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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mike71791, Apr 9, 2012.

  1. Apr 9, 2012 at 3:23 PM
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    mike71791

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    Im new to TW so this is my first post.
    Im looking for a cheap but good bull bar for my 2004 2.7L reg. cab I havnt had the truck for too long but iv been wanting to do alot to it problem is im in the marine corps and my youngest son is having brain surgery this week :eek: (hence the title "on a budget"). So if anybody knows of a good website or trying to get rid of one let me know thanks.
     
  2. Apr 9, 2012 at 3:27 PM
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    drubacca117

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    Wow man... wish I could help with the bull bar... Wishing the best for you and your son though...
     
  3. Apr 9, 2012 at 3:28 PM
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    tacotrd647

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    Only ones I know of are from westin and nfab.
     
  4. Apr 9, 2012 at 3:32 PM
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    Welcome from Ga. If you're on a budget you need to stay away, stay very far away from this club. :D

    Search around on here and one will turn up sooner or later.
     
  5. Apr 9, 2012 at 3:32 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    X2. At least for 1st gens. Best wishes to you and your son.
     
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    Thanks for the advice. From the looks of things im gonna have to hold off on adding anything to my truck for a while, I appreciate all of yalls input.
     
  8. Apr 9, 2012 at 3:51 PM
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    saundern

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    good luck with everything man!
     
  9. Apr 9, 2012 at 9:37 PM
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    01Tac0ma

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    Look at build!
    ^^x2 Hope everything goes well with your son!

    as for the bullbar, even though you said it would be a while. Depending on what you plan to do with the truck i would recommend a bumper of some sort to completely replace the stock one. A bullbar will roll underneath the stock bumper and bolt up thus losing ground clearance if you plan to wheel it at all.
     
  10. Apr 9, 2012 at 11:19 PM
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    IDtrucks

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    unless you really absolutely need the bull bar to hold lights or something just save the money and dont even bother wasting it on a "fake" one that will be in your on a budget range. the cash could be better put else where unless you get a good deal off craigslist.
     

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