Smittybilt front bumper misaligned?
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Smittybilt front bumper misaligned?
I recently came across a classic double tube Smittybilt front bumper for my '89 pickup. It came with both brackets, so I bolted it all up, but it looks misaligned. There's a 1-2 inch gap between the top of the bumper and the fender all around. The brackets (both the separate and bumper's) were a little rough and bent, but the metal bent back down when I tightened all the bolts. So I'm wondering if I got a bumper not meant for a Yota? Or perhaps the wrong year Yotas? Also, the wraparound ends aren't the same length like I've seen on others' Smittybilts. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance, guys.
-ps. And as a reference, the third picture shows a similar pickup with a completely different looking smittybilt, it seems..
Thanks in advance, guys.
-ps. And as a reference, the third picture shows a similar pickup with a completely different looking smittybilt, it seems..
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Well.. I saw some pictures of other guys' Smittybilts and their brackets looked the same..but then the final product is completely different. Idk! Maybe we just unearthed some massive counterfeit Smittybilt bumper making company.. Lol!
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Well, I thought maybe the mounts were messed up.. But the stock bumper fits fine and this truck is rust free so I have no idea!
And no body left, either. The truck is almost completely stock.
And no body left, either. The truck is almost completely stock.
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It is possible you have a earlier model for a 83-85 era truck.
Could also be a universal bumper to fit many different vehicles depending what brackets bolt on the vehicle.
If it bothers you that much make new brackets to fix what bothers you.
Figure out just how much difference you need drill the new holes bolt the new ones on.
Could also be a universal bumper to fit many different vehicles depending what brackets bolt on the vehicle.
If it bothers you that much make new brackets to fix what bothers you.
Figure out just how much difference you need drill the new holes bolt the new ones on.
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First time on site. I'm restoring a back to future truck. Finding rear bumper is easy but Smittybilt does not make a 1986 Toyota pinup bumper anymore. I see they have a 86 jeep bumper that look exactly the same, has anyone tried this? Does anyone know what the length of the 1986 Toyota smittybilt bumper was. Thanks
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Brackets
Looking for pictures of the brackets used to mount Smittbilt dual tube front bumper for a ‘92 toya pickup
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You have the truck ??
You have the bumper ??
If both of these answers are Yes
Figure out just what you need .
There is the front cab mount bolts
There are the 4 bolts where the hooks or tie downs bolt to the bottom side of the frame..
I weld a section in the front of the frame rails with a m12x1.25 weld nut
That gives you a total of 6 or 8 places to attach your bumper
If you have no fabrication skills any one who has both pieces in front of them can figure it out .
If I had a year of your truck Handy I would gladly build them for you
Do you plan to add a Winch and do serious recovery work ??
You have the bumper ??
If both of these answers are Yes
Figure out just what you need .
There is the front cab mount bolts
There are the 4 bolts where the hooks or tie downs bolt to the bottom side of the frame..
I weld a section in the front of the frame rails with a m12x1.25 weld nut
That gives you a total of 6 or 8 places to attach your bumper
If you have no fabrication skills any one who has both pieces in front of them can figure it out .
If I had a year of your truck Handy I would gladly build them for you
Do you plan to add a Winch and do serious recovery work ??
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