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Poll: With or without the Bull Bar. Help me decide.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by WaGood24, Aug 26, 2011.

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Keep it or Sell it?

Poll closed Sep 25, 2011.
  1. Keep it

    83 vote(s)
    36.4%
  2. Sell it

    145 vote(s)
    63.6%
  1. Aug 28, 2011 at 10:40 PM
    #41
    RideFast

    RideFast on the flats.

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    sell it and get a plate bumper! Bull bars are for 1980's trucks
     
  2. Aug 29, 2011 at 6:00 AM
    #42
    ROAD DAWG

    ROAD DAWG Well-Known Member

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    debadged,procomp 7105 wheels,,kc slimlites,n-fab light bar,predator step bars,baja roof rack and light cage,hella 500 black magic,5100's(f/r) @.85,tsb rear,nitto terra grapplers(265-65-17)
    it's an old skool,country boy mod,i have one(aries,black with KC slimlites) on my superwhite 2010,along with the black traditional step bars(also old skool)..it was cool when i got it but compared to the newer type(fj type nerfs,compact multi light bars) it looks kinda clunky...if i were starting "ground-up" on a newly aquired truck,for sure,i'd go with the newer stuff,but i won't be replacing any previous mods(bull bar,side steps)i'll save any available cash and maybe get some 5100's and aal's or tsb later for a mild"street type" lift...anyway,the bullbar looks good on your truck to me..but dude,i'm like 60(certified geezer) my truck is basically for getting my german shepherds to schutzhund training and transporting my grandson to basketball practice.
     
  3. Aug 29, 2011 at 6:04 AM
    #43
    colder

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    without
     
  4. Aug 29, 2011 at 6:20 AM
    #44
    Treedawg37

    Treedawg37 Well-Known Member

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    sell it. i'm just not a fan of bull bars.
     
  5. Aug 29, 2011 at 6:25 AM
    #45
    ToyTaco

    ToyTaco For the Retards, Im a Female

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    i like the bull bars only if they have the lights in them, like i did to mine. They just dont look complete without them.
     
  6. Aug 29, 2011 at 2:35 PM
    #46
    WaGood24

    WaGood24 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'd love to sell or trade with either of you guys. But have you happened to check prices on shipping for one of these things? It's crazy! But The chrome is what I actually wanted. I picked this one up because I found it on Cragslist for $50 and am a sucker for a "good deal". Figured I could at least sell it if I wasn't into it. Right now I'll prolly put it back on until I find a buyer that agrees to a good price.
     
  7. Aug 29, 2011 at 3:34 PM
    #47
    KenLyns

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  8. Aug 29, 2011 at 3:36 PM
    #48
    GatorComa

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    I say sell it. Looks much cleaner without it. If you want the protection of something up there, I say use the money selling it towards a plate bumper :cool:
     
  9. Aug 29, 2011 at 5:53 PM
    #49
    KirbSide827

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    I like it but I'm biased. I don't think it sticks out too far, and it has saved my bumper once while trail riding when I had to cross a 3ft wash out.

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Aug 29, 2011 at 7:48 PM
    #50
    leveltwo

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    op, what is your tire size? do you have 5100s?
     
  11. Aug 29, 2011 at 8:10 PM
    #51
    Monarch

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    What's the name of that vicious little ankle biter dog that makes you want to kick it?

    The dog that has the bottom teeth on it's jaw sticking out and always tries to bite you.

    Bull something.
     
  12. Aug 29, 2011 at 8:13 PM
    #52
    w8n4mud

    w8n4mud I'm back.

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    Sell it. Get an Avid light bar instead in you're looking for a compromise. :D
     
  13. Aug 29, 2011 at 8:31 PM
    #53
    Monarch

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    I like your post.

     
  14. Aug 30, 2011 at 1:36 AM
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    meantaco

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    Retrofit,bull bar,hellas and color matched grill.
    [​IMG]

    It looks way better with the hellas.
     
  15. Aug 30, 2011 at 1:50 AM
    #55
    StandingCow

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    Sell it imo.
     
  16. Aug 30, 2011 at 9:02 AM
    #56
    DeeKay21

    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    Sell it and get an AvidOffroad light bar!!:p:D
     
  17. Aug 30, 2011 at 2:41 PM
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    WaGood24

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    I've got 265/70 17s with 5100s and the rear leaf TSB.
     
  18. Sep 6, 2011 at 6:37 AM
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    boatswain

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    looks good either with or without. I have same bullbar and painted just the plate with black bedliner. totally changed the look,and I like it. It's your truck. do what you want.
     
  19. Sep 6, 2011 at 6:51 AM
    #59
    jtav2002

    jtav2002 Kenny Fuckin Powers

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    I'd sell it. I had one and liked it at first then ended up hating it. Took it off back in the spring. If you do keep it, paint the skid black, that's what I did. Just be prepared for it to chip and needing a repaint.

    I'm eventually getting the Avid bar.
     
  20. Sep 6, 2011 at 7:01 AM
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    PSJ

    PSJ Prerunners Work

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    I never liked the look of the bull bars, tube step bumpers, etc. I would sell both bull bar and tube steps :cool:
     

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