Which one do you all like better?

dtt255 · 04-30-08, 08:33 PM

TMJ Front Bumper:

ARB Front Bumper:

I wish one of them was power coated black!! I may have to get that on which ever I choose to get!

Thoughts? Opinions?

chimyz · 04-30-08, 10:09 PM

Go with the ARB, that would be my choice of the two. Definitely black powder coat.

It would be nice to see some other pics of the TJM. Don't think there are any out there, but that pic they used for the release is awful. I think the bad angle makes the bumper look too big.

Just my $.02

Atticus · 05-01-08, 09:57 AM

That ARB is bad ass.

uzj100 · 05-01-08, 10:15 AM

ARB and it will more than likely come in black powder coat.

twstrchasr · 05-01-08, 11:04 AM

Definitely the ARB. Get it powdercoated to match the gray color of you rig. The color match of the ARB in the pic looks great !!

bwbski26 · 05-01-08, 02:02 PM

i like the white one from the top of page 3 of who is gonna be the first to mod there 200 thread.

dtt255 · 05-01-08, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwbski26

i like the white one from the top of page 3 of who is gonna be the first to mod there 200 thread.

So do I but there is not any contact info for that company. I tried t look it up, but no go.

FirstToy · 05-01-08, 02:54 PM

ARB is really nice- way better than the TJM imo but I would wait to see if something else comes up. Talk to Christo about it.

dtt255 · 05-01-08, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstToy

ARB is really nice- way better than the TJM imo but I would wait to see if something else comes up. Talk to Christo about it.

Already talked to Christo, he says there is not anyway he is going to come out with a rear bumper (production model) for at least another 8-12 months.

The rear he made before was complete custom and he would need the vehicle for about 2-3 months.

For a front he said he is not going to even chance it and just to wait for ARB or TJM to come out with one, which seems to already happened.

So there is the whole story.

FirstToy · 05-01-08, 03:05 PM

well you can't go wrong w/ the ARB, it's really good looking on there

bwbski26 · 05-01-08, 03:39 PM

do u know the brand on the white one?

dtt255 · 05-01-08, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwbski26

do u know the brand on the white one?

It says Viper all over it.

Crux · 05-02-08, 07:47 AM

You might look at the company Armorology.com.
They build very nice custom front and rear bumpers down in Colorado Springs.

Link -> IN THE SHOP
Link -> TOYOTA

twstrchasr · 05-02-08, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtt255

It says Viper all over it.

I looked up Viper high and low and found zero, as far as bumpers go. If you look to the left of the bumper there seems to be something etched that looks something like "Panama" ?? That's the best I could tell from the pix. That ARB is damn good looking tho !!

madams557 · 05-02-08, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twstrchasr

I looked up Viper high and low and found zero, as far as bumpers go. If you look to the left of the bumper there seems to be something etched that looks something like "Panama" ?? That's the best I could tell from the pix. That ARB is damn good looking tho !!

I think this might be the company.
Bienvenidos a VIPER

twstrchasr · 05-02-08, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madams557

I think this might be the company.
Bienvenidos a VIPER

Right you are.

lexusrottie · 05-03-08, 04:58 AM

ARB, for sure.

lordVader · 05-04-08, 07:02 PM

ARB Front Bumper with a Black powder coat

bwbski26 · 05-04-08, 08:22 PM

viper bumper all the way. when i get my 200 (2+ years) thats what ill try and source.

chimyz · 05-04-08, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwbski26

viper bumper all the way. when i get my 200 (2+ years) thats what ill try and source.

Viper rocks! We should all try and source that one, and possibly a group buy. I'm in for a powdercoated black.

alkhalifa · 05-22-08, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madams557

I think this might be the company.
Bienvenidos a VIPER

Thanks....
I was looking for it for 3 days.....

KOFIA · 05-22-08, 09:33 AM

I'd be interested in getting the Viper bar.

MutleyFJ62 · 07-19-08, 05:26 AM

Kofia,
The TJM steel bars come standard in black powdercoat. The bumpercut lines on the TJM are far more appealing and easier for installation then the ARB bar. i've fitted quite a few of both and still prefer the TJM alloy bar with the steel winch frame behind it.

