Front bumper options? ARB or other? Plus let's see some pics!

I really dig the arb front bumpers but I was thing about getting a bumper with a front hitch for a hitch mounted winch instead of a bumper where the winch is always mounted in the front. The advantage of this would be I could move the winch from the front to back if needed and I could store it out of the weather when i'm not using it. Does anybody know of a good set up like this? Also, I'd like to see some pics of other peoples set ups. Thanks.

 

I'm debatin on how to mount my winch too, love to see some pics as well, thanks

 

Bump

Come on...I know some of you folks have some good pics of some bitchin' bumpers.

 

ARB. Definitely.
Hitch-mount winches look weird and stick out, plus you would need the wiring to go wherever the winch could mount.

 

im not a big fan of the arb look. Too square for me. Check out relentless farication's front bumper. They do custom stuff. I bet he could build what you want and it would look a hell of alot better then an arb.

 

I've never heard of their stuff. Where are they out of and are the resonably priced? Anybody have pics of one on a taco?

 

Here you go http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/re...1-relentless-fab-2nd-gen-tacoma-products.html

 

allpro tube bumper

 

Dang guys...some good variety in there. I really appreciate the pics. They help get the wheels turning in the ol' noggin. I like the fact that relentless fab seems like a small business and is making some cool products. I haven't looked into all pro but will soon. I still like the front coverage of the arb on larry's rig. Still waiting to see a good bumper with a front hitch. Thanks!

 

Go to official vendors and look at Relentless Fabrication they are making some serious badass bumpers! Get on the list soon cause the first 10 ppl get $100 off!

 

I'm going to bump this one more time...I'm still looking for some pics of a front bumper similar to an ARB but one that has a front receiver hitch instead of a winch area. I've seen them on other vehicles just not a Tacoma. Thanks...

 

could build it with a hitch in it for yu

 

question about the ARB bumper install.

You know how with the stock bumper, the two front mounting bracket has a stud that's designed to rest the bumper on the frame mounts and line up holes? Does the ARB have something similar?

What I'm getting at is do I need some sort of lift to hold the ARB bumper up while the bolts are put in?

 

Shrockworks has my vote as usual.

www.shrockworks.com

1st gen page
http://www.shrockworks.com/Toyota-Tacoma-Winch-Bumper-Front-Bumper-pr-16223.html

 

ya but it'll take over 3 months to get the bumper plus your wallet will be a lot lighter

 

I got mine in 4 weeks. Different situations I guess.

 

i called shrockworks also. qouted me 12 weeks on my front bumper.

 

and hopefully you'll have mine in under 2 weeks since i've welding it tonight

 

Then get off TW and get to weldin'! JK man but your bumpers are awesome.

 

I'm a tad biased as well...

And full tube grille/headlight guards are optional as well if you want the additional protection.