Push Bar or Bull Bar?

05PreRunner · 02-23-2008, 08:47 AM

Anyone have this type of bar installed????? Looks pretty tough, but i know there are a lot of other better looking ones out there.... I'm also looking at a Westin Bull Bar. Which one do you think would look better on a White Double Cab Pre-runner?

Regular Push Bar:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29

Westin Bull Bar:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Westi...em130200325556

Soul · 02-23-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05PreRunner

Anyone have this type of bar installed????? Looks pretty tough, but i know there are a lot of other better looking ones out there.... I'm also looking at a Westin Bull Bar. Which one do you think would look better on a White Double Cab Pre-runner?

Regular Push Bar:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29

Westin Bull Bar:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Westi...em130200325556

Bull Bar are more universal and looks stronger. The color chrome annonys me cause it's in every single truck.. chrome chrome.
If you want a black Westin bull bar go to http://www.autoanything.com/grille-g...0A1924607.aspx
Free shipping about 337.95 + KEEP15 coupon (for price for 300$ you save 15)
about 322.95$ total.
There many other style on autoanything just need to search bull bar, i trust them more then ebay. If your pretty low on funds like me there's a black aries version for 250.95 free shipping. with a MCARD coupon you can save 10$ so around 240.95. http://www.autoanything.com/grille-g...0A1924607.aspx
Good luck on your decision

phantom · 02-23-2008, 10:41 AM

the push bar was a "hunter"

they also make bull bars
i got mine and pics ( click my camera)
and was only about $160 shipped free

i think the bulls are easier to add things on
mine came with the license plate bracket and two points for fog/running lights

but your call
lots of options out there
and the bulls and bumper guards are not a good push point but will stop some problems but they are not a bumper

tacomaman06 · 02-23-2008, 11:01 AM

i say go with a bull bar. i have an aries and i love mine!! here is where i got mine......

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...oductId=127062

where the westin bull bar has black plastic "caps" to cover bad welds.....the aries is fully grinded and polished. plus the aries is alot cheaper than the westin.

Janster · 02-23-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

i say go with a bull bar. i have an aries and i love mine!! here is where i got mine......

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...oductId=127062

where the westin bull bar has black plastic "caps" to cover bad welds.....the aries is fully grinded and polished. plus the aries is alot cheaper than the westin.

I've been looking at the two - Aries vs Westin. I think I read that the Aries is ONE PIECE? The westin is more than one piece?

Can you confirm this?
I'd rather have the one piece design....and price makes it more appealing.

concrete jedi · 02-23-2008, 02:57 PM

There is a new thread with a Warn trans4er winch and brush guard, looks good. It would be worth a look.

dbbd1 · 02-23-2008, 03:19 PM

Personally, I like the looks of the Randy Ellis light bar. And, after I get it mounted (on my white Taco), I can post some pic's. Just got it and I am making a CB antenna mount to add to it, so it may be a few days.

http://www.randyellisdesign.com/2005...0bar/index.htm

concrete jedi · 02-23-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dbbd1

Personally, I like the looks of the Randy Ellis light bar. And, after I get it mounted (on my white Taco), I can post some pic's. Just got it and I am making a CB antenna mount to add to it, so it may be a few days.

http://www.randyellisdesign.com/2005...0bar/index.htm

Very nice, I saved that one in my favorites.

tacomaman06 · 02-23-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janster

I've been looking at the two - Aries vs Westin. I think I read that the Aries is ONE PIECE? The westin is more than one piece?

Can you confirm this?
I'd rather have the one piece design....and price makes it more appealing.

well, i know my aries is a one piece bar, as i think westin is too. there are brackets that bolt onto the ends of the bar for mounting. i think the only diffewrence is price, and the aries doesnt have those caps to hide unpolished welds like the westins do. if i can upload a pic soon, i'll put one up for you to see.

phantom · 02-23-2008, 04:58 PM

all 3 brands mount about the same way
this is how hunter does it
http://phantomphixer.iquebec.com/hunter.jpg
( i just gave a link so didn't make this post long ( lifesize page)

and that is one of the reasons not too strong
look and see where the two bolts hold the bracket from the frame and the bracket from the bar?
there is a lot of slop in those holes so you can align the bars and no matter how tight you make them they still can be pushed back
( unless once you got it on and fit right you welded the brackets (hint)

ERdept · 02-23-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacomaman06

i say go with a bull bar. i have an aries and i love mine!! here is where i got mine......

