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ArkansasMystic
11-10-2009, 02:27 PM
Even after selling the Stang, I've still got the mod bug. First things first: I'm going to be tinting the front windows to match the rear, and I'll be adding a 1.5-2 inch leveling kit to the front for sure. I'm looking to do something to make my 4runner look more aggressive from the front. A lot of 4runner guys are using a factory skid plate off of a 03/04 Tacoma. I really like this, and do believe its the way I'm gonna go. However, I also like the look of a bull bar up front. And of course there's always the option of leaving it untouched. What do you guys think?
Here's a pic of my 4runner currently:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/beatty_preston/4runner/IMG_0421.jpg (http://www.google.com)

Here's a pic of one with the skid plate
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/beatty_preston/4runner/Skid%20Plate%20Pics/074runner_skidplate.jpg
And another:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/beatty_preston/4runner/Skid%20Plate%20Pics/attachment.jpg

And option two is a black bull bar:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/beatty_preston/4runner/Bull%20Bar%20Pics/img01720200910101447.jpg

Or maybe a black with stainless skid:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/beatty_preston/4runner/Bull%20Bar%20Pics/attachment.jpg

fordshotime
11-11-2009, 10:47 PM
I say bull bar with ss skid plate.Ive seen chrome and black. do they offer a satin finish? would look good on your ride and match the accents you have.

ArkansasMystic
11-11-2009, 11:20 PM
I'm not too sure. The Westin bar pictured is pricey. There's another company I'm planning to order from (if I go that route). They only have stainless and black listed. I e-mailed them and they said for an extra $20 they could make one with the skid different, like the Westin. As to what finish they are planning to use, I don't know. Also, I guess I should throw in the option for a full brush guard, although I'm not too sure I'm feeling it (it's growing though). Thanks for the input!

PS-Here's a link to the actual bar I'm looking at, slightly different than the ones pictured but you get the idea.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250525224335&viewitem=&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2&category=33645

hammerhead2
11-12-2009, 08:32 AM
I think that is going to look great on there.