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First Look: Body Armor 4x4 Desert Series Bumpers

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NormanSD, Feb 7, 2017.

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  1. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:14 PM
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    Just wanted to share with the peeps here TW my 2016 Inferno TRD Off Road 4x4 armored with Body Armor 4x4's new Desert Series Front and Rear Bumper! I've had it on for about a week now and LOVE it! I wasn't to fond of a lot of the bumpers that are currently on the market that looked primarily of steel plates and definitely didn't want one that was just steel tubes. It's just not my flavor. I wanted something that was a hybrid of both. Kinda like Overland meets Baja. So when Body Armor asked me to try on their new Desert Series bumper and after seeing sample photos, I jumped at the opportunity and so glad I did! Let me know what you think!

    The bumpers are expected to be ready for sale by the end of March so be on the look out for them! Estimated price for the front will be $899 and the back $TBA. Price isn't set yet so it may change.

    Oh and the lights...those are BA's too! Best kept secret! These lights are legit and are available now!
     

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  2. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:15 PM
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  3. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    I like the look, how much do they weigh? Just curious.
     
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  4. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:20 PM
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    Nice look. Is the rear compatible with BSM, Rear Sensors and factory Tow Pkg?
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:22 PM
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    I like the rear but the front makes it look like you need to hit the truck gym.
     
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  6. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:26 PM
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    please post side shot on front bumper
     
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  7. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:27 PM
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    I'm a big supporter of Leg Day(s) too! LOL I actually like the clearance it gives especially if you're going to crawl up some rocks.
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:30 PM
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    Factory tow, yes! It's in the picture. Sensors, probably not without making modifications.
     
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  12. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:36 PM
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    lol, I asked the same thing and never got an answer.
     
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  13. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:37 PM
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    I think this is one of the first ones besides the ARB that help the approach angle.
    All the others look like they just keep it the same or make it worse.
     
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    Bingo!

    These aftermarket companies need to take side by side shots of the stock bumper and the new bumper and compare approach angles.
     
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    Like that minimalist design on the rear, don't love the front though
     
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    ARB and this are the only ones that seem to bring the nose up a lot more and remove parts to increase angle.
     
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    Uhhhh...
    No thanks. It looks unfinished and that tubing is gross. Obviously just my opinion.

    Buzz, your girlfriend
     
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    I somewhat agree.
    Doesn't match the truck, seems more like something you'd see on a SAS rock basher 1st gen.
     
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    First decent looking bumpers for the 3rd gen I've seen. Nice work!
     
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