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Vote on the pics....Better with the Bull bar on or off?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Warputer, Sep 27, 2012.

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Bull bar On or Off ???

Poll closed Oct 27, 2012.
  1. On

    67 vote(s)
    33.5%
  2. Off

    110 vote(s)
    55.0%
  3. Either way is OK

    10 vote(s)
    5.0%
  4. Who gives a rats ass!

    13 vote(s)
    6.5%
  1. Sep 27, 2012 at 11:07 AM
    #21
    tuckdaddy

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    I too like to light up the backrods here in the hill country of texas and vote bull bar off it looks a hell of a lot better IMO.
     
  2. Sep 27, 2012 at 11:13 AM
    #22
    Boerseun

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    ON.
    Paint it white to match the truck.:cool:
     
  3. Sep 27, 2012 at 11:28 AM
    #23
    krimson

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    Off, not a fan of Bull Bars personally.
     
  4. Sep 27, 2012 at 11:31 AM
    #24
    OffroadToy

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    only 2 lights and paint the bar and wheels black
     
  5. Sep 27, 2012 at 11:52 AM
    #25
    tuckdaddy

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    X2!
     
  6. Sep 27, 2012 at 11:55 AM
    #26
    onepremiere

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    I normally do not run around on the street with my light bar on.

    Ill put it on when I know I am going to use it.

    Two reasons, Cops and Thieves.
     
  7. Sep 27, 2012 at 11:56 AM
    #27
    2004TacomaSR5

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    Normally I'd say off, but it enhanced the look to go along with the lights. Personally it looked goofy without the bar there.
     
  8. Sep 27, 2012 at 12:12 PM
    #28
    kyleTRDtaco12

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    looks 1000000000x better with that big sliver bar off... but i really like the small black light bar with the lights on it :)
     
  9. Sep 27, 2012 at 12:24 PM
    #29
    TacoDell

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    Looks like bling street/mall crap to me...

    so I voted: "who gives a rat's ass"
     
  10. Sep 27, 2012 at 1:27 PM
    #30
    Warputer

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    LOL!! Here is the bar in black.....



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  11. Sep 27, 2012 at 1:29 PM
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    Capita

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    Looks much better black!
     
  12. Sep 27, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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    Warputer

    Warputer [OP] Dirt Road Inspector

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    I thought so too......another angle.....


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  13. Sep 27, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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    toughtaco

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  14. Sep 27, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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    Leoffensive

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    Truck looks good.

    Looks unique and not like everyone else and their mothers taco
     
  15. Sep 27, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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    Warputer

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    Thanks Leo! It actually is a little unique......it's the only DB lifted Tacoma with 16" wheels as far as I know & the light bar is homemade too. ;)
     
  16. Sep 27, 2012 at 2:48 PM
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    Leoffensive

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    Fo sho.
     
  17. Sep 27, 2012 at 2:54 PM
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    easyeatlanta

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    paint it black and leave it otherwise take it off
     
  18. Sep 27, 2012 at 3:01 PM
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    SpruceTaco

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    I'd take the bull bar off & lower the lights some like truckdaddy's.
     
  19. Sep 27, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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    Fightman80

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    I find the bull bar looks fine. I do find that there are a few too many lights on the front though. I personally like the look of having 2 lights hidden behind a Satoshi grill.... actually planning on doing this myself!

    That being said, I'm a firm believer in doing what you want... and being different. A ton of people have done the Satoshi with lights behind the grill..... why not do something different? RIght?

    I say... if you like the bull bar with the light bar and all those lights... GIVE 'ER man! :)

    BTW, I love your wheel and tire combo!
     
  20. Sep 27, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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    WarEagleForLife

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    looks much better black. But why not just buy a brush guard that has room for lights instead of putting two different bumpers on?​
     

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