1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

bull bars and step bars lets see some pics

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by taco5661, Sep 4, 2013.

  1. Sep 4, 2013 at 8:39 AM
    #1
    taco5661

    taco5661 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2013
    Member:
    #105891
    Messages:
    21
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jordan
    Bristol Tn
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tacoma double cab
    I was looking at purchasing a bull bar and step bars both in stainless, but I was wondering how these both look on a taco.
     
  2. Sep 4, 2013 at 8:44 AM
    #2
    jw1983

    jw1983 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2011
    Member:
    #63738
    Messages:
    2,999
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Alberta
    Vehicle:
    13' Tacoma Access 4x4 OR
  3. Sep 15, 2013 at 3:58 AM
    #3
    wrathful81

    wrathful81 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2013
    Member:
    #112495
    Messages:
    8
    Gender:
    Male
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2013 DCLB PreRunner SR5
    roof rack Aries step sides
    I still need to upload pics but I went with aries step bars and couldn't be happier. The Aries bolt up just like the factory with no drilling and look great. Tried a set of "Big Country" and they were crap in mounting. Aries is the way to go.
     
  4. Sep 15, 2013 at 6:01 AM
    #4
    yota243

    yota243 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2012
    Member:
    #85267
    Messages:
    21,656
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    E.J.
    north Alabama
    Vehicle:
    turbo 05 prerunner trd off road DC
    Bw s256 turbo with 3 in glass pack dumped pre axle raptor liner bed and top rails and fenderflares and rocker panels. Hunter side steps. Plasti-dipped upper fenders and emblems. satin black spray paint here and there inside and out. 5100's set to 1.75" up front . C channel front bumper. Maxxis bighorn 255/85/16
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    truckgeardirect.com I got both shipped for around $250 bolt to factory spots an where tow hooks are. u lose one tow hook but the other one has been plenty enough for me.
     
  5. Sep 15, 2013 at 6:14 AM
    #5
    GATORTACO92

    GATORTACO92 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2012
    Member:
    #70702
    Messages:
    2,269
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Hoover, Al
    Vehicle:
    2004 F-350 6.0 King Ranch
    2004 F-350...uh lots of motor work to go fast...er. Way to much to list. 2001: 3" leveling kit, ARB bumper, lightforce 240 blitz, 35" KM2s. SOLD 2008: OME 886s 90000 with dakars, LR UCAs, 5% tint, Satashi. SOLD 2015: Flooded and Gone
    [​IMG]
    mine is about to come off. I don't like the way they look, thats my opinion but it is your truck. have a pic of your truck?
    or this is my other one with the ARB
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Sep 15, 2013
  6. Sep 15, 2013 at 7:50 AM
    #6
    Floki

    Floki Old Sheepdog

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2010
    Member:
    #38855
    Messages:
    865
    Gender:
    Male
    St. Louis, MO
    Vehicle:
    2024 TRD Sport
    Mud on the tires
    Avid light bar on my old 2010. I've got a new one ordered for my 2013:

    DSCN5251_b25212133d04bcf59ecc040029b6306c83d58ff6.jpg

    N-Fab step bars on the 2013 (had the same ones on the 2010):
    DSCN6536_zpsf83973fe_e64871ab828c5c887065df50d4746b9bfb726be5.jpg
     
  7. Sep 15, 2013 at 9:10 AM
    #7
    nammer

    nammer Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2011
    Member:
    #60945
    Messages:
    9,475
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nam
    Bradenton, Florida
    Vehicle:
    Wishing I had a Taco
    i have the factory stainless ones, and the westin, i love the look

    0826031001a-1.jpg
     
  8. Sep 17, 2013 at 8:56 AM
    #8
    taco5661

    taco5661 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2013
    Member:
    #105891
    Messages:
    21
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jordan
    Bristol Tn
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tacoma double cab
    I was really wanting one on my truck because i like the look plus they have an add on kit for a license plate holder which is required to where im moving thanks for the pics great looking tacos
     
  9. Sep 17, 2013 at 9:17 AM
    #9
    SWCCBEE

    SWCCBEE So Cal Edition

    Joined:
    May 23, 2013
    Member:
    #104789
    Messages:
    438
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Greg
    Santa Rita, GU
    Vehicle:
    2010 PreRunner, SR5, TRD Sport
    WeatherTech floor liners, In process of Debadge, Leveling kit, Tires, Limo tint, Custom TRD SPORT Decal, "ImMrYo" Rear view lifting bar, Ultra gauge, relocated horn.
    I despise the bull bar look. I want a cage that covers the whole front end or something, but I REALLY like that ARB. Is that the company name??
     
  10. Sep 17, 2013 at 3:45 PM
    #10
    GATORTACO92

    GATORTACO92 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2012
    Member:
    #70702
    Messages:
    2,269
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Hoover, Al
    Vehicle:
    2004 F-350 6.0 King Ranch
    2004 F-350...uh lots of motor work to go fast...er. Way to much to list. 2001: 3" leveling kit, ARB bumper, lightforce 240 blitz, 35" KM2s. SOLD 2008: OME 886s 90000 with dakars, LR UCAs, 5% tint, Satashi. SOLD 2015: Flooded and Gone
    ya it is called ARB
     
  11. Sep 18, 2013 at 4:11 AM
    #11
    Wattapunk

    Wattapunk Stay lifted my friends !

