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Installing a stock front bumper

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by Tommy63, Apr 3, 2025.

  1. Apr 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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    Tommy63

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    I bought a 2006 Sport 4wd and it has a Move front bumper. While it’s a solid nice bumper, I want to go back to the OEM look and I’ll be looking for a replacement, either used or new. What am I in for with the replacement? I’m curious if the Move uses the same brackets, or if I’ll have to find some, I’m not sure what to expect - photo attached.

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    I've had good luck with the side brackets and fog lights from Rock Auto. Made in Taiwan and just about as good quality as the original Toyota parts. Taiwan has really stepped up its game in the last few decades for replacement parts.
     
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    It's pretty straightforward and there are videos on YT. On another note, what's that in the scoop?
     
  4. Apr 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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    I’m not sure, I haven’t got that far… I’m assuming it’s just paint coming off, since it’s non functional.
     
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    rockauto.com has the whole front bumber and ancillary pieces for a few hundred all in:cheers:
     
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    When installing my Relentless Fab bumper, I had to cut the center support out. There is no going back to stock on mine.:anonymous:
     
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    Was going to comment that some bumpers require removing the crash bar. Not sure if that is the case with this one or not
     
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    my crash bar is removed also, my bumper is now my crash bar.
     
  9. Apr 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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    Are you guys talking about the lower bar across the center?

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    Yes that’s the crash bar. Typically that is removed and the aftermarket bumper is bolted in its place.
     
  11. Apr 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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    So it looks like the crash bar support can be unbolted and not cut off correct? The photo is not my car, I haven’t removed the Move bumper yet.
     
  12. Apr 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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    That’s correct it is bolted on
     
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    Make sure to visit your local junkyard if youre lucky there'd a runner in there for you to scavenge parts from
     

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