Westin Bull Bar Chrome or Black?

Cobhc · 10-27-2008, 09:44 PM

Hey guys. I was just wondering if any of you have a Westin Ultimate Bull Bar. If so, have you had any problems with the Black color? I've heard that the black bar has more potential to rust than the stainless steel chrome bar. And the pricing is also a little suspicious because the chrome bar is a lot more expensive than the black but I think the black would go better with my 2008 Indigo Blue Tacoma. As far as technical problems, has anybody had any?

derekabraham · 10-27-2008, 09:44 PM

Black!

socalman22 · 10-27-2008, 09:46 PM

Black is better as far as technical none that i know of you try looking at the aries bull bar?

05TacoTRD · 10-27-2008, 09:48 PM

On indigo ink, I think chrome would look better.

Why do you want a bull bar? Is it just for looks? If its for lights, get a light bar. If its for "protection", get a bumper. Honestly, I really regret getting mine. It looks good, but it offers no protection and will do more ban than good in a collision. Not to mention the loss in approach angle and ground clearance from it. But if your not into off roading, this will not matter much. Just food for thought.

socalman22 · 10-27-2008, 09:52 PM

05tacotrd is right if its for looks its cool i use mine for offroading i put 2 hellas on but im gonna be switching to a light bar once i get rid of my bull bar.

neslerrah · 10-27-2008, 10:02 PM

Go with BLACK!

norcalbb11 · 10-27-2008, 10:15 PM

i have the black aries i think they are the same as the westin and i love it

socalman22 · 10-27-2008, 10:19 PM

aries better built!

SHunter080703 · 10-28-2008, 04:09 AM

Black.

fasn8dave · 10-28-2008, 06:14 AM

Depends on how the rest of your truck is trimmed, wheel color, etc.

Black looks good but if you're going to be going through a lot of brush with it (that's what I do with mine) then the black finish will scratch. If it's just for looks or you're not going through bushes / shrubs / ground clutter like I have to then maybe chrome / stainless is the way to go...

(I often travel on land with no roads / trail, so you can imaging the briar bushes / shrubs / plants you run over when doing so - be advised, a bull guard is not as strong as it looks - it offers no IMPACT protection - the metal brackets would fold like cards, LOL)

norcalbb11 · 10-28-2008, 07:37 AM

if i could weld i would weld that bad boy on there along with the blots cause it would fold like no other, thought maybe welding it would atleast keep the bracket in place

socalman22 · 10-28-2008, 07:51 AM

I wouldnt weld it the bull bar will just curl if hit. then how would you take it off.

norcalbb11 · 10-28-2008, 07:54 AM

well the bolts that go on the frame are pretty sturdy but like the bolts that bolt the bar to the brackets you know haha i dont know im just throwin out ideas jeeze! haha

fasn8dave · 10-28-2008, 08:20 AM

Yeah the tube is such a thin gauge that it would bend if you were to make some thicker brackets. I was going to make some thicker brackets myself, but I realized that impact will take the path of least resistance but will not stop, so it would just bend the tube anyway.

Good for keeping light weight stuff from your grill, not a structural element used to literally push stuff out of the way. You'll need some body armor for that...

I have one and I'm happy with it, just understand what you're getting and, more importantly, what you're NOT getting.

(Note - I also use the holes for the lights to mount a fabricated fishing rod holder - holds 4 fishing rods - good for the beach driving / fishing at OBX)

socalman22 · 10-28-2008, 08:34 AM

I thought about welding it but then im like how will i take it off if i dont want it and since im gonna be going with a light bar good thing i didnt weld it.

