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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by fireturk41, Jun 16, 2009.

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witch one

  1. ARB offroad winch compatable bumper

    17 vote(s)
    77.3%

  2. Warn winch adaptable grille guard

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    22.7%
  1. Jun 16, 2009 at 3:56 PM
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    fireturk41

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    fireturk41 [OP] I like to break shit!

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    i have a choice of a westin winch adaptable grille guard for 650-700 dollars or an arb winch compatable offroad bumper for 766 dollars and a 90 mile drive on the freeway :D

    i cant choose
     
    fireturk41, Jun 16, 2009
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  2. Jun 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM
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    fireturk41

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    i mean westin not warn
     
    fireturk41, Jun 16, 2009
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  3. Jun 16, 2009 at 7:31 PM
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    I'd go with the ARB if those were your only two options.

    If you're open to more, I personally plan on running tube bumpers...like how the look a lot more than plate bumpers.
     
    pittim, Jun 16, 2009
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  4. Jun 16, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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    We need pics to see exactly what ones you are talking about
     
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  6. Jun 16, 2009 at 7:35 PM
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    getting there....
    i really like the warn trans4mer grille guards/brush guards.
     
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  7. Jun 16, 2009 at 7:35 PM
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  8. Jun 16, 2009 at 9:31 PM
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  9. Jun 17, 2009 at 3:02 AM
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    after seeing the westin...i DEFINATELY vote for arb

    it doesnt look near sturdy enough for winching
     
    JimBeam, Jun 17, 2009
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  10. Jun 17, 2009 at 3:11 AM
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    i somehow missed the 2nd half of this post...he makes a really good point

    there are tons of other options out there for bumpers with winch plates and all will be worth looking into i think




    on the westin...im guessing that theres 4 bolts holding it to the bottom of the frame where your tow hooks belong

    on the arb...there are at LEAST 8 grade 8 bolts holding it to the frame ends in 4 different directions
     
    JimBeam, Jun 17, 2009
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  11. Jun 17, 2009 at 3:31 AM
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    some companies that make winch compatible bumpers for 1st gen tacomas

    4xinnovations (some people have had fit issues)
    http://4xinnovations.com/pages/guarding/bumpers.htm

    Mossyrocks
    http://mossyrocksfab.com/

    All-pro
    CBI
    http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/

    Demello
    http://www.demello-offroad.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_24&products_id=70
    vendor here

    Badlands
    http://www.******************/
    my favorite

    Revenge-Fab
    http://revenge-fab.com/bumpers.html
    vendor here

    Shrockworks
    http://www.shrockworks.com/Toyota-Tacoma-Winch-Bumper-Front-Bumper-pr-16223.html

    Kennesaw Mountain
    http://www.kenmtn.com/html/wincher.html

    Unbreakable Fab
    no link just pure awesomeness

    custom work
    many of these are just as good looking as an ARB...and stronger than that Westin thing...and in many cases...around the same price range
     
    JimBeam, Jun 17, 2009
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  12. Aug 17, 2013 at 7:18 AM
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    Check the TTORA Garage Section....
    For your two choices - - GET THE ARB.
    A true expo bumper that has proven performance and protection to your rig.
    I ran with it for over 10 years.

    I just sold it to get a Trail Gear bumper, so I can have better ground clearance and weight. Is it safer than the ARB, no, but it will still get the job done.
     
    TejasYOTA, Aug 17, 2013
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  13. Aug 17, 2013 at 9:18 PM
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    ARB for sure. i love mine
     
    paranoid56, Aug 17, 2013
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  14. Aug 18, 2013 at 6:20 AM
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