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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. Jun 14, 2012 at 5:49 PM
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    mizzac

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    What bumper?

    And where in Montana are ya at? Swing by the Montana Thread and introduce yourself to the locals.
     
    mizzac, Jun 14, 2012
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  2. Jun 14, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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    45acp

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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/cbi-off-road-fab

    I really like the slim/high clearance profile it has.
     
    45acp, Jun 14, 2012
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  3. Jun 22, 2012 at 7:34 PM
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  4. Jul 12, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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    No hoop... looks WAY cleaner! That's how I ordered my bumper from Eric (Relentless Fabrication)! Can't wait!!! :D
     
    mmcmahan2206, Jul 12, 2012
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  5. Jul 15, 2012 at 12:24 PM
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    I like the hoop. It make a good light mount and it will help you know were the front of the tuck is when parking. Get it you'll see what I mean.
     
    JasoTaco, Jul 15, 2012
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  6. Jul 15, 2012 at 12:39 PM
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    My vote no hoop! Keep the clean look!! ugh....I want one
     
    dmease5, Jul 15, 2012
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  7. Jul 15, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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    i disagree

    [​IMG]
     
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  8. Jul 15, 2012 at 3:12 PM
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    TexasTacomadude, Jul 15, 2012
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  9. Jul 15, 2012 at 10:24 PM
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    check my build
    link dont work:( and at first i was into the hoop and then got into the prerunner thing more and thought it looked better without:) but im kinda liking the hoop again.. idk:confused: i still love the way mine looks:D
     
    FBGW01, Jul 15, 2012
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  10. Jul 18, 2012 at 12:08 AM
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    yup, the ARB looks nice. not trying too hard.
     
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  11. Aug 4, 2012 at 9:40 AM
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    I like the hoop but gotta be in black.
     
    B1SLYFOX, Aug 4, 2012
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  12. Sep 14, 2012 at 3:11 AM
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    I like plate bumpers with a hoop, and fabricated from aluminum. It weighed in at 47 pounds and is fabricated by VMI Offroad in Bellingham WA.

    Bumper and sliders 016.jpg
     
    WashintonTaco, Sep 14, 2012
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  13. Sep 15, 2012 at 5:13 PM
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    Is this one of yours Tim? I like the full guard look.
     
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  14. Sep 16, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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    19_d43935e89ad032bf70bca05459aabebb3a7dd710.jpg i like my hybrid
     
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  15. Sep 16, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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    Wow man love your bumper!
     
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  16. Sep 19, 2012 at 7:50 PM
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    I like Trail Gear
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    Iceman2448, Sep 19, 2012
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  17. Oct 24, 2012 at 8:24 PM
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    some duct tape and zip ties
    i started with a badlands:

    [​IMG]


    but now rock a trailgear with a light bar and plated top(ignore the 37" tire in the second, just showing the plating)

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    sk8rjess, Oct 24, 2012
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  18. Oct 26, 2012 at 10:02 PM
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    no hoop!!

    nice GSD!
     
    Spoonman, Oct 26, 2012
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  19. Dec 3, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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    I voted no hoop. I like both, but I'd go with the no hoop because it's the least popular THUS making it more likely to be rare? I guess that's my logic? They both look great to me.

    If I rolled my truck I'd give 2 shits about my radiator. :laugh:
     
    BradleyScottETC, Dec 3, 2012
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  20. Dec 3, 2012 at 6:29 PM
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    ^just to add to this.

    hoops are usually called "light hoops" there to protect mainly your lights if you smack trees. unless you have a stinger, i highly doubt it's going to save your radiator during a flop considering the fact that alot of them aren't very tall.
     
    sk8rjess, Dec 3, 2012
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