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Originally Posted by norcalbb11

well the bolts that go on the frame are pretty sturdy but like the bolts that bolt the bar to the brackets you know haha i dont know im just throwin out ideas jeeze! haha

norcalbb11 · 10-28-2008, 08:47 AM

i wouldnt weld it either, did you see that one guy that got in that crash on here that had the bull bar? can't remember the name or the thread but the bull bar kept the air bags from going off, that actually saves some big money right there

socalman22 · 10-28-2008, 08:50 AM

Yeah that was a bad crash but i would want the airbags to go off instead of having a toyota stamp on my head lol i know it saves money but i want it to be used for what its intended for.

norcalbb11 · 10-28-2008, 08:53 AM

yeah true that haha

10-27-2008, 09:44 PM	#1
Cobhc Junior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9456 Posts: 23	Westin Bull Bar Chrome or Black? Hey guys. I was just wondering if any of you have a Westin Ultimate Bull Bar. If so, have you had any problems with the Black color? I've heard that the black bar has more potential to rust than the stainless steel chrome bar. And the pricing is also a little suspicious because the chrome bar is a lot more expensive than the black but I think the black would go better with my 2008 Indigo Blue Tacoma. As far as technical problems, has anybody had any?

10-27-2008, 09:46 PM	#3
socalman22 Socaltacomas.com San Diego Name: Steve-0 Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Gender: Male Posts: 7,094 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	Black is better as far as technical none that i know of you try looking at the aries bull bar? __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY A.D New SoCal Forum Socaltacomas.com Shirts Round 3 (Ends 11/9/2009)

10-27-2008, 09:48 PM	#4
05TacoTRD Senior Member Name: Alex Luke Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Age: 18 Gender: Guy Posts: 3,386 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Dented skid plate, 2FT CB Antenna, trail pin stripes, dented skid plate, rusted and bent towing package, dented bedside, dented rear bumper, dented roof and hood, pin stripe delete	On indigo ink, I think chrome would look better. Why do you want a bull bar? Is it just for looks? If its for lights, get a light bar. If its for "protection", get a bumper. Honestly, I really regret getting mine. It looks good, but it offers no protection and will do more ban than good in a collision. Not to mention the loss in approach angle and ground clearance from it. But if your not into off roading, this will not matter much. Just food for thought. __________________ Myspace - Taco Lift FAQ - What I'm listening to

10-27-2008, 09:52 PM	#5
socalman22 Socaltacomas.com San Diego Name: Steve-0 Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Gender: Male Posts: 7,094 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	05tacotrd is right if its for looks its cool i use mine for offroading i put 2 hellas on but im gonna be switching to a light bar once i get rid of my bull bar. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY A.D New SoCal Forum Socaltacomas.com Shirts Round 3 (Ends 11/9/2009)

10-27-2008, 10:19 PM	#8
socalman22 Socaltacomas.com San Diego Name: Steve-0 Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Gender: Male Posts: 7,094 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	aries better built! __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY A.D New SoCal Forum Socaltacomas.com Shirts Round 3 (Ends 11/9/2009)

10-27-2008, 10:02 PM	#6
neslerrah Bear Down! Name: Harrelsen Joined: Feb 2008, #4803 Location: Tucson, Arizona Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 4,201 '06 5 Lug, Reg. Cab, 2WD 2006 Regular Cab Manual 2.7L/I4 Secondary air filter removed, elbow mod, aFe Pro Dry S, BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KOs (31x10.5R15), American Racing Mojaves, Debadged, BHLM, Dome Light MOD (Blue), Scanguage II, Hella 500 behind Satoshi Grille, Bed Lights, Pioneer DEH-P6000UB and Speakers TS-G1642R, Sockmonkey Decals, Readylift 5-lug SST, Rear Shocks - Pro Comp P/N324515, Dynomax Super Turbo #17748	Go with BLACK!

