Bumper or no bumper? that, is the question.

Discussion in 'Exterior/Body' started by estgang1991, Apr 18, 2013.

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Leave the bumper?

Poll closed Apr 23, 2013.

  1. Yeah

    8 vote(s)
    53.3%

  2. Naw

    4 vote(s)
    26.7%

  3. Stick it through your neighbors windshield

    2 vote(s)
    13.3%

  4. It's your choice

    2 vote(s)
    13.3%
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  1. estgang1991

    estgang1991 Enthusiast

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    estgang1991, Apr 18, 2013
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  3. 1982rn34

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    I've had my Smittybuilt double tube bumper on my truck for 23 years. I actually experimented and took off the Toyota accessory step bumper prior. It looked good, but I wanted to at least have some weight in the rear for weight balance and protection.

    Just my 2 cents :)
     
    1982rn34, Apr 18, 2013
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  4. estgang1991

    estgang1991 Enthusiast

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    thanks a appreciate it, i don't know what i'ma do yet but we'll see in a while:waytogo:
     
    estgang1991, Apr 18, 2013
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  5. kamesama980

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    I'd say keep it on. Better looking than the stock step bumper. If you take it off feel free to send it to me.

    Ya, protection...have you looked at the back of our trucks? without the bumper there are just the 2 stubs of the frame. Anyone rear ending you will skewer themselves to your axle and in many states that'll be your liability since you're missing a safety item.
     
    kamesama980, Apr 18, 2013
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  6. MrDinkleman

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    Bumperless looks good but I worry about the idiots who "park by feel". :( A slight tap on even the OEM bumper probably won'te be noticeable but the same tap on the sheetmetal will probably leave a dent...
     
    MrDinkleman, Apr 18, 2013
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    I say leave it. Looks good and acts as protection from stupid drivers.
     
    Kenstyles, Apr 18, 2013
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  8. estgang1991

    estgang1991 Enthusiast

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    i just wish it tucked in better!
     
    estgang1991, Apr 19, 2013
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  9. YOguyDA

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    I want to see a custom tube bumper that is low profile and hugs the trucks ass REAL nice.... Just a thought. Look at all the exo cages they build on the 4x4's... Thats where i got the idea from, but i havent seen anything that would look cool on a 2wd yet.
     
    YOguyDA, Apr 19, 2013
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  10. YOguyDA

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    YOguyDA, Apr 19, 2013
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  11. YOguyDA

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    Or maybe fitting an old school thin chrome bumper on the rear... similar to the older datsuns, celicas, etc...
     
    YOguyDA, Apr 19, 2013
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  12. estgang1991

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    i wanna take it to the body shop and see what they can do for me, i like the bumper and i know i probably do need to0 leave it on there it just sticks out to far. i want it almost hugging the body^^
     
    estgang1991, Apr 19, 2013
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  13. TRUCK ACTION

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    when my truck was my work/commute ride I had Smittybuilt double tube bumpers front & rear.
    Since I turned my truck into a weekly driven show ride I have a 92-95 4-Runner front bumper/valance all one pice & painted up front & no bumper , a Cali Compo @ the rear!!:cool:
     
    TRUCK ACTION, Apr 19, 2013
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  14. -85yota

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    take off its me juan i thought i told you lol
     
    -85yota, Sep 14, 2013
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