i say you keep the oem, doesn't sound like you're adding a winch. i'd definitely keep what you have

 

the Irbis bumper takes away the look of the 4runner, i'd go with the TJM over the Hanson (though i've heard nothing but good things about them) due to the protections of the headlights

 

The stock bumpers has poor aproach angles and will not carry a winch (yes I do plan on adding a winch along with the new bumper)

Anthony

 

Agreed, the TJM offers more protection for the headlights however how often do you jack a tree/rock with that area of your bumper? I don't think I'm real worried about my headlights being that I don't think it's something I'll be hitting.

 

Why not go with the TJM-17, get some lights, and a winch and call it good. That bumper should protect the front end better than the stock ever could, and as you said before, you won't have to spend the extra cash in getting the headlights protected if you don't think you'll need it.

In my area we have a big deer population or at least where I drive home to, and I will be ordering a 17 when they get off back order. This will give me good protection at a reasonable price, and will go well beyond what my stock bumper and brush guard have to offer!

So....

Its really about purpose, whether it be for protection? look? function?...these are the factors you need to decide on.

Good luck and let us know what you decide!

 

Thanks for the advice I'll take that into consideration.

 

Have you thought about an ARB Bull bar? 2nd post in this thread https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/bull-bar-112546/

 

Yes I have and as good of a product as ARB makes (stronger than TJM) I don't think the edgy look of the ARB complements the curves fo the 3rd gen 4runner quite as well as the other bumpers I have selected but thanks for the suggestion.

 

Bump for more opinions!

 

You could always fab a Bentup to fit.

Aaron

 

allpro as well, basically just like trying to fit a taco arb or prado bar on.

i plan to do bentup or hanson myself later, my tjm is bulky as hell

 

Im with you on that blake the allpro bumper is good too. I like my tjm but wish it was a little more stout.

Aaron

 

im curious as to how much modification is needed. if i can do it myself or need someone to weld up some stuff.

 

I'll measure Austins next time in that part of FL I have some interior shots. I know there aren't as many bolt holes (should be ).

Aaron

 

It's too bad the ARMOROLOGY stuff isn't a viable option for more of us. It is far and away the best bumper I've seen for the 3rd gen. I may be the only one on YT who could care less about the TJM stuff. I feel that if there was more stuff readily available to us, than there wouldn't be so many people on their wagon.

I would LOVE to see what the folks at Shrockworks are working on for the 3rd gen. Their 4th gen bumpers are truly sick.

 

Your right I would have bought something else.

Aaron

 

the tjm was my favorite out of the three posted.

 

Personally I like the Irbis. The TJM is also nice..
What ever you go with be sure to take into consideration air flow, especially if you tow much.

 

Some more options here: (most of them are for a taco) https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/bumper-help-122328/

Rockware (vehicle must be in colorado) http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/ar....jsp?id=186571

Badland Bumpers http://www.fourwheeler.com/techartic...ers/index.html

bentup http://www.bentup.com/front.html

cbi http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/index.php

4x4beast http://www.creationnonstop.com/beast/proj_roxalot.html

tjm http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_tjm_bullbars.html

warn http://www.car-stuff.com/toyotawinch.htm

all pro http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.p...sk=view&id=118

marlin http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/armor.htm

front range http://frontrangeoffroadfab.com/nfos...512d95fd6bbd77

blazen http://www.blazenoffroad.com/product...4&productId=58

westin http://www.everythingoffroad.com/westin_bullbar.html

big rocks http://bigrocksoffroad.com/Toyota%20Front%20Bumpers.htm

arb http://www.expeditionswest.com/equip...rb_bumper.html

And the future king of bumpers, Road Armor:
http://www.roadarmor.com/ra3/nissan.html

Unfortunately, they will not be available for a few months

 

Thanks for the added info. Some of those bumpers I really might consider.