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Bumper removal

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Krackalacka, Apr 11, 2011.

  1. Apr 11, 2011 at 12:49 PM
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    Krackalacka

    Krackalacka [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Considering removing the front bumper off of my 06 tacoma. Was wondering if there were pics of no bumper at all. Also what are your thoughts on just a straight 3" or 4" piece of pipe as the bumper replacement? Might turn in to air tank eventually.
     
  2. Apr 11, 2011 at 12:53 PM
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    rex99

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    Isn't there a thread of somebody that replaced their rear bumper with some PVC pipe??
     
  3. Apr 11, 2011 at 1:04 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Unless you were going to swap out for an aftermarket bumper, why would you take it off? It looks pretty ugly off to be honest.
     
  4. Apr 11, 2011 at 1:11 PM
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    RZRob

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    This is with plastic outer bumper and aluminum inner removed. Of course I've added a tube bumper, but it'd be a really bad idea to run without any protection.

    RZ Rob

    IMG_0839_d7c4d310f69ba5e6cf1e1fa0c94d2712ab1bf088.jpg
     
  5. Apr 11, 2011 at 1:18 PM
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    A few bolts are different.
  6. Apr 12, 2011 at 5:28 AM
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    Krackalacka

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    agreed!! I'm just trying to get a bumper that will allow me better approach, but cheap. Thats why for now i'm thinking just a straight piece of pipe, with a aluminum skid continued off of the factory skid, and then i can add to it as i wish. IF i were a welder i'd build one hell of a bumper.
     

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