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2012 DeMello Tacoma Bumper feeler

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JDEMELLO, Mar 18, 2013.

  1. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:15 PM
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    sbechtold

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    I agree Jason! When I drop my Tacoma off for bumpers and sliders you'll have to take more pics for the folks here to see. I love the look of the bumper and can't wait. The drop down center section definitely breaks up the look over the flat top bumpers and is different than other bumpers available.

    I know my FJC bumper has been beat on and it is certainly built Demello tough... just like the rest of my FJC. ;)

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  2. Mar 19, 2013 at 9:45 PM
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    TACOconvert2012

    TACOconvert2012 My truck hates you. My wallet hates you.

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    never ending..
    yea i dont like the gap.. even when painted.. otherwise nice
     
  3. Mar 20, 2013 at 12:12 PM
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    cjimenRR

    cjimenRR Be Good or Be Good At It

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    Maybe you can do one with the flat for one of your upcoming orders to see what it would look like. I saw the bumpers in person last time I was at your shop and was t really keen on how the gap looked and while a light bar would cover up the gap and make it a non issue some of us don't plan on running light bars
     
  4. Mar 21, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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    JDEMELLO

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    Thanks for the input, we may do that.
     
  5. Mar 23, 2013 at 7:04 PM
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    JiggyZ

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    I ordered a bumper last week from you guys, and it better show up with the gap.
    Although it looks better without one, but I don't think going straight across is the answer either.

    Part of the appeal of the bumper is the lack of large surface areas. Going straight across would put a forehead on it that would take away from its looks.

    Relentless has a little wedge that kicks up by the gap that handles the issue well, but I'll bet you already knew that.

    My recommendation is leave it with the gap and then do a complete redesign next time Toyota changes something, can't be to long.
     
  6. Mar 23, 2013 at 7:41 PM
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    Utard

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    Just make yours so you have to hack up the bumper like the ARB does?


    I don't see what the big deal is anyway? My Jeep I used to have had gaps I could fit my thigh in. Didn't bother me.
     
  7. May 21, 2013 at 1:44 PM
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    I like the shape of the bumpers now, and will be ordering a 3 hoop soon
     

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