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2010
    Member:
    #30098
    Messages:
    4,075
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Uncle K
    TX
    Vehicle:
    2005 DCLB 4WD
    No comparison..Talking about being on the opposites end of the spectrum. A bull bar for light mounting and protect from grocery carts or that beastly ARB steel bumper that weights about 130lbs and will demolish the vehicle it hits. You will probably need an upgraded suspension to handle that ARB.
     
  12. Sep 18, 2013 at 2:38 PM
    #12
    T1no33

    T1no33 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2012
    Member:
    #85466
    Messages:
    348
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Spring Hill, Fl
    Vehicle:
    2012 PreRunner V6 SR5
    - Partial Badge Removal & Dipped - Removed Mud Flaps - Blacked out Emblem - Blacked out Chrome Surrounding Grill - Salex Center Console Organizer - AntennaX 13" - Tinted Front Windshield - Derped Tacoma Emblems - Bridgestone 265/70/16 tires - Tuff AT Wheels - 3 and 1 spacer block lift (mistake big time) - Black Rear Bumper - Aries Bull Bar w/light rig
  13. Sep 18, 2013 at 3:32 PM
    #13
    ATHiker

    ATHiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2013
    Member:
    #94758
    Messages:
    337
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tom
    Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    15 Tundra DC 4X4 SR5 OR 5.7L
    Just ordered a set of Nfab side steps today from 4Wheelonline. Fee shipping.
     
  14. Sep 18, 2013 at 3:44 PM
    #14
    Warputer

    Warputer Dirt Road Inspector

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2011
    Member:
    #60864
    Messages:
    8,386
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Lake Murray, South Carolina
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD Off Road
    9" of Super Bro lift
    Old pic of mine.....

    [​IMG]
     
  15. Sep 18, 2013 at 5:47 PM
    #15
    GATORTACO92

    GATORTACO92 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2012
    Member:
    #70702
    Messages:
    2,269
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Hoover, Al
    Vehicle:
    2004 F-350 6.0 King Ranch
    2004 F-350...uh lots of motor work to go fast...er. Way to much to list. 2001: 3" leveling kit, ARB bumper, lightforce 240 blitz, 35" KM2s. SOLD 2008: OME 886s 90000 with dakars, LR UCAs, 5% tint, Satashi. SOLD 2015: Flooded and Gone
    Surprisingly it doesn't weight that much if you can get good balance you could curl it with one arm. I was able to curl it 3 times one hand and plenty more with 2 hands. And it didn't change ride height. But very strong, took plenty of smaller trees out that had to be.
     
  16. Sep 18, 2013 at 7:09 PM
    #16
    SAXD Taco

    SAXD Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2012
    Member:
    #73219
    Messages:
    114
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Justin
    Atlanta
    Vehicle:
    2013 DCLB, 4X4, MGM
    N-Fab Steps, BakFlip F1, TRD Accessory Skid Plate, Toyota Bed Mat, Husky Liner Floormats
    Here's a couple of pictures of n-fab/smittybilt steps I picked up 2 weeks ago.


    [​IMG]



    [​IMG]
     
  17. Sep 19, 2013 at 6:17 AM
    #17
    T1no33

    T1no33 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2012
    Member:
    #85466
    Messages:
    348
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Spring Hill, Fl
    Vehicle:
    2012 PreRunner V6 SR5
    - Partial Badge Removal & Dipped - Removed Mud Flaps - Blacked out Emblem - Blacked out Chrome Surrounding Grill - Salex Center Console Organizer - AntennaX 13" - Tinted Front Windshield - Derped Tacoma Emblems - Bridgestone 265/70/16 tires - Tuff AT Wheels - 3 and 1 spacer block lift (mistake big time) - Black Rear Bumper - Aries Bull Bar w/light rig
    Looks great. What size tires are you running?
     
  18. Sep 19, 2013 at 7:20 AM
    #18
    Wattapunk

    Wattapunk Stay lifted my friends !

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2010
    Member:
    #30098
    Messages:
    4,075
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Uncle K
    TX
    Vehicle:
    2005 DCLB 4WD
    Alright Hulkster, please post a pic or video of this. Are you talking about the cheap flimsy hollow typical bull bar or that ARB bumper w/bull bar on Warputer's post? You are saying you can one arm curl 100+ lbs 3 times ?
     
  19. Sep 20, 2013 at 12:57 AM
    #19
    skistoy

    skistoy Make mine a Double!

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2009
    Member:
    #19356
    Messages:
    2,004
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Western New York
    Vehicle:
    09 4X4 SR5 BSP Double Taco
    Rear Spring TSB,Billy 5100@.85,Bull bar,Nerfbar,Painted Grill,Painted Rims,Bed D-rings,Compustar Starter,Goodyear Duratrac's,Transmission TSB,Brake Overide
  20. Oct 5, 2013 at 8:33 AM
    #20
    Gman43ou

    Gman43ou New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Member:
    #113863
    Messages:
    1
    Gender:
    Male
    Ocala, FL
    Vehicle:
    06 SR5 6 spd 4X4
    @Skistoy, I like your bull-bar. Who makes it (company & model)?
     

Products Discussed in

To Top