[55reasons]

I understand that there are other companies out there, other products etc., and that some of you would choose not to do it at all but IF you had to choose between two STYLES which one would you get?

I'll go ahead and say that I prefer the open round tubing look over the more enclosed ARB "style" bumpers for a variety or reasons, but I wanted to probe these forums to see if there really is a trend migrating to enclosed bumpers..........

Besides, what else do you have to argue about right now?

ROUND:

SQUARE:

 

[ponq]

I know we started this in the other thread, but if I could see a pic of the tube style on the 05-06 the decision would be a lot easier.

Honestly I think I would like the tube bumper more, if someone can post one on the 05-06 I'll vote then.

Someone please find one.

 

[boone]

Besides, what else do you have to argue about right now?

What you weren't interested in the debate over which color floor mats to get?

 

[55reasons]

What you weren't interested in the debate over which color floor mats to get?

:lol:

Dude, EVERYBODY who's "cool" already knows that the black TRD mats are where it's at..!!!:lol:

 

[55reasons]

Just THREE votes? You're kidding me!

 

[ponq]

I'm holding out

 

[NESW20]

i'll take the ARB/TJM winch capable bars with high-lift jack points, please.

but i voted for the enclosed bumper in this case.

-Mike

 

[Turtleboy]

I think the open one looks better, but when it is on the truck, I like the enclosed one because I dont like the way the truck looks like its missing the front bumper.

 

[55reasons]

Understand also that the pic of the open bumper is incomplete.

IE; the bumper is still in RAW steel form, and if it was my truck, the exposed sheet metal behind the bumper would have a coat of LINE-X on it so it didn't look unfinished, and would help protect the sheet metal up front as well.

I just wish the enclosed bumper wasn't enclosed on the sides, that's all. I can understand the area around the winch and leading down to the skid plate, but I don't like the way it's boxed in all the way around the corner of the truck...

Here's a good example of what I would be more interested in:

 

[55reasons]

16 votes.......

What a disappointment...

 

[ponq]

I like that last bumper you posted, but there is no winch mount is there?

 

[Pb]

I like the enclosed, if it is painted to match the truck.

 

[ponq]

Has anyone found a fully tube bumper for the 05+ ?

 

[SilverStreak05]

From TS:
http://gadgetonline.com/051grintercooler.JPG

The topic of the thread was the guys turbo, but he's got a pretty sick front bumper on his rig as well.

I like both styles. There's advantages/disadvantages to either one. If I replace mine I'll probably go tube since it saves a lot of weight.

 

[ponq]

Now that looks good:
I guess I'm voting tube bumper.
Edit :resized for sanity

 

[ponq]

From TS:
http://gadgetonline.com/051grintercooler.JPG

The topic of the thread was the guys turbo, but he's got a pretty sick front bumper on his rig as well.

I like both styles. There's advantages/disadvantages to either one. If I replace mine I'll probably go tube since it saves a lot of weight.

Please if anyone has more info on this bumper let us know.

 

[HarryTacoma]

I like that bumper with the winch mount too. :clap:

 

[HarryTacoma]

IS there any other pics of this bumper ? I'd like to see a few different angles if possible.

Please if anyone has more info on this bumper let us know.