Anyone using a TJM front bumper?
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I have the TJM T3C on my '99...my only complaint is the lack of recovery points built into the bumper.
I believe if you are looking for 'mild' offroad, it's the ticket. I have one on my 94 without winch, and probably won't install one. I will say that a welder can do some quick reinforcement of the unit if you need more serious duty out of it. My understanding is that the 12k winch will tend to bend the bumper in extreme duty, but you should be fine with the 9k winch.
Scott Justusson
94 FZJ80 with TJM 17
Scott Justusson
94 FZJ80 with TJM 17
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Had a front bumper. Used it with an OEM winch, not strong enough.
http://www.safari4x4.com.au/80scool/rudy_wittwer/rudy.html
http://www.safari4x4.com.au/80scool/rudy_wittwer/rudy.html
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Had what bumper and what is a OEM winch?
Had what bumper and what is a OEM winch?
TJM front bumper! OEM ......... go and check Technical Acronyms https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=84888;p
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I know what the acronyms are but your sentence is confusing? You mentioned a OEM winch? Does Toyota make a OEM winch? You said you had a front bumper but did not state what kind.
Where you trying to say you had a front TJM bumper but it was not strong enough for a winch? What was the size of your OEM winch? The TJM is rated for up to 9000lbs. Was yours bigger?
Not trying to be a A hole here but a few more sylables in your response would go a long way
Thanks
Any pics?
Here's mine at Steamboat Ice Track this past Feb... I had mounted tow hooks on the frame of the TJM on my 4runner, as a bolt on. IIRC, the 80 also has holes for mounting them, but my hook hole centers were off, so I skipped it on the 80. The stock hoops do fit on the frame however.
HTH
SJ
jditom-
if you want my two cents (and you do)-
go for slee's single hoop. it has the same basic design, with a little better approach angles. but mainly, the front hoop will add some protection on the road or trail.
oh yeah, it also looks killer!!!!!!
if you want my two cents (and you do)-
go for slee's single hoop. it has the same basic design, with a little better approach angles. but mainly, the front hoop will add some protection on the road or trail.
oh yeah, it also looks killer!!!!!!
p.s. slee's can handle any winch (8000-12000) and already has recovery points!!
you will kick yourself if you choose TJM T17 over slee single hoop ...................... ....guaranteed!!!!!!
you will kick yourself if you choose TJM T17 over slee single hoop ...................... ....guaranteed!!!!!!
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Everytime I ask this forum for advise I end up spending more money
You are right and now I am leaning towards the Slee bumper.
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/bumpers/sof_front_80series_detail.htm
i have the tjm and i love it. it fits the bill for me perfect. i dont like the look of arb because arb makes all cars look the same imho, and i bought a toyota and want to show it off. and the bumper looks great (again imo) i have not bent it, i have a 8k winch on it. but i do not do much, if any, hardcore wheeling
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Everytime I ask this forum for advise I end up spending more money
You are right and now I am leaning towards the Slee bumper.
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/bumpers/sof_front_80series_detail.htm
I did it! Pulled the trigger on Slee front bumper
and throw in a skid plate while you are at it.Thanks
All
Pics to follow, anyone do a DIY warn winch on a Slee bumper?
How many
Does anyone know if a Warn HS9500 winch w/the integrated solenoid will fit in this TJM bumper? The integrated solenoid is attached to the winch and makes it much taller. Thx.