Cheapest place to buy Jaos center Protector?

[msanta]

I would like to buy the Jaos Center Protector for my 4runner but the only place that I have found with a price of $595 is AutoSeattle. Does anyone know of any other place cheaper than that?

 

[rraabb11]

BUMP!

 

[toybox]

Did you try Burtman industries? I'm pretty sure Jason can get whatever Joas stuff you want.

 

[msanta]

I did, $599, a little more than AutoSeattle. He told me there were a few left, to order soon, but I wasn't ready yet...

 

[loner]

msanta,

How much would you pay for a used, but "like new" JAOS center protector? I'm very impressed with the quality of mine, but I'm thinking of changing the look of my truck and selling the JAOS.

No pressure, just wondering what you would consider reasonable.

 

[msanta]

It depends on the conditions of the protector, no dents and/or scratches etc...I would need to see pics of it to really offer you a reasonable price!

 

[loner]

It depends on the conditions of the protector, no dents and/or scratches etc...I would need to see pics of it to really offer you a reasonable price!

Yeah, it was pretty dumb for me to ask the question that way. :bonk:

I didn't mean to sound like I was asking for an offer. Sorry to come across that way. I was just kind of wondering about a ballpark figure of what a used one would be worth. I haven't even decided for sure if I want to sell mine or not. (If I do sell it, I'd probably put the money toward a lift - and I'm not even sure whether I'm ready to lift just yet.)

These things don't end up on eBay very often, so I haven't been able to figure out how much I would expect to get out of it if I decided to sell it.

For the sake of discussion, let's say you had a used center protector that was perfect aside from a couple of insignificant scratches (no rust, corrosion, dents, dings, chips, etc) What would you ask for it? (Again, I'm not seeking any offers at this time.)

 

[msanta]

If it is in good conditions, and just a minor scratch like you mentioned, I would ask between $450 and $500...

 

[rraabb11]

i agree, including shipping

 

[loner]

Thanks, guys. If I can decide what I want to do, you may see it for sale on this board in a few weeks.

 

[loner]

The wife gave the go ahead to get lift. new wheels, exhaust.....

So, the JAOS is for sale! I will post pictures in a new thread in the classified section soon (maybe as early as tonight, if all goes well.)

 

[Falls]

Loner , are you going to have any bar on the front end ? or is you new look , lift,rims & tire's ?

 

[loner]

Loner , are you going to have any bar on the front end ? or is you new look , lift,rims & tire's ?

I'll have an ARB by the end of the year, most likely.

I've had ARB's on my previous 2 vehicles, and wanted one for the 4Runner too... But didn't want to put one on unless I was going to lift it too.

The JAOS is nice because it looks good on a truck even without a lift.

 

[Jason B]

THis is IN stock as we speak, normally 8-10 weeks after you order from Japan.

Cool pic.

Write-up, more info on the site.