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black or white bushwackers on my truck?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by myhael, Nov 16, 2012.

  1. Nov 16, 2012 at 1:50 AM
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    myhael

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    I got a white 2012 DCLB TRD and just got my set of bushwackers and im debating between instaling them black as they are stock or if I should paint to match the truck? I searched high and low for pics and couldnt find any without an aftermarket bumper...

    opinions?

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  2. Nov 16, 2012 at 1:54 AM
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    benbacher

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    With the sport if you're keeping it pretty much stock, I'd say color match them.
     
  3. Nov 16, 2012 at 2:00 AM
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    911 Taco

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    I kinda like the bold black/white look but thats a tough one. If you didnt have the Sport I would say for sure leave them black.
     
  4. Nov 16, 2012 at 2:12 AM
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    myhael

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    i do plan on putting a 3" lift on the truck and get a summer set of rims/tires
     
  5. Nov 16, 2012 at 3:46 AM
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    I say leave them black. Looks good with a white truck just like mine!
     
  6. Nov 16, 2012 at 4:08 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    I would initially say stay with white but kinda depends on how much more black you plan on adding to it with wheels or bumpers and such.
     
  7. Nov 16, 2012 at 5:09 AM
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    PSJ

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    Go black since it will not cost you anything at first, then decide if you like the look. I Agree, it goes against the sport theme to not paint them white, but I would not worry about that. :D
     
  8. Nov 16, 2012 at 5:12 AM
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    zacksblacktaco

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    just run them black and see if you like them...
    they are very easy to install so no hurt if you dont like the look of them in black just take them off and have them painted
     
  9. Nov 16, 2012 at 11:45 AM
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    Thinking about getting these for my truck too. Any thoughts on a ballpark installation price?
     
  10. Nov 16, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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    Do it yourself and its free:D
     
  11. Nov 16, 2012 at 12:39 PM
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    StormTrooperTaco

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    Even with a stormtrooper build I still recommend color match, base model comes with black, I think it retains sport look with color matched.
     
  12. Nov 16, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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    yeah looks like im gonna paint them white. damn work schedule dictates it will be a while before ill have time to get to them.
     
  13. Nov 17, 2012 at 9:06 AM
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    I say black would go well with a future lift and aftermarket wheels that has some black in it. It looks like you already have a black/white theme with the black grille/black lower bumper valence and tint. Black will give a more off road aggressive look IMO. ( it's not like i'm biased to black):anonymous:
     
  14. May 10, 2013 at 2:27 PM
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    Id say stay with black, if they were stock fenders i would say color match
     
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    Love mine in factory black. Don't have to worry about ruining a paint job with pinstripes either.

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  16. May 10, 2013 at 2:35 PM
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    Im getting there......
    Definitely go white, its stupid not to make your truck look as clean as you can when you paid extra for the sport package. Furthermore black plastic flares look very stick-on auto-part store garbage to me (like fake hood scoops).
     
  17. Jun 2, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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    LEAVE THEM BLACK!!!:woot:


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