Just curious: Front Bumper

jfkell05 · 06-11-2009, 07:27 AM

Look at my front bumbper on my '99 4Runner, kind of in the middle left there is a part of the bumper that can be removed, maybe 6-8 inches wide and 3-4 inches in height.

What is the use of that spot on the bumper

Thanks

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slisdexia · 06-11-2009, 07:32 AM

is there a tow hook behind it? take it off and see

jfkell05 · 06-11-2009, 07:35 AM

if there was a took hook, would it be the same on right side as well, cause its just on the left side.

neilan · 06-11-2009, 08:40 AM

mabey you should just look. Your 4runner is probably only 30ft away from your right now.

Seacoast · 06-11-2009, 09:27 AM

I've been seeing a lot of questions on this and other automotive forums that sound like the posters never even look at their vehicles.

toyNG · 06-11-2009, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfkell05

if there was a took hook, would it be the same on right side as well, cause its just on the left side.

not sure why, but they usually only have a tow hook on one side. My 86 pickup only came with one. My 2000 Land Cruiser also only has one.

SoCalPaul · 06-11-2009, 09:51 AM

It's there to secure the vehicle when being towed. My Mazda has one that screws into a spot behind a removable plate on the bumper.

jfkell05 · 06-11-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalPaul

It's there to secure the vehicle when being towed. My Mazda has one that screws into a spot behind a removable plate on the bumper.

Thanks

jfkell05 · 06-11-2009, 10:02 AM

I did look. How do you think I noticed it? I crawled under and looked as well, didnt see anything to obvious that is why I ask, but thanks for taking your time to be a smartass.

Ritzy4Runner · 06-11-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfkell05

I did look. How do you think I noticed it? I crawled under and looked as well, didnt see anything to obvious that is why I ask, but thanks for taking your time to be a smartass.

Ouch! that hit a nerve!

Not too familiar with the 99-02 with the "fat lip" bumper as I have a 98 and my tow hooks are under the bumper on the frame, factory on right, added second to the left. Would like to see what you are talking about.

Gerdo · 06-11-2009, 05:46 PM

Yes, the removable piece of the chin is there so when you use the tow hook it doesn't crush the chin. Some 4runners didn't come with a tow hook. Some have thin loops to tie them down for transport. Some dealers remove the loops because they aren't strong enough to yank on if stuck. Some have the same tie down loops on the back. They are usually removed to bolt on a hitch.

Drgoodspd · 07-02-2009, 12:23 AM

pics alwayz help

06-11-2009, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
slisdexia Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 387	is there a tow hook behind it? take it off and see __________________ I blame the automatic transmission for the wussification of America 1983 Toyota Pickup. 22r, 5 spd, 4x4, totally sweet chrome steelies and 31x1050 mud kings, and now an Aussie Locker.

06-11-2009, 08:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
neilan Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Corvallis Oregon OSU Posts: 462	mabey you should just look. Your 4runner is probably only 30ft away from your right now. __________________ DD: 87 4runner SR5, 31's, rebuilt engine, intake, new head, new injectors, new afm, 2.25 exhuast, header etc... SOLD: TR: 81 sr5 pickup. 5.29's spool rear, detriot front, highsteer, 36 sx's, lifted, bobbed, cagged, 22r with header, 32/36, 261 cam, new head and rebuild. Residing in the PNW bham 360

06-11-2009, 09:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Seacoast Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: NH seacoast Posts: 27	I've been seeing a lot of questions on this and other automotive forums that sound like the posters never even look at their vehicles. __________________ 2000 Lunar Mist Xtracab SR5 4WD manual 3.4L

06-11-2009, 09:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
SoCalPaul Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 386	It's there to secure the vehicle when being towed. My Mazda has one that screws into a spot behind a removable plate on the bumper. __________________ Gone, but not forgotten: 1996 4X4 4Runner LTD. Purchased used 5-08, 120K. Now has 265/75 16 Terra Grapplers, Performance Products springs, Bilsteins. Cupholder Mod. 2001 Tundra, V8, 4x4, Xtra cab, Limited, TRD Offroad. PP springs, Bilsteins, Snugtop shell. Owned 0-112k mi. 1992 4Runner, V6, 4x4, 5spd, SR5, PP springs, Bilsteins. Owned 0-219k mi. 1988 Pickup Xtra cab, I4, 4x4, 5spd, SR5, Ranchos, rear shackles, shell. Owned 0-122k mi.

06-11-2009, 05:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gerdo Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SouthWest Littleton, Colorado Posts: 1,211	Yes, the removable piece of the chin is there so when you use the tow hook it doesn't crush the chin. Some 4runners didn't come with a tow hook. Some have thin loops to tie them down for transport. Some dealers remove the loops because they aren't strong enough to yank on if stuck. Some have the same tie down loops on the back. They are usually removed to bolt on a hitch. __________________ 2000 4Runner Sport, 3.4L, 5 Speed, Custom Front Winch Bumper, Custom rear bumper w/tire carrier, Yokahama AT/S LT265/75R16, Bilstein Shocks, Poly Rack Mounts, ToyTec Coilovers built on Bilstein 2450s in front and OME 891s w/10mm packers out back. ToyTec Panhard Bar Drop. SS Front Diff Drop. Home-built 2x2 Sliders. Full IFS/Belly/Fuel tank skidplates, ARB rear locker, OBA, CO2 See My 4Runner! 3rd gen 4runner fuel tank skidplate http://lilskipsoffroad.wordpress.com/ Thread link to YT sales

06-11-2009, 07:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
jfkell05 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 15	if there was a took hook, would it be the same on right side as well, cause its just on the left side.

06-11-2009, 10:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
jfkell05 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 15	I did look. How do you think I noticed it? I crawled under and looked as well, didnt see anything to obvious that is why I ask, but thanks for taking your time to be a smartass.

07-02-2009, 12:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Drgoodspd Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: COLORADO Posts: 184	pics alwayz help __________________ ---97 4runner SR5, Deckplate Mod, Elbow Delete, K&N Air Filter, 265/75r16 GoodYear DURAtracs. Double Helix Throttlebody Spacer.....NO locker. suffer from "scoop envy" :( ---97 Celica GT modified Intake... ----looking for 97 Supra

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