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Bull Bar or No?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by drew-z, Sep 22, 2009.

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Bull Bar or Not?

Poll closed Oct 22, 2009.
  1. Yes

    23 vote(s)
    13.7%
  2. No

    100 vote(s)
    59.5%
  3. Aries

    9 vote(s)
    5.4%
  4. Westin

    21 vote(s)
    12.5%
  5. Other

    15 vote(s)
    8.9%
  1. Sep 23, 2009 at 7:43 AM
    #21
    T0LLPHR33

    T0LLPHR33 Well-Known Member

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  2. Sep 23, 2009 at 7:57 AM
    #22
    jonny

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  3. Sep 23, 2009 at 8:12 AM
    #23
    sloancallaway

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    I say you get a new bumper instead
     
  4. Sep 23, 2009 at 9:32 AM
    #24
    jtav2002

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    I like my black Aries. But I don't do any serious offroading I just wanted it for the look.
     
  5. Sep 23, 2009 at 9:40 AM
    #25
    gfiber

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    I think I want a nice narly front bumper. So when the other vehicle parks by braille, they will damage their vehicle not mine. Would be nice to have about 6 towing rings that stick out about 2 inches welded to the face of the bumper. That would tend to poke holes in their cars. Hate it when people have to bump others vehicles to park.
     
  6. Sep 23, 2009 at 5:11 PM
    #26
    Evans381

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  7. Sep 23, 2009 at 11:54 PM
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    derekabraham

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  8. Sep 24, 2009 at 7:42 AM
    #28
    HBMurphy

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    IMO only good when travelling in countries that allow cattle to freely roam the roads!
     
  9. Sep 24, 2009 at 8:01 AM
    #29
    yotarob2005

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    Bull bars are not my cup of tea.
     
  10. Sep 24, 2009 at 10:07 AM
    #30
    cbcs1987

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    Damn I didn't know so many people hated them. I still like mine though. my trucks more of a huntin rig than a 'wheelin truck though so it'd be overkill for me to get an ARB. To each his own.
     
  11. Sep 24, 2009 at 10:14 AM
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    tanktodd

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    I got a black one on my super white and i love it....get one
     
  12. Sep 24, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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    ...And overkill is a bad thing? :) Sometimes I wish that I kept my truck without the extras - the dents especially but I guess that's what cars are made for!!!
     
  13. Sep 24, 2009 at 3:42 PM
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    skistoy

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  14. Sep 24, 2009 at 10:12 PM
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    cbcs1987

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    edited for dumbdrunken post
     
  15. Sep 26, 2009 at 7:20 AM
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    azTRD

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    Everyone has their opinion on what looks good and what doesn't. It is your truck, if you like the look of them then go for it. Since you are asking our opinion... I'm going to give you mine.

    What purpose is it going to serve you? If you need it on there to provide a function that's one thing... if your putting it on for aesthetics I say NO... simply because I don't like the look of them on our trucks.
     
  16. Sep 26, 2009 at 10:20 AM
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    drew-z

    drew-z [OP] dude

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    well i certainly appreciate everyones opinion. I do not need it for any reason at all except for looks. And I agree with the majority on NO! Keeping the money in my pocket feels a lot better!
     
  17. Oct 8, 2009 at 8:41 AM
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    ColtsTRD

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    Black w/ some hella lights would look cool!
     
  18. Oct 8, 2009 at 8:42 AM
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    SC4333

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    Bulls bars useless when it comes to function, and hideous when it comes to form. Now mind you, this is my own, personally opinion. My .02
     
  19. Oct 8, 2009 at 10:32 AM
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    August West

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    Don't these bars interfere with airbag deployment?

    School me!
     
  20. Oct 8, 2009 at 1:24 PM
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    jonny

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    thanks for the rep :thumbsup:
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