Bull Bar for 4Runner
03-12-2008, 11:00 AM
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Bull Bar for 4Runner
Hey guys, my apologies if this is a frequently asked question, or in the wrong sub-forum. I've been searching incessantly through auto parts shops around my town, and I've been unable to come across a bull bar or a safari bar for my 2000 4Runner. As it looks so far, I'll have to fab one up myself, or make some mounting brackets to make a bull bar for another model compatible. Can anyone offer some insight on where I might possibly be able to find an after market one, or on possibly making some mounting brackets? Any help is appreciated. 
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03-12-2008, 11:05 AM
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I recently bought a TJM T-15 from sonoransteel.com and I absolutely love it. I believe ARB makes one for the 3rd gen too. There are definitely bumpers out there, keep searching. And welcome to Yotatech!
03-12-2008, 11:38 AM
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That's my T-15. Super easy to install.
Hey guys, my apologies if this is a frequently asked question, or in the wrong sub-forum. I've been searching incessantly through auto parts shops around my town, and I've been unable to come across a bull bar or a safari bar for my 2000 4Runner. As it looks so far, I'll have to fab one up myself, or make some mounting brackets to make a bull bar for another model compatible. Can anyone offer some insight on where I might possibly be able to find an after market one, or on possibly making some mounting brackets? Any help is appreciated.
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03-12-2008, 12:49 PM
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FoSheezy, you are probably right since he mentioned a "safari" bar. I immediately jumped on "bull" bar since that is what ARB calls their bumper. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about what i would call a "brush guard" since I was never interested. I am sure somebody will help you out though.
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03-12-2008, 01:52 PM
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Thanks for the welcome 
Before, I was leaning more towards one of the Westin bull bars, but just taking a look at some of the T-15 pictures, I'm starting to lean more towards like what Terminator has. What I mostly need it for is extra lighting, which was why, before, I was thinking about the bull bar, but I really like the look and the apparent functionality of the T-15. Plus, I don't think it would be a problem to drill out some holes and rig up some lights on there. Thanks for all the help, guys. Really appreciated.
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Before, I was leaning more towards one of the Westin bull bars, but just taking a look at some of the T-15 pictures, I'm starting to lean more towards like what Terminator has. What I mostly need it for is extra lighting, which was why, before, I was thinking about the bull bar, but I really like the look and the apparent functionality of the T-15. Plus, I don't think it would be a problem to drill out some holes and rig up some lights on there. Thanks for all the help, guys. Really appreciated.Derek
03-12-2008, 02:22 PM
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If it's just that, you can drill the stock bumper too... (a little "bouncier")
or check out last pics 2 and 3 here of home-made light bar
it wasn't painted very well, and got pretty rusty though
or check out last pics 2 and 3 here of home-made light bar
it wasn't painted very well, and got pretty rusty though
03-12-2008, 02:30 PM
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[QUOTE=wjwerdna;50777051]If it's just that, you can drill the stock bumper too... (a little "bouncier")
or check out last pics 2 and 3 here of home-made light bar
I was looking for a jaw dropping smiley to use but couldn't find one. DAMN!
What in the heck do you use all that light for? That is awesome! Do you have a post where you talk about the setup anywhere?
or check out last pics 2 and 3 here of home-made light bar
I was looking for a jaw dropping smiley to use but couldn't find one. DAMN!
What in the heck do you use all that light for? That is awesome! Do you have a post where you talk about the setup anywhere?
03-12-2008, 02:36 PM
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[QUOTE=wjwerdna;50777051]If it's just that, you can drill the stock bumper too... (a little "bouncier")
or check out last pics 2 and 3 here of home-made light bar
Is that like a portable tanning parlour?
or check out last pics 2 and 3 here of home-made light bar
Is that like a portable tanning parlour?
03-12-2008, 06:04 PM
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Wow man, that's a heck of a lot of lights, and I'd hate to have you sitting outside my house at night 
So I was checking around on the internet, and I came across the TJM 'Type 3 Frontal Protection Bar'. I was wondering if anyone's heard anything about these? Here's a link... I'm thinking that's what I'm gonna try and go with, as Westin (what I was originally looking for) doesn't manufacture one for my model year They only do the new body styling (which fails, in my opinion).
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So I was checking around on the internet, and I came across the TJM 'Type 3 Frontal Protection Bar'. I was wondering if anyone's heard anything about these? Here's a link... I'm thinking that's what I'm gonna try and go with, as Westin (what I was originally looking for) doesn't manufacture one for my model year They only do the new body styling (which fails, in my opinion). Derek
03-12-2008, 06:22 PM
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The very rare TJM T-13
Here is a couple of shots of my T-13 that only 2 other people have in the country to my knowledge. Also bought on sonoransteel.com
03-12-2008, 06:25 PM
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LOL!!!!!
NO WAY would I ever actually put that many lights on my truck. That would be over 100amps, and would not even be possible. It's just a quick photoshop with a lot of copy pasting =)
Here's how it actually looks now
NO WAY would I ever actually put that many lights on my truck. That would be over 100amps, and would not even be possible. It's just a quick photoshop with a lot of copy pasting =)
Here's how it actually looks now
