Off Road Bumper. (BAJA BUMPER) Whats your opinion?

OFFROADCARWASH · 11-12-2008, 07:57 PM

Had to let TACOMAWORLD know before I fully commit to purchasing.

Im thinking about ordering one of these http://bajabumpers.com/gallery/?album=2&photo=89 bumpers. I like the look alot and really want one. Shipping is $100. Bumper is $350 with 3 light mounts on top and Skid plate is $45. All together around about 495 bucks.

If you have heard of these bumpers before or anything let me know before I order.

LonghornTaco · 11-12-2008, 08:02 PM

Well, as the name implies, it looks a little "baja" to me (

), but that's my own personal taste.

The question is, do YOU like it?

phantom · 11-12-2008, 08:13 PM

i would worry about the insurance?

is it bolted to the same points as original?
and as strong (ya i know the original is week but designed to crumple)
and the proof of it might be your responsibility to prove if ever in a accident or make a claim?

now here is something close ( light bar)
http://www.n-fab.com/products.prerunners.asp

they also make a cool spare tire rack !
just an idea

OFFROADCARWASH · 11-12-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason_Wilkerson

Well, as the name implies, it looks a little "baja" to me (

), but that's my own personal taste.

The question is, do YOU like it?

I like it alot. Its the look im going for

OFFROADCARWASH · 11-12-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantom

i would worry about the insurance?

is it bolted to the same points as original?
and as strong (ya i know the original is week but designed to crumple)
and the proof of it might be your responsibility to prove if ever in a accident or make a claim?

now here is something close ( light bar)
http://www.n-fab.com/products.prerunners.asp

they also make a cook spare tire rack !
just an idea

Yea it bolts on where the old one was. ITS REALLY TUFF.."they say"

If i get in an accident it wont be with another car..maybe a tree..ha

HerNameIsLucy · 11-12-2008, 08:38 PM

Looks bad-ass to me. I'd paint the whole thing black though. You'd have to follow up with other mods before it looked like it belonged on your truck, lift / wheels / tires, etc. Might just look like you started with the wrong mod otherwise.

RicnDenver · 11-12-2008, 08:52 PM

Im not diggin it, IMHO tube bumpers belong on old school rigs, not the newer ones, BUT, its YOUR rig, get what YOU want....

mikesdoublecab · 11-14-2008, 07:22 PM

ur best bet is to talk to those in the desert and baja scene...

on a front bumper like that, unless your truck is completely caged, you want to keep it bolt on so that it collapses in the event of an accident...

if its welded to the frame of the truck, a sizeable impact will twist your frame beyond affordable repair... aside from that, if you do hit someone with your front end welded, that poor car you hit will have some major damage...

i know someone who sideswiped a car that ran a red light, and while his truck had zero damage, the red light runner's car was totalled and my friend ended up paying the price as the baja bumper was welded and did not collapse on impact...

OFFROADCARWASH · 11-15-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesdoublecab

ur best bet is to talk to those in the desert and baja scene...

on a front bumper like that, unless your truck is completely caged, you want to keep it bolt on so that it collapses in the event of an accident...

if its welded to the frame of the truck, a sizeable impact will twist your frame beyond affordable repair... aside from that, if you do hit someone with your front end welded, that poor car you hit will have some major damage...

i know someone who sideswiped a car that ran a red light, and while his truck had zero damage, the red light runner's car was totalled and my friend ended up paying the price as the baja bumper was welded and did not collapse on impact...

Yea it bolts on to where the old bumper was. Thanks

kmrofka · 11-15-2008, 03:50 PM

dude your my hero i couldnt find this bumper anywhere. i think ill get this for now then mod it to weld to the frame when i cage the truck

paintdiddy · 11-15-2008, 10:47 PM

they look cool i bet they are not legal in jersey.

OFFROADCARWASH · 11-16-2008, 03:24 PM

I like it...Heard from other people its good...Good thing I dont live in Jersey. MS has no bad laws really haha...No emission laws either.(if thats how you spell it) Most cops just say nice truck to people that have all kinds of stuff.

OFFROADCARWASH · 11-17-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmrofka

dude your my hero i couldnt find this bumper anywhere. i think ill get this for now then mod it to weld to the frame when i cage the truck

HAHA yea it took some googling.

paintdiddy · 11-17-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offroadcarwash

i like it...heard from other people its good...good thing i dont live in jersey. Ms has no bad laws really haha...no emission laws either.(if thats how you spell it) most cops just say nice truck to people that have all kinds of stuff.

you bastard!!!!!!!lol

08WhiteTRD · 11-17-2008, 05:35 PM

I think that bumper looks sick! I really like these kinds of bumpers. Not much to them but very fuctional.