10-27-2008, 10:15 PM	#7
norcalbb11 NorCal Joined: May 2008, #6753 Location: Cali Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,055 09 Taco Sport 4x4 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L* flowmaster 40 series, tinted windows, airaid CAI, removed 2nd filter, aries black bull bar	i have the black aries i think they are the same as the westin and i love it

10-28-2008, 04:09 AM	#9
SHunter080703 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6099 Gender: Male Posts: 507	Black. __________________

10-28-2008, 06:14 AM	#10
fasn8dave Hey guys watch THIS! Joined: Sep 2008, #9462 Location: Lewisville, NC Gender: Male Posts: 346 06 DC 4x4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 3" Suspension Lift Custom Wheels 265 / 75 / 16 Nitto Terra Grappler Tires (32") Hard Bed Cover Front Bull Bar / Skid Plate Tinted Glass Header Mount GPS Billet Grille	Depends on how the rest of your truck is trimmed, wheel color, etc. Black looks good but if you're going to be going through a lot of brush with it (that's what I do with mine) then the black finish will scratch. If it's just for looks or you're not going through bushes / shrubs / ground clutter like I have to then maybe chrome / stainless is the way to go... (I often travel on land with no roads / trail, so you can imaging the briar bushes / shrubs / plants you run over when doing so - be advised, a bull guard is not as strong as it looks - it offers no IMPACT protection - the metal brackets would fold like cards, LOL)

10-28-2008, 07:37 AM	#11
norcalbb11 NorCal Joined: May 2008, #6753 Location: Cali Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,055 09 Taco Sport 4x4 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L* flowmaster 40 series, tinted windows, airaid CAI, removed 2nd filter, aries black bull bar	if i could weld i would weld that bad boy on there along with the blots cause it would fold like no other, thought maybe welding it would atleast keep the bracket in place

10-28-2008, 07:51 AM	#12
socalman22 Socaltacomas.com San Diego Name: Steve-0 Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Gender: Male Posts: 7,094 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	I wouldnt weld it the bull bar will just curl if hit. then how would you take it off. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY A.D New SoCal Forum Socaltacomas.com Shirts Round 3 (Ends 11/9/2009)

10-28-2008, 07:54 AM	#13
norcalbb11 NorCal Joined: May 2008, #6753 Location: Cali Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,055 09 Taco Sport 4x4 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L* flowmaster 40 series, tinted windows, airaid CAI, removed 2nd filter, aries black bull bar	well the bolts that go on the frame are pretty sturdy but like the bolts that bolt the bar to the brackets you know haha i dont know im just throwin out ideas jeeze! haha

10-28-2008, 08:20 AM	#14
fasn8dave Hey guys watch THIS! Joined: Sep 2008, #9462 Location: Lewisville, NC Gender: Male Posts: 346 06 DC 4x4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 3" Suspension Lift Custom Wheels 265 / 75 / 16 Nitto Terra Grappler Tires (32") Hard Bed Cover Front Bull Bar / Skid Plate Tinted Glass Header Mount GPS Billet Grille	Yeah the tube is such a thin gauge that it would bend if you were to make some thicker brackets. I was going to make some thicker brackets myself, but I realized that impact will take the path of least resistance but will not stop, so it would just bend the tube anyway. Good for keeping light weight stuff from your grill, not a structural element used to literally push stuff out of the way. You'll need some body armor for that... I have one and I'm happy with it, just understand what you're getting and, more importantly, what you're NOT getting. (Note - I also use the holes for the lights to mount a fabricated fishing rod holder - holds 4 fishing rods - good for the beach driving / fishing at OBX)

10-28-2008, 08:47 AM	#16
norcalbb11 NorCal Joined: May 2008, #6753 Location: Cali Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,055 09 Taco Sport 4x4 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L* flowmaster 40 series, tinted windows, airaid CAI, removed 2nd filter, aries black bull bar	i wouldnt weld it either, did you see that one guy that got in that crash on here that had the bull bar? can't remember the name or the thread but the bull bar kept the air bags from going off, that actually saves some big money right there __________________ My name is Bill...I am addicted to TW...

10-28-2008, 08:50 AM	#17
socalman22 Socaltacomas.com San Diego Name: Steve-0 Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Gender: Male Posts: 7,094 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	Yeah that was a bad crash but i would want the airbags to go off instead of having a toyota stamp on my head lol i know it saves money but i want it to be used for what its intended for. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY A.D New SoCal Forum Socaltacomas.com Shirts Round 3 (Ends 11/9/2009)

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