Which Trail-Gear bumper should I choose?

Hi all,

I am planning on buying a Trail-Gear front bumper because they are inexpensive and a bolt-on product. I like their Rock Defense bumper a lot more than their low-profile version, but I just don't know if that will look a little weird on my Prerunner. I plan on lifting it 3" in a few months, but it'll never be a massive rock crawler. Should I just get the low profile bumper? Thanks for your input.

The Rock Defense bumper (my favorite):


The low profile version:




My Prerunner:

 

personal perference. if you like the rock defense bumper than get that one. as long as you like it the forget what everyone else thinks.

 

im about to order the low profile as soon as i get my tax return. i like the stinger look. but i think it looks like its over kill unless the truck is huge. so when i go sas some day ill weld a stinger on

 

why thank you i have done many things to my truck that absolutly everyone i know hated it but i just smiled and loved the fact that i love my truck

 

Tuff call.I like them both.is the top bumper legal in your state?some states don't allow a huge bumper sticking out 200 feet.I say the bottom one.what are the prices of both?

 

Nice. I'm just trying to imagine how it would look...

That's a good question. As far as I know, (I did do some research) it's fine. The Rock defense is $380, and the low profile is $370... so not much of a price difference that would make my decision.

Hhaha!! Well, that's kinda what I'm thinking.

 

where are u getting those prices dude?

 

fuck yea. and btw i love your truck, i lurk alot on the site, post here and there but on all the time.

 

This is exactly what I'm worried about... this is a rather large bumper for a relatively small truck. I just can't get over how sexy the stinger look is! haha

 

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop...Low-Profile-Toyota-Front-Bumpers-p-27339.html

http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/rock-defense-front-95-04-tacoma-front-bumper.html?___store=default

If you know where I can get them cheaper, that'd be awesome

And oh yeah, those prices don't include shipping costs. Which is around $75 for the low profile, and $31 for the rock defense lol! So I guess the Rock Defense is cheaper as far as I can find.

 

I think this might persuade you

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-builds/117265-box-rocket-2003-trd-doublecab-3.html

 

hmmmm.... I love his build!! Its got a very clean look. Now I'm torn even more...

 

I really like my low profile, plus it was cheaper than the rock defense one. I really dig this bumper and how well it was designed, it bolted right onto my truck no problems.

 

Oh nice! I've been hearing a lot of good things about these bumpers. If you don't mind me asking, where did you buy your low profile? and how much did you pay for it?

 

Of the two I like the low profile one much better.

But I'm more of a plate bumper fan, myself.

Of course, it's entirely up to you and what you like.

 

bump for the poll

 

im really diggin the low profile over the rock defense,the stinger looks to be a bit overkill IMO,maybe if it was a shorter hoop like all pros or the demello on jberrys but thats purely personal preference. either way your gonna end up with a sick bumper, trail gear makes some nice stuff and for the price ya pay ya cant beat it. just seen this pic in the "what have u done to your tacoma today" thread. looks sweet

 

This is probably the direction I'll head. And yeah, I originally was going to get an All-Pro tube bumper because I like that hoop. I was attracted to these because of the smaller price... which is definately an issue in my case.