NYTOP Hybrid Bumper - anyone have it?

[Bink Designs]

I've got a question in to Westcott, but thought you might know off-hand. Does the rack when installed stick up much higher than the OT+ rails that it replaces?

The Westcott rack sits much lower, in terms of wind noise, unlike the factory roof rack, which is notoriously loud. Interestingly, the Land Cruiser comes with a decent factory looking rack—makes you wonder what the GX550 engineers were thinking with their design.

 

[Bluegill]

The Westcott rack sits much lower, in terms of wind noise, unlike the factory roof rack, which is notoriously loud. Interestingly, the Land Cruiser comes with a decent factory looking rack—makes you wonder what the GX550 engineers were thinking with their design.

The new Land Rover Defenders have the exact same problem with their stock racks. Looking at side by side pictures, I wonder if there is any connection.....hmm...

 

[markmanner]

Bill, I think you are on to something .

Mark

 

[markmanner]

Although I expected a long wait, I'm getting my NYTOP Hybrid bumper in a few days, probably about 2 weeks after I ordered it, or a bit less. I'll report on it once it arrives.

 

[YellowLab]

Although I expected a long wait, I'm getting my NYTOP Hybrid bumper in a few days, probably about 2 weeks after I ordered it, or a bit less. I'll report on it once it arrives.

Was it shipped in one large box or multiple boxes?

 

[markmanner]

Looks like it is coming in one box per the UPS notice I got, but I guess I'll know for sure in a few days.

 

[YellowLab]

Looks like it is coming in one box per the UPS notice I got, but I guess I'll know for sure in a few days.

You going self install and lighting?

 

[markmanner]

You going self install and lighting?

Good questions! I'm still deciding on the lighting but leaning towards not adding them. I like the clean look without, and I don't think I'll really need the lighting. On the install, I probably will do it myself. I think the main difficulty is that I don't have a lift, so I'll have a lot crawling about. I'm not as young as I was, so everything hurts after awkward body placement and effort . I don't mind paying a local shop to do it, but I'd really like to ensure it is done right and I'm compulsive. I guess what I should do is try to find someone who has a lift, and if I can't easily find one, have the shop do it.

 

[markmanner]

Was it shipped in one large box or multiple boxes?

One box only, and extremely well packed/ padded box with overall plastic wrap, with the individual pieces inside wrapped individually in foam wrap. One of the better packing jobs I've received in general.

 

[YellowLab]

One box only, and extremely well packed/ padded box with overall plastic wrap, with the individual pieces inside wrapped individually in foam wrap. One of the better packing jobs I've received in general.

Are the L/R side pieces black or a gray - gray is more like the trim color

 

[markmanner]

Are the L/R side pieces black or a gray - gray is more like the trim color

I got the aluminum version, so the center part is silver (like what is on the vehicle now) and sides black.

 

[markmanner]

I think having the side pieces black (which is the color of the plastic part that it replaces) is ok.

 

[YellowLab]

Interesting - the pieces on mine look dark gray and not black - but you think it looks close enough?

 

[markmanner]

Interesting - the pieces on mine look dark gray and not black - but you think it looks close enough?

Hi, you are right, the plastic piece that you remove is not black. I was actually comparing it to the black piece of trim above that has the fog lights in it. The gray plastic part is completely removed, and just the lower profile black bumper trim will remain. I have it upside down in the pic (duh) but I holding it up next to what remains I think looks really good.

 

[YellowLab]

Hi, you are right, the plastic piece that you remove is not black. I was actually comparing it to the black piece of trim above that has the fog lights in it. The gray plastic part is completely removed, and just the lower profile black bumper trim will remain. I have it upside down in the pic (duh) but I holding it up next to what remains I think looks really good. View attachment 6525

My rock rails are black - so that will work. Going to order the lights next week and the SPOD controll unit from Baja designs

 

[klemmy]

Hi, you are right, the plastic piece that you remove is not black. I was actually comparing it to the black piece of trim above that has the fog lights in it. The gray plastic part is completely removed, and just the lower profile black bumper trim will remain. I have it upside down in the pic (duh) but I holding it up next to what remains I think looks really good. View attachment 6525

Would you be willing to sell the plastic lower bumper you had to remove? My wife hit a huge rock and cracked that part on my Overtrail. It looks like its all one piece, the black sides and the grey in the middle?

 

[markmanner]

Would you be willing to sell the plastic lower bumper you had to remove? My wife hit a huge rock and cracked that part on my Overtrail. It looks like its all one piece, the black sides and the grey in the middle?

Hi, at this point I think I'm going to keep it around in case I want to revert. It may be a bit of a pain to go back, since part of the install involves trimming the bottom of the front wheel well liner. I did check to see and you can buy new plastic liners pretty inexpensively so it is doable. If I get it on and conclude I'll never go back, I'll let you know for sure.

Best
Mark,

 

[markmanner]

I finally had time to install the Hybrid bumper. I need to do a bit more final aesthetic trimming on the fender well material, but I like the way it looks with the front of the tires exposed. Still waiting for the NYTOP sliders, hopefully will arrive soon. The only install pain suffered was the difficulty removing the clips that hold the bottom plastic valence to the main front fascia. Hard to get at them if you are avoiding removing the whole front end. However, it was worth the effort to avoid that process. I decided not to try to preserve the part I was taking off, which made the process easier. I emailed NYTOP and they got back to me ASAP on the phone to answer a question I had. Nice guys and a nice product and shipped well.

 

[Bluegill]

Looks good!

 

[Finn GX]

hey markmanner, thanks for that info on the NYTOP bumper. I am waiting on my 2025 OT delivery and am considering that same bumper. In their install instructions it seems a PIA to remove those 6 nylon clips in the middle valence, as you said. They say to access the clips through the small gill opening slats. Did that work, or did you end up cutting lower middle valence apart or how did you get it off? Thanks