adunne

I have a 1998 4runner limited. So far i have done the toytec ultimate lift, 33" Goodyear MT/R's, trailgear sliders and the bud built skid plates. Now i am ready for the next piece of the puzzle, but the problem is noone seems to make it!! I need a front bumper and have been looking; TJM has vanished from what i've heard, ARB makes their bull bar for what seems like every vehicle, but not for the 3ed gen runners anymore. I like the shrockworks ones, but at $980 plus shipping i am on the fence, plus you need all those lights to really complete it...so i am asking, does anyone know of anything else out there? i want to stay with the "scrock" style, not the tube style and i need it to be wide to accomodate the limited fender flares. I would really appreciate the help!

twitchee2

ARB doesnt make it for our 3rd gens. The taco bumpers just happen to fit with slight modification.

adunne

how "slight" is the modification and do you know if the width will work with the limted 4runner stock flares? This could be the end of my search as i have heard that ARB makes a great product...

Godzilla

Prado bar works too.
ARB is great, but not very cheap either. You can get them from NSOR or National4WDbut they are >1200 CDN.
The shrockworks can be had at about 850 USD if you dont get it powdercoated or the top bars.

adunne

yea i guess so, do you know why arb stopped making the 3ed gen bumper? i know they did at one point, i've heard there were problems with the airbag sensors or something like that...maybe that is why companys shy away from doing one, the $ that R&D would cost to design it to work properly with the sensor??? thanks for the imput, anyone else have anything?

rocket

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Pony up the $ for a Shrockworks. You will NOT be disappointed.
They make one for Limited flares too.

I just noticed your in BC Canada. These guys make very nice bumpers... www.bigcountrycustoms.com

Godzilla

Pretty sure they never made one specifically for the 3rd gen since the Prado bar worked. If I were to get an ARB it would be the Sahara bar. Nice bumper.


BCC is known for some good products, though not sure of the cost. Give them an email and let them know what you have in mind.

Also, the Shrockworks still is the nicest bumper for the 3rd gens that I have seen in a while and they have the option of flares/no flares width.

No matter which you choose, you should expect to pay around 1000.

adunne

fair enough, maybe i will go with the shrock works then...it is really nice!!

jdmaccord6

if you go to slee-offroad.com, they have some old stock TJM bumpers still available for decent prices. i think they are for the tacoma's but again, like everyone esle said, slight modifications and it'll work!

crolison

go custom man

wormhole

Search ebay and craigslist TJM bumpers may show up from time to time.

I'd say Shrockworks as well, there's just a long lead time. If you can go custom (finding someone to make for you)that might be your best bet.

BajaRunner

I was in your shoes for a very long time.

ARB Tacoma bumpers fit fine, you just need to cut off the ends of the frame rails, and drill two holes. Its pretty simple.

I have always liked ARB's the best, I donno know why... Finally got one for cheap after 2 years of waiting.

scroungecat

i have a grill guard that might fit your yota its to big 4 my 86 pickup

TC4RNR

they sure make good bumpers if you have the patience to wait for a long time, 5-6 months last time i checked.

it has been all over the forums, not just Toyota forums, with people complaining long delays on its bumpers even sliders.

J'S LTD 4RNR

The Schrockworks look tight! I think they look a little better than the ARB but not sure about the $$

adunne

i got a line on the ARB taco bumper for $898 cdn brand new and its local so no shipping...i just want to know how much modification is required, does anyone have pics of the install? I have a buddy who will wled it up for me, but i just want to know the extent of all the work! thanks for all the help guys!

drafn

if you think finding a front bumper is hard try looking for a rear bumper.

savageoffroad

Check these out.

They're available at www.savageoffroad.biz

crolison

I don't like your front at all, the side tubes bending angle just doesn't do it for me.

But I really like your rear bumper

CYi5

x2, oh and nice price on the sliders too! You should come out with a square main tube with the round side tubes.