is a rear Smittybilt bumper stronger than stock?
#1
is a rear Smittybilt bumper stronger than stock?
On my 4x4 I have a factory chrome stock bumper. Is the smittybilt double tube black bumper stronger and will it protect better?
Also will a grill guard that was on a 1989 4x4 truck ( not a 4runner) fit a 1986 without modification?
thanks!
pete
Also will a grill guard that was on a 1989 4x4 truck ( not a 4runner) fit a 1986 without modification?
thanks!
pete
#5
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: philadelphia
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yes they are stronger. there not the strongest of bumpers but have saved my butt before against many trees and one wreck. ohh and the only complaint i have with mine is they rust like crazy!!!!
#7
Registered User
They are called Shi*tybuilt for a reason. If you live where their is no rust then you will be fine but soon as the rust they are junk. Powder coating does not last. I would highly recommend a Marlin, Trailgear or a WabFab rear bumper over the Shi*tybuilt. It will last longer and they are strong as hell. You get what you pay for!!
James
James
Trending Topics
#8
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
It's all about the proper coating.
Sandblast, etch primer and then an enamel paint
If the steel isn't prepped right, or bad primer or bad paint. A failure in any of these will cause rust.
I picked up a junkyard single tube bumper, sandblasted it to bare steel, two coats of primer and two coats of paint (with good drying times in between).
The paint is on there until the next sandblasting now. It's surviving rocks from my back tires.
Sandblast, etch primer and then an enamel paint
If the steel isn't prepped right, or bad primer or bad paint. A failure in any of these will cause rust.
I picked up a junkyard single tube bumper, sandblasted it to bare steel, two coats of primer and two coats of paint (with good drying times in between).
The paint is on there until the next sandblasting now. It's surviving rocks from my back tires.
#9
Registered User
smitty all the way
mine started to rust so i had it blasted and rhino lined no more rust and it certainly pissed off the guy who ran his camry under my 4 runner destroyed the paint on his hood and i had to wipe his paint off other then that perfection
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RedRunner_87
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
84
06-01-2021 01:51 PM
WTB[WestCanada]: 1989 4runner stock front bumper and other items
lledwod
Items Wanted
1
08-30-2016 01:03 PM
Vargntucson
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
0
07-04-2015 12:15 PM