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"Heavy Duty" Bumper Ideas on Stock 82' Hilux (Pickup)

Discussion in 'Armor' started by LittleBlueHilux69, Feb 22, 2019.

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Which style bumper?

Poll closed Nov 22, 2024.
  1. First one. Just send it. Check out my sick angles, bro.

    2 vote(s)
    100.0%
  2. Second one. It's like #1 and #3 had a baby.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. Third one. Ew, tubes. Your offroading, not plumbing.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Don't get any of these. What are you thinking you lunatic?

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Keep the OEM bumper. How dare you desecrate this fine vehicle!

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Feb 22, 2019 at 10:15 PM
    #1
    LittleBlueHilux69

    LittleBlueHilux69 [OP] Breaking Stuff est. '18

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    Correct me if I'm wrong.
    I just got my 82' Hilux, and I want to keep it as stock as possible while still being a capable weekend offroader and "safe" daily driver. I also want to keep it in good shape because I plan on keeping it until in returns to the Earth. Although I am a newer offroader here is why I need a heavy duty bumper:
    • I live in Washington. Stupid drivers, stupid wildlife. I already got rear-ended once, I'd prefer to reduce the damage if something happens in the front.
    • I have a tight budget. I'd prefer to invest in very capable armor now rather than when it becomes rarer and rarer. Plus, it would reduce damage cause I'm still learning.
    • The original owner beat the holy hell out of the truck, using it to strictly haul snowmobiles up a mountain on a more "advanced" trail. Bumper's hashed. New front bumper is on the list from the get go. (Second owner restored it 90% of the way)
    I want to get your guys' opinion on what bumper style to go for to best protect my stock truck from bumps on trails as well as on road, without it looking like total trash.


    My truck:
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    (only far away picture so far, sorry)



    Here's some bumpers that I could go for:


    1.) This one is the most aggressive by far. I also kinda dig it, but I might not dig it on my stock one.
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    2.) Not as aggressive as first.
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    3.) Least aggressive, but heavy. Not good for my almost flat leaf springs. (No light bars)
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    oh yeah and i can't weld
     
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  2. Feb 22, 2019 at 10:17 PM
    #2
    Cody23

    Cody23 Well-Known Member

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    probably hunting or camping
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    6112/5160 SCS 285s GFC
    i guess the third one after reading the post... but the solid axels say off road the hell out of me. they're speaking to me.
     
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  3. Feb 24, 2019 at 1:28 PM
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    Armed in Utah

    Armed in Utah Well-Known Member

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