Light bar/Bull bar?

Has anyone installed a Smittybilt light bar?....trying to make a decision between a simple light bar or bulky bull bar....any opinions on either?....can you install a skid plate w/ the light bar?....thanks

 

Bull Bar!!!! IMO they look great and are very easy to install. Nothing to remove and lights can be installed.

 

there's a bullbar with skid plate for sale in ebay for $280 check it out.

 

go here...........

http://www.4wheelonline.com/

...........they have awesome prices on bull bars(and alot of other things for that matter!!). i think im going to get a aries stainless bull bar from them, as this place is even cheaper than ebay!! hope this helps!

 

I have installed a safari bar on my old truck with KC lights and it was very easy to do. i would definately go with the bull bar this time around, they look awesome!!

 

Thanks for the info and the opinions...I like the bull bar...but it seems a little bulky for me...still undecided..thanks for the great input..

 

How thick is the metal tubing on a typical Bull Bar? I have looked at several manufacture's product descriptions and they only say (so far) that it is "crafted with a 3" or 2.5" diameter heavy-duty hoop and cross bar (size depends on vehicle)".

I'm familiar with how thin the tubing in nerf bars are, so I'm going to buy rock sliders instead. I figure if I'm going to spend the money, I would rather get something that is going to offer some protection to my truck, as well as the intended functionality (step). I intend to take the truck off-road for hunting, fishing, and the occasional trail ride.

Are bull bars (say the Westin Ultimate Bull Bar: http://www.autoanything.com/grille-guards/77A1769A3039150.aspx?kc=ffsku) more like nerf bars, or can you get some that are more rugged, like rock sliders?

Thanks for the insight!

 

here you go....

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/47289-show-off-your-avid-off-road-bar.html

 

Hey thanks a lot!

 

no problemo
avid's bull bar/light bar is a pretty dang tough unit
I can stand on mine and I don't even notice it flexing