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The Bull Bar Debate

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by makeshiftTaco, Apr 11, 2012.

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Which would you do?

Poll closed May 11, 2012.

  1. Keep the bull bar

    39 vote(s)
    15.5%

  2. Sell it and pocket the cash

    35 vote(s)
    13.9%

  3. Sell it and buy the Avid Light Bar

    78 vote(s)
    31.1%

  4. Sell it and buy something else

    99 vote(s)
    39.4%
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  1. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:32 AM
    #101
    stunt man hans

    #101
    stunt man hans DISPLACED VIKING LIVING IN WYOMING

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    thats awesome dude :) i got mine free because 4wp's is fucking retarded :laugh:
     
    stunt man hans, Apr 17, 2012
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  2. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:33 AM
    #102
    Slimwood Shady

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    Slimwood Shady I love your mom!

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    Yeah I saw your post about that because the SAME DAMN THING HAPPENED TO ME!! Check out my build thread. They made me ship the old one back though:pout:
     
    Slimwood Shady, Apr 17, 2012
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  3. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:34 AM
    #103
    stunt man hans

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    stunt man hans DISPLACED VIKING LIVING IN WYOMING

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    are you serious how much lift did you get? and you got the 3 inch kit as well?
     
    stunt man hans, Apr 17, 2012
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  4. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:43 AM
    #104
    Slimwood Shady

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    Slimwood Shady I love your mom!

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    :confused: lift? I was talking about the bumper. Mine came to me bent as well. Had to send it back and get another one.
     
    Slimwood Shady, Apr 17, 2012
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  5. Apr 17, 2012 at 10:07 AM
    #105
    OffroadToy

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    OffroadToy pull my finger

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    It got bent just from shipping? Dam...:eek:
     
    OffroadToy, Apr 17, 2012
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  6. Apr 17, 2012 at 12:03 PM
    #106
    Slimwood Shady

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    Slimwood Shady I love your mom!

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    Not so much. It looked like it got hit by a fork lift while moving the box.:rolleyes:
     
    Slimwood Shady, Apr 17, 2012
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  7. Apr 18, 2012 at 6:30 AM
    #107
    Markus9u

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    Markus9u Markus9u

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    Looks good to me! It does'nt remove the whole front of your truck.. Now if i had a 3rd generation i would probably get a huge bumper cause i hate the new look!!!:p

    IMG_20120417_132514.jpg
     
    Markus9u, Apr 18, 2012
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  8. Apr 18, 2012 at 10:13 AM
    #108
    wheresmikeys

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    wheresmikeys Get Some

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    Haters gonna hate :p
     
    wheresmikeys, Apr 18, 2012
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  9. Apr 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM
    #109
    wheresmikeys

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    wheresmikeys Get Some

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    My bad. In Montana, that is really the ONLY Bull Bar discussion I have.
     
    wheresmikeys, Apr 18, 2012
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  10. Apr 18, 2012 at 10:22 AM
    #110
    rbishopp

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    rbishopp Well-Known Member

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    Gotta get a better head on shot but this is what I got. I was going to go with a bull bar but decided I needed more for the soccer moms in the parking lot to bang into. Now for a plate bumper on the rear. Someday.

    stuck at work.jpg
    IMAG0409.jpg
     
    rbishopp, Apr 18, 2012
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  11. Apr 18, 2012 at 2:11 PM
    #111
    42noTaco

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    I like the bull bar, especially the Avid. I'm out in the bay and people can't park for $h!t. I'm hoping it'll save my bumper until I'm ready to upgrade it.
     
    42noTaco, Apr 18, 2012
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  12. Apr 18, 2012 at 8:58 PM
    #112
    Markus9u

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    Markus9u Markus9u

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    Oh sorry im just referring to the new 2012 then i thought it was the 3rd gen. just looks so akward in the front:/
     
    Markus9u, Apr 18, 2012
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  13. Apr 18, 2012 at 9:17 PM
    #113
    rawdog

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    I understand you guys and appreciating the bull bar for parking lot purposes.. but I just think it's functionaly sucks haha. I've never actually owned one but most bull bars I've seen have been kinda shaky, like if someone were to hit it, it would probably just press into the bumper.. and wreck your bumper and your bull bar.. imo

    I'd go for, new bumper, or stock. :)
     
    rawdog, Apr 18, 2012
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  14. Apr 18, 2012 at 9:21 PM
    #114
    Derpy Derek

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    ..

    Meme.jpg
     
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  15. Apr 18, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    hahaha..
    :confused:
     
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  16. Apr 19, 2012 at 7:35 AM
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    Markus9u

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    Markus9u Markus9u

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    You guys like the new front end?? I think it looks like a kia soul!
    images_454973c3c5677c412bb5d479b8492937e7be919e.jpg:eek:
    [​IMG]
     
    Markus9u, Apr 19, 2012
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  17. Apr 19, 2012 at 7:41 AM
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    Could be worse, it could have have a RBP grille on it.
     
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  18. Apr 19, 2012 at 3:51 PM
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  19. Apr 19, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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    mcdowell My name is Mudd

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    Liked the bullbar but went for the lightbar for a change.

    [​IMG]
     
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  20. Apr 19, 2012 at 4:25 PM
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