Aftermarket bumper for 99 tacoma sr5 4x4

I just bought my tacoma about a month ago and it is all stock other than a leveling kit. I am wanting to get a "tougher" front bumper something like a brush guard or a winch bumper I would like to be able to mound a winch to whatever it is but its not a requirement. Also I am on a somewhat tight budget so the cheaper the better.

 

If you just want to look "tougher" go ahead and get yourself a grill guard, they're cheap, won't add any sort of actual strength, and look AWESOME.

Now, if you want something actually tougher, your options are limited unless you want to be dropping some coin. It comes down to whether or not you want a tube bumper (cheaper, but not as appealing IMO), or a plate bumper (most expensive, most strength). There are plenty of various options you can choose, searching threads or google is where I'd start. ARB and CBI have two of my two personal favorites. Are you sure you're 2.7 L will be able to handle the extra weight??

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/1st-gen-offroad-bumper-options-gallery-w-pics.292292/

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bumpers-for-1st-gens.246413/

 

You mean a damage multiplier