Stubby bumper or bumper cover

I need help deciding


Barricade HD Stubby Front Bumper with 20-Inch Double Row LED Light Bar

or

Avid Front Bumper Cover

 

There has to be a better option than either of those.

 

I think the relentless 12-15 bumper is the best out there, so that’s where my money went
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ingray-bumper-group-buy-thread.576476/page-74

 

You would figure with Avid being a forum sponsor, they would get high reviews

 

Also, I am looking to stay under $500

 

US Offroad is the one I am going with later this year, but you'd probably only want it if you're going with a winch. Does require cutting original bumper a bit, but keeps factory look.

Edit: it is $550

 

There is. Metal full hoops. Take your pick.

Not sure what that has to do with anything. Paid advertising.

you get what you pay for. There's used.

 

Do it!! I installed mine recently. Super solid.

 

Id put up another vote for US OFFROAD. Its an actual winch mount that is very solid and serves a purpose. The two items the OP posted dont really have a purpose other than for looks

 

To answer the OP, I like the first Barricade one. Not everyone wants to mount a winch on the front.

 

it depends on what you want to do. are you okay with cutting up your bumper? go with first option. do you absolutely not want to cut up your front bumper? go with second option.

 

This is what I like to hear! Thanks for the reaffirmation!

 

I really wish they did a 2.0 version

 

I am looking for more protection for the front of the vehicle. I don't know if I want a winch or not. I don't do a lot of heavy off roading. The stubby bumper sticks out and gives a (hopefully) solid front impact. The Avid, I was hoping to get input from someone who has one. Is it just for show or is it solid.

 

Nevermind, I found it

 

The avid is a damage multiplier. Much better than a traditional bull bar, but I still can't recommend it for protection. It is a good light mount though.

 

That is not a 2nd gen, my guy.

 

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I hit this last Friday at 60 mph and was able to drive the truck home over 500 miles. I hear a lot about damage multipliers but it never got into the grill or past it. I have seen ranch hand guards bend into the fenders as well.

 

I recently bought and installed that very same Barricade stubby and love the look.

 

Why the extra money for a relentless over the us offroad.
Is there something that much better ?