Need some help deciding...N-Fab, Steelcraft or color matched caps?

I could really use some help deciding on a front bumper setup. A Steelcraft Fortis is already on order but has not yet shipped--still have about a week to cancel if needed. I thought I was good with this decision until I revisited a thread on the N-Fab M-RDS. This site kills me! I am really struggling. I know looks are subjective but what is your vote on aesthetics between the two? She is primarily a road queen. This decision will be more on form versus function. Below are the options. Do keep in mind, I have a matched hood bulge in hand and am waiting on a matched TRD Pro grille from Sparks.

Do I...

1. Keep my setup as is and have the end caps colored matched?
2. Install the Steelcraft Fortis?
3. Install the N-Fab M-RDS?
4. Other?

Here is my bronze beauty as she currently sits. Color matched install pending.


Fortis Bumper (borrowed from 1st pic @preacher35 and 2nd pic @Sgasp90)

Side profile


N-Fab M-RDS (borrowed from 1st pic @Asw278 & 2nd pic @shakezoola)
The version I would order will come in textured black and I would likely modify the screened cap like @shakezoola did so I can add double cubes and maintain my parking sensor. And I "think" I would have the screen color matched to the truck. The skid would have a bed liner finish.

 

I’d go with the Fortis, but it’s your truck.

 

Three very different options. I personally like the nfab but like the above poster said your truck, go with what you like best

 

N-Fab, gets my vote. Personally I color matched. I can’t justify the extra weight not doing any off roading.

 

Do you have pics on the forum of your setup? I checked but can't seem to find any.

 

I do not but hopefully soon. I’m waiting for @Roman to open back up for color match grill. Also, ecoologic is back ordered on 1G3 bumper caps. I cannot wait to lose the chrome.

 

Ah, I see. I already have a color matched bulge and waiting on the grille. I thought you were suggesting you had an N-Fab and color matched it.

 

I'm not sure what grille your are looking for, but if it's the older TRD Pro, you can get it already finished in MGM from Sparks at https://www.sparksparts.com/p-trd-pro-grille-531000c260. There may be other codes out there but "tundradude34" will net 5% off.

 

Are you color matching the grill/bulge?

I’ve got the same color and if you aren’t doing any serious off roading there is no need for the additional weight of a bumper in my opinion.

You’ve already got black wheels, so adding additional black to the truck will blend nicely.

I went color matched grill/bulge and went with bumpershellz.

Your rear bumper is color matched as mine was, but I went with the shellz on the rear as well to tie everything together.


The grill/bulge and front and rear bumpershellz were less then the price of some aftermarket front bumpers alone.

 

This comment has has so much win. Color match the sides .

 

I saw that. @Roman has a Pro grill that includes good bulge and both are color matched for $460. Plus 20% off shipping. That’s a hard deal to beat. I just have to wait.

 

Are those the TPO? They look good.

 

If you are asking me, yes I have the TPO and the match is almost identical to the center portions of the bumpers.