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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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if you dont get bullbars...you should probably get headlight guards which will cost you over $100 additional.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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British 4x4 outfitters has a winch bumper for $475 + about $150 for shipping
 
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie_V
Maybe something like this... but I really don't need the brush guard, and I have no idea how heavy this world be. I think it is TJM.

Mike I know you have written on bumpers before and it is all a jumble to me now, but I really just want something that is not gaudy or heavy. I don't need a winch.


TJM all the way!! I just bought mine. Super easy to deal with. I'm in California so I was able to get it directly from the manufacturer. They are out of Australia like ARB been around some 40 years. Only 2 in the US. The quality is top notch. See photos below.

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What i like about it is that it sits super flush to the car. It doesn't stick out as much as the ARB. Also it is made to fit 99+
 
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Seth, can you take a photo from the straight side of your truck? I hate how much the ARB sticks out.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by symaxwell
TJM all the way!! I just bought mine. Super easy to deal with. I'm in California so I was able to get it directly from the manufacturer. They are out of Australia like ARB been around some 40 years. Only 2 in the US. The quality is top notch. See photos below.







What i like about it is that it sits super flush to the car. It doesn't stick out as much as the ARB. Also it is made to fit 99+
That looks super nice!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 06:52 AM
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I thought I heard TJM was no longer making or shipping bumpers to the states any more, glad to see you were able to buy one cause they are well built.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ZGPhoto
Seth, can you take a photo from the straight side of your truck? I hate how much the ARB sticks out.
My bumper is off my car this weekend as I mount my winch. Below is wreckdiver1321's bumper on his 01. I can take some close ups in a couple days.

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So far i really like the TJM. If you want to use a winch it gets a little complicated. You need to buy and install a winch plate also sold by TJM. I also bought a TJM 9000lb synthetic winch. The tricky part is that there isnt any place to install the control box. The included bracket is bogus and doesnt work in any configuration i could find. I am improvising a spot now and will let you know how it goes. Also you will need to cut out a pre-marked section of the bumper to accomidate the winch. Can be tough because its thick metal. I had a friend who owns a body shop do it for me. Bonus was he then polished and painted the cut edge.
 

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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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I wanted a TJM for my truck, but couldn't find one anywhere at the time. "Settled" for the ARB, and have been pleased.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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has anyone had a first hand look at the one from Custom4x4 - Jeep Bumpers and Rocker Guards
the photos and price look good but I've not seen one in person.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dusty321
has anyone had a first hand look at the one from Custom4x4 - Jeep Bumpers and Rocker Guards
the photos and price look good but I've not seen one in person.
uhh.... they're JEEP bumpers!
 
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