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2010 Tacoma TRD: Chrome Bull Bar?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ShaneHD, Jun 11, 2011.

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Do I buy and install the bull bar?

Poll closed Jul 11, 2011.
  1. Yes

    20 vote(s)
    32.8%
  2. No

    41 vote(s)
    67.2%
  1. Jun 11, 2011 at 6:44 AM
    #1
    ShaneHD

    ShaneHD [OP] Taco Tuesday

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    I have the chance to get a new chrome bull bar with mounting hardware for $100. What do you guys think about these things? I know they are for looks and I think I like them.

    I also have a set of Westin 3" chrome nerf bars already on the truck and love them.
     
  2. Jun 11, 2011 at 6:58 AM
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    river rat 69

    river rat 69 Well-Known Member

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    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    Need to see your truck? cant just shoot in the dark!!!!
     
  3. Jun 11, 2011 at 7:39 AM
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    zul

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    I liked everything about that post except the chrome :)
     
  4. Jun 11, 2011 at 8:38 AM
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    Jeremy92

    Jeremy92 Tennessee Member

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    Your truck your choice, if you like chrome do it.
     
  5. Jun 11, 2011 at 2:50 PM
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    DubyaDawg

    DubyaDawg Underprepared and Overconfident

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    If you have the TRD OR it would look fine with those nerf bars probably. I'm just not a fan of the Westin-type bull bars in general, but it's your truck! Do whatever you want to make it yours!
     
  6. Jun 26, 2011 at 7:24 PM
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    Kyouto42

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    It's all your opinion. If you like it do it, if not... don't.

    My opinion on them: stupid, useless, and all chrome must die.
     
  7. Jun 26, 2011 at 7:38 PM
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    jgwheeler17

    jgwheeler17 I'm a zit. Get it?

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    neglect, mostly.
    you won't get much bull bar support on here btw, a lot of members just don't care for them. i don't think they look bad myself. . . like they said though, it's all up to you :thumbsup:
     
  8. Jun 26, 2011 at 7:41 PM
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    CrazyCooter

    CrazyCooter Hold My Beer!

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    MHO i like bull bars but not chrome i would get it powder coated.:mudding:
     
  9. Jun 26, 2011 at 7:46 PM
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    kirkofwimbo

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    I voted no. If it were me I would go with the Avid light bar, more functional and better looking imho
     
  10. Jun 26, 2011 at 9:24 PM
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    OH-MAN

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    Most aftermarket bull bare are light mount bars and offer little in protection and may cause more damage in small accidents.
    That said if it is what you want go for it.
    Just understand if you plan to do some serious trails and wheeling save up for a bumper.
     
  11. Jun 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM
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    OZ-T

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    Just say no to the truck toboggan
     
  12. Jun 27, 2011 at 7:52 AM
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    Fightnfire

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    Not a fan of bull bars but I think they can look "ok" on the right truck. Need to see your color and other mods before voting.
     
  13. Jun 27, 2011 at 9:50 AM
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    krimson

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    Meh.... Bull Bars...... Get an avid off road bar
     
  14. Jun 27, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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    BMOC

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  15. Jun 27, 2011 at 11:41 AM
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    Pugga

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    I would agree with this but it's your truck, make it look the way you want it to look.
     
  16. Jun 27, 2011 at 12:21 PM
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    rbeezy

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    its all personal preference. but personally, i think they look a little "flea-market"ish
     
  17. Jun 27, 2011 at 12:28 PM
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    ckeeton

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    x2 i love my avid
     
  18. Jun 28, 2011 at 7:12 AM
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    Nukewater

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    Say no to chrome!

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  19. Jun 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM
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    DubyaDawg

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    X3
     

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