Front Bumpers? Are '84/85 mounts and '86-89 the same?
 

Will an aftermarket front bumper for an '86-89 Pick-up/4Runner fit onto my '85 Pickup, or did Toyota change the mounting style with IFS?

And if they will not fit, what are the differences between the bumper mounts?

do you have a specific bumper in mind cause the only factor is the front spring hanger

I really want an ARB, TJM, or any other plate winch bumper with the brush guard. (I like the Warns too, but I don't think they make them pre-1990 era).

I am hoping to find a used one on Craigslist or eBay (as the new ones go for about $700+).

The ARB and TJM list different part numbers for 84/85 and the 86-89 on the web sites, but I was curious if they can be easily modified such as drilling different bolt holes or some minor grinding and welding, if I got a good deal on a used one.

Bumper mounts are similar but not identical. Mount hole spacing is different and it all depends on what other mounting points the aftermarket bumper uses. I do know I had a Smitty Built front tube bumper and it would fit both 84/5 and the 86/9 models, but it only used the stock frame bolt holes (4 up front) as the top of the front body mount bolts for attachment.