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DeMello Gauging interest in a Aluminum 2016-2017 Tacoma bumper.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JDEMELLO, May 25, 2017.

  1. May 25, 2017 at 8:36 PM
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    cohiker

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    I actually love the bumper and would consider it, but the "DO" ruins it for me. I really don't like a bunch of branding all over my truck, especially on products I pay for. If you make one without the branding I'd likely be in!
     
  2. May 25, 2017 at 8:53 PM
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    If I was going to go with a bumper, I was looking for aluminum. I like your design but pelfrey was the only one offering aluminum. However if I had a choice, I would go with yours due to the design asthentics and reinforcement. In short. Yes.
     
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  3. May 25, 2017 at 9:00 PM
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  4. May 25, 2017 at 9:52 PM
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    I would consider a bumper that looks exactly like the OEM bumper.
     
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  5. May 25, 2017 at 10:11 PM
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    I like it!
     
  6. May 26, 2017 at 10:06 PM
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    Yes, your bumper looks awesome....would love to see the aluminum option for my 2017.
     
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  7. May 26, 2017 at 10:10 PM
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    Interested also
     
  8. May 27, 2017 at 6:58 AM
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    Interested....
     
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  9. May 27, 2017 at 7:25 AM
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    I would love one like the SSO slimline bumper in aluminum
     
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  10. May 27, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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    Nice, But still wondering if can be strong like steel.
     
  11. May 27, 2017 at 3:50 PM
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    I would say yes to intrest in an aluminum bumper!
     
  12. May 27, 2017 at 3:53 PM
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    Yes I would be interest.....
     
  13. May 28, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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    I am ready to buy. When can I place the order?
     
  14. May 28, 2017 at 5:55 PM
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    Will there be a rear bumper?
     
  15. May 30, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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    We do it all the time. We may start offering it as a regular option as well.
     
  16. May 30, 2017 at 10:12 AM
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    Simple answer is no. Steel will always be stronger. For anyone concerned with strength we always recommend steel over aluminum. Aluminum is a great option for those that are more into trail riding or overlanding type builds where weight is an issue. for hardcore rock crawlers we'd recommend a steel bumper. But pound for pound aluminum can be stronger but you would need a very over built aluminum bumper to come close to that, and the weight savings would be minimal.
     
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  17. May 30, 2017 at 10:13 AM
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    Very soon, we should have pricing and an eta.
     
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  18. May 30, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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    By any chance are the bed/roof racks in production?
     
  19. May 30, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    Interested in that too as well as eta. Sign me up
     
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  20. May 30, 2017 at 12:39 PM
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    Not yet. If we do, it will still be a custom one off product just made on a fixture. We are going to finish the rear bumper first though.
     

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