smitty built bumpers (nerf bars too)

idanity · 11-05-2007, 12:36 AM

i love the smitty built bumpers (double front. double rear) so much.

they came w/my 2cnd toyota, and i want to put them on my new*(er) 1988 model before i sell the 86.

4Runner 4Ever · 11-19-2007, 12:18 PM

I have those on my 86 4Runner and love them too

nick_8787 · 11-28-2007, 06:04 PM

How are theses bumpers attached to the frame. Are they strong enough to use recovery straps on if you were to mount D shackles on them? Are they strong enough to use a high lift jack on?

4Crawler · 11-28-2007, 09:20 PM

They are a little stronger than the stock bumpers. I used to use HiLift on mine ('85) but found I needed to jump on the side of the bumper I used to jack on to push it back down to sit level. Up front they have two bolts per side into the frame where the stock bumper attached then two more brackets that catch the front two body mount bolts.

ozziesironmanoffroad · 11-28-2007, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idanity

i love the smitty built bumpers (double front. double rear) so much.

they came w/my 2cnd toyota, and i want to put them on my new*(er) 1988 model before i sell the 86.

that kind of looks like rancho dr and dacatur out here in vegas. also looks a bit like ocotillo, ca. its a desert in southern cali. your truck looks awesome

AxleIke · 11-28-2007, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick_8787

How are theses bumpers attached to the frame. Are they strong enough to use recovery straps on if you were to mount D shackles on them? Are they strong enough to use a high lift jack on?

Can't speak to the jack.

I've seen them ripped off by a hard tug. I wouldn't pull from them personally. Use the stock tow hooks.

88wildrunner · 09-22-2008, 09:19 PM

i used to have the smittybuilt neft bars when i first bought my truck. tried using the hi lift on them and all they did was bend.

Trustyrusty · 09-24-2008, 07:35 PM

Anyone know where I can get one for cheeps, and also how can I accomodate for 3" of lift?

shaun · 10-07-2008, 11:12 AM

Anyone know if you can get a wench attached to the truck using those bumpers. It is what I have on my 86, the double bars.

AxleIke · 10-07-2008, 11:27 AM

I suppose you could attach a wench any way you wish, though she may be pretty unhappy if it isn't inside the cab. Up to you though.

A WINCH on the other hand, is unlikely, but I'm not sure. They don't attach too securely to the frame, but you could likely adapt the bumper to make it work using some reinforcing steel plate to the front and the mount points. Requires welding though.

4Crawler · 10-07-2008, 12:24 PM

There are two versions of the Smitty bumpers, one for winch mounting and one plain double tube version. When I had my old double tube version, I looked into converting it for winch use. I compared the mounting points to a winch version and saw they were very different. I opted to sell my old bumper and buy a bumber set up for a winch.

AxleIke · 10-07-2008, 12:30 PM

My bad. I was referring to the double tube non winch ones. I haven't seen the winch one. Apologies for the blanket statement.

shaun · 10-07-2008, 05:40 PM

Dang it, thanks for the info 4crawler.

AxleIke,
Oh man the grammer police are here.winch wench DOH!

4Crawler · 10-07-2008, 06:15 PM

Not sure where you are located at, but here is a Smitty winch bumper for sale:
http://montana.craigslist.org/pts/836423718.html

Yodaforce · 10-07-2008, 06:50 PM

S%itty-built. I had them and by the time I finally took them off, they looked home made. I bent them, dented them, twisted, etc... They are great looking bumpers, but they are not thick enough for any type of abuse. I once saw one get completely ripped apart being tugged by a Jeep with a STRAP! Great for street queens, bad for real trucks.

HELIFUN · 10-07-2008, 06:58 PM

Just found the front bumper. Still looking for the rear, they seem to be hard to find.

Just Learning · 10-15-2008, 07:59 PM

my badland bumper is really tough, i should post a pic

11-05-2007, 12:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
idanity Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: seattle WA Posts: 385	smitty built bumpers (nerf bars too) i love the smitty built bumpers (double front. double rear) so much. they came w/my 2cnd toyota, and i want to put them on my new*(er) 1988 model before i sell the 86. Attached Thumbnails

11-28-2007, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
nick_8787 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WA. The Blue Mountains are my playground. Posts: 232	How are theses bumpers attached to the frame. Are they strong enough to use recovery straps on if you were to mount D shackles on them? Are they strong enough to use a high lift jack on? __________________ 95 Limited 4runner, OME springs and shocks, SDORI Ball Joint Spacers, 33"x10.5" Bfg Mud Terrains, Sony Xplod deck, 2 12" Premier Pioneer Subs powered by Power Acoustik's Plasma Sphere 1440W amp.

11-28-2007, 09:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,266	They are a little stronger than the stock bumpers. I used to use HiLift on mine ('85) but found I needed to jump on the side of the bumper I used to jack on to push it back down to sit level. Up front they have two bolts per side into the frame where the stock bumper attached then two more brackets that catch the front two body mount bolts. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

09-22-2008, 09:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
88wildrunner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 273	i used to have the smittybuilt neft bars when i first bought my truck. tried using the hi lift on them and all they did was bend. __________________ I Got Your Jeep Thing, Now It Hurts To Pee. MY 4RUNNER BUILD http://www.yotatech.com/f115/88wildrunner-build-125357/

10-07-2008, 11:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,559	I suppose you could attach a wench any way you wish, though she may be pretty unhappy if it isn't inside the cab. Up to you though. A WINCH on the other hand, is unlikely, but I'm not sure. They don't attach too securely to the frame, but you could likely adapt the bumper to make it work using some reinforcing steel plate to the front and the mount points. Requires welding though. __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.

11-19-2007, 12:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
4Runner 4Ever Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 32	I have those on my 86 4Runner and love them too

09-24-2008, 07:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trustyrusty Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 776	Anyone know where I can get one for cheeps, and also how can I accomodate for 3" of lift?

10-07-2008, 11:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
shaun Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon, the Rogue Valley Posts: 32	Anyone know if you can get a wench attached to the truck using those bumpers. It is what I have on my 86, the double bars.

10-07-2008, 12:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,266	There are two versions of the Smitty bumpers, one for winch mounting and one plain double tube version. When I had my old double tube version, I looked into converting it for winch use. I compared the mounting points to a winch version and saw they were very different. I opted to sell my old bumper and buy a bumber set up for a winch. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

10-07-2008, 12:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,559	My bad. I was referring to the double tube non winch ones. I haven't seen the winch one. Apologies for the blanket statement. __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.

10-07-2008, 05:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
shaun Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon, the Rogue Valley Posts: 32	Dang it, thanks for the info 4crawler. AxleIke, Oh man the grammer police are here.winch wench DOH!

10-07-2008, 06:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,266	Not sure where you are located at, but here is a Smitty winch bumper for sale: http://montana.craigslist.org/pts/836423718.html __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

10-07-2008, 06:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
Yodaforce Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West NC Posts: 236	S%itty-built. I had them and by the time I finally took them off, they looked home made. I bent them, dented them, twisted, etc... They are great looking bumpers, but they are not thick enough for any type of abuse. I once saw one get completely ripped apart being tugged by a Jeep with a STRAP! Great for street queens, bad for real trucks. __________________ "That's all I have to say about that." -Forrest Gump

10-07-2008, 06:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
HELIFUN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 34	Just found the front bumper. Still looking for the rear, they seem to be hard to find. __________________ http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/4runner1.jpg

10-15-2008, 07:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Just Learning Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hobbs New mexico Posts: 438	my badland bumper is really tough, i should post a pic

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