Keason1* · 11-17-2008, 05:50 PM

AHHHH thats sick! if i had a first gen I would def get one! Throw on some coils and extended lower control arms like that and your good to go

OFFROADCARWASH · 11-17-2008, 06:02 PM

Im getting a 3inch lift and some bigger tires eventually, so then it will really look

sick.
Thanks Guys!

colermidoler99 · 11-17-2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OFFROADCARWASH

Had to let TACOMAWORLD know before I fully commit to purchasing.

Im thinking about ordering one of these http://bajabumpers.com/gallery/?album=2&photo=89 bumpers. I like the look alot and really want one. Shipping is $100. Bumper is $350 with 3 light mounts on top and Skid plate is $45. All together around about 495 bucks.

If you have heard of these bumpers before or anything let me know before I order.

all depends on what ur doin.. it is pretty sturdy and can take a beatin, but it really depends on if YOU want it or not

HighDesert · 11-18-2008, 09:54 PM

Nice look, but consider you are affecting your aerodynamics which, in turn, will decrease your fuel economy. Personally, I would make the suspension and other mechanical mods to assure you like the ride and have sufficient funds to then deal with the appearance ... function before aesthetics.

Toynbyu · 11-25-2008, 05:54 PM

Go with ARB

11-12-2008, 08:02 PM	#2
LonghornTaco Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9763 Location: Minnesota Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1,662 Black 09 4x4 TRD Off Road Doublecab 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 3" ToyTec coilover lift on Bilstein 5100s, Total Chaos UCAs, ToyTec diff drop, Westin brush guard, 4 Hella 500FF lights mounted on brush guard, Scangauge II, 4D MagLite mounted on the drivers seat, Painted engine cover, Painted calipers (red), Painted skid plate (red) Valentine 1 radar detector hard wired, Damplifier Pro on the floor, back wall and doors, Luxury Liner Pro on the floor and doors, Kenwood DNX8120, A.R.E. LSII fiberglass tonneau cover, All Pro sliders, Wet Okole seat covers, Sockmonkey Mountain badges	Well, as the name implies, it looks a little "baja" to me (), but that's my own personal taste. The question is, do YOU like it? __________________ I'm just a Texan that got lost on the way to the grocery store and ended up in Minnesota... My Build

11-12-2008, 08:38 PM	#6
HerNameIsLucy Chemical Disaster Master Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: Slowcala, Floriduh Age: 49 Gender: Male Posts: 1,541 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	Looks bad-ass to me. I'd paint the whole thing black though. You'd have to follow up with other mods before it looked like it belonged on your truck, lift / wheels / tires, etc. Might just look like you started with the wrong mod otherwise. __________________ 2009. Ok, now what?

11-12-2008, 08:52 PM	#7
RicnDenver Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9564 Location: Denver, Co. Posts: 58 99 4Runner 1999 Automatic 2.5" lift, 1" BL, armour, custom bumpers, winch..	Im not diggin it, IMHO tube bumpers belong on old school rigs, not the newer ones, BUT, its YOUR rig, get what YOU want.... __________________ http://www.6dgr.com/4x4ric

11-14-2008, 07:22 PM	#8
mikesdoublecab Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7334 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 99 01 Tacoma DoubleCab V6 Prerunner 2001 Double Cab Automatic Donahoe coilovers, Deaver 8 leaf packs, Donahoe rear resi shocks, 16x8 streetlocks, 285-75-16 Cooper STT tires, Big Ron Fabrications custom front bumper and skid, Procomp H911 foglights, TNB Fabrications custom rear bumper and spare tire carrier, Demello bed bar, amber dust lights, Icom V8000 race r	ur best bet is to talk to those in the desert and baja scene... on a front bumper like that, unless your truck is completely caged, you want to keep it bolt on so that it collapses in the event of an accident... if its welded to the frame of the truck, a sizeable impact will twist your frame beyond affordable repair... aside from that, if you do hit someone with your front end welded, that poor car you hit will have some major damage... i know someone who sideswiped a car that ran a red light, and while his truck had zero damage, the red light runner's car was totalled and my friend ended up paying the price as the baja bumper was welded and did not collapse on impact... __________________ Got Pics? I do!!! www.8x10proofs.com

