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RECOMMEND: I need a bull bar [2018 TACOMA TRD SPORT]

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RJ's Hood Scoop, Jan 31, 2024.

  1. Jan 31, 2024 at 6:52 PM
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    RJ's Hood Scoop

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    A Cement 2018 Tacoma TRD Sport - Unique in a way that I do not have a passengers seat. I remove it and build a bed area for my Service Animal a 3-year black female Labrador Retriever named CiCi.
    i have a skid plate - want a bull bar that fits with my factory skid plate TY
     
  2. Jan 31, 2024 at 7:04 PM
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    Ricardo13x

    Ricardo13x YT: @UrbanOpsOffRoad IG: @urban.ops.offroad

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    You spelled BAMF incorrectly.
     
  3. Jan 31, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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    Arrowshot

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    Honestly dont waste ur money. They can damage your frame in an accident. Not sure your future intentions for the truck but spend the money on a real bumper if thats ur goal. I already been there and done that.
     
  4. Jan 31, 2024 at 7:08 PM
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    Ricardo13x

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    This^^^ bull bars are better known as damage multipliers.
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2024 at 7:10 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Bull bars on 3rd gens are super ugly fitment and weak.

    Get a real bumper if you're looking for function.
     
  6. Jan 31, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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    TOP TACO

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    Nobody "needs" a bull bar...
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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    Arrowshot

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    Oh, Semper Fi!!!
     
  8. Jan 31, 2024 at 8:24 PM
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    A Cement 2018 Tacoma TRD Sport - Unique in a way that I do not have a passengers seat. I remove it and build a bed area for my Service Animal a 3-year black female Labrador Retriever named CiCi.
    Thanks for the help... and for Top Taco... I need one because i don't want to damage my front end when I pin the next jerkoff against a wall..
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2024 at 8:26 PM
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    crazysccrmd

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    You’ll damage your truck because the bull bar will fold back like paper right into your grill. They attachment points are so low and recessed that any force against it at grill height has a ton of leverage.
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2024 at 8:42 PM
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    Arrowshot

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    Like he said. A deer strike or anything will do more damage to the truck than if you had nothing but stock grill and bumper up front.
     
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  11. Feb 1, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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    JMcFly

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    just get an ARB bumper
     
  12. Feb 1, 2024 at 12:38 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    ... We're pinning jerkoffs against the wall? Consensually?
     
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  13. Feb 1, 2024 at 1:04 PM
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    Mully

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    Don't do it, they just cause more damage if you get in even a slow 5 mph bump. Or get one and budget for a $4500 dollar repair. Good luck with your truck.
     
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  14. Feb 1, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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    ARB bull bar
     

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