Do you guys think that a tjm t15 would look out of place on a stock tacoma. Meaning no lift and factory size tires. I am aware the added weight might make the front sag a little. Any thoughts on this would be a big help.

By the way does anybody know how much one weights.

Thanks
toyota2

 

I dont think it would look out of place. It would bring out a more aggressive appearance and would give you better protection from accidents and deer.
Oh yeah, and i think the T-15 weighs about 104lbs.
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/reviews/4rnrfrontbumper/

 

Is it 4wd taco? I don't know the weight for sure but figure around 90-100 lbs for the TJM bumper and mount, minus your old bumper (my stock bumper was about 20-25 lbs and my stock brush guard was about 45 lbs)

 

I used to have a stock Taco with a T-15 that lived nearby. Ive also seen a stock 4runner. Both looked fine. I highly recommend it. I believe it is lighter then the ARB. My guess on the weight would be around 100lbs, perhaps a bit less.

 

I think it would look great on a Pre-Runner style Stock Yota.

 

I agree with everyone that it would look fine and add some protection to your rig. You can always put in spacers or different coils to compensate for the extra weight if it becomes an issue.

 

I would do it in a heartbeat. I recently got backed into by an uninsured motorist. There was barely any visible damage to my truck besides a broken turn signal lens cover, a very, very mildly tweaked fender and my bumper was pushed back 1/2" or so on one side. The estimate for repair was $941! I taped up the turn signal for now and plan to leave it that way until I figure out what bumper I will be running permanently since it will either have it's own turn signals or require re-wiring my side-markers to also blink. I tore into everything myself and it was fairly easy to tweak everything into place to the point that it's not at all noticeable.

Point is a TJM or ARB or whatever would have prevented any damage at all. I'm sure of that. I have seen plenty of otherwise stock trucks with bumpers, in fact that is mostly when I see ARB's / TJM's.

Does TJM offer the aluminum bumper for 3rd gen. 4Runners?

 

Thanks for the replies, and you are all right about the added frontend protection. Now if I can just find a business to have it shiped to and save a little on shipping. I should have mentioned that it is an 02 TRD 4x4 tacoma excab.

Again thanks for the replies

Shawn

 

If 2000 and 2002 Tacomas have the same bumper mounting, you can get a blem bumper direct from TJM at a discount.

http://www.tjmbullbars.com/sale.htm

Scroll down to the bottom to "Toyota"...

 

you should add some beefy a/t tires to go with the t15 though. i installed mine before the lift and with the stock 'road' tires it looked out of place, but i've seen plenty of tacos with arbs ortjms and 31" bfg a/t's (or other a/t's) that looked pretty good. have you thought about some ome 881s?

 

4x4 taco

I was actually looking at your truck today and really like the look, I do plan on a lift sometime in the near furture but I was leaning more toward a coilover than ome springs. How did you lift the rear of your truck?
The a/t tires are comming as soon as these weat out or when I just cant stand them anymore they suck (stock bfg's) I just dont put many miles on this truck so it takes forever to wear out tires.

have a good one

 

Does anyone know how different the bumbper mounting is between 97 and 98 on tacomas? I was looking at the blems on the TJM website and noticed a great deal on a bumper for a 98 and I've wondering if any work I'd have to do to mount it on my 97 would negate the savings.

Thanks
Iand

 

Get it!