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...oductId=127062

where the westin bull bar has black plastic "caps" to cover bad welds.....the aries is fully grinded and polished. plus the aries is alot cheaper than the westin.

PERFECT!

I was looking for something like this. The bull bars just seem to by stylish, but not really functional for anything but mounting lights for me.

I was really looking for something like the PD had on their vehicles to push stuff that that need to be out of the way and protect the bumper.

Thanks. I'm ordering one.

dbbd1 · 02-23-2008, 05:33 PM

The Randy Ellis is one-piece and bolts to the aluminum cross-piece supports. It should be very solid.

tacotoe · 02-23-2008, 06:20 PM

I like one made by WAAG, but they seem to be proud of them...a little over $500

socalman22 · 02-23-2008, 06:47 PM

I too got mine at 4wheelonline.com well worth it in my opinion customer service was very good, in my pics i have it posted it with hella 500s.

maverick491 · 02-23-2008, 07:28 PM

Not exactly the question you asked, but I just came across this one on auto anything by Romik.

http://www.autoanything.com/grille-g...0A2186892.aspx

It doesn't appear to be any appreciably different from the Westin or Aries, but from the photos I can find it does appear that the skid plate on the black one is atleast finally powder coated black as well. (Sorry but IMHO the stainless skidplate on the black bars looked retarted)

I can not find mention on either autoanything or Romik's site that mentions if they have aux light mounts, but I'll call Autoanything on Monday and find out.

Personally I'd still like one without a skid plate, (If you were going to say "take it off," there are still little mounting tabs that will be there and look bad and or cut your hands while washing and waxing the truck)but this is a close second as atleast now there is an option that does not include paying another hundred bucks or so to have the skidplate powdercoated.

tacomaman06 · 02-23-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by socalman22

I too got mine at 4wheelonline.com well worth it in my opinion customer service was very good, in my pics i have it posted it with hella 500s.

awesome!!! we got the same setup as far as bull bar/lights!!! i havent had time to wire my lights up yet though....maybe next weekend!!

socalman22 · 02-23-2008, 08:09 PM

There work hella good too, went to the desert with those and man i dont know what i would have done without those.

Janster · 02-24-2008, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacomaman06

well, i know my aries is a one piece bar, as i think westin is to

02-23-2008, 08:47 AM	#1
05PreRunner Addicted to modding... Joined: Sep 2007, #2675 Location: So Cal Gender: Male Posts: 2,026 White 05 Double Cab PreRunner SR5 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Mods are in signature block.	Push Bar or Bull Bar? Anyone have this type of bar installed????? Looks pretty tough, but i know there are a lot of other better looking ones out there.... I'm also looking at a Westin Bull Bar. Which one do you think would look better on a White Double Cab Pre-runner? Regular Push Bar: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29 Westin Bull Bar: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Westi...em130200325556 __________________ www.socaltacomas.com My Truck's Mods: Chrome Mesh Grill, Chrome Mesh Bumper Grill, IPCW Led Taillights, IPCW Led third Brake Light, JVC Bluetooth/DVD/CD Headunit, JVC iPod interface/ control, 10" sub in Custom Scosche Box, Mirror Covers, Door Handle Covers, Tailgate handle cover, Blue LED Interior Lights, Side Steps, True Flow XDI intake, Helix TBS, OBX Racing Pedals, CGS Motorsports Exhaust, TRD Shiftknob, Toyota "Baja" Rims, Moerse Keyless Entry Beep Mod, 265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Tacomaworld.com sticker (+20 hp), JBA Headers, Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, 6000k HID foglights, Halo Projector Headlights, Rear view camera, White Gauge Cluster LEDs, Custom badging, Tint, OEM Roof Rack, NST Lightweight Crank Pulley, 12.2" eonon sun visor monitors, Aries Bull Bar, 3" Toytec Lift (awaiting install)

02-23-2008, 11:01 AM	#4
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 12,557 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	i say go with a bull bar. i have an aries and i love mine!! here is where i got mine...... http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...oductId=127062 where the westin bull bar has black plastic "caps" to cover bad welds.....the aries is fully grinded and polished. plus the aries is alot cheaper than the westin. __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners and still to come....15 inch wheelers steelies and gy wrangler mtr's!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

02-23-2008, 06:47 PM	#14
socalman22 San Diego Chapter Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Posts: 3,853 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	I too got mine at 4wheelonline.com well worth it in my opinion customer service was very good, in my pics i have it posted it with hella 500s. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY TacoHunter Details San Diego Ocotillo run Jan 10th 2009

