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Aluminum vs. Steel Bumpers?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tstock, Apr 30, 2017.

  1. Apr 30, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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    CBI for me....front aluminum and rear steel with dual swing outs for tire and fuel.
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2017 at 7:58 PM
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    lol good luck lol
     
  4. Apr 30, 2017 at 8:00 PM
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    I bet PB could be pretty flexible (I've already emailed Michael). It's only been 6 of the estimated 12-14 week lead time, so fingers crossed haha.
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2017 at 10:58 PM
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    Can you share some pix of rear with dual swing outs?
     
  6. Apr 30, 2017 at 11:00 PM
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    Thanks and good point about it being more solid being welded!
     
  7. Apr 30, 2017 at 11:51 PM
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    I don't have them yet....I'm actually ordering them on Tuesday.

    @Danactive has pictures in his build thread and the Expedition Overland crew has them on their 2016 Tacoma. I was originally going to get the single swing out but after talking to Danactive and watching the XO Tacoma build videos over and over again, I decided the dual swing outs would be my best option.
     
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  8. May 1, 2017 at 8:02 AM
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    Ya the dual swing outs is what I have always wanted too. Thanks for sharing!

     
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    Pelfrey must have changed the design, this was my response from Mike "The NATO can mounts can be removed as they bolt on to the same plate as the Rotopax mount does".
     

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