1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Does anyone actually like the chrome rear bumper?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Cameronp77, Jan 29, 2020.

  1. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:46 PM
    #1
    Cameronp77

    Cameronp77 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2020
    Member:
    #316315
    Messages:
    14
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cameron
    Vehicle:
    2017 white Tacoma
    I’d like to get rid of mine for one that’s painted to match. What have you guys done if anything?
     
  2. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:47 PM
    #2
    niko5055

    niko5055 Online personal trainer

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2016
    Member:
    #183892
    Messages:
    225
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 MGM TRD Sport 4x4
    Fox 2.5 coilovers with res, 285/70/r17 Nitto Trail Grapplers, 17 in FN FX Pro wheels
    That is what steered me away from the quicksand originally :(
     
    Cameronp77[OP] likes this.
  3. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:50 PM
    #3
    DWD484

    DWD484 Could Be Joking

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2019
    Member:
    #283563
    Messages:
    1,159
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Louisiana
    Vehicle:
    '19 DCSB TRD Sport
    Super White
  4. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:53 PM
    #4
    Mr-Paul

    Mr-Paul Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2016
    Member:
    #199646
    Messages:
    474
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Paul
    Vehicle:
    2017 Qucksand Tacoma SR5 4x4 V6 Access-Cab
    I removed and replaced mine within 6 weeks of buying the truck.
     
    Cameronp77[OP] likes this.
  5. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:54 PM
    #5
    Tullie D

    Tullie D Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2019
    Member:
    #285417
    Messages:
    2,555
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tullie
    Wilson, NC
    Vehicle:
    2019 SR5 V6 SSM Access Cab
    I am one of those that does like chrome. :thumbsup:


     
  6. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:55 PM
    #6
    Itchyfeet

    Itchyfeet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2016
    Member:
    #183054
    Messages:
    9,138
    I like the chrome bumper.
     
  7. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:55 PM
    #7
    Winch

    Winch Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2019
    Member:
    #296483
    Messages:
    418
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD OR MT V6
    None yet
    Doesn’t bother me at all.
     
    Chew and Tullie D like this.
  8. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:55 PM
    #8
    shakerhood

    shakerhood Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2015
    Member:
    #161370
    Messages:
    36,384
    Gender:
    Male
    Southern Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2017 MGM DCSB Off Road, 6 Speed MT, P&T
    The chrome plastic is ugly.
     
  9. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:57 PM
    #9
    maineah

    maineah Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2011
    Member:
    #53641
    Messages:
    6,606
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tim
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    4X4 SR5 V6 6spd
    Number two crome one.
     
  10. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:58 PM
    #10
    GreyBaldTaco

    GreyBaldTaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2019
    Member:
    #286065
    Messages:
    4,144
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 F150 5.0
    Doesn't bother me. Wouldn't switch to it though.
     
    SandyTaco4x4, Chew and Superdave1.0 like this.
  11. Jan 29, 2020 at 3:01 PM
    #11
    cruxofthebisquit

    cruxofthebisquit Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2009
    Member:
    #18936
    Messages:
    5,249
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Orange Texas
    Vehicle:
    2000 TRD
    OME and worth every penny.
    I like chrome, I'm from another era though. The stock ones were great. Aftermarket, shit.
     
  12. Jan 29, 2020 at 3:08 PM
    #12
    Cameronp77

    Cameronp77 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2020
    Member:
    #316315
    Messages:
    14
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cameron
    Vehicle:
    2017 white Tacoma
    DWD484[QUOTED] likes this.
  13. Jan 29, 2020 at 3:25 PM
    #13
    nat103

    nat103 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2016
    Member:
    #203450
    Messages:
    494
    Gender:
    Male
    KY
    Vehicle:
    2017 DCSB OR
    I like the chrome. I’m not a fan of all trim painted to match.
    Actually like the utility SR with black trim a bit more
     
  14. Jan 29, 2020 at 3:26 PM
    #14
    Dc2tacoma

    Dc2tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2016
    Member:
    #200122
    Messages:
    538
    Gender:
    Male
    Chrome makes it look like a truck.
     
  15. Jan 29, 2020 at 3:26 PM
    #15
    MannyS

    MannyS Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2015
    Member:
    #162263
    Messages:
    1,850
    Republic of Texas
    Chrome is my friend
     
    Mokanic and Tullie D like this.
  16. Jan 29, 2020 at 3:32 PM
    #16
    Cameronp77

    Cameronp77 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2020
    Member:
    #316315
    Messages:
    14
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cameron
    Vehicle:
    2017 white Tacoma
    I agree with you on the black trim. If I had black flares I’d be all for the black caps.
     
  17. Jan 29, 2020 at 3:32 PM
    #17
    TuRDLYFE

    TuRDLYFE Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2019
    Member:
    #310230
    Messages:
    1,429
    An over-taxed town, county, and state
    Vehicle:
    2020 AG TRD Pro 6MT
    Just sand and raptor line them if they bother you that much. You can get it in rattle cans now.
     
  18. Jan 29, 2020 at 3:33 PM
    #18
    Cameronp77

    Cameronp77 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2020
    Member:
    #316315
    Messages:
    14
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cameron
    Vehicle:
    2017 white Tacoma
    I agree, but I feel like the front bumper should be chrome too if that’s the case. Just used to growing up around older trucks I guess
     
    GSDLVR123, NC4x4ohsix and ozland like this.
  19. Jan 29, 2020 at 3:34 PM
    #19
    5nahalf

    5nahalf I build dumb things

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2018
    Member:
    #267058
    Messages:
    10,409
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Erik
    Minnesota
    Vehicle:
    2018 Inferno Longbed
    I love my chrome, in a sea of blacked out tacomas, I stand out with my chrome trim.
     
  20. Jan 29, 2020 at 3:34 PM
    #20
    Cameronp77

    Cameronp77 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2020
    Member:
    #316315
    Messages:
    14
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cameron
    Vehicle:
    2017 white Tacoma
    I didn’t realize how easily the caps came off until this thread haha. IM definitely looking into just painting them myself.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top