TJM Polished Alloy Nudge Bar - any experience?

[yonah]

I've got a set of IPF 930 driving lights that want to mount on my '11. I don't want to deal with added weight of a full bullbar at this point, so after surveying the market for simple driving lamp provisions it looks like a nudge bar is my best bet.

I really like the look of the TJM Polished Nudge Bar and it seems to be more practical / better made than the Westin-style junk out there. It has driving light mounting points and seems to fit my intended usage for this 200. I'm not a fan of the polished look on a white truck, but I think it would look sharp powdercoated light/satin grey to match the wheels or grill; maybe, maybe not - I'll make that call when I have it mocked up on the truck.

Do any of you gents have experience with this nudge bar?

In a perfect world I would love to skip down to my local Toyota dealer and order the sexy Toyota nudge bar that's available in Aus, but I digress... I think this TJM bar is the next best option.

 

[mcgaskins]

If you ever intend to wheel in any way shape or form, that will become a damage multiplier.

 

[yonah]

If you ever intend to wheel in any way shape or form, that will become a damage multiplier.

I know and I do not - at least not for the next few years. I'm stuck on the East Coast due to work. The vehicle is going to be mostly a road trip / DD for now. I'd love to slap an ARB Sahara Bar on it along with an OME setup, but that's not practical at the moment.

My main reason for purchasing this product is to mount driving lamps on the LC. If there are any better options out there - I'm all ears.

I've seen the thread on here where a member used a Carr Light Wing, but I'm not a fan of the aesthetics and do not have time to fab up the support structure to make it worthwhile. Thread here for reference:

Mounting Front Driving Lights - Stock Bumper

 

[mcgaskins]

I’d prefer mounting behind the grill or something like this: Baja Designs - Universal Lighting License Plate Mount - US Plate

 

[yonah]

I’d prefer mounting behind the grill or something like this: Baja Designs - Universal Lighting License Plate Mount - US Plate

Both of these options are great for a small set of LED lights or a small light bar, but not doable with the IPFs (too big and heavy).