Got rear ended. Need new bumper. Want opinions.

[xodeuce]

I can just about guarantee that is cheaper that I can ship this thing and prolly in better condition than mine.

aaaaaand it's for a first gen... d'oh.

 

[xodeuce]

This guy is looking for black bed sides but is going to be getting rid of his front and rear bumper, snorkel and sliders. Could be worth looking into.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...ace/145816-wtb-05-black-short-bed-panels.html

Yeah I'll keep an eye on that. His bumper is cut short lengthwise to line up with clearanced flares. I don't think it'd line up with the factory ones. Although, it wouldn't be too hard to weld on some material to get it back to length.

 

[xodeuce]

I was picking on Tacoexpo with that comment, he sacked over his buddies brick wall a month or so ago..

LOL whoops.

 

[AlienXtx]

LOL whoops.

guess you missed that one

 

[TacoXpo]

I was picking on Tacoexpo with that comment, he sacked over his buddies brick wall a month or so ago..

Yeah I missed that too... 'cause my buddy didn't give me any grief at all. Great reference though!!

guess you missed that one

You weren't the only one!!!

 

[SamSter0077]

I love my CBI for what it's worth.. I think their Wrap around Taco bumper is the nicest looking. They had a group buy on CBI just recently, I think it ended last month.. 5% off or was it 10%? I think Tex got the same deal. I bought my Swing-out finally..

 

[AlienXtx]

Yeah I missed that too... 'cause my buddy didn't give me any grief at all. Great reference though!!



You weren't the only one!!!

Little sad you didn't catch it sooner

 

[xodeuce]

Talked to CBI this morning. They're 3 weeks out. I think I may just go with their wrap style high clearance one. Big question is do I want the tire carrier or not...

 

[Silverback]

You want it.

 

[texasislandboy]

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...3-wts-05-rear-plate-bumper-2.html#post3170020

 

[Silverback]

You should be banned for posting over there... and then posting here. Bro

 

[Oswego]

look into Relentless Fab, he is doing both high clearance and standard bumper. From what I have seen he does great work, and I think his turn around time is a bit quicker the ATO.

I will probably get flamed for this..... But All-Pro does make a pretty good bumper too with quarter panel protection, seen it up close and the 2nd version ones are solid.

Larry brought up a good point about the Relentless rear wrap around - it sits flush with the bedsides and doesn't offer good side protection yet. Eric said he is working on making it wider, just not sure if he is yet.

If I had the cash I would go with ATO any day and every day. CBI seems to have the most clearance, but Kevin's bumper insures you don't have loose bedsides once your done cutting - doesn't CBI have an issue with this?

 

[TacoXpo]

Talked to CBI this morning. They're 3 weeks out. I think I may just go with their wrap style high clearance one. Big question is do I want the tire carrier or not...

I regret not getting it on my ATO bumper.

 

[BirdTRD]

I can't believe this all went down in my tiny town and I didn't even know. Woulda helped you guys out if at all possible. RL's A1 Body is awesome. My wife got rear ended twice in a year and they repaired it both times. Could never tell it wasn't brand new either time. Have him get a hold of me when he comes back for it.

 

[tex]

Larry brought up a good point about the Relentless rear wrap around - it sits flush with the bedsides and doesn't offer good side protection yet. Eric said he is working on making it wider, just not sure if he is yet.

If I had the cash I would go with ATO any day and every day. CBI seems to have the most clearance, but Kevin's bumper insures you don't have loose bedsides once your done cutting - doesn't CBI have an issue with this?

The CBI comes with a new bracket that attaches to the bed side similar to the factory. I read it was actually ATO that had the issue with the fender flexing/moving while driving.

 

[Oswego]

The CBI comes with a new bracket that attaches to the bed side similar to the factory. I read it was actually ATO that had the issue with the fender flexing/moving while driving.

Ah.... I knew it was someone with a wrap around bumper. I got my companies flip flopped. Read so much info on products it's hard to keep it all in line.

 

[TacoXpo]

Ah.... I knew it was someone with a wrap around bumper. I got my companies flip flopped. Read so much info on products it's hard to keep it all in line.

I never had any problems with that and I had a very minimal gap. Now after the bricks 'came a tumbling down' the front of one side was tweeked down about a 1/4 inch. I still think its a great bumper - especially off-road.

 

[AlienXtx]

Sounds like you need to go hit some rocks to get it back strait.