WTB: Jaos Center protector 2002 4runner

[NasDee]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a Jaos Center protector for my 2002 4runner. Preferably used because I can't afford a new one. Let me know if you got one for sale. Thanks!

 

[JustAnotherT4R]

are you looking for a full bull bar? if so check this one out $450

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/290690463.html

 

[NasDee]

Yeah I saw that. that's a great deal. Not sure it would fit on my 2002 tho. Anyone know if it will? I was originally looking for just the center protector, but that might be a deal too good to pass up if it fits.

 

[BLKRUNNER]

Got a Joas Center Protector off of an 1996-98 4runner but was customize for a 1999+. Picture size is to big so PM me with your email address and I'll send you pictures...Thankx

 

[JustAnotherT4R]

well i have one off a Parado. I had to cut out the middle for it to fit over the front fat lip, but its not installed cuse i need to make bracket due to a 3" bodylift i am going to get. For that price its an easy cut. Take it to a shop if you cant cut it yourself. i wouldnt pass it up. As for the bracket it should bolt right up. if your unsure email the seller ask them to take some nice picture of the bracket for you. GoodLuck!

 

[JustAnotherT4R]

sellers picture

 

[JustAnotherT4R]

Found it on Jason B site. see and compare what you will have to cut.

 

[NasDee]

Sorry but i'm not quite understanding which part you are saying to cut. Are you saying cut out part of the inside of the 2 vertical arms? So that it will fit over the fatlip bumper? If so, wouldn't that weaken the guard drastically? Not that it protects from much, but still. Sorry I'm new to this whole thing, so any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[JustAnotherT4R]

yes your correct about where to cut. i just cut enough with a little gap to fit over the lip. it dont protect much if you hit a car going 45. it will protect from a shopping cart bump or from some idiot that cant park. cutting the arms didnt make it any weaker for me. i have mine standing up against the wall in my garage, and my friend keep bumping it with his car. i dont see any problems with it beside the mark on his Supra rear body kit. =)

 

[grimpy]

I just sold mine a few weeks ago for $160... Good luck with your search!

 

[NasDee]

wow, that's a good price. thanks for letting me know I missed out on a good deal Grimpy =P.

I''m just kidding you. If you see another up for grabs, especially around that price range, please let me know. Thanks.

 

[grimpy]

Lol... no probs bro... imho, I wouldn't pay more than $250 for a perfect conditioned used one...

Also note that unless you get one for the 99-02 bumpers, you will need to extend the mount. I believe you need at least another 3" extension to clear the newer bumpers and would still need to cut into the extension to clear the frame end.

 

[NasDee]

yeah, i'm not too good at the whole customization thing so I'm probably going to have to wait patiently till I find one for my 2002

 

[NasDee]

still looking...