Update & opinions wanted

[tacotommy]

Been a while since I have posted on here but no worries as I still have been lurking. I have added quite a bit of mods to my OR since I purchased it last April including, (pics below)

Hidden behind the front bumper light bar
Rigid driving side shooter ditch lights
Both wired to the Caliraised triple switch panel
Rubber bed mat
Bakflip MX4 tonneau cover
Carhartt seat covers
Prinsu roof rack (separate post to come on install)

I'm sure there are others but that's all I remember now.

Now I'm looking to upgrade the rear bumper and that's what I want opinions on... I'm torn between a few and factors include

#1 price, #2 want lighting options in bumper, #3 want D ring mounts #4 price

possibilities so far

https://www.bumperonly.com/collecti...rs/products/bodyguard-a2rrt165x-toyota-tacoma
This one has the accessories I want but I don't know if it looks good or not with all the different angles and what not, kind of pricey

https://www.carid.com/2018-toyota-t.../fab-fours-premium-rear-bumper-106099563.html

the one on Carid has a few variants that I think are truck specific. I like the one on the truck with the pirate decal better but I don't think that is an option for a Tacoma, that being said the one on the Tacoma still looks pretty mint, I'm sure i can find a place to in put some lights

I'm open to any other possibilities

 

[Scott Wyman]

Welcome! Nice truck. I really like the roof rack. Both bumpers you listed are nice IMO, but if price wasnt a fe actor I'd get the first one. I like the lights and hookup options.

 

[TucsonSteve]

View attachment 24165 Been a while since I have posted on here but no worries as I still have been lurking. I have added quite a bit of mods to my OR since I purchased it last April including, (pics below)

Hidden behind the front bumper light bar
Rigid driving side shooter ditch lights
Both wired to the Caliraised triple switch panel
Rubber bed mat
Bakflip MX4 tonneau cover
Carhartt seat covers
Prinsu roof rack (separate post to come on install)

I'm sure there are others but that's all I remember now.

Now I'm looking to upgrade the rear bumper and that's what I want opinions on... I'm torn between a few and factors include

#1 price, #2 want lighting options in bumper, #3 want D ring mounts #4 price

possibilities so far

https://www.bumperonly.com/collecti...rs/products/bodyguard-a2rrt165x-toyota-tacoma
This one has the accessories I want but I don't know if it looks good or not with all the different angles and what not, kind of pricey

https://www.carid.com/2018-toyota-t.../fab-fours-premium-rear-bumper-106099563.html

the one on Carid has a few variants that I think are truck specific. I like the one on the truck with the pirate decal better but I don't think that is an option for a Tacoma, that being said the one on the Tacoma still looks pretty mint, I'm sure i can find a place to in put some lights

I'm open to any other possibilities

Interested in your roof rack mount install tease!

Personally like the seconds option for bumper. The first one just looks kind of weird to me. Maybe it would look better black?

 

[jdr3366]

I like #2, but only because of its appearance. I have no idea about functions, and for that much money it better be supper functional beyond limiting damage from an accident. IMO

Oh yeah, nice looking truck.

 

[ToyTaco04]

This is very subjective. Scott prefers the 1st one while I wouldn't put that on my truck for free. They are completely different style bumpers. Its your truck so think which one you like better.

Personally I prefer the more plain look of schrockworks or relentless bumpers. Other people like tube bunpers.

 

[Tacomania]

View attachment 24165 Been a while since I have posted on here but no worries as I still have been lurking. I have added quite a bit of mods to my OR since I purchased it last April including, (pics below)

Hidden behind the front bumper light bar
Rigid driving side shooter ditch lights
Both wired to the Caliraised triple switch panel
Rubber bed mat
Bakflip MX4 tonneau cover
Carhartt seat covers
Prinsu roof rack (separate post to come on install)

I'm sure there are others but that's all I remember now.

Now I'm looking to upgrade the rear bumper and that's what I want opinions on... I'm torn between a few and factors include

#1 price, #2 want lighting options in bumper, #3 want D ring mounts #4 price

possibilities so far

https://www.bumperonly.com/collecti...rs/products/bodyguard-a2rrt165x-toyota-tacoma
This one has the accessories I want but I don't know if it looks good or not with all the different angles and what not, kind of pricey

https://www.carid.com/2018-toyota-t.../fab-fours-premium-rear-bumper-106099563.html

the one on Carid has a few variants that I think are truck specific. I like the one on the truck with the pirate decal better but I don't think that is an option for a Tacoma, that being said the one on the Tacoma still looks pretty mint, I'm sure i can find a place to in put some lights

I'm open to any other possibilities

Advice on picking a rear bumper,
#1 figure out what do you want to use it for, (offroad, looks, functional)
#2 high clearance or standard (each has a benefit, one you get more clearance offroading, the other you can still offroad no issues but standard bumper clearance)
#3 swingout for spare (if needed) to replace the one on the bottom
#4 acessories that you mentioned
#5 price, lead times

I hope this helps, once you determine that, you will narrow your options
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