WRITEUP: 3rd gen TJM 17 install

Bob_98SR5 · 12-20-2005, 12:32 AM

Hello gents (and the few lovely ladies),

It's been awhile

I recently ordered an early Christmas gift, a TJM 17 bumper. I bought mine from Sonoran Steel with a used pair of Steve's modified bumper bracket/shackle hangers. Here's a pic of the final product:

I wrote the article with many of the tips I culled from the millions of threads re TJM bumper installs. Hopefully this will be of value and referenced by future TJM bumper owners

Link: http://www.4runners.org/articles/tjm17

Bob

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msw0085 · 12-20-2005, 01:00 AM

Bob, that looks great.. I really want one of these in the near future..

lee · 12-20-2005, 07:01 AM

DITTO. looks awesome bob, congrats.

shazaam · 12-20-2005, 07:12 AM

lookin good Bob

Funrunner · 12-20-2005, 07:18 AM

Good job, looks nice.

calg3 · 12-20-2005, 07:31 AM

Looks killer, Bob. Another awesome write-up. Thanks, you are the MAN!

TDiddy · 12-20-2005, 07:35 AM

Very nice!

ebelen1 · 12-20-2005, 07:37 AM

SWEET!!!!!!!

Bob, when's the rear steel bumper comin'?

loosehead · 12-20-2005, 09:04 AM

Looks great, Bob. Good write-up, too (as usual)!

Churnd · 12-20-2005, 09:22 AM

Not bad!!

FilthyRich · 12-20-2005, 09:39 AM

Glad you went with the 17. I love the clean, minimalist look of it.

paddlenbike · 12-20-2005, 10:15 AM

Your truck looks great Bob...TJM17, 99+ lights, satoshi, Limited wheels...keep up the good work!

Bob_98SR5 · 12-20-2005, 10:32 AM

thanks for the compliments, guys. im really diggin' this bumper!

instead of the hella lights, i thought about adding some mounting points to the top flat area on it for a hi-lift. however, i neither have a hi-lift nor the means to create a hi-lift mount.

ive seen one of the CO guys put one on an arb, but does anyone here have a hi-lift mount for a T17?

oh well, that's future stuff. next project will definitely be the e-locker

bob

FilthyRich · 12-20-2005, 10:41 AM

I say order some of Slee's Hi_lift mounts for the rack. That is what I am going to do.

Bob_98SR5 · 12-20-2005, 10:46 AM

eric,

good tip, ill check it out. thanks!

bob

Amir904 · 12-20-2005, 10:47 AM

nice, i want those modified shackle brackets...

FilthyRich · 12-20-2005, 10:48 AM

here you go. In the middle of the page on the right....
http://sleeoffroad.com/products/prod...fracks_acc.htm

Tacoclimber · 12-20-2005, 10:55 AM

Looks excellent, Bob! I really like the 17... I'm saving my pennies!

garrett1478 · 12-20-2005, 10:53 PM

dang bob that looks really nice.

one day i will be there....

Tacoma Dude · 12-20-2005, 11:07 PM

Nice write-up
Good pictures to illustrate your points. I especially like the picture with the three boxes in the back

Considering how many times I've taken my back seats out for space and to vaccuum sand, I really should consider doing that same modification...

grimpy · 12-21-2005, 01:10 AM

looking good there bob!

Jonathan · 12-21-2005, 05:05 PM

Always count on Bob for a good write-up haha. Thanks Bob I think I will be ordering one of these as soon as I get paid, so perfect timing with a full write-up.

d0ubledown · 12-22-2005, 01:27 AM

awesome work bob! very thorough install write up and excellent pics! im starting to love the 17 over the 15...it really looks alot cleaner...great job fitting it perfectly.

you mentioned the 'seat belt mod'...couldnt find any info on that. what is it? could you link me to a how-to?

thanks!

Bob_98SR5 · 12-22-2005, 01:52 AM

sonny,

its actually 'seat bolt' mod, not seat belt

i dont have a write up for that yet. but look at this thread: http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t...ight=seat+bolt

it evolved into a wing nut style and not the original knobs, thanks to reader feedback

and see what steve schaefer made for sale. post #22

bob

sschaefer3 · 12-22-2005, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FilthyRich

I say order some of Slee's Hi_lift mounts for the rack. That is what I am going to do.

You really don't want to put weight on the roof for off-road use. When I use my rack I only put sleeping bags and a tent up there.

Also the hi-lift rusts very fast. I would put it in the cargo area.

http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_4r...ount_jack.html

I had it on the roof at one time too.

Hard to see but it's up there.

