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Opinion on this bumper/bull bar?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by The Traveler, May 18, 2012.

  1. May 20, 2012 at 9:49 PM
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    MJTaco

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    I likeee, where can you buy one in Cali?
     
  2. May 20, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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    ^^ Exactly what I was thinking. Either great marketing strategy or something is missing.:confused:

    It looks good either way.
     
  3. May 21, 2012 at 1:10 AM
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    Im gonna be the second to say this thing is hideous. I know function is more important but damn that is fugly. :puke:
     
  4. May 21, 2012 at 1:18 AM
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    The Traveler

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    I saw a bunch of them at their warehouse in Corona, CA.

    I'm going to call up Chris at TJM tomorrow and ask him what the retail price is. $650 might be what they charge local guys who pick it up in person or something...I'll post back my findings here.
     
  5. May 21, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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    SoCaltaco65

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    just got off the phone with them, they have a lot in stock, weight is 150 LBS

    price thru the month of May is $845.00 + tax and shipping.
     
  6. May 21, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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    Nice! Still a great deal if you ask me. I think the ARB weighs the same, if not a bit more.

    Gotta grab me one of these with an OME lift on 886 springs. :p
     
  7. May 21, 2012 at 2:55 PM
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    I'll stick with my ARB
     
  8. May 21, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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    Chris told me to call slee off road and sierra expeditions and neither call was answered. Who did you call?
     
  9. May 22, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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    Just got off the phone with sierra and slee. $995 + tax, S&H from both. Neither of them have actually recieved their shipments from TJM yet.
     
  10. May 24, 2012 at 6:19 AM
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    TJM USA in Riverside, Ca.
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    4115 Indus Way
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    CA 92503
    America Ph: 951-934-7150
    Fax: 951-278-0293
     
  11. Jun 4, 2012 at 4:53 PM
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    TJM added some new photos today of their winch bumper on another Tacoma. I'm liking it more and more, especially the price.

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  12. Jun 4, 2012 at 7:01 PM
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    Got mine late last week. Chris at TJM really took care of me. Also got a 9k pound winch from them. Will post detailed pictures and my impressions of both soon.
     
  13. Jun 5, 2012 at 1:04 AM
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    Nice! Chris is a real stand up guy. Very impressed by their customer service. Can't wait to see this baby! :bananadance:
     
  14. Jun 5, 2012 at 1:07 AM
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    This and the ARB looks better. I wonder if they have a rear bumper, I'm tired of waiting on ARB.
     
  15. Jun 10, 2012 at 6:30 AM
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    The ARB has two slots that are intended as lifting points when lifting with a high lift jack. Does the TJM?

    Is is easy to access the winch?

    Do you have to use a particular brand winch?
     
  16. Jun 10, 2012 at 6:42 AM
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    I would check their website to see what winches will fit. Or call them.
     
  17. Jun 10, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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    In to hear more about this bumper... I'd love to pick one up if the quality and durability is there.
     
  18. Jun 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM
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    I will be calling them tomorrow and post a follow up with details
     
  19. Jun 11, 2012 at 11:57 AM
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    I called Wes at TJM in Riverside this morning. The Taco bumper is $994.50 with the driving lights. He said it is compatible with the Budbuilt skid plates.

    The TJM winch with synthetic line and a lifetime repair or replace warranty is $699.99.

    I still cant decide between ARB or TJM. He said that TJM was reviewed and considered the best bull bar in Australia, He will find the article and send it.

    Any opinions?
     
  20. Jun 11, 2012 at 12:30 PM
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    Is that 994.50 the shipped price?
     

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