02-23-2008, 07:28 PM	#15
maverick491 Towing Guru Joined: Apr 2007, #1462 Location: South Jersey Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1,012 07 4x4 Access Cab, TRD off road, 6 cyl, 6 spd 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Activator III brake controller, Extang Fulltilt toneau, Factory bed mat, Extra D-rings in the bed, 2ndary air filter removed, Garmin Ique GPS, Eco-2, AFE Pro Dry-s filter, USASPEC PA12-toy, Pioneer 3-way speakers, SG II on Blendmount, Gulf States Alarm added.	Not exactly the question you asked, but I just came across this one on auto anything by Romik. http://www.autoanything.com/grille-g...0A2186892.aspx It doesn't appear to be any appreciably different from the Westin or Aries, but from the photos I can find it does appear that the skid plate on the black one is atleast finally powder coated black as well. (Sorry but IMHO the stainless skidplate on the black bars looked retarted) I can not find mention on either autoanything or Romik's site that mentions if they have aux light mounts, but I'll call Autoanything on Monday and find out. Personally I'd still like one without a skid plate, (If you were going to say "take it off," there are still little mounting tabs that will be there and look bad and or cut your hands while washing and waxing the truck)but this is a close second as atleast now there is an option that does not include paying another hundred bucks or so to have the skidplate powdercoated. __________________ Maverick491 (Adam) DIY MODS Activator III brake controller Extra D-rings Aftermarket speakers w/TacoTunes mounting kit Illuminated 4wd switch ECO-2 VPE Scangauge II/Blendmount

02-23-2008, 08:09 PM	#17
socalman22 San Diego Chapter Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Posts: 3,853 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	There work hella good too, went to the desert with those and man i dont know what i would have done without those. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY TacoHunter Details San Diego Ocotillo run Jan 10th 2009

02-23-2008, 10:41 AM	#3
phantom Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3036 Gender: Male Posts: 1,147 base tacoma 2007 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7 hitch and wiring,bullbars,fog lights,hand made seatcovers, rear speakers in a reg cab,truck alarm,vent visors,rear view mirror,black low profile truck box, bed bolt d rings,pop & lock,bed extender, CUSTOM n-fab step bars,timbrens,sockmonkey mod	the push bar was a "hunter" they also make bull bars i got mine and pics ( click my camera) and was only about $160 shipped free i think the bulls are easier to add things on mine came with the license plate bracket and two points for fog/running lights but your call lots of options out there and the bulls and bumper guards are not a good push point but will stop some problems but they are not a bumper

02-23-2008, 02:57 PM	#6
concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 43 Posts: 2,678 06 Tacoma 4 door indigo blue 2006 Double Cab Manual V-6 4.0 liter Broken and scratched tailgate, cracked rear tail light lens, coffee stain in driver seat.	There is a new thread with a Warn trans4er winch and brush guard, looks good. It would be worth a look.

02-23-2008, 03:19 PM	#7
dbbd1 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3088 Posts: 203	Personally, I like the looks of the Randy Ellis light bar. And, after I get it mounted (on my white Taco), I can post some pic's. Just got it and I am making a CB antenna mount to add to it, so it may be a few days. http://www.randyellisdesign.com/2005...0bar/index.htm

02-23-2008, 04:58 PM	#10
phantom Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3036 Gender: Male Posts: 1,147 base tacoma 2007 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7 hitch and wiring,bullbars,fog lights,hand made seatcovers, rear speakers in a reg cab,truck alarm,vent visors,rear view mirror,black low profile truck box, bed bolt d rings,pop & lock,bed extender, CUSTOM n-fab step bars,timbrens,sockmonkey mod	all 3 brands mount about the same way this is how hunter does it http://phantomphixer.iquebec.com/hunter.jpg ( i just gave a link so didn't make this post long ( lifesize page) and that is one of the reasons not too strong look and see where the two bolts hold the bracket from the frame and the bracket from the bar? there is a lot of slop in those holes so you can align the bars and no matter how tight you make them they still can be pushed back ( unless once you got it on and fit right you welded the brackets (hint)

02-23-2008, 05:33 PM	#12
dbbd1 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3088 Posts: 203	The Randy Ellis is one-piece and bolts to the aluminum cross-piece supports. It should be very solid.

02-23-2008, 06:20 PM	#13
tacotoe Pastry Chef Joined: Nov 2007, #3593 Location: Nebraska Posts: 354 `01 DBL Cab TRD 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust	I like one made by WAAG, but they seem to be proud of them...a little over $500