TJM updates range of LandCruiser 300 accessories

UPDATE: Three TJM bullbars now available for 300 Series

TJM has released three different bullbar designs for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, with the brand’s Venturer and Signature bars now joining the Outback in TJM catalogues.

The TJM Outback is a heavy-duty bullbar designed to protect vital components in extreme conditions. Made of high-strength steel, the bar is equipped with integrated 8000kg rated recovery points, dual aerial mount locations, T-slot recovery jack points, and accommodates driving lights. It has an optimal approach angle, rolled cato straps, and under-wing protection guards to minimise scuffs, scrapes, and getting stuck.

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It has a unique design feature that directs airflow to the intercooler, and it comes with a 4-in-1 LED lamp. The bullbar is also provisioned for OE front parking sensors as standard and is compatible with Toyota’s ADAS system. Plus it’s airbag and ADR compliant and weighs approximately 82kg. It’s designed to suit GX, GXL, VX and Sahara variants.

The Venturer bullbar features an all-steel construction and integrated 8000kg rated recovery points as standard. It has an optimal approach angle, provisions for spotlights and off-road work lights, aerial mounts, recovery jack points, and under-wing protection guards as standard. Like the Outback, the Venturer Bar is airbag- and ADR-compliant, and winch-compatible. The bold-looking bar weighs approximately 75kg, and is designed to suit GX, GXL, VX, Sahara, Sahara ZA and GR Sport variants.

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The Signature bullbar is a premium unit that features an integrated steel winch-mount, 8000kg rated recovery points, and reinforced Hi Lift jack points. The bullbar is equipped with 4-in-1 LED lamps, and its high-strength multi-fold alloy channel design is supported by a tough central chassis that mounts securely to a 300 Series.

The upper pipework provides additional strength, and the tapered side-wings assist with approach angle when off-road. It also includes dual aerial mount locations, driving light accommodations, and provisions for OE front parking sensors as standard. Plus, it’s compatible with Toyota’s ADAS system. The bar weighs approximately 63kg, and is designed to suit GX, GXL, VX, Sahara, Sahara ZX and GR Sport variants.

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Original article published 23/12/2021

Deliveries of actual LandCruiser 300 Series vehicles might be arriving in dribs and drabs, but that hasn’t stopped Australia’s TJM 4x4 Equipment from developing its range of off-road accessories for the new model.

TJM has been a leading manufacturer of 4x4 accessories in Australia for close to 50 years and has made products for most new 4x4 vehicles released in that time – many of them still on the cars today if the vehicles are still going.

The new products for the LC300 include protection, suspension and touring accessories. Starting with the bush-driving essentials, TJM’s Outbacksteel bull bar has been specifically engineered to protect the Cruiser’s front.

The engineers made sure airflow over the bull bar has stayed the same as the factory bumper with a lot more protection and strengths with its hardy design. This was especially important given that the new 'Cruiser has it intercoolers mounted at the front of the car alongside the radiator, all of which require protection from front-end strikes to keep drivers on the road.

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The TJM Outback bar has 8000 kilograms rated recovery points integrated into its design as standard, along with a steel winch frame and multiple auxiliary light and aerial mounting points – all accessories popular with Australia drivers.

For further protection it can be fitted with side bars to protect the front fenders and these run down to side steps specifically developed to shield the sills of the 300. Underbody protection is also available to guard against scrapes and bumps when driving off-road.

The Brisbane-based brand has also developed an Airtec intake snorkel to fit the front fender of the 300. The snorkel has a wider opening for increased airflow to the engine and by raising the entry point for air to the V6 diesel engine, it gets it out of the duct of other vehicles to deliver cleaner air to the engine.

A quality intake snorkel can also help protect the engine from water damage when crossing creeks and rivers.

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Quality suspension is an important addition to any vehicle that is being equipped for a specific purpose such as outback touring or off-road driving. The factory suspension is always a compromise, as it has to suit a wide variety of users and is not always the best for your requirements.

The standard suspension under the LC300 is soft and compliant to deliver a smooth ride, but is not really dynamic.

TJM’s kit includes its custom tuned XGS Suspension featuring twin-tube shock absorbers with Multi-Stage Velocity-Controlled Valving to offer the best vehicle control over various terrain. The shocks are matched to appropriate coil springs to raise the vehicle ride height, and replacement upper control arms are part of the package.

The new upper control arms account for the increased ride height with the new springs and shocks to maintain the factory geometry of the suspension and its stability and durability. This makes it easier to keep the wheel alignment within the factory specifications.

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These are just the first products in TJM’s range of kit for the LC300 and will be available from the brand’s almost 100 stores around Australia from early in 2022. Future products include; an expanded range of protection bar styles, suspension kits that enable an increase in GVM, roof racks and other load storage solutions, plus touring accessories.

Many of these can be adapted to other TJM accessories such as; roof top tents, LED lights, 12-volt systems, communications equipment, air compressors, vehicle recovery winches and kits.

“There’s no doubt that the Toyota LandCruiser 300 has been the most anticipated vehicle release of the year,” said Darren, head of product development at TJM 4x4. “We’ve worked hard to deliver a range of gear that exceeds expectations.”

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