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Old 08-27-2007 | 08:19 PM
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What should I do about a front bumper?

I have a Black 99 Toyota 4runner Highlander Edition and I am wanting to put a new bumper on the front end. I can't decide which bumper I want though so I was looking for other's opinions. Tell me what you think.
Here is my Rig how it sits today



Here are the bumpers I am looking at.

Irbis offroad offers this front bumper


The Irbis bumper will need blinkers mounted or integrated but I can have Irbis do that in the process of the build.

Hanson offroad offers this bumper

The Hanson bumper is not offered on their web site but will work with some modifacation. I would also have to find a place to add blinkers.

TJM Products offers this bumper

The TJM would come with different blinkers and (no) integreated lights but these are things I could do later.

What would you do if you were me?

Thanks!

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Old 08-27-2007 | 08:35 PM
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Looks like the TJM will protect your front end a little better over the headlights. I also like the integrated fog lights.
Old 08-27-2007 | 08:37 PM
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T15 for sure. i cant stand that irbis bumper. the hanson isnt bad but ive never heard of them
Old 08-27-2007 | 09:04 PM
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I actually like the irbis bumper. Looks nice and tight. Although your truck looks so cherry, I think you should just leave the stock bumper until it at least gets a little scratched...
Old 08-27-2007 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by spaugh
I actually like the irbis bumper. Looks nice and tight. Although your truck looks so cherry, I think you should just leave the stock bumper until it at least gets a little scratched...
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I wonder what a it would look like if you did a cross between the tjm and hansen bumper?
Old 08-27-2007 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by wormhole
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I wonder what a it would look like if you did a cross between the tjm and hansen bumper?
& I agree with the comments above, Looks great & much cleaner/smoother as is.
Old 08-27-2007 | 10:28 PM
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i like the irbis. if you don't run a winch can you keep the grille shell?

i'm gonna get some KC hi-lites & wire 'em up for blinkers.
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:16 AM
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you might wanna check www.armorology.com
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:23 AM
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Can I ask where you got the front shackels?
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:33 AM
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I have the tjm 17 it works well and is clean and simple.






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Old 08-28-2007 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by spaugh
I actually like the irbis bumper. Looks nice and tight. Although your truck looks so cherry, I think you should just leave the stock bumper until it at least gets a little scratched...
I would but I don't feel the need to trash the stock bumper before getting a new bumper (wouldn't mind keeping it around in case I ever want to put it back on)
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by wormhole
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I wonder what a it would look like if you did a cross between the tjm and hansen bumper?
See I really like the Irbis bumper also it has a great aproach angle and it just looks mean.

A mix between Hanson and TJM would look something like this https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f79/...imited-110535/ but really that's more work than I'm looking for.
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by the_gunslinger
i like the irbis. if you don't run a winch can you keep the grille shell?

i'm gonna get some KC hi-lites & wire 'em up for blinkers.
That is correct if you don't run a winch you can keep the grill in. And in all actuallity if you ran a winch you could carve the grill to fit the winch so you don't have a huge hole where your grill should be.
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by RoySharif
you might wanna check www.armorology.com
I have checked Armorology and they have a great product however I can't drive to Colorado to have a bumper built let alone keep my rig there for 2 or mor weeks. Good idea thought!
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 4Runner4Christ
Can I ask where you got the front shackels?
I built them.
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ADH8796
I would but I don't feel the need to trash the stock bumper before getting a new bumper (wouldn't mind keeping it around in case I ever want to put it back on)
Good point

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Old 08-28-2007 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by xcmountain80
I have the tjm 17 it works well and is clean

Aaron
I like the look with the lights but without the lights I'm not a big fan.
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:58 AM
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Never seen or heard of Irbis before, but man that thing stays tight... I would go with that one
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:59 AM
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Sorry for all the delayed responses. Thanks for the responses keep them coming.

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Old 08-28-2007 | 07:05 AM
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I love the look of the Irbis. Its a clean tight fitting bumper that will give protection.



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