TJM 17 install on a 3rd gen 4runner --- cut off tips?
11-22-2005, 06:33 PM
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TJM 17 install on a 3rd gen 4runner --- cut off tips?
Hi guys,
Yup, i let the kitty out of the bag. I just ordered a TJM 17 for my 4runner a few days ago from Schaefer and it will be here in a few weeks
i've searched now for 2 hours on the forum for install advice and thanks 00runner and midiwall for tips and pics of the install. brad: i will double check the bumper's clearance measurements and the weight question when i receive mine.
there is one thing that is puzzling me: in this picture, midiwall recommends that you remove these tips so that the T17 will be able to fit. however, brad does not mention this at all:
my question is, "how far do you cut this tip off?" i vaguely recall someone having pics of the spot where you cut and i think that special someone also welded on a plate to cover the hole.
2nd question is "will cutting off the tip make it unusable for re-mounting the stock bumper?"
thanks,
bob
Yup, i let the kitty out of the bag. I just ordered a TJM 17 for my 4runner a few days ago from Schaefer and it will be here in a few weeks
i've searched now for 2 hours on the forum for install advice and thanks 00runner and midiwall for tips and pics of the install. brad: i will double check the bumper's clearance measurements and the weight question when i receive mine.there is one thing that is puzzling me: in this picture, midiwall recommends that you remove these tips so that the T17 will be able to fit. however, brad does not mention this at all:
my question is, "how far do you cut this tip off?" i vaguely recall someone having pics of the spot where you cut and i think that special someone also welded on a plate to cover the hole.
2nd question is "will cutting off the tip make it unusable for re-mounting the stock bumper?"
thanks,
bob
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11-22-2005, 06:39 PM
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http://www.wabfab.org/2000/arbbumper/arbbumper.htm
I dont know if this applies to the TJM or is only for the ARB.
I am sure Brian or Andy will chime in.
I dont know if this applies to the TJM or is only for the ARB.
I am sure Brian or Andy will chime in.
11-22-2005, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by terryjmatthew
http://www.wabfab.org/2000/arbbumper/arbbumper.htm
I dont know if this applies to the TJM or is only for the ARB.
I am sure Brian or Andy will chime in.
I dont know if this applies to the TJM or is only for the ARB.
I am sure Brian or Andy will chime in.
I've installed 3 TJMs and never had to cut anything off to mount them up, I've done a 96, and two 97s and I've never seen those ends like that. I know things changed in 99 if that is the year Midiwall has I'm not sure, but I think your safe with your 98. Good luck and get us some pics once it's on.
11-22-2005, 07:31 PM
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bob, looking at this thread (https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/arb-bull-bar-install-72306/) rowdy discovered that those rounded ends are only bolted on and all he did was unbolt them. granted he is mounting an arb, but maybe the frame ends are the same for all 96-98?
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11-22-2005, 08:36 PM
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eeek! Sorry I missed this thread Bob... Glad you got my email reply!
update... Just to be clear, when I say "these end points need to come off" on my web page, I didn't mean to imply they had to be CUT off.
update... Just to be clear, when I say "these end points need to come off" on my web page, I didn't mean to imply they had to be CUT off.
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11-22-2005, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by midiwall
eeek! Sorry I missed this thread Bob... Glad you got my email reply!
update... Just to be clear, when I say "these end points need to come off" on my web page, I didn't mean to imply they had to be CUT off.
update... Just to be clear, when I say "these end points need to come off" on my web page, I didn't mean to imply they had to be CUT off.
yeah, that was my assumption because i *thought* i saw a write up where they cut off those ends and welded on a cover.
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11-22-2005, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5
mark,
yeah, that was my assumption because i *thought* i saw a write up where they cut off those ends and welded on a cover.
bob
yeah, that was my assumption because i *thought* i saw a write up where they cut off those ends and welded on a cover.
bob
11-22-2005, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by garrett1478
yeah, i remember reading your write up mark and assuming you meant cut off, probably b/c i have read about installs of ARBs where people DID cut the ends.
I think that you have to cut them off for 2nd gens? Or maybe it was in the case of an ARB. I remember seeing that soemwhere as well, and was worried about it when I did mine, but it's just a bolt.
Have fun Bob!
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11-23-2005, 04:07 AM
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I can't tell for sure from your pic but it looks like your talking about the bumper crush bar. You can actually take that whole piece off as it is not needed with the TJM. I have the T-17 on my 2000 and no cutting was required.
11-23-2005, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by HOJU
when i put mine on my '96, i could unbolt them.... you should be able to as well?
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