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Recommendations for a Front Bumper?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by K Williams, Apr 3, 2021.

  1. Apr 3, 2021 at 5:15 PM
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    K Williams

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    What recommendations do you have for an aluminum(preferably to reduce weight, but I'll go with steel if better) front bumper for my 2011 Tacoma. No winch slot needed, but needs to have cutouts for fog & driving lights.

    Thanks.
     
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  2. Apr 3, 2021 at 8:25 PM
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    Green Jeans

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    *Needs* to be aluminum?
     
  3. Apr 3, 2021 at 8:35 PM
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    No, but I figured a steel bumper would be a lot of weight on the front end.
     
  4. Apr 3, 2021 at 8:36 PM
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    Green Jeans 6MT AC TRD OR 1GR-FE FTMFW

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    You’re running stock suspension?
     
  5. Apr 3, 2021 at 8:38 PM
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    Yep. Still running the stock TRD Off Road suspension.
     
  6. Apr 3, 2021 at 8:41 PM
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    Green Jeans

    Green Jeans 6MT AC TRD OR 1GR-FE FTMFW

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    What’s your mileage? Are you going to replace....ever? Do you want to stay stock? Why do you want a nose job? I don’t know shit about fuck when it comes to aluminum front ends. I’m just trying to feel out what you’re looking for.
     
  7. Apr 4, 2021 at 2:02 PM
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    127,000 miles. Current front bumper is cracked. I don't want to do another OEM bumper. I want one that's solid, and can run better lighting options.

    I will eventually upgrade the suspension. Same height though or +2 at the most. No plans on doing a full lift.
     
  8. Apr 4, 2021 at 3:48 PM
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    Looks like steel might have more options? What kind of front suspension upgrade would be needed to support the extra weight?
     
  9. Apr 4, 2021 at 10:26 PM
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    Green Jeans

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    A heavier spring up front. 885’s or better would keep the nose up. Lots of options for the shock body. Use the search function in the top right and it will take you wherever you want to go!
     
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