4runner/Tacoma Bumper Change?
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4runner/Tacoma Bumper Change?
Hey, yet another question. I really want a pre-runner style front bumper for my runner. I saw an awesome one on downey's web site, but it has to be used in conjunction with a 1995-2000 era front Tacoma bumper. The pic and description is here It is the pro-desert guard, configuration 2. I was basically going to take off my brush guard, and my front bumper and swap in a 1998 Taco front bumper, then buy the desert guard, and cut up the new bumper, so everything will work. Basically, I was just wondering, is the Taco bumper a staright bolt on to the 4runner, or will there be some rigging involved. As I rmemebr the ARB bumpers for the Taco worked with the 4runner, so a OEM Taco bumper should just bolt right up right? I don't want to get in over my head before I buy anything. Thanks!!!
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Hey JHupp, I came across this article on customtacos.com. Although they're doing just the opposite: putting a 4Runner bumper/fascia on a Taco, it may give you some insight. Follow this link:
http://customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=42
Hope this helps
http://customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=42
Hope this helps
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From a cost perspective, it may be cheaper to just have someone fab up a prerunner style front bumper for your 3rd gen. There are a few of these here in Socal. I know Demello makes these but I'm not sure if your truck needs to be here.
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I agree with you, I would love a pre-runner style bumper. There are a couple very well executed custom examples I've seen here:
Robinhood's: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/front-tube-bumper-multi-mount-winch-87892/
BajaTaco also has an extensive write-up of his custom bumer on his website.
The most drool inducing example, however has to belong to Good Times ( check out his profile)...makes me want a 4th gen reeaaaalllll bad.
http://www.chaosedition.com/
Robinhood's: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/front-tube-bumper-multi-mount-winch-87892/
BajaTaco also has an extensive write-up of his custom bumer on his website.
The most drool inducing example, however has to belong to Good Times ( check out his profile)...makes me want a 4th gen reeaaaalllll bad.
http://www.chaosedition.com/
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Originally Posted by 99 4Runner
Hey JHupp, I came across this article on customtacos.com. Although they're doing just the opposite: putting a 4Runner bumper/fascia on a Taco, it may give you some insight. Follow this link:
http://customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=42
Hope this helps
http://customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=42
Hope this helps
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Also, there are no reputable local fab shops here. Last time I checked, both Demello and Downey wanted the truck at the shop, which I could not do. I think my best bet is going to be swapping in a Taco bumper, and using a Taco pre-runner bar. My fab skills are very very limited, and this actually seems to be very cost effective, and it should be easy. Thanks for the links!
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