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New front bumper?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by SR5 Limited, Sep 10, 2022.

  1. Sep 10, 2022 at 7:12 AM
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    Can any venders suggest a front bumper not to heavy no wench that will bolt right up?
     
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    I'd hope you wouldn't put a wench on it, she might get upset.

    Kind of vague too. What do you mean too heavy?

    You looking for an aftermarket bumper? Or replacing it for another stock style one?

    If aftermarket, 95% of them are steel so they'll all be heavier than stock. The remaining few can be had in aluminum but variety is limited.
     
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  3. Sep 10, 2022 at 7:52 AM
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    Aftermarket. I gotta drop it off Tuesday for parts ordering I would rather put a “bolt” on aftermarket bumper with the turn signals.12402F9F-0D0B-4E4B-824D-9AF157FC199B.jpg
     
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  4. Sep 10, 2022 at 7:53 AM
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    Just drop me some links?
     
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    I mean, not to come off abrasive but spoon feeding information can be rather off-putting.

    Just use the google search bar and you'll find plenty of vendors selling aftermarket front bumpers; they're still around.

    Style is personal preference and one bumper that might look good to me, may look atrocious to you.
     
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  6. Sep 10, 2022 at 9:06 AM
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    Let’s all have a moment of silence and pour out a Diet Coke?:(
     
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  7. Sep 10, 2022 at 9:15 AM
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    I’m going with Victory!
     
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    See, you found something you like and that's what matters most!
     
  9. Sep 10, 2022 at 2:20 PM
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    Well it’s 100 pounds so just like someone riding in the passenger seat I guess. If I can get it paid/installed instead of factory I will get it.
     
  10. Sep 10, 2022 at 4:51 PM
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    Crumple zone is nice on the factory set-up though. To soften the crash especially towing.
     
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  11. Sep 10, 2022 at 4:55 PM
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    Here’s what happened. The guy missed the left turn lanes so he had the bright idea of trying to make the turn from the outside lane. Exactly the moment I was creeping through a green light.3B5A7CE4-5D34-4EF5-982D-831058EBA8C6.jpg
     
  12. Sep 12, 2022 at 7:02 PM
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    Looks like I still have a full window washer reservoir. If I had my bigger stock size tires on I may not have made it home do to tire/bumper contact. Then I would of needed two tow trucks.
     
  13. Sep 13, 2022 at 10:53 AM
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    I kind of like it. Maybe I should take the insurance money and run?A98F57ED-10F0-4D8C-861D-27FD745ABF85.jpg
     
  14. Sep 13, 2022 at 11:04 AM
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    Well, I hope they replace my deer whistles.
     
  15. Sep 15, 2022 at 1:29 PM
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    Well they are working on a price to paint the hood. And I’m trying to weasel a new grill out of them. I think it’s damaged.
     
  16. Sep 15, 2022 at 1:31 PM
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    Bad news. I broke off a bolt in my custom bull bar can’t remount. So I’m just gonna use the mounting brackets for fog lights.
     
  17. Sep 15, 2022 at 6:36 PM
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    I popped my hood and the parking light/headlight fell out. It’s bad.
     
  18. Sep 16, 2022 at 8:05 PM
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    I have a feeling this bumper is not coming off easily. I bet ever bolt snaps off.
     
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    It's maybe some 6 bolts to remove, 5 minute job.

    For them to break the damage would've been worse. I bet your bracket is bent or something.
     
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  21. Sep 17, 2022 at 11:06 AM
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    I’m gonna take my grill off so I have two. One stock, one custom.
     
  22. Sep 17, 2022 at 11:21 AM
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    My wife thinks my 4R is green?
     
  23. Sep 17, 2022 at 11:22 AM
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    It changes from gray to brown?
     
  24. Sep 18, 2022 at 12:16 AM
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    Well I haven’t heard back about a price for the hood. Wonder how much the paint is? Maybe they should pull dents and paint the whole thing?
     
  25. Oct 4, 2022 at 5:13 PM
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    I’m getting a new core support.680BE301-3F5A-43F8-9522-B246E2B12B3E.jpg
     
  26. Oct 4, 2022 at 5:25 PM
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    I’m gettin a new grill.
     
  27. Oct 4, 2022 at 5:43 PM
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    I did catch that 8 inch Striper so I guess it was worth it.
     
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    I got in the accident right in front of the Toyota Dealership. All OEM parts.
     
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    I can’t believe the plastic lower bumper is $400 bucks?
     
  30. Oct 6, 2022 at 10:26 AM
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    By now they have seen I stripped out the frame bolt mounting my bull bar with the neighbors impact gun. Stuck a wire in the hole and snugged it down.
     

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