On a side note, Kaymar will have a complete replacement rear bar out by the end of July 2008. Their over the bumber rear tyre carriers have been out for a month now and are great quality and accurate in the fitup.
The Kaymar complete replacement rear bar will require your rear bumper to be cut, the same as the install of your bullbar. Choose once, because I reckon a replacement rear bumper from Toyota would be a very painful price.

hope this helps

04-30-08, 08:33 PM	#1
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04-30-08, 10:09 PM	#2
chimyz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 283	Go with the ARB, that would be my choice of the two. Definitely black powder coat. It would be nice to see some other pics of the TJM. Don't think there are any out there, but that pic they used for the release is awful. I think the bad angle makes the bumper look too big. Just my $.02 __________________ '08 LC 200 33" BFG ATs on TRD 17" Rims Front - Radflo Coilovers with Total Chaos Upper Control Arms Rear - ARB Heavy Springs & Radflo Shocks K&N filter Rasta 4X4 Skid Plates PIAA Flood & Fog lights on KC Light Bar Rear Window Tint 3M bra 3rd row delete

05-01-08, 09:57 AM	#3
Atticus IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 701	That ARB is bad ass. __________________ "It was a blend from italy, not cheap, and absolutely superb!" - Judge Smails.

05-01-08, 10:15 AM	#4
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,048	ARB and it will more than likely come in black powder coat. __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html

05-01-08, 11:04 AM	#5
twstrchasr Mors Ab Alto Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 7th Bomb Wing TLCA# 13505 Posts: 861	Definitely the ARB. Get it powdercoated to match the gray color of you rig. The color match of the ARB in the pic looks great !! __________________ 1989 FJ62-Freeborn Red-140,000 miles 2001 UZJ100-Champagne Pearl- 70,000 miles 2003 MBz CL55 AMG 1991 Range Rover

05-01-08, 02:02 PM	#6
bwbski26 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 351	i like the white one from the top of page 3 of who is gonna be the first to mod there 200 thread. __________________ 2003 LC, DVD bypass, Dunlop SJ5 winter tires, Husky Liners, 113,000 miles Looking to get lifted this spring. 1998 LC, sold at 90,000 miles

05-01-08, 02:54 PM	#8
FirstToy tlcwagons.org Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,411	ARB is really nice- way better than the TJM imo but I would wait to see if something else comes up. Talk to Christo about it. __________________ TLCA#14645 BRC#41798 I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake!

05-01-08, 03:05 PM	#10
FirstToy tlcwagons.org Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,411	well you can't go wrong w/ the ARB, it's really good looking on there __________________ TLCA#14645 BRC#41798 I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake!

05-01-08, 03:39 PM	#11
bwbski26 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 351	do u know the brand on the white one? __________________ 2003 LC, DVD bypass, Dunlop SJ5 winter tires, Husky Liners, 113,000 miles Looking to get lifted this spring. 1998 LC, sold at 90,000 miles

05-02-08, 07:47 AM	#13
Crux IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 6	You might look at the company Armorology.com. They build very nice custom front and rear bumpers down in Colorado Springs. Link -> IN THE SHOP Link -> TOYOTA

05-03-08, 04:58 AM	#17
lexusrottie IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 80	ARB, for sure.

05-04-08, 07:02 PM	#18
lordVader IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 100	ARB Front Bumper with a Black powder coat

05-04-08, 08:22 PM	#19
bwbski26 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 351	viper bumper all the way. when i get my 200 (2+ years) thats what ill try and source. __________________ 2003 LC, DVD bypass, Dunlop SJ5 winter tires, Husky Liners, 113,000 miles Looking to get lifted this spring. 1998 LC, sold at 90,000 miles

05-22-08, 09:33 AM	#22
KOFIA IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5	I'd be interested in getting the Viper bar.

07-19-08, 05:26 AM	#23
MutleyFJ62 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia Posts: 172	Kofia, The TJM steel bars come standard in black powdercoat. The bumpercut lines on the TJM are far more appealing and easier for installation then the ARB bar. i've fitted quite a few of both and still prefer the TJM alloy bar with the steel winch frame behind it. On a side note, Kaymar will have a complete replacement rear bar out by the end of July 2008. Their over the bumber rear tyre carriers have been out for a month now and are great quality and accurate in the fitup. The Kaymar complete replacement rear bar will require your rear bumper to be cut, the same as the install of your bullbar. Choose once, because I reckon a replacement rear bumper from Toyota would be a very painful price. hope this helps __________________ Now an employee of your friendly TJM accessory shop www.tjm.com.au

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