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The Bull Bar Debate

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by makeshiftTaco, Apr 11, 2012.

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Which would you do?

Poll closed May 11, 2012.
  1. Keep the bull bar

    39 vote(s)
    15.5%
  2. Sell it and pocket the cash

    35 vote(s)
    13.9%
  3. Sell it and buy the Avid Light Bar

    78 vote(s)
    31.1%
  4. Sell it and buy something else

    99 vote(s)
    39.4%
  1. Apr 19, 2012 at 4:26 PM
    #121
    Derpy Derek

    Derpy Derek Well-Known Member

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  2. Apr 19, 2012 at 5:25 PM
    #122
    KenLyns

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    When you put a bullbar on your truck, you are making your truck look like this:

    [​IMG]
     
  3. Apr 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM
    #123
    JDMcQ

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    There is a guy near the office with a bullbar on both his Smart Car and Yugo.
     
  4. Apr 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM
    #124
    Trigo

    Trigo Because fuck you that's why...

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  5. Apr 20, 2012 at 7:10 PM
    #125
    Utard

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    I like how they try to make something that looks so ghey sound manly by calling it a "BULL BAR".
     
  6. Apr 20, 2012 at 7:12 PM
    #126
    JDMcQ

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    Almost as silly as a fake hood scoop.
     
  7. Apr 20, 2012 at 9:51 PM
    #127
    KenLyns

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    Interesting rocker panel coloring on that Hyundai. It's almost as if the stylist wanted to give the vehicle cosmetic ground clearance. :laugh:
     
  8. Apr 20, 2012 at 10:02 PM
    #128
    IDtrucks

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    oh my. i have never seen a more bro'd out tacoma in my life:bored:
     
  9. Apr 21, 2012 at 7:40 AM
    #129
    Utard

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    I don't really mind the scoop on my truck. But it did come with it. I would never go out and buy a hood just for the fake scoop. But I will leave it on the truck.

    A bull bar however. If it came with one that would be the first thing to come off the truck.
     
  10. Apr 21, 2012 at 7:45 AM
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    Derpy Derek

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    That's not bro'd out. That's cowboy'd out- Note all the star designs.
     
  11. Apr 21, 2012 at 10:05 AM
    #131
    Markus9u

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    Thank you. The truck is a Texas edition so I think my RBP is awesome!! Its alot better than two huge bug eye of lights blocking the whole front end... :D
     
  12. Apr 26, 2012 at 7:22 AM
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    Markus9u

    Markus9u Markus9u

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    Yeah people feel that a lifted truck and huge swampers is for everyday driving.. but where im from (Texas) I dont really ever drive on a backroad! Its just for looks rarely ever actually in use.
     
  13. Apr 26, 2012 at 12:44 PM
    #133
    mcdowell

    mcdowell My name is Mudd

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    Looks good Mark. Different regions are different styles. The whole country isnt in love with west coast style. Believe it or not.

    humiliating or bashing members is prohibited in the forums of Tacoma World
     
  14. Apr 26, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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    zul

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    :eek: :facepalm:
     
  15. Apr 26, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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    zul

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    +1
     
  16. Apr 26, 2012 at 2:56 PM
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    leveltwo

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    Had a bull bar on my ranger

    Was the biggest pos, and i could move it with my hand, even when tightened all the way..

    Id go with an avid if you want something other than a complete replacement...
     
  17. Apr 27, 2012 at 10:51 PM
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    Spoonman

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    Wow i must be a major offroad guy then.
     
  18. Apr 27, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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    reece54

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    and i thought i was the only one that hated the bullbar!
     
  19. Apr 30, 2012 at 12:15 AM
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    krimson

    krimson Nothin

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    They look like shit













    :D
     
  20. Apr 30, 2012 at 7:37 AM
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    Markus9u

    Markus9u Markus9u

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    images_38091eac7dcf5fff0e0768b9132ac472a06789b9.jpg lol not really??
     

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