Potential for new Tacoma plate style bumper from Addicted Offroad

Not too bad looking. Although, whenever I see a plate bumper that looks like that (real low middle section) it makes me think it's going to fold in the middle :p I was looking at some of the stuff you're offering for the newer Tacomas and I like the way it looks. Do you have plans for 2013 Tacomas? I'm pretty sure the only difference is there's an extra piece below the headlights.
 
What if you added another piece of tube, welding it to both "wings" and the winch plate. Plus, it would be a great place to mount a light bar.
 
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First, I mean that as no disrespect. I think it does look really sharp and complements/upgrades the look of the Taco. However, it looks like it's only fastened at the winch plate and by the tube under/inside the wing. I do think that tying it in with the grill bar helps but a decent impact is going to fold/tear it at the one spot it's welded. I'd be nervous that it isn't enough due to leverage during the force of the impact.

I think if the gusset area was extended upward (crudely shown in the above photo on the d-side of the bumper) and the wing the was tied into that, it would be stronger. I like the open design of this plate bumper better than the more expensive options like Jim Shrake's. But, I've seen Jim's bumpers take huge impacts and survive.

In different vehicle applications he has the winch moved slightly out of center so that his upright steel pieces are flat. As well, there are cuts "lasered" into the piece to accept the wings and the winch plate (which have male tabs that fit into the cuts) so that assembly is easier.

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Or, a simpler option would be to swap the plate that holds the fairlead with one that's shaped like the orange outline above.

That keeps all of your design (which is pretty unique/cool) and gives another weldable surface. Then, if desired, tow points could be installed.

Please know that this is just my opinion. I respect you guys as fabricators/designers and my opinion is just that. Plus, I'm really just going of a few distance photos.
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The lower tubes literally have a 10" weld that helps support the length of it. I see how its always very hard to see that in a 2D pic though. I will see if I can get some pics of it better.
 
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How many RME guys are interested in buying this Bumper? If you are post up and we should do a group pickup to save on shipping. I am willing to drive and pickup if people kick in for gas.
 
86-95 version is now done. This will be the production model as you see it and will come with the clear lense/amber bulb turn signal in it.

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Hey guys, just wanted to chime in to say I just placed an order for this bumper on my 02 tacoma! cant wait to get it all mounted up. This is by far my favorite style of plate bumper out there, very slim line compared to others.

Thanks Scotty!!

-Evan
 
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