The battle of the affordable steel rear bumpers: TJM or Body Armor?

OR

 

Blue truck, because......serious.
Zim

 

Exhibit A (#1 pict)

 

'A' is the less ugly of the two....

 

They both look "affordable."

 

I vote neither.

 

I installed a BA front and rear on my 2020. Had big CBI bumpers on my 2010 and wanted something lighter on this build. It was a good fit and decent finish for the price.

 

Also curious if anyone owns the TJM.

 

Have you contacted these manufacturers to be sure they fit a 3rd gen without a factory towing package (with a Curt hitch)? Or will you be blaming everyone in this thread, for voting but not telling you it wouldn't fit?

Edit: I vote neither. Not a fan of either of those.

 

I'm not a fan of your useless responses. Get a life!

 

Oh boy! This is going to be another fun thread to watch. Carry on. Subscribed for the inevitable crash and burn.

 

Can't really blame OP. The above comment was pretty snarky.

 

Did you see his other post? And yes, it was full of snark.

 

They have some history from another thread.

 

I didn't see it.

got it. Continue...

 

In case you or anyone else cares, here's the link.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...r-model-with-aftermarket-towing-hitch.654961/

And no, OP and I don't have "history". I was genuinely trying to help in the previous thread. So much so, that I crawled under my truck to take pictures of the frame. OP just got fired up with a couple members that were trying to help, or offer insight.

 

My buddy @TacomaDad18 has the body armor and loves it.

 

There appear to be frequent users of this forum that care more about reactions they get from their posts than creating a sense of community that ultimately helps people. Be advised that these members are defeating the perceived purpose of this forum and discourage new members, with little experience; such as myself, from wanting to contribute to this forum in any way/shape or form.

Reader's digest version of last last thread I made: I bought Fab Fours Premium Bumper after only seeing the fitment on manufacturers website (not the part that said stock tow package required), called 4WP to order, asked them if it would fit on my model. Was asked if I had factory tow package, to which I replied, "no...I have an aftermarket hitch." He said it would still work, so I ordered...it didn't work...reached out to the community on here, obviously frustrated. Majority of responses were extremely helpful...a handful were simply made to "dunk on me," and make me look like a fool, which I obviously felt like when I realized my error.

New poll:

Should I.....

1. Never post on here again

2. Ignore some of the pathetic trolls on this forum that obviously have no life and are clinging to the last place on earth where they will ever feel accepted, behind the safety of their computer screen, and continue learning as much as I can about my vehicle from the experts on Tacomaworld.


*me expecting to get eviscerated by everyone now*