Front Bumper

bavfc3364 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:35 pm

I'am looking to get a good front bumper. Trying to pick between a few, looking for horror stories. Does arb require a better front spring? What other alternatives are out there? I like the Rock Lizard but to get a winch you need to move fog lamps back.
any good ideas out there.

spoonplugger1 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:35 pm

What does the fog lights have to do with the Rock Liz bumper, it plugs into the recovery hitch only when you need it. Am I missing somethig?

Fouros · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:37 pm

tjm has a winch bumper for the 05+ Kj's

TJM Products USA

2510 Quality Lane
Knoxville, TN 37931

ph: (865) 670-1012

give em a call and if you want to see the new bumper its at SEMA in las Vegas in november

ozltd wont mind if i post a pick of his KJ

Fouros · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:40 pm

the fairlead goes behind the numberplate

OzLtd · **Posted:** Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:48 am

Here's a couple of pics with the winch mounted........

04kjsport · **Posted:** Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:58 am

anyone know if they are going to make one for 02-04 kj's. but looking at the bumper it already has turnsignals in it. would it be possible to delete the factory ones and use the bumper meant for the 05 and up???

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:11 am

ARB bumpers are overpriced, not expensive just over price. I ordered my Rock Lizard bumper and would like to see a picture of a winch on it. As a matter of fact if you have awinch on their bumper post it, let's see what it looks like.

Fouros · **Posted:** Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:28 am

04kjsport wrote:

anyone know if they are going to make one for 02-04 kj's. but looking at the bumper it already has turnsignals in it. would it be possible to delete the factory ones and use the bumper meant for the 05 and up???

yes they are, to keep em honest send a email to info@tjm.com.au atten the National Sales Manager my 04 KJ will be going in to thier R&D Dept for prototyping in about a month

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:15 am

Hey Oz...did you have to move your washer fluid container to another location or is it still there behind the bumper...I assume that it is in the same location as the stateside KJs???

OzLtd · **Posted:** Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:31 pm

RockyMtEditionKJ wrote:

Hey Oz...did you have to move your washer fluid container to another location or is it still there behind the bumper...I assume that it is in the same location as the stateside KJs???

Yes its still in the factory location and the Bar includes a steel bash plate just for it. The guys from TJM made sure it cleared my 245/75/16's on 8" rims with 4.5" backspace so it will be fine.

Although......just recently I removed it completely in an effort to clear up as much space as possible for the planned 265/75/16 MTR upgrade.

bavfc3364 · **Posted:** Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:13 pm

The tjm looks great i'am waiting for an email back from them with pricing. Have you had any problems with the d-rings underneath grabing. For those who need picture of Rock Lizard bumper i have included one. Notice fog lamps are tilted back not usable with winch in place. I'am interested in the tjm.

Rock Lizard · **Posted:** Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:34 am

bavfc3364 wrote:

The tjm looks great i'am waiting for an email back from them with pricing. Have you had any problems with the d-rings underneath grabing. For those who need picture of Rock Lizard bumper i have included one. Notice fog lamps are tilted back not usable with winch in place. I'am interested in the tjm.

Only reason the lights are tilted back were because Ted shortened the winch cradle quite a bit, and with it being the first prototype, the holes were a last minute addition, so the lights were about 1/4" too close toward the front of the bumper. The production models won't have that problem because I will move the holes back a little bit, just incase someone alters their winch mount. I can't remember how much he cut off, but it was like 2-3".

Endurance · **Posted:** Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:10 am

TJM doesnt sell this bumper in the US, as far as I know. More than likely they will not respond to your email as well. I called them and they said that I had to call my local distributor. Well I called my local distributor, 5 of them, and they all told me TJM doesnt make a winch bumper and all they make is that little center piece bull bar.

That TJM bumper along with the hydraulic winch is bad booty though! Im gettin wood over that :lol:

bavfc3364 · **Posted:** Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:27 pm

I know the tjm bumper will be at sema and will be relased state side soon after. I hope to see it soon. If not there is always international mail.

OzLtd · **Posted:** Sat Oct 28, 2006 1:10 am

Endurance wrote:

TJM doesnt sell this bumper in the US, as far as I know. More than likely they will not respond to your email as well. I called them and they said that I had to call my local distributor. Well I called my local distributor, 5 of them, and they all told me TJM doesnt make a winch bumper and all they make is that little center piece bull bar.

That TJM bumper along with the hydraulic winch is bad @$#% though! Im gettin wood over that :lol:

Dont stress man, as the post says below, it will be released at SEMA and then the dealers will know it's avaiable !! lol!!

Fouros · **Posted:** Sat Oct 28, 2006 2:50 am

they will be the t17 bull bar is being displayed at sema the more you guys email tjm the sooner it will be released

bavfc3364 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:24 pm

As much to my suprise i have emailed called and yet no contact from tjm. I'm not sure if they want to sell this bumper or not. I saw pictures from sema and got good press, yet no return from tjm. I have even tried to contact Australia division with no luck.

Fouros · **Posted:** Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:30 pm

where did you get the picks from sema re the TJM bars,

as far as i know there running production of both the alloy grille guards and the full steel bumpers, it takes a few weeks to ship em over the pond

bavfc3364 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:39 pm

i saw some pictures of a tjm booth on www.rockkrawler.com here is the pic.

kolesy · **Posted:** Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:45 pm

See that don't look bad but the frickin shackle mounts hang down WAY too much!

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