11-16-2008, 03:24 PM	#12
OFFROADCARWASH Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9132 Location: Flowood Mississippi Gender: Guy Posts: 81 2000 Tacoma prerunner 2WD.. 2000 Xtra Cab Automatic 4cyl. Cherrybomb exhaust, 4inch Exhuast tip, & All Terrain Tires.	I like it...Heard from other people its good...Good thing I dont live in Jersey. MS has no bad laws really haha...No emission laws either.(if thats how you spell it) Most cops just say nice truck to people that have all kinds of stuff. __________________ CHEEZE ITS! CHEEZE ITS! CHEEZE ITS! Im Selby..Im 16..

11-12-2008, 08:13 PM	#3
phantom Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3036 Gender: Male Posts: 1,144 base tacoma 2007 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7 hitch and wiring,bullbars,fog lights,hand made seatcovers, rear speakers in a reg cab,truck alarm,vent visors,rear view mirror,black low profile truck box, bed bolt d rings,pop & lock,bed extender, CUSTOM n-fab step bars,timbrens,sockmonkey mod	i would worry about the insurance? is it bolted to the same points as original? and as strong (ya i know the original is week but designed to crumple) and the proof of it might be your responsibility to prove if ever in a accident or make a claim? now here is something close ( light bar) http://www.n-fab.com/products.prerunners.asp they also make a cool spare tire rack ! just an idea

11-15-2008, 03:50 PM	#10
kmrofka Im so hungry i can ride a horse... Joined: Nov 2008, #10708 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 195 03 V6 Prerunner SR5 2003 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Pioneer 6.1" Multimedia AV Receiver, Kicker Class D ZX Amplifier, Kicker 10" L5 Component Subwoofer, Custom Baja Style Bumper	dude your my hero i couldnt find this bumper anywhere. i think ill get this for now then mod it to weld to the frame when i cage the truck

11-15-2008, 10:47 PM	#11
paintdiddy Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9924 Location: dirty jerzey Posts: 355 08 d/c l/b 4wd 2008 Double Cab Automatic 6 nutin yet. bed cover and remote start. big deal	they look cool i bet they are not legal in jersey.

11-17-2008, 05:35 PM	#15
08WhiteTRD Lost in Alaska... Joined: Jun 2008, #7063 Location: The Great White North Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 360 08 White TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 All-Pro Skids and Sliders, Blacked out badges, Scangauge II, WeatherTech Floorliners, Sockmonkey Sport Decals	I think that bumper looks sick! I really like these kinds of bumpers. Not much to them but very fuctional.

11-17-2008, 05:50 PM	#16
Keason1* Doomsday squad:Rampage Joined: Mar 2008, #5246 Location: Mountain Home, ID Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 392 07 PreRunner SR5 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 3" toytech lift. 285-65X18" Dune Grapplers, moto metal rims. K/N cold air intake. 4X Hella 500's, 6K HID's	AHHHH thats sick! if i had a first gen I would def get one! Throw on some coils and extended lower control arms like that and your good to go __________________ Im from Texas.

11-17-2008, 06:02 PM	#17
OFFROADCARWASH Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9132 Location: Flowood Mississippi Gender: Guy Posts: 81 2000 Tacoma prerunner 2WD.. 2000 Xtra Cab Automatic 4cyl. Cherrybomb exhaust, 4inch Exhuast tip, & All Terrain Tires.	I know right?! Im getting a 3inch lift and some bigger tires eventually, so then it will really look sick. Thanks Guys! __________________ CHEEZE ITS! CHEEZE ITS! CHEEZE ITS! Im Selby..Im 16..

11-18-2008, 09:54 PM	#19
HighDesert Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3779 Posts: 31 99 4x4 1999 Regular Cab Manual	Nice look, but consider you are affecting your aerodynamics which, in turn, will decrease your fuel economy. Personally, I would make the suspension and other mechanical mods to assure you like the ride and have sufficient funds to then deal with the appearance ... function before aesthetics.

11-25-2008, 05:54 PM	#20
Toynbyu Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10131 Location: Central Virginia Age: 43 Gender: Male Posts: 33 98 Tacoma 4X4 1998 Regular Cab Manual 2.7L 3" Susp lift, ARB bumper, 9K Warn winch, Borla SS Cat back, Iron Pig custom built rear bumper and rock sliders.	Go with ARB

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