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Need Lighting and bumper advice

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by praetor, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. Dec 7, 2008 at 11:46 AM
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    praetor

    praetor [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I was never looking to rig my truck with a bunch of after market stuff just because it is my work truck. However, I need to rig my truck to where it is the work truck I want.

    I have my ARE shell coming and I have posted the interior work that I did
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/20427-started-my-mods-pics.html

    Now I need lighting. I hate the high beams on the Taco. It's like watching a movie from behind wax paper. I have yet do the mod to make my fog lights turn on all the time but that will only help to a point. I want some small angle lights.

    What I would like from you (TW) is suggestions on a full bumper and lights. I don't have a budget per se but I don't want to break the bank either. Remember I just bought the Taco and dropped $2000 for my ARE.

    I am not a fan of bullbars and I need the protection as I have already dinged the front end.
     
  2. Dec 7, 2008 at 11:49 AM
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    vtragweed

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    afe pro-dry s filter, LCE headers, painted black steelies,color matched grill surround, URD short shifter, UWS black tool box
    all pro front bumper and aux lights
     
  3. Dec 7, 2008 at 11:52 AM
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    vtragweed

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  4. Dec 7, 2008 at 5:15 PM
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    gpspowell

    gpspowell Well-Known Member

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    TRD Supercharger, TDR CAI, TRD Cat Back Exhaust, Old Man Emu 2 1/2" lift kit (886s & Dakars), Full All Pro armor inc. locker guard, Custom fuel tank armor, All Pro Rock Sliders, ARB front bumper, IPF 800XS Driving Lights, Ramsey REP 8000 winch, Centerline wheels, 285X75X16 Michelin LT AT2s, Snug Top shell, SoundLinQ audio interface for my iPod.
    I kinda like the ARB bumper myself.

    Here's what my '08 looks like with the ARB and the covers on the IPF lights. I have them set to come on & off with the high beams and set high enough to see deer & cows early enough for braking at highway speed. I know of one customer with the ARB who hit two deer at highway speed. The only damage to his truck was the bent license plate and the blood & hair all over the front end.
    [​IMG]
     
  5. Dec 9, 2008 at 8:30 PM
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    praetor

    praetor [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I like that one. Thanks
     

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