Guess it's time for a new Front Bumper

Will this fit a 6 lug? Also what is the dimensions of the skid? Looks killer

 

Thats a 2nd gen taco..this is a 1st gen thread man lol

but yea that should still fit a 6 i think.

 

yeah, not sure why people are recommending 2nd gen bumpers to a doot that has a 1st gen...

 

you could make it fit lol

 

OP, something to think about: if you dont have a lift I wouldn't run an aftermarket bumper due to their weight. Stock bumper is around 40lbs IIRC, the lightest aftermarket bumpers are like 80lbs...might not seem like much extra weight, but I wouldnt run one on factory springs..

 

Thanks for the tip. I didn't even think about the effects of adding some weight in front of the axle. This is definitely something I'll have to keep in mind when ordering the parts for my lift. I'm looking for 2.5" - 3". Any suggestions? (this is a 2003 Xtra Cab V6 PreRunner)

 

Do you have a rear lift? if not, I think OME 881 coils will be good. But if you want to lift the rear and add weight to the front, 882s or Eibach springs would be better. 883s might be an option too, although there is some debate apparently over if they should be used on 1st gens since technically they are 2nd gen springs.

I really like the bumper Woolworth motorsports made for Jeff B http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/members/jeff-b.html i've been drooling over it for a while now.

 

Thanks for the tip on the springs. My truck is running stock suspension but I'm planning to lift front & rear. As for the weight in the front, all I plan to do (for now) is replace the bumper and add some lights.

WOW....couldn't agree more. Woolworth makes a killer Prerunner bumper! AND they're located in Vegas....sounds like the perfect excuse for a Vegas Trip!!

 

its custom done by avid, pretty sure hes just giving it as an example of their wor,

if i was a prerunner i would go spindles for sure

 

Got my truck back! Good as new!



Now it's time to install some armor!

 

Was she hot?

 

No she was not. But after the night I had had, she could have been a super model, and I still would have been pissed! But it would have made a great story to tell our kids!

 

Going on an x3 for that...ARB is tested and true. Although Elite is quite nice too.

Saw you went back to stock though...is it too late to beef up the front end?

 

It's never too late!

I wanted to close the file on the accident asap, and since I had not yet decided on a bumper, I had the body shop replace all damaged parts with OEM pieces.

Once I install the lift and decide on the bumper, I'll either sell the stock one, or add to my collection of parts in the garage.

 

I ordered the addicted offroad bumper and just recieved it today...but wont have a personal opinion on it untill thursday but was told from a family member that it's quite beefy so hopefully it'll hold up if i come in contact with any more deer!

 

^ when did you order yours?

 

I got to see an Addicted offroad bumper in person. They are pretty nice too.

Love my Elite still tho

 

I actually ordered it 2 mondays ago and somehow they forgot to ship it till last wednesday but it actually got here in 3 days once it really did get shipped.

 

hmm ok. i ordered one on Sept 23 and haven't heard anything about it afterwards