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Help me choose

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by bthompson12, Jan 2, 2019.

  1. Jan 2, 2019 at 8:09 PM
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    bthompson12

    bthompson12 [OP] New Member

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    I need some help choosing a new bumper. I had a guy back into me a few months back and I am getting tired of looking at it everyday. I’m thinking about the following three options

    -replace chrome bumper
    -replace with color matched bumper
    -replace with 2014-2018 style bumper

    I would do a complete replacement bumper but I live in Wisconsin and the salt will eat it alive

    Let me know what you guys think

    Few photos of the damage. I know it’s not real bad, but bothers the shit out of me. There is also some minor damage on the drivers side from when I originally bought the truck, so I guess I kinda got lucky by the guy backing into me

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  2. Jan 3, 2019 at 1:30 AM
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    AlmightyCrash

    AlmightyCrash Tundra Rookie, Jeep Veteran

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    I think color matched would look nice.
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2019 at 3:33 AM
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    Dabutcher

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    You could dip it black or Rhino guard it black or buy Rock Warrior front bumper which is black. Keep us posted on your results. Peace. D
     
  4. Jan 3, 2019 at 6:49 AM
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    Crunch527

    Crunch527 Brute Force and Ignorance

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    Depends on your preferences but I would source a used bumper from a salvage yard and get the fascia painted to match and spend the money somewhere else.

    I prefer no chrome but if you color match the bumper then it will lead you color-matching the grill...then mirror caps, door handles, etc.

    Agree the aftermarket front bumper is not a good choice for the environment and I can think of a couple more...not a fan of the "fish lips" look and adding weight to the nose is never a good idea in my book.
     
  5. Jan 3, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Color matched
     

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