Bull Bar Recommendations

I have the sso slimline and i love it

 

Let me know how the installation goes!
I might get this instead.

I was looking at the SOS' Slimline installation PDF and even though they emailed me back saying that it'll work with the 32" Cali Raised Hidden LED bar, it wouldn't since the mount is bolted on to the crash bar and that hybrid bumper and many others require you to take off a lot of parts to install

 

Avid Offroad makes a nice "bull" bar, should take a look.

https://avidoffroad.com/cart/index.php/

 

Here is an Avid Offroad bar on my truck. it is a high quality item, easy to install, and great customer service.

 

I'm pretty sure all "low-profile" bumpers require you to remove the crash bar. SOS, SSO, Victory 4x4, etc... will all have separate mounting tabs to hold a light bar, assuming that the bumper has a cutout for the light.

Also, despite what people were initially calling this bumper, it's a "low-profile" bumper... not a "hybrid".

Check out the manufacturer's product pages and read up, before you make any moves. There's a ton of info on TW and you'd hate to make an ill informed purchase. The fun is in the research and anticipation.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/streamline-winch-bumper.502864/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/blitz-slim-front-bumper.598242/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2016-sso-slimline-bumper.434910/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...nstall-guide-how-to-article-with-tips.545427/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sso-slimline-vs-c4-lo-pro-vs-stingray-lo-pro.467436/

Good luck, OP!

 

Hey @DaJapanMan u might be interested in this
https://cbioffroadfab.com/product/3rd-generation-tacoma-covert-series-bolt-on-grill-guard/

 

Whoa Whoa Whoa... OP, this is only for the bolt on bull guard... assuming you already have the "Covert Series" bumper... Don't order this, thinking it's a complete bumper.

https://truckbrigade.com/products/cbi-offroad-covert-series-front-bumper-toyota-tacoma-2016

 

Well i posted because OP was originally just looking for a bull bar

 

I understand that. But that bull bar is an accessory for their covert bumper. It's not compatible with the stock front bumper. I just didn't want OP to get all excited thinking he struck the jackpot on a low-profile bumper. All good

 

Oh shit I did not realize that, good call.

 

Been happy with the, I guess it would be a bumper guard, Avid product for the past 3 plus years. Didn't want to hack the front end up, didn't want a winch and didn't want to have to mess with the suspension with a heavy bumper. No heavy off-roading or rock crawling with my truck. I just wanted a little extra protection in case I bumped a tree while in the woods hunting. Already did that with the chrome bumper on my tundra and it left a nice dimple. I gently tapped a pole with the rear bumper and had to put a real bumper on. Stock front and back are about as strong as wet toilet paper.

 

I really appreciate all your inputs.

 

Here's another pic of the Victory 4x4.

 

I always liked your color matched Avid bar on your truck Gator2764---definitely one of the reasons I ended up getting one.

 

I just had a 30 mph head-on with a armored jeep. his welded bumper hit my bull bar. saved the cooler, a/c evap, and rad. alll for $300

 

Thanks for clearing this up.

 

Any cutting required?

 

Looks good, was it pricey?

 

Looks great!, do they color match or you had it done somewhere else?, what did it cost if I may ask?, thanks

 

https://avidoffroad.com/cart/index....ont-bumper-guard/2016-front-bumper-guard.html

Starts around 400.. 25 more for the fog hoops, more if you want light bar tabs or a light bar added.. and something like 90 more if you want them to powder coat it, unless you just want bare metal.

I've been thinking of getting one of these for quite some time, just never pulled the trigger.