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bull bar on or off?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by metric310, Jan 19, 2011.

  1. Jan 19, 2011 at 8:45 AM
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    metric310

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    i am thinking of taking my bull bar off and painting the part underneath the lower grill. what do you guys think?


    off
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    on
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    metric310, Jan 19, 2011
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  2. Jan 19, 2011 at 9:52 AM
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    I say off and color-match that grill...my $.02

    Looking good...love that color...it's rich
     
    gusher, Jan 19, 2011
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  3. Jan 19, 2011 at 9:57 AM
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    I vote bull bar off. I've never really been a fan of them.
     
    scottri, Jan 19, 2011
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  4. Jan 19, 2011 at 10:03 AM
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    Go with your gut. It's really up to you and what you like.
     
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  5. Jan 19, 2011 at 10:44 AM
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    I like the bull bar, and especially with those new wheels. Looks like your wheels are still stock in the bull bar pic.
     
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  6. Jan 19, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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    Yeah. I didn't wanna go to the trail run with my rims on. I would've messed them up
     
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  7. Jan 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM
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    lose the bar, paint the bumper section, sweet!
     
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  8. Jan 19, 2011 at 12:29 PM
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    Do what you like most of the guys here are going to tell you take it off as would I but its your truck.
     
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  9. Jan 19, 2011 at 12:35 PM
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