KZJ78 Winch Bumper Options? (3 Viewers)

[FJ40 that green thing]

I am new to the 70 series forum. Just acquired a 1996 KZJ78 and would like to get a sturdy front winch bumper for this vehicle. I see ARB, Ironman and Dobinsons all offer front bull bars for the 70 series 1985-2007, only Dobinsons says it will fit the KZJ78 specifically. Are the front portion of the frames really that different between the 70 series during that time period? How big of a gamble is it to order one? It appears the lower valence may need to be trimmed some which I am ok with, I am looking to avoid a major fabrication session though.

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Classic Off Road Bumper Suited For 1984-2007 Toyota 70/75/78/79 Series Land Cruiser

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Does anyone have any 1st hand experience with getting one of these mounted up to a KZJ78 or the differences between the front frame horns on the 70 series?

This Ironman bumper looks great IMO on this recent 73 on BaT.

 

[AirheadNut]

The differences aren’t so much between the frame horns as the body panels. Here’s some more info on the various options: Looking for bumper - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/looking-for-bumper.1270390/#post-14179832

 

[FJ40 that green thing]

Thank you, @AirheadNut, I have looked through your thread some and will for sure reference that down the road. I see the ARB sits more in front of the valence rather than under it like some of the others. Here is a photo I found of someone with a dobinsons front bumper on a KZJ78, looks like it sits flush pretty good.

 

[FJ40 that green thing]

The "New to me" Prado. Already have wheels swapped and a lift waiting to put on it.

 

[hoser]

ARB bullbar Problem

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[Shyrock]

Bought are ARB and when received found out it would have to be cut. Swapped bumpers w/ my son - his Dobinsons bumper fit the Prado without modifications.
Dobinsons bumper photo
I can take more photos if needed