12-20-2005, 01:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
msw0085 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southlake/Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,988	Bob, that looks great.. I really want one of these in the near future.. __________________ TOYOTA\|moving forward 1996 3.4 Litre \| 4-Wheel Drive \| 5-speed Manual Transmission \| Magnaflow Exhaust Deckplate \| Intake Silencer Removal MasterDebater

12-20-2005, 07:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,057	lookin good Bob __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1

12-20-2005, 07:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
calg3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Old Line State Posts: 1,042	Looks killer, Bob. Another awesome write-up. Thanks, you are the MAN! __________________ 2006 Subaru Outback, miss my 4Runner! 2006 Mazda3, zoom, zoom... Look at my previous truck(s) in the Yotatech gallery: http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=42494

12-20-2005, 07:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
ebelen1 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 1,964	SWEET!!!!!!! Bob, when's the rear steel bumper comin'? __________________ ____________ Edwin 1999 SR5 4unner

12-20-2005, 09:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
loosehead Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 1,107	Looks great, Bob. Good write-up, too (as usual)! __________________ Jayson 1998 4Runner SR5 4WD V-6, auto, E-locker

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lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	DITTO. looks awesome bob, congrats.

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TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	Very nice!

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12-20-2005, 10:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
paddlenbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,051	Your truck looks great Bob...TJM17, 99+ lights, satoshi, Limited wheels...keep up the good work! __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD \| 5-speed \| E-locker \| Tundra/OME lift \| Stubbs Sliders \| Deckplate/TrueFlow \| Yakima rack \| Click here for specs & pics

12-20-2005, 10:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	thanks for the compliments, guys. im really diggin' this bumper! instead of the hella lights, i thought about adding some mounting points to the top flat area on it for a hi-lift. however, i neither have a hi-lift nor the means to create a hi-lift mount. ive seen one of the CO guys put one on an arb, but does anyone here have a hi-lift mount for a T17? oh well, that's future stuff. next project will definitely be the e-locker bob

12-20-2005, 10:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	eric, good tip, ill check it out. thanks! bob

12-20-2005, 10:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
Amir904 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boston/Albany Posts: 866	nice, i want those modified shackle brackets... __________________ 07 4runner 4.7 SR5 98 4runner 3.4 SR5 87 FJ60

12-20-2005, 10:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
Tacoclimber Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between a rock and a hard place, AZ Posts: 3,713	Looks excellent, Bob! I really like the 17... I'm saving my pennies! __________________ CJ ...<>< 03 DC TRD Tacoma 4wd with a bunch of junk. SOLD 1964 Chevy Biscayne, 230 I6, lowered, satin black, old-school legit. Just wheel the stupid thing!!! But do it responsibly, ok? My band: Road Worn Saints

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garrett1478 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 0	dang bob that looks really nice. one day i will be there....

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grimpy Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 659	looking good there bob! __________________ 2007 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD Sport 6speed Pro Comp 6" - Bilstein 5100 front 18x9 Moto Metal 951B - 325/60/18 NTG Pro Comp Skid - Lund Grill Cover 17x10 Weld EVO Velociti 6 *soon

12-21-2005, 05:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
Jonathan Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 1,743	Always count on Bob for a good write-up haha. Thanks Bob I think I will be ordering one of these as soon as I get paid, so perfect timing with a full write-up. __________________ 1996 Black 4Runner V6 5 speed 4X4\| Retrofitted E-Locker\| SAW's\| LC coils and Doetschtech shocks\| ATS arms \| 285 Goodyear MTR's\|TJM T-15 With Warn M8000\|Retrofitted Toyota Hood Scoop\| Stubbs Sliders\|Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender Flares\| Extended rear diff breather\| Uniden 510XL CB w/ 4 Ft. Firestik II Antenna\|Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler\|Black headlights and corners\| More to come... 2007 VW GTI 6 Speed Last edited by Jonathan; 01-01-2006 at 04:20 PM.

12-20-2005, 11:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,360	Nice write-up Good pictures to illustrate your points. I especially like the picture with the three boxes in the back Considering how many times I've taken my back seats out for space and to vaccuum sand, I really should consider doing that same modification... __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

12-22-2005, 01:27 AM	#23 (permalink)
d0ubledown Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: vansterdam BC. Posts: 1,432	awesome work bob! very thorough install write up and excellent pics! im starting to love the 17 over the 15...it really looks alot cleaner...great job fitting it perfectly. you mentioned the 'seat belt mod'...couldnt find any info on that. what is it? could you link me to a how-to? thanks! __________________ sonny ------- 1998 4Runner LTD. Fabtech CO fronts, OME/Pro Comp rears, SS rear links, Revtek diff drop, oem elocker, ARB RD90, 4.88's, 315/75/16 MT/R's on FZJ-80's, Trail Gear sliders, ARB Prado Bar, 1.5" 4Crawler BL, Tundra Brakes, wabfab disco's, IPF's...satoshi'd deckplated & ISR'd. SOLD!!! new ride: 1997 FZJ80. ome/arb/bfg/etc. when clinton lied..nobody died

12-22-2005, 01:52 AM	#24 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	sonny, its actually 'seat bolt' mod, not seat belt i dont have a write up for that yet. but look at this thread: http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t...ight=seat+bolt it evolved into a wing nut style and not the original knobs, thanks to reader feedback and see what steve schaefer made for sale. post #22 bob

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