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Need help finding a new bumper.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by LoadedTaco, Jan 18, 2013.

  1. Jan 18, 2013 at 7:11 AM
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    LoadedTaco

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    So I had a little fender bender:mad:....My front bumper looks worse then an NHL player's teeth after a season. So it is time for an upgrade:thumbsup:. I absolutely love the relentless bumper but there is no way I am going to wait over 6 months for it. I am looking for a sleek alternative I have looked all over the forum but I am having a hard time finding ones I like.

    Here is the bumper I like.

    I just want to find as many options as possible before I shell out the $$$.
     
  2. Jan 18, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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    can you weld or have a buddy that can? Eric sells DIY kits that come partially welded, just need to finish welding them. about half the price of a fully welded one and a fraction of the wait time.
     
  3. Jan 18, 2013 at 7:20 AM
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    Matic

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    lol... thats "the guy who's name shall not be spoken here's truck" correct? the blue one?
     
  4. Jan 18, 2013 at 7:21 AM
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    Pricey, but supposed to better than their old bumper.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2013 at 7:21 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    we can say lurry...

    OP, find a local fab shop to make one exactly like you want. less wait and possibly cheaper.
     
  6. Jan 18, 2013 at 7:24 AM
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    Matic

    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    Hey Hodge and Jdmcq. long time.

    Great bumpers. If I had to do it over, I would go with plate. But I still love my all poo tube.
     
  7. Jan 18, 2013 at 7:25 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    i plan on either getting another vendor's plate or getting a local fab shop to build me another plate. cant wait to ditch the old allpoo plate.
     
  8. Jan 18, 2013 at 7:25 AM
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    Hi Rich. Plates look good on 2nd gens, I still like the tubes on first gens...Not that I have one anymore. :eek:
     
  9. Jan 18, 2013 at 7:26 AM
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    just noticed you have a 2012. look at pelfreybilt, his look great on the 12's
     
  10. Jan 18, 2013 at 7:27 AM
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    I've yanked on my all poo tube several times with my warn M8000. I have no complaints. I think we can all agree that they are not "bullet proof" as jandrews likes to say but they are what they are. Light duty to medium duty bumpers.
     
  12. Jan 18, 2013 at 7:30 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    agreed. got a winch for xmas and almost scared to put it on and pull. guess i could take it to my local guy and have him weld all of the seams.
     
  13. Jan 18, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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    Yeah I have a 2012. I am not against the idea of having someone weld me up one just nervous about finding someone good.

    What I have found so far.

    Elite - Cool but doesn't say anything about 2012 - My brother has hear some bad things about them. Do any of you have good reviews about them?

    4 Innovations? - Not too bad.

    -DO- is pretty sick if they have a 2012 option


    Does anyone know how to get a hold of anyone at relentless to talk to them?
     
  14. Jan 18, 2013 at 8:19 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    dont forget pelfreybuilt...2012 specific. looks damn good too.
     
  15. Jan 18, 2013 at 8:21 AM
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    All Pro claims that their new design bumpers are far and away better than the old ones. I have not seen one in person yet, just throwing the options out there. There old stuff was pretty weak IMO. I think JHodge might agree.
     
  16. Jan 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    would definitely agree. i can push on the wings under the headlights and make them tweak. dont know if it's due to the thinness of metal or the "modular" design. same for their older sliders too.

    i have no idea about their new product though.
     
  17. Jan 18, 2013 at 8:25 AM
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    I was never impressed with Rich's either. I think he was a bit stronger though due to the Line-X. ;)
     
  18. Jan 18, 2013 at 8:32 AM
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    I did forget about that one. That is definitely in the top three now! Thanks:D

    I have a stock baja do you guys think I will be okay on weight? Will it look okay without a bigger lift?
     
  19. Jan 18, 2013 at 8:42 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    haha. i think if it was a one piece, it wouldnt be too bad. might try and get a quote on welding it together.
     
  20. Jan 18, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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    Plasti-dip paint, TRD S/C, MCM Fab LT kit, bunches of my fab
    I have a full plate tacked together.

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    I can finish it next week if you'd like!

    Or I can sell you the used one on my truck. Only flaws are chipped spray paint from pushing race cars with it.
     

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