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Why is it ugly?!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rustyshackelforde, Aug 6, 2014.

  1. Aug 6, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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    kyleTRDtaco12

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    i think the wheels make it look out of place IMHO, i say invest in some TRD wheels, or get the current ones powder coated black, otherwise i think it looks rather spiffy. you may also wanna subtract the hood scoop, but thats totally up to you :)
     
  2. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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    Looks like a Road Armor aluminum bumper. I actually like it but it looks more intended for a 3/4 ton truck. Not a fan of halo's or the scoop but it still looks better than mine.
     
  3. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:06 PM
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    Debadge it and go with black wheels. It's still a good looking truck either way.
     
  4. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:10 PM
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    The better coast
    I always think db lifts and plate bumpers look funny. even though you have the rcd db it still has the uber long chin look to it.

    thats my only beef, nice truck, i think the wheels look good :)
     
  5. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:12 PM
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    TeamSarcasm

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    The better coast
    remember this is tw, it it can be black and its not, it's wrong.
     
  6. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:12 PM
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    color match the fenders and front bumper and different wheels/tires
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:14 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Plasti-dip the hood black.
     
  8. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:18 PM
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    Swingout, something in the back to balance it out would look great!

    Looks very nice as is IMO
     
  9. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:35 PM
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    Rustyshackelforde

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    Why is everyone hating on the hood scoop so hard? It's factory minus the wrinkle paint on the inlet
     
  10. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:43 PM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Probably because they're not functional.
     
  11. Aug 6, 2014 at 5:44 PM
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    This thread is dragging. Just put some bacon stickers on it.
     
  12. Aug 6, 2014 at 6:01 PM
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    Rustyshackelforde

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    I didn't think this thread would even get one reply. Thank you all for the replies, compliments and hate. From what it sounds like most everyone hates the bumper, scoop and the bushwackers. There are plenty of good ideas and some not so much... But I think I might try tinting the windows and blacking out the badges and the bushwacker "bolts". I'll probably add sliders, and a rear bumper eventually (and some chopped toyota roof rails???) Hopefully those options help pull it all together. So the question is... Who makes decent sliders? I like the slee ones since they bolt on, are on hand and double as a step. How about rear bumpers? That would look good/okay with this bumper everyone seems to hate? Plus when my new metalmiller emblem comes in (if it ever comes in) that will help, I hope :cool:
     
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  13. Aug 6, 2014 at 6:05 PM
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    weezer

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    i like it with the black fender flares. silver looks awesome with the black fenders on it. i wouldn't change it. especially if you have black bumpers front and rear.
     
  14. Aug 6, 2014 at 6:13 PM
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    The scoop is stock, everyone who hates it wants one.

    ARB makes some of the best products you can buy

    And the stock flares aren't exactly pretty anyways.


    Enjoy your truck man, go smash it up on some rocks and trees and then ask why it's ugly :p
     
  15. Aug 6, 2014 at 7:06 PM
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    Your truck is nice, OP. Just enjoy it and make changes and/or upgrades as you do. That's what it's all about.
     
  16. Aug 6, 2014 at 7:18 PM
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    MagneticTaco79

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    Yup^^^
     
  17. Aug 6, 2014 at 7:23 PM
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    x2^
     
  18. Aug 6, 2014 at 7:31 PM
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    Truck looks good!! but IMO I would change the wheels!! less back spacing will really improve the stance.
    Here look at my old truck before and after wheels:
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    After
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    or my new truck
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  19. Aug 6, 2014 at 7:33 PM
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    Rustyshackelforde

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    What about instead of investing all that money in new wheels and tires just adding a half inch to one inch wheel spacer. I know, I don't like them either but if they are done correctly they aren't too bad
     
  20. Aug 6, 2014 at 7:42 PM
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    The bumper is the best looking part on the truck, but the black flares and the white letters are what is throwing the balance off.

    And just an FYI guys,, it's not an ARB
     

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