Help loading up front bumper

Hey everybody

just landed my dream bumper
Heftyfab full front
Wasn’t really in the market but I landed it at a price that I’ll never beat n it gets this truck that much closer to being where I want it
Soooo with that, winch, flush VS recessed fogs, possible lightbar or rallies, etc.

Ironman4x4 is doing a big sale again(25%) based outta Australia

good ol harbor freight(coupons coming soon) seems to to work for Matts offroad recovery…if you haven’t watched him with his team, check them out ASAP
Plus I read somewhere recently that warn has something to do with HFreight winches

biggest concern other than quality is dimensions n positioning the gear box n all
Will be synthetic regardless

stock fogs are a goner for this bumper
I’m a fan of the flush fogs but curious how people like/dislike regular aftermarket fogs that sit inside the bumper

Extra lighting is kinda a mute point, but all the same, how have your lights held up that close to the ground n front of your truck

also, I’ll be installing everything but wondering how the weight will play into the front end(KDSS lean)
I have BP-51s so I’ll have my shop adjust the preload(before/after?) but curious how front bumpers have effected you

probably will add n forgot ?s but thanks for any help guys

I dunno much but I trust the forums, especially here

 

How much does it weigh? Have someone the same weight stand on the current front bumper and you'll have a good idea as to how much droop you'll get with the new one.

 

Website mentions 60lbs
The guy I brought it from mentioned 120
Think he meant when it’s combined with a winch

I’ll also be adding a new, probably heavier battery

obviously I’m putting it all together before it hits the truck

 

I added 120ish pounds to the front of my Tacoma and had to go up 50lbs in springs and a few notches on the collar to get back to original height before bumper.

wife’s stealth bumper 60ish pounds. I also went up 50lbs in spring and 1 notch to gain height back and get rid of the nose dive.

 

I would avoid the Harbor Freight winch if I were you, regardless of Matt’s tacit endorsement.