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Looking for bull bars that don't require body work.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by LivinOnEdge, Jan 13, 2017.

  1. Jan 13, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    LivinOnEdge

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    Not too certain what I'm looking for yet other than something that's not an ebay brand. Any idea helps, just looking for easy install without cutting or removing panels.
     
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  2. Jan 13, 2017 at 8:49 AM
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    JoeCOVA

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    Functional or aesthetics?
     
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  3. Jan 13, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    Mostly asthetics
     
  4. Jan 13, 2017 at 8:51 AM
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    Don't do it!!! If you ever hit anything it will cause more harm then protection. Unless your thinking of a functional guard like from C4 Fabs.
     
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    Was looking at C4 fabs but it looks like most of their stuff requires body work :(
     
  8. Jan 13, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    this....... go with a replacement bumper/guard. there are some
    really nice ones out now.
     
  9. Jan 13, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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  10. Jan 13, 2017 at 10:05 AM
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  13. Jan 13, 2017 at 10:14 AM
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    I'd love to see options as well that don't involve cutting the truck up. My primary goal would be something that remains aesthetically pleasing but would provide enough protection to prevent expensive body work if I hit a deer or something. I had something similar on an Xterra many moons ago and it saved me body work twice with no damage to the vehicle.
     
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    Oh.. ooops. My bad. I guess there's cutting the lower lip thingy.... I wouldn't think anyone wanted to retain that part .. the bull bar would stick WAY out .. no Bro in that... gonna look a little weird...that's just me. That lip is pretty big! Just sayin...
     
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    Don't get one, they look trashy. Plus, they do more damage in the event of an impact.
     
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