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 bar opinions??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 2014TRD, Feb 2, 2014.

  1. Feb 2, 2014 at 6:16 AM
    #1
    2014TRD

    2014TRD [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2014
    Member:
    #122030
    Messages:
    55
    Gender:
    Male
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Vehicle:
    14 TRD sport LB dbl cab
    I am looking to get a front bull bar but there are so many and so many different prices. Whats everyone who has one running? thanks
     
  2. Feb 2, 2014 at 6:22 AM
    #2
    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2013
    Member:
    #102010
    Messages:
    24,080
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Craig Christ
    State of Love and Trust
    Vehicle:
    2023 Subaru WRX GT Manual
    Fuck No!!!! Makes your truck look like it has a underbite.

    (remember... you asked).




    I suggest something like this




    DSC_0389_1f6ed3b39f5e8eda8581549dce412e98ee460723.jpg





     
  3. Feb 2, 2014 at 7:59 AM
    #3
    2014TRD

    2014TRD [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2014
    Member:
    #122030
    Messages:
    55
    Gender:
    Male
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Vehicle:
    14 TRD sport LB dbl cab
    maybe I need to go brush guard route?
     
  4. Feb 2, 2014 at 8:14 AM
    #4
    dxpsman

    dxpsman Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2013
    Member:
    #117951
    Messages:
    213
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brandon
    Oceanside, CA
    Vehicle:
    14 TRD Sport PreRunner
    AFE MACH Force-Xp 3" Cat-Back Stainless Steel Exhaust System w/Black Tips, Complete OME 3" lift, debadged, Body Armor 4x4 side steps.

    ^^^Hear, hear!
     
  5. Feb 2, 2014 at 8:16 AM
    #5
    ChamYota

    ChamYota Crash Bandicoot Or Groot AKA Cham "Scottalot" Yota

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2011
    Member:
    #59431
    Messages:
    12,377
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cam
    Columbia,South Cakalacky
    Vehicle:
    05' Taco 4x4 swapped/ 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
    H1 Morimoto projector with XB35 4300K bulbs with Mini-gatling gun shrouds, BHLM. Debadged,OEM roof rack,TW sticker,Sockmonkey Beside decals,265/70/16 Nitto terra grapplers with dick cepek DC'2 wheels,weathertech floor liners(front/back),USA Spec Ipod reader,Scanguage II,Bestop Supertopper and more in the works...
    brush guards and bull bars are ALL damage multipliers and honestly they are only there for looks. I'd save and get a plate/tube bumper if thats the route you plan on going.
     
  6. Feb 2, 2014 at 8:17 AM
    #6
    ivoryaddict

    ivoryaddict Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2013
    Member:
    #94998
    Messages:
    340
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    Northern California
    Vehicle:
    09 TRD offroad MGM DCSB
    Custom Headache Rack, BAMF Kick-out sliders with fill plate Level Kit, ARB bumper, Warn Winch Ruff Tuff Digital Camo Seat Covers Fuel 16" Boost Wheels Duratrac 285/75/16 X-tra D-Rings in Bed
    x2
     
  7. Feb 2, 2014 at 8:18 AM
    #7
    bldegle2

    bldegle2 OldPhart

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2013
    Member:
    #102169
    Messages:
    1,645
    Gender:
    Male
    San Francisco, Ca.
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prerunner TRD AccessCab
    New Navigation DVD/CD/TV/AV/Bluetooth Stereo and seat mod spacers, 1" hubcentric spacers, seat heaters....
    big plate bumper and you may have to put 1/2" spacers top of strut to compensate droop from the weight, if you add a winch, then definitely gots to get new springs...
     
  8. Feb 2, 2014 at 8:20 AM
    #8
    bjmoose

    bjmoose Bullwinkle J. Moose

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2010
    Member:
    #42529
    Messages:
    6,009
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    San Jose CA
    Vehicle:
    '11 Std Cab 4x4 5sp
    OME suspension, ARB Air Lockers, CBI/Relentless/Pelfrey armor, HAM radio
    Just be aware that they are a "looks only" feature and get what you like.
     
