SHOULD YOU DO IT? | High Clearance Offroad Rig Front Bumper Cuts or "Viper Cuts"

[@Marksum]

Thanks for showing how it looks under the wheel wells after cutting. As you said, a lot of other vids just stop after they do the cutting and don’t show/explain what to do with the exposed areas under the wheel well. Appreciate your content!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@timbrown7980]

I like the look of the cut but can’t get past the unfinished sloppiness of the leftover fender liners…😬

[@darthtyranus7683]

At a minimum follow on with some sturdy HC bumpers it's extra insurance you won't regret

[@trailrunnah8886]

Not a big fan of this mod. Unless you're having serious rubbing issues, or always banging that part of your bumper on the trail, I really don't get the need for such a drastic cut. When complete it just looks so unfinished, and you did a good job of showing that with the passenger side of your rig. I have a 2013, so this mod doesn't really work on mine anyway, but either way I really doubt that I would do it.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Yeah I see where you are coming from. That Is what I had thought initially too so I had just aggressive trimming without the cut. But then I saw it on some other rigs and decided to go for it. After doing it and relocating the washer tank, I think it will look pretty good. It definitely gives a more aggressive offroad look in person that photos don't really show in my opinion.

[@ryanramos1303]

There's a significant tradeoff with the viper cut. You get better approach angle at the front tires but expect to lose ~2 mpg (or more) on the highway as the cut removes body work that directs air around the wheel well and away from the rotating wheel. With the cut air is streaming into the wheel well introducing significant drag.

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@ryanramos1303 I’ve had this for over a month and I’ve not changed in MPG at all

[@spencerfelt2093]

@@ryanramos1303not in the 4th gen 4Runners at least. Viper cut hasn’t changed my mpg. I have a scan gauge II and it’s very accurate on fuel consumption

[@OverlandEngineer]

Background music or no music, what do you prefer? Decided to not throw it in this one. Let me know below!

[@trailrunnah8886]

I like it without the background music. Also, I dig the new intro.

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@trailrunnah8886 Thanks!

[@bikesPNW]

Let’s see that engine filter in a couple of months to see how much more dust you pick up - I guess maybe not so dusty up there - more snowy :)

[@OverlandEngineer]

Haha yeah that will be interesting. Hopefully keeping the fender liner helps!

[@sark4786]

can you explain please, been thinking of doing this and im trying to figure out what the cons would be

[@user-wj6dm6sg2z]

Thanks for posting this! Have you covered the exposed areas now? I know there are protection stuff you can put on such as the windshield wiper fluid cover.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Well I just left the liners in for this video. You can hit them with heat and bend them. Thats what I did until I got the prototype fender liners C4 is releasing soon.

[@TreyBaker]

Nice job, definitely like aggressive look it gives. Will be cutting mine soon!

[@christianbolt5761]

Surprised no aftermarket company has come up with an elegant solution

[@PaulPass123]

Elegant? Dude, grow a pair

[@commbubba1990]

Jeeps have a number of options for aftermarket inner liners. Not sure why Tacoma and 4Runners do not.

[@martynevans3315]

Looks like you are going to have to make a call to Rago Fab, for their High Clearance, Washer Fluid Tank!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Come back in 2 weeks! Haha

[@Tigermeg816]

Hoping to get C4 bumper soon. I have the money but I’m all of a sudden a little trigger shy. Kind of in sticker shock. Didn’t have the money yet during Black Friday and I just dropped a ton of money on maintenance. I really need to start filming and doing some videos myself. I have a tendency to dive into doing then end up saying oh well I’ll film the next thing….. I use my 4R daily for work. I interact with many people and I know many have gone out and purchase a 4R after working with me or checking mine out. It’s an excellent platform and it would be hard to beat. I have 193,000 miles and mine is a 2022 that I got in 2021. Most of the miles like 95% are highway. And I have slowed down over the last year as I have been working more locally. But I’m going to get a million miles out of my 4R. Then I’m going to try to get a million more.

[@MC4D.]

Idk why but I would like to see this done on a Limited bumper

[@hillsideenduro4916]

Keep at it I absolutely loved when you stepped into the cboys igloo and saw the keg and said is that full?

[@OverlandEngineer]

Haha, that is one of my best friends from college Justin.

[@hillsideenduro4916]

Wait that wasn’t you?

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@hillsideenduro4916 haha nope

[@hillsideenduro4916]

Lol so thought it was u

[@RexOffroad]

Hi mate, With no snorkel I would be worried about exposing the factory air intake channel to splash back. Can be a problem with aftermarket bullbars also when not fitted with an accompanying snorkel. Not sure about you particular set up but just though I might flag it as the consequences could be very expensive. Cheers!

[@serendipityguy]

Look at the Rago Fabrication - The Aqua Tank

[@OverlandEngineer]

Come back in a few weeks haha

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

Remove washer bottle. Relocate to engine bay but use a washer bag.

[@nickumbarger]

what is your lift setup in this vid?

[@BrendanMichael]

Any experience with the 2nd gen tundras and this cut? Very hard to find any info out there and I’ve definitely found ZERO videos on it

[@OverlandEngineer]

No experience sorry…any products with paper templates for bumpers or something? Might be a place to start

[@4bvenom733]

Never like the high clearance. I only do it if I get the lo pro bumper with high clearance c4

[@PJSnow23]

Any wind noise? I heard there can be a lot of wind turbulence caused by the viper cut

[@OverlandEngineer]

No, I have not heard anything honestly. I also don't have anything on my roof so its been probably the quietest it can be. Also running all terrains and not mud terrains!

[@alromero5685]

I’m afraid of salt having easier access through the viper cuts. Should I be concerned since I live in the Midwest?

[@4runner_litty]

Do you still rub on the washer tank since you have KDSS?

[@OverlandEngineer]

I don’t have KDSS, I don’t think I ever rubbed on the washer tank either though…

[@yunk9]

Looks way better 👍

[@terrencewittman5567]

Great video and explanation of the cut, but where can I find the angled cut template so I can tape it to my bumper? I also haven't purchased the high clearance kit through C4 yet but will eventually but am eager to get the cuts done lol!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Oh shoot! It’s on C4’s website. I should add that to the description….

[@OverlandEngineer]

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0351/6245/6195/files/HC_Additions_Templates_copy.pdf?v=1642522287

[@terrencewittman5567]

@@OverlandEngineer Thanks man I appreciate it!!

[@jayza9239]

How did you get the template?

[@OverlandEngineer]

It’s in the video description.

[@SomeShootyGaming]

Hey don’t you know someone in the mn area that wraps cars?

[@OverlandEngineer]

No Lucid Wraps his my guy

[@OverlandEngineer]

With wraps, buy once cry once. Don’t go to a cheap place because most likely you get what you pay for

[@SomeShootyGaming]

I was looking at good places to go and remembered you knew a guy! I’ve seen some horrible examples of vehicles getting wrapped for cheap and so you definitely get what you pay for😂

[@andyking4701]

Excellent!

[@_madpanda]

😬😬😬

[@hkmp7fan]

Whats that bug deflector?