery!? Yikes... Horrible

[@xiongvou]

What it the winch that you used with that bumper? Brand? Size ect?

[@masonhand3270]

Hey Jason, what light bar do you have mounted in the bumper?

[@brianmcclellan417]

Jason, I will pay you to put the same one on my 2018 TRD Off road

[@TruckGoesVroom]

Probably one of the first video i watched of you. Welcome back.

[@TXSH220]

Another great video. But please wear steel toe boots for safety reason. :D

[@edmancini1399]

What are the rear window guards you have on the inside of your 4Runner?

[@nickbiron87]

Dude lose the extension when trying to break stuff loose!

[@DrewMaw]

Your daughter is sooooo cuuttee!!! My bio clock is ticking.... my wife and I are trying and hoping for a girl. :) Keep up the good work Jason! Killin it dude!

[@wadewilson5296]

Drew Maw stranger danger.

[@fullthrottlerottle3979]

The silver handle on the right side of the winch will allow you to free spool your line out

[@JohnWicksPencil14]

Wow Sam the cooking guy is into overlanding!

[@buildexplore3278]

Lot's to learn but at least you are trying! Good job!

[@MrSnoop1987]

Awesome man what spod u running did not know they made them for the 4runner

[@Oxinder]

Never use a torque wrench as a breaker bar. Other than that looks good

[@Marissa201three]

What is the light bar you used? I don’t see it in the description

[@tsunami6253]

Great video and content. I enjoyed watching the progress throughout. Keep it up

[@ironcladgungrave]

hey jason what light bar are you running in your bumper??

[@stephaniecurlee6936]

Also hope you and the family are safe.

[@spocusa]

What brand is that amber/white light bar? Is it 30" long?