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What aftermarket bumper is the best

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by donttellmyhusband, Nov 28, 2011.

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  1. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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    I don't have a front bumper yet but I have a rear bumper. I ended up with CBI. I checked out relentless and Armor Tech Offroad(ATO) as well. The customer service and follow up I got from Nathan at CBI was great and that is the main reason I choose them. Not to say the bumper is not stout. Also the quality is great. Build time was reasonable at about 5 weeks and shipping was quicker than expected.
    I would check out all 3 websites and their vendor section on here to help narrow down the choice.
     
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  2. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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    Will that still be as strong?
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:08 PM
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    I like good customer service for sure. Did you have issues with the other companies customer service?
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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    All Pro's dont seem to hold up to some of the others out there. From what I have read the metal plate is not as thick. Shrockworks makes great stuff but it will probably be a 6 month wait before it ships.
     
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  5. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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    All-Poo's bumpers are made from thinner materials and are not one piece. They don't handle heavy use well. I know several people that have bent or otherwise damaged their AP bumpers with what would be considered "typical" offroad use - although typical offroad use is admittedly very harsh.

    Put it this way - I've never seen an ArmorTech, Relentless, CBI Fab, or ARB bumper have a single problem with these activities. The AP bumpers have.

    The Body Armor bumpers do not appear to have good fitment - one user on here has a horror story of trying to get his to fit correctly and not rub on his front fenders when the frame flexes.

    The more slender a bumper is, typically the better clearance it will have.

    No other manufacturer does that. They allegedly did it so that damaged pieces of the bumper could be replaced at lower cost rather than replacing the whole bumper if it's damaged.

    The correct question to ask in that scenario is "If it's going to get damaged, why do I want it?"
     
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  6. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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    That is a nice looking bumper.
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:11 PM
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    I'd say ARB for a plate style and that KR Fab one up top for a tubed ^ ^


    just my .02 :)
     
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  8. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:11 PM
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    6 months is a super long time. Maybe for his next birthday.
     
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  10. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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    I did not have any issues with ATO or Relentless. CBI followed back up with me after a few days to make sure I didn't have any other questions. Plus they can custom make you just about anything.
     
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  11. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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    That is great information. Thank you. I wouldn't want my husband to have any installation issues.
     
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  12. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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    Lead time for some of these bumpers might be a good thing to factor in if you really want to have it for his birthday. It shouldn't really be the deciding factor, but if it's a close decision between a few bumpers...

    Edit: looks like your already thinking about that...
     
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  13. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:14 PM
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    Since we're pimping our preferences:

    ArmorTech Hybrid:

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  14. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM
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    Oops, I almost forgot....ANYTHING from ATO is solid too!

    KR Fab and ATO are both vendors here...check out their stuff :)
     
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  15. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM
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    beat me too it!
     
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  16. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:16 PM
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    Nice truck.
     
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  17. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:16 PM
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    Forster46 Very nice how much?

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    I think your best bet would be a bumper like relentless fab. Eric is a really cool guy and would work with you well on figuring out what you want. He makes a very good product and his bumpers not only look good, but perform VERY well. Not to mention he won't overcharge you for his product. Aluminum is a very good way to go, light and still very strong, its just gonna cost you more then a steel bumper. Send a message to him and tell him what you are doing and what he reccomends.

    -Nick
     
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  18. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:16 PM
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    Thank you :)
     
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  19. Nov 28, 2011 at 9:17 PM
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    Seriously, I love your truck! :cool:
     
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    How long ago did he make that for you?

    I like it more and more every time I see it. It just looks mean.

    ATO FTW
     
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