My FJ is retiring from daily driver duties when I move to Texas in the upcoming months. I had a “keep it light” mentality with my FJ and that is the reason I purchased the Metal Tech tube bumper. I impulse purchase a big heavy bumper and this really nice tube bumper has to go.
I bought this bumper new in early 2012. I have been very happy with it, it hasn’t loosened up and I have used the winch (not included) half a dozen times without any issues. It has four light tabs and only weighs 40-ish lbs more than the stock bumper with the winch portion installed (putting the winch on adds whatever the winch weights too). The winch mounting portion can be removed with the winch with several bolts pretty easily but I just left it on the entire time. From what I remember the install is pretty straight forward and easy, I did it by myself in about 2 hours.
Link to product
http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-29-fj-cruiser-tube-bumper-wwinch-mount.aspx
2012-Aug-Sedonafest (138 of 29).jpg by azeyecap, on Flickr
2012-Aug-Sedonafest (117 of 29).jpg by azeyecap, on Flickr
It costs me about 1100 bucks after shipping, asking $850.
I haven’t removed the bumper yet, but will probably do so this weekend. If you want the bumper know that it won’t be available until then. IM or email with questions!! I am located in Tempe or Scottsdale most of the time, i don't want to ship.
Thanks
Casey
I bought this bumper new in early 2012. I have been very happy with it, it hasn’t loosened up and I have used the winch (not included) half a dozen times without any issues. It has four light tabs and only weighs 40-ish lbs more than the stock bumper with the winch portion installed (putting the winch on adds whatever the winch weights too). The winch mounting portion can be removed with the winch with several bolts pretty easily but I just left it on the entire time. From what I remember the install is pretty straight forward and easy, I did it by myself in about 2 hours.
Link to product
http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-29-fj-cruiser-tube-bumper-wwinch-mount.aspx
2012-Aug-Sedonafest (138 of 29).jpg by azeyecap, on Flickr
2012-Aug-Sedonafest (117 of 29).jpg by azeyecap, on Flickr
It costs me about 1100 bucks after shipping, asking $850.
I haven’t removed the bumper yet, but will probably do so this weekend. If you want the bumper know that it won’t be available until then. IM or email with questions!! I am located in Tempe or Scottsdale most of the time, i don't want to ship.
Thanks
Casey