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Old 07-30-2009, 08:59 PM
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Rear bumper or lift?

So I just visited my first off road park and I was dragging ass all day long. I have a 1995 4runner and have installed new rear springs so the sag is gone. What I'm wondering is which will give me more clearance a 2" lift or a tube rear bumper. If it happens to be a bumper which one is best?

Here is a short clip of one of the ass drags.
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Armor is my first choice, but you will get all sorts of opinions with this question. I liked the Marlin Crawler bumper on my 92, but they are all pretty comparable. If you want something with a good price, go to Addicted Offroad.
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I have been looking at the marlin and the trail gear the addicted looks like the trail gear and a few bucks cheaper thanks for the heads up!
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Bob that bitch.
That will solve all your departure angle woes..


Ps, That was a gnarly ass hill..


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Old 07-30-2009, 09:17 PM
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i am new to and i am doing armor first on my truck. i have been looking at doing this to. all the things i have looked at say armor first, lockers and then lift/tires or both.
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Bumper I think it will be, I really did not want to lift it as I plan at some point to either SAS it or get an 85 or older truck to go crazy with. Lockers will come soon along with sliders and front bumper.
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Originally Posted by Smelson
I have been looking at the marlin and the trail gear the addicted looks like the trail gear and a few bucks cheaper thanks for the heads up!
The rear bumper sold by Addicted if the Trail Gear bumper, at least to my knowledge.

I'd go with a rear bumper before a lift. A lift will get you clearance, but can also come with other complications and thus expenses down the road. A rear bumper will just bolt right on and shouldn't alter any other component of the truck.
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I bought my Marlin for my 95 before I even thought about lift. Couldn't have been happier about that decision. Go with the bumper then the lift you won't regret it.
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Thanks guys I will get the bumper on order and put pics up when its installed.
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