So I chose a front bumper now on to the rear. What do you guys think?

Great looking set up

Are you still running 255/80/17 Robert ?

 

It all depends on what he is planning on doing. If he really is using offroad (not just fire roads, but technical offroad trails) then high clearance is a must, the stock bumper hangs very low killing your departure angle, its even worse if you have the tow package (mine did originally).

Doing that first cut is pretty hard, but once you start, its much easier to keep going haha, there is no going back. For hard offroad stuff, i would say do it....if its just easier trails or fire roads and stuff, then a regular replacement would suffice.

Here is the writeup on mine with details on the install and stuff, so you can see what is involved: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...-06-taco-expo-build-thread-4.html#post1955658

considering the time and effort that they put into this bumper, it is more than worth it. I would have been willing to pay more for it. It is one of the best things i have put on my truck. Hidden tow point (can still tow with it), backup lights, fold down table, tire, hi-lift, jerry cans, CB antenna, its ALL there. I also have a quick connect for my OBA mounted to it now, and am about to add some more goodies to it. Once you get it, you will not regret it.

 

I am running 25/85/16 KM2 and LOVING them. wouldnt want any other tire.

 

Right , you're on 16's , my bad .

Truck looks great

 

I love my CBI. I got the one that doesn't require cutting the rear up. It took 30 min to install. Super easy and built to last.

 

HAHAHA my wife doesn't care about my rear bumper at all. as a matter of fact she hates my truck because its a money pit lol i think she hates me too.

edit: she would only serve to remove your awesomeness and i couldn't do that to your husband

 

I like my Rear from BruteForce fab.

You can click the add in my sig to get a better look.

-Full 3/16" skin
-Integrated/hidden hitch behind the license plate
-Highlift cut-outs
-Reverse lights
-Beefy recover points
-Stock license plate lights compatible

I have his first one

 

My advice:

If the truck will see offroad action and you don't go high clearance, you're wasting your time. With a bolt-on, you'll just smash up the rear rocker panels that would've been cut off for the high clearance.

If it's mainly for the pretties, bolt-ons work fine.

As usual, I wouldn't give my money to anyone but ArmorTech, Relentless Fab, or CBI.

 

i say ATO. i saw homertacos and love it.

duh.. Armortech

 

I also voted ATO....

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I know it is a biased opinion, but this is a great bolt-on plate bumper. With the hidden hitch option it does offer more clearance than stock.

Best of luck with your decision.

 

Elite off road

 

Tim does not have a rear bumper yet as far as I know...

 

I voted All Pro simply because they're more than likely the most available quickly.

I really really really like my high clearance Relentless though.

You're awesome either way.

 

Well according to this post ARB has a rear bumper? I posted "when did ARB start this" and no one must have caught it.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/190107-new-mods-galore.html

 

That's news to me, I've been patiently waiting for ARB to build one.

 

That looks suspiciously like an All-Pro bumper.

 

Bruteforce

 

pelfreybilt rear bumper

 

I would say cruisin offroad. It is what i have and love it. Has quarter protection, tow hitch, 7 pin relocate, and matches the arb very nicely. Check out my pics....

 

another zombie poll vote bump?