TJM T13 Bull bar installed - Lots of pics

[Willy beamin]

There is on Google but you'll have to dig through the images. I've seen a couple. Keyword: white land cruiser 200 with TJM T13 front bumper. Some have the bullbar some don't.

 

[Archtaan]

Do you have to cut the front bumper cover for TJM install?

Did you color match bottom half of bumper? Any side pics?

Mine is not color matched, but Willy had his powder coated to match. Here are a few more pics. If you would like something specific, let me know.

 

[Archtaan]

Double tap

 

[NLScooby]

Wow - exellent, very useful write up! Looks great!

 

[Willy beamin]

I end up going with a matte textured black PC.

 

[MScruiser]

Are these still unobtanium?

 

[Willy beamin]

I just checked for you with Summit Racing and they have one in stock (available) in Ohio.
They have more coming in (#?) around 8-17-15 but could not say how many.
I paid $100 shipping to Louisville from their DC hub in Ohio.

 

[MScruiser]

Way cool, man.

Ahh! I still cant decide between the TJM and the ARB!

@Willy beamin , did you actually have to call them, or did you check the website?

I can't seem to find it; got a link?

 

[Willy beamin]

can't help you with that Hombre

 

[Willy beamin]

Way cool, man.

Ahh! I still cant decide between the TJM and the ARB!

@Willy beamin , did you actually have to call them, or did you check the website?

I can't seem to find it; got a link?

I called them and read off the part number to them from the website

 

[MScruiser]

Good to know. Happen to remember the cost? Iirc, they can ship it to the distributor in Atlanta for free. I could pick it up next time I'm there, I guess.

 

[Willy beamin]

Not sure about the free fright to local distributor - its 200 lbs. The bumper was just under $1300
I had to pay out due to the weight and their DC is only about an 90 minutes away (+-) from my warehouse.

 

[NLScooby]

I'm in the same boat as MScruiser.......I can't decide between the two. I wish the ARB was more of a direct install without the cutting of the existing bumper cover. At least with the TJM you could go back to stock if you want to later sell/trade the vehicle.

And to me, these TJMs sure look a lot like the older ARB bumpers anyway!

 

[KY Longhunter]

I actually like the look of the ARB Sahara bumper on a White 200. But about $1900 with all the necessary mounting kits seems a little much.

Really tempted by price point of TJM, just not sure if I would paint it or leave black.

 

[MScruiser]

$1300 was about what I had remembered.

I am not made of money, but with the bull bar wars, money is no object; I will get the one I want the most regardless of the cost. I truly can't decide.

 

[codyaustin5]

My vote would be TJM for those who care...

 

[MScruiser]

Cody, this is a safe place. Your opinion is highly valued.

 

[MScruiser]

Mine is not color matched, but Willy had his powder coated to match. Here are a few more pics. If you would like something specific, let me know.

I see you pulled your running boards. Looks great.

My wife made me put mine back on.

 

[MScruiser]

Is there a .pdf of the TJM instructions floating around anywhere? Also, @Archtaan , what size drill bit was required when the drilling came into play?

 

[Willy beamin]

7/8's (for the sensors) and 10 mm (for the bumper to winch tray) is what you need. The directions combined with Archtaan's write up on here was enough to get me to the finish line. Hook all of your fogs and DRL' s up prior to installing the bumper, along with your wiring loom (s) and headlight washer hook ups. Get a friend to keep you company (to hand you beers) and help with the bumper lifting after you have finished with the winch tray portion (alignment). Save all of the OEM bolts, screws and plugs for final wrap up. Grainger had the drill bits I needed. they'll try to sell you top shelf ($$$$) but you don't need it. A swivel flashlight is crucial.

Get a fan is best advice I can give you and point that sucker in your direction.