Bull Bar Recommendations

I've got one of these in my shed ....... $150 and it's yours

 

Ah OK. Thanks for that info.
I might have to un-install my LED light bar to do either of these.

Now I'm in between theses two:


The SOS with the bull bar

OR


The SSO

 

They both are a very similar design. Note that the bull bar comes off the top of the bumper on the SSO and it comes off the face of the bumper on the SOS. Also, SSO offers the bumper without a winch hole or the access holes, whereas SOS does not. However, SOS offers an aluminum version, where SSO does not. SSO also has a light bar option, so you can relocate your current bar. SOS does not.

You should also look into lead times. I think SSO is currently 12 weeks out. I'm not sure how long SOS's lead time is.

I have the SSO slimline and love it. However, you can't go wrong with either of them. Good luck in your choosing!

 

The streamline from SOS is available with or without the hoop, its optional when ordering.

 

I’ve got the SSO with bar and I love it. I get compliments on it all the time.

 

Avid. They're a vendor here on TW and offer discounts.

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

 

I just realized that I can't install any of these because of the LED light bar that I have

 

Relocate it, bud! It looks and functions better in the bumper anyways... unless it's not a 20" or 30" light bar.

 

Yeah its the Cali Raised 32" and it's bolted on to the crash bar.

I didn't really think about adding a hybrid bumper until today so....

Im going to give them and call and see if they have recommendations for a hybrid bumper that's compatible.

 

True but it doesn't have a winch or clevis option.

 

I agree. I have often heard bolt on bull bars get called "damage multipliers"

 

Also look at Body Armor

 

I'm aftermarket oblivious..
Recommendations?

 

First off just not a fan off Bull Bars. Second off they really don't add any protection and will more than likely do more damage than without one.

The slimeline bumpers add more protection than the lower plastic valance and can have a winch and lights mounted if you ever want to add them.

If you don't want to do much cutting I believe the Warn slimeline doesn't require cutting. But don't quote me on that.

 

Warn Semi Hidden - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wrn-100044

Body Armor Hidden - https://www.extremeterrain.com/body-armor-4x4-tacoma-hiline-series-front-bumper-tc-19339.html.

I haven't looked at the instruction for either but I don't believe the Warn requires any cutting.

Here's a thread about the Warn - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-bumper-new-for-3rd-gen-tacoma.529966/page-26

 

I just contacted SOS and they let me know I can set up everything with my Cali raised led bar!!!

 

I worked with SOS for my rear bumper. Was happy with their customer service.

 

SOS is a top notch company for sure.

 

Victory Blitz looks like it would work well too. I’m considering this one as what I’ve been reading is they require the least amount of cutting. I also have the hidden light bar.

https://www.victory4x4.com/product/VT3FB.html