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installing bull bar?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RDAY, Jan 11, 2009.

  1. Jan 11, 2009 at 7:22 AM
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    i bought a bull bar off ebay it has the mounts mounted on the bull bar already but where/how does it mount on the truck? Also I have a factory skidplate will it mount over that?
     
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  2. Jan 11, 2009 at 8:12 AM
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  3. Jan 11, 2009 at 12:41 PM
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    Which skid plate are you talking about? The engine skid that comes with the TRD O/R or the silver accessory skid plate?

    If you want I can go get some pics of how my bullbar mounts. Its only a couple bolts and takes me less than 5 minutes to remove/replace my bullbar. Phantom is right on how they mount. I find it easier to put the mounts on that go up behind the bumper first and then mount the bullbar on its brackets.
     
  4. Jan 11, 2009 at 12:44 PM
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    I have a question...when you put the bull bar on it blocks the tow hooks right? So where would you get pulled out from the front if needed? Just curious.
     
  5. Jan 11, 2009 at 12:46 PM
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    It does block the tow hooks. Easiest way to get pulled from the front is to undo the four bolts holding the bullbar to the brackets and take the bullbar completely off. I don't have the skid plate on my bullbar right now so I can use my tow hook for a straight pull, but for anything with an angle and I'd have to remove the bullbar (and unwire my lights as well, ugh).

    This is why I do not suggest anyone who off roads get a bullbar.
     
  6. Jan 11, 2009 at 1:23 PM
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    Thanks, I was thinking of getting a bull bar myself but I might get a brush guard instead. I would get an offroad bumper bought they cost a lot and I dont have that kind of money.:mad:
     
  7. Jan 11, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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    save up your money then. It will be cheaper in the long run...
     
  8. Jan 11, 2009 at 1:28 PM
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    A brush guard still causes problems off road. It mounts beneath the bumper and comes up just like a brush guard, taking away from your ground clearance/approach angle. If you don't wheel hard this won't matter much, but if you want to wheel and progress in your wheeling, save the money for a bumper. I know its a lot of money, I'm in the same situation as you. Hopefully by the end of '09 I will have an ARB or All Pro on the front end of my truck.
     
  9. Jan 11, 2009 at 1:40 PM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    allpro = :drool:
     
  10. Jan 11, 2009 at 9:54 PM
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    I modded my bull bar so that it wont pivot into my bumper when i hit sumthing..... i did a nice offroad today, required a locker and all, lol....... and, don't get stuck... sucka, n ur good
     
  11. Jan 11, 2009 at 11:10 PM
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    oh but yea... bull bar can suck my.... :p ... they do suck tho
     

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