TJM T17 vs T15
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TJM T17 vs T15
Basically the question is; if I buy a T17, will I end up kicking myself for not having gotten the T15. Outside of the grill/headlght protectors, are there any significant differences between the two that might help me stop the waffling?
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Both are good.
Differences I can think of besides the hoops:
1) No "bumperettes" (i think that's what they're called) at the bottom of the main hoop. They give a nice little extra, rubber padding to a straight on contact hit.
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2) No convenient place to mount aux. lights.
Someimes I think the T-17 is a cleaner look, but I'm quite happy with my T-15.
Differences I can think of besides the hoops:
1) No "bumperettes" (i think that's what they're called) at the bottom of the main hoop. They give a nice little extra, rubber padding to a straight on contact hit.
and
2) No convenient place to mount aux. lights.
Someimes I think the T-17 is a cleaner look, but I'm quite happy with my T-15.
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Originally Posted by calrockx
2) No convenient place to mount aux. lights.
Someimes I think the T-17 is a cleaner look, but I'm quite happy with my T-15.
Someimes I think the T-17 is a cleaner look, but I'm quite happy with my T-15.
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Maybe the T-15 comes already tapped?
I actually am not that much of a fan of either look. Maybe it's something I would have to grow into but the T-15 has always looked bulkier than the truck it's supposed to sit on. That and the front tube is so much thicker than the hoops over the headlights.
Don't get me wrong, I'd still pick up a TJM from the group-buy if it was still an option - but I think it would take some getting used to.
I actually am not that much of a fan of either look. Maybe it's something I would have to grow into but the T-15 has always looked bulkier than the truck it's supposed to sit on. That and the front tube is so much thicker than the hoops over the headlights.
Don't get me wrong, I'd still pick up a TJM from the group-buy if it was still an option - but I think it would take some getting used to.
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I believe I read somewhere on TJM's site that some of the T-17s are pretapped and some aren't, as if it was luck-o-the-draw. It shouldn't be to hard to make yourself some lamp taps yourself.
EDIT: I found it here
EDIT: I found it here
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Basically the question is; if I buy a T17, will I end up kicking myself for not having gotten the T15. Outside of the grill/headlght protectors, are there any significant differences between the two that might help me stop the waffling?
I wanted the T-15 but I got a good deal on the T-17 (scratched on e-bay) and welded my factory brush guard to the bumper: http://community.webshots.com/photo/...87536658rVHJHT
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Wow Mtn Goat, clean job there, looks like it came that way. You all have good points (damn you), for the most part the added hoops are probably un-necessary-if I hit a deer, well, thats for the insurance folks to deal with anyway. I suppose if I get the T17 and wish for the other, someone here will no doubt take it off my hands.
I wonder how much stronger the T15 is? perhaps I'll call TJM up see if I can't harass somebody.
I wonder how much stronger the T15 is? perhaps I'll call TJM up see if I can't harass somebody.
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Originally Posted by mt_goat
I wanted the T-15 but I got a good deal on the T-17 (scratched on e-bay) and welded my factory brush guard to the bumper: http://community.webshots.com/photo/...87536658rVHJHT
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