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Which bumper style do you like more?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Drew5387, Sep 2, 2011.

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Which bumper?

  1. No center hoop

    176 vote(s)
    35.1%

  2. Center hoop

    325 vote(s)
    64.9%
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  1. Dec 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM
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    Personally, I prefer a plate bumper without a hoop. :D

    IMG_1904_f8102fa4eeda626c2deaf50bdfdcf10d59ed99ca.jpg
     
    Digiratus, Dec 2, 2011
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  2. Jan 18, 2012 at 12:20 PM
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    I like the bare look and light weight of the Baja/pr-runner style bumpers. But for protection from impact I'd go with Arb.
     
    x2468, Jan 18, 2012
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  3. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:13 PM
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    No hoop... Due to the fact I ordered a hoopless one and its gonna be so fine!!
     
    Texasdynaryder, Jan 18, 2012
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  4. Jan 18, 2012 at 3:43 PM
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    Arb is fugly as hell and doesn't really flow well with any trucks.. Plenty of better looking options that perform the same for impact, but have a sleaker design..
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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  6. Mar 4, 2012 at 11:26 PM
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  7. Mar 5, 2012 at 7:56 AM
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    Ok, love this thread--very useful and informative.

    So, looking around, I really want to add a bumper to my truck.

    I have looked at the ARB, Elite and Shrockworks bumpers.

    I do have a question--I know that the ARB bumpers will work with airbags, but will the other two?

    Thanks!
     
    billpete, Mar 5, 2012
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  8. Mar 6, 2012 at 12:15 AM
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    :popcorn: I like hoops :D
     
    Timicha, Mar 6, 2012
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  9. Mar 6, 2012 at 12:21 AM
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    Possibly..it won't protect the radiator as well thats for sure. And most likely wont offer the same impact protection.

    Yes i believe so..You'll have to confirm with Tim tho.

    As for your choices. ARBs are classic! Heavy duty and square looking.

    Shockworks was the first bumper i thought id get..but after reading about their terrible costumer service and long build times..i decided not to.

    I own an Elite made by Tim, and LOVE it. Very stylish looking and they can take a beating like you wouldn't believe!...not to mention totally 100% customizable for however you want! Highly recommend this choice :cool:
     
    Blackdawg, Mar 6, 2012
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  10. Mar 6, 2012 at 12:21 AM
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    Me too :D

    :cool:
     
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  11. Mar 6, 2012 at 12:23 AM
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    couple full guards
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Mar 6, 2012 at 4:37 PM
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    imo, center hoop looks good and protect from various stuffs. maybe rear ending someone.
     
    ilove_taco_ma, Mar 6, 2012
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  13. Mar 6, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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    wow. little did i know in 4 months that bumper would be on my truck :D
     
    higherlux, Mar 6, 2012
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  14. Mar 17, 2012 at 3:05 AM
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    There are two main factors in choosing a bumper.

    Function:
    1. What type of wheeling do you do? Do you run tight trails and need the full guard protection for trees and rocks? (My reason)
    2. Do you need the extra tubing to protect all the expensive off road lights you plan to add to?
    3. Do you live in an area with a lot of deer accidents?
    4. Do you run at speed with weight being a bigger concern?

    Looks:
    1. If you do not need the extra protection then I'm a big fan of the clean look on the 01-04's
    2. The center hoop flows well with the 01-04's and the full gaurd follows the square lines of the 98-00's plus it helps to hide the uglier front end. Either of the hoop versions looks good on the 95.5-97's.
    3. How aggresive of a look do you want? The more tubing the meaner they look. (The full guard looks like you just want to head butt something)
     
    Jonyd182, Mar 17, 2012
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  15. Jun 14, 2012 at 10:26 AM
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    I love the look and function of the plate bumpers, especially Tim's (Elite), but I hear he may never be making more 1st gens. So my question is, who other than Elite and Relentless makes a good plate bumper? I see that All Pro is going to offer one shortly, but what other options are available. Imo, ARB looks like ass on anything other than full size rigs, so that's a no go. Thoughts?
     
    trmarshall1, Jun 14, 2012
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  16. Jun 14, 2012 at 10:32 AM
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    For the 01-04 grille I like the center hoop because it breaks it up a bit more.
     
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  17. Jun 14, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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    I voted no hoop. Not a fan of em that is all!
     
    Lazylegs, Jun 14, 2012
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  18. Jun 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM
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    CBI has one of my favorite plate bumpers

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Jun 14, 2012 at 11:56 AM
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  20. Jun 14, 2012 at 4:13 PM
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    Who makes the bumper???
     
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