  9. Feb 2, 2014 at 8:22 AM
    #9
    BORNWILDGUY

    BORNWILDGUY Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2012
    Member:
    #77942
    Messages:
    2,830
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rich
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2023 TACOMA LIMITED DCLB LIFTED
    FULLY LOADED WITH THE TECH PACKAGE, LEATHER, JBL SYSTEM W UPGRADED JBL SPEAKERS IN AL DOORS AND SUB, LED HEADLIGHTS, MOONROOF, EXTANG FULL TILT COVER, NFAB SIDE STEPS, OEM ROOF RACK, TRD PRO TAILS, TRD PRO GRILL WITH WHITE RAPTOR LIGHTS, 5% TINT ALL THE WAY AROUND, TINTED WINDSHIELD 50%, BILSTEIN 6112'S W 650# SPRINGS AND 1/4 SPACER, ICON LEAF SPRINGS W 5125 REAR SHOCKS, LOCK WHEELS 17 X 9 -12 W 275/70R17 TOYO OPEN COUNTRY TIRES
    I would look into a avid light bar which has a nice look to it and is stronger than the bull bar.

    avid.jpg
     
  10. Feb 2, 2014 at 8:51 AM
    #10
    dilligaff82

    dilligaff82 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2013
    Member:
    #115724
    Messages:
    572
    Gender:
    Male
    New Hampshire
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD Off Road DCSB
    ^^^^ agreed. But in the end it's your truck, throw whatever you want on there. I've always been a fan of wrap around brush guards but folks on this site usually refer to them as "damage multipliers". I never got any damage from one but I've sure as hell saved a few headlights.
     
  11. Feb 2, 2014 at 8:56 AM
    #11
    Monster Coma

    Monster Coma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2012
    Member:
    #80740
    Messages:
    26,279
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Corey
    Pittsburgh, PA/Houston, TX
    Sponsored by Mom and Dad
    Go all out with a plate bumper :)

    [​IMG]
     
  12. Feb 2, 2014 at 8:57 AM
    #12
    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2013
    Member:
    #102010
    Messages:
    24,080
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Craig Christ
    State of Love and Trust
    Vehicle:
    2023 Subaru WRX GT Manual
    Can you get that bumper without the hoops on the front? I love the look of that bumper.
     
  13. Feb 2, 2014 at 8:58 AM
    #13
    Monster Coma

    Monster Coma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2012
    Member:
    #80740
    Messages:
    26,279
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Corey
    Pittsburgh, PA/Houston, TX
    Sponsored by Mom and Dad
    Yes you can
     
  14. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:00 AM
    #14
    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2013
    Member:
    #102010
    Messages:
    24,080
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Craig Christ
    State of Love and Trust
    Vehicle:
    2023 Subaru WRX GT Manual
    I'm sure it's in your sig but I'm lazy and about to leave to pick my daughter up. What brand is it if you don't mind me asking?
     
  15. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:01 AM
    #15
    Monster Coma

    Monster Coma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2012
    Member:
    #80740
    Messages:
    26,279
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Corey
    Pittsburgh, PA/Houston, TX
    Sponsored by Mom and Dad
    20121028_161049_3dd7ddcdee1df91cb11e7ce233f9aa606307968e.jpg

    And its Pelfreybilt :thumbsup:
     
  16. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:08 AM
    #16
    FSUtaco

    FSUtaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2013
    Member:
    #100108
    Messages:
    920
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cody
    Vehicle:
    13 Reg Cab 4x4
    Eibachs, 5100s, 7089s and 265s
    This is how I want my front end to look.
     
  17. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:19 AM
    #17
    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
    BULL BAR OWNERS UNITE !!! C'MON, ANYONE?:anonymous:
    [​IMG]
     
  18. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:43 AM
    #18
    ChamYota

    ChamYota Crash Bandicoot Or Groot AKA Cham "Scottalot" Yota

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2011
    Member:
    #59431
    Messages:
    12,377
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cam
    Columbia,South Cakalacky
    Vehicle:
    05' Taco 4x4 swapped/ 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
    H1 Morimoto projector with XB35 4300K bulbs with Mini-gatling gun shrouds, BHLM. Debadged,OEM roof rack,TW sticker,Sockmonkey Beside decals,265/70/16 Nitto terra grapplers with dick cepek DC'2 wheels,weathertech floor liners(front/back),USA Spec Ipod reader,Scanguage II,Bestop Supertopper and more in the works...
    i find that post funny because you've got a plate bumper now haha
     
  19. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:52 AM
    #19
    josh0351

    josh0351 Californication

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2013
    Member:
    #100717
    Messages:
    1,112
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    VA
    Vehicle:
    Supercharged '13 TRD OR | '96 4X4 Reg Cab (RIP)
    Some stuff...
    ^^^This^^^

    Not to hijack, but which bumper is this? This is exactly what I'm looking for for my '13.
     
  20. Feb 2, 2014 at 11:49 AM
    #20
    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2013
    Member:
    #102010
    Messages:
    24,080
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Craig Christ
    State of Love and Trust
    Vehicle:
    2023 Subaru WRX GT Manual
    Thank you very much!
     

Products Discussed in

To Top