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Craigslist bumper, to buy or pass

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 1stgen, Apr 15, 2014.

  1. Apr 15, 2014 at 12:53 PM
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    1stgen

    1stgen [OP] Well-Known Member

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    w2ejaqu7u_35c3fb01fa5ecd98c8df7a416e306a0413992696.jpgyhetesu3_baec510df1765f357cff6ef23cf74bd01d17d742.jpgju4esade_1b665c47216e719484add0f3fba2b73738ee27a0.jpg Is there too much rust to sand away? It's $375, no brand that he can find.
     
  2. Apr 15, 2014 at 12:55 PM
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    davidpick

    davidpick NWXPDTN

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    not the biggest fan of the look, but it doesn't look like it's in terrible shape. wouldn't take too much work to get that prepped for another couple coats of paint. if you like it, go for it!
     
  3. Apr 15, 2014 at 12:56 PM
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    Rust doesn't look TERRIBLE. But I would pass. It looks really heavy and bulky. Thats just my opinion though.
     
  4. Apr 15, 2014 at 12:59 PM
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    Bennett707

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    No more taco life for me
    Nothin but surface rust.
    Easy job imo.
    If you like it and the weight, take it. Beat him up for the rust just to save a penny for the work you'll put in.
     
  5. Apr 15, 2014 at 1:16 PM
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    qu7uzyda_944e9d547ae711affa5dfea89724913716ed8e63.jpg It doesn't look very heavy at all. I was also thinking of a Trail Gear bumper but this is much cheaper and not all that bad looking when it gets some paint and lights
     
  6. Apr 15, 2014 at 1:18 PM
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    uhhh.. wtf happened to the backside
     
  7. Apr 15, 2014 at 1:19 PM
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    explain?
     
  8. Apr 15, 2014 at 3:32 PM
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    Looks lightly built from pic. Also, is it leaning forward on truck pic?
     
  9. Apr 15, 2014 at 3:39 PM
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    Leaning forward? zuve8a4y_42ab3a376395ae42ad99295f38dffba290e1f6e9.jpgdazyqeqa_fa60013873b3c42a03b146eb96dcfb7de1295ffd.jpg here are a few more photos I got out of him. he just went down to $350.
     
  10. Apr 15, 2014 at 3:44 PM
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    Mainmoe02

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    If you like it then go for it. Try to get it for $275

    It looks a little bulky for my liking but if it's in your wheelhouse then the price is good for an already built steel bumper
     
  11. Apr 15, 2014 at 3:47 PM
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    Yamaha Dave

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    I don't like it personally I wouldn't worry about the rust though. I know I wouldn't pay more than $250-$275 for it.
     
  12. Apr 15, 2014 at 4:00 PM
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    I'm really rethinking it because no one seems to like it.
     
  13. Apr 15, 2014 at 4:19 PM
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    4banger4x4

    4banger4x4 Probably should'nt have done that.

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    pass, those mounts look weak. but if youre never going to pull or push with it and its all for looks, still pass cause it looks like a brick
     
  14. Apr 15, 2014 at 4:32 PM
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    Just decided to pass on it, too much work and i need suspension first.
     
  15. Apr 15, 2014 at 4:34 PM
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    4banger4x4

    4banger4x4 Probably should'nt have done that.

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    where in florida are you?
     
  16. Apr 15, 2014 at 4:41 PM
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    Tinmann

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    That bumper reminds me of these.

    duck.jpg
    duck2.jpg
     
  17. Apr 15, 2014 at 5:25 PM
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    Dade city, one hour south of you.


    true
     
  18. Apr 15, 2014 at 5:32 PM
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    4banger4x4

    4banger4x4 Probably should'nt have done that.

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    have you checked out the florida section? were having a tiny meet out at Hardrock in ocala on the 26th
     
  19. Apr 15, 2014 at 5:42 PM
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    1stgen

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    Little too far, but message me if you go south. I'll head over to the Florida section though.
     
  20. Apr 15, 2014 at 5:49 PM
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    4banger4x4

    4banger4x4 Probably should'nt have done that.

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    will do, and theres a bunch of guys down south and they just had a meet last weekend
     

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