what will it take to make this work? since we lifted my 4runner my wife and i really hate the fat lip bumper we have now. it looks like a pouting kid about to trip over his lip. anyhow any input would be nice.
THNX ETRNL

 

No it will not be a bolt up if that is what you are asking.... anything can be made to fit of course, it won't match up to the body properly...

I'm no expert -I work in an office all day.

Verify with the Tacoma guys over on TTORA to be sure

 

thanks i appreciate the answer i have a friend of mine that is butting on a new bumper and said i could have his if i want.. i just really dont like the "fat lip" bumper anymore at all..

 

96 to 98 bumpers off of the 4runners will fit

 

The stock bumper is nice if you want to hide a winch inside it. The early bumpers aren't deep enough to hide a winch

 

not looking to get a winch anytime soon i dont wheel enough to justify it. now to find a donor rig...

 

it may not be an easy fit...

the 1999-2002 4Runners have the reinforcing frame up front and that may prevent a 1996-1998 4Runner bumper from fitting properly on your 2001 4Runner.

 

nuts... so what are my options? obviously i dont need any Armour but i do hate the stock look. what about cutting off the fat lip part and build a wire mesh insert like my grill? do yall think that will look ok?

 

if you REALLY want the old model bumper, you can remove the bumper reinforcement sub-assembly because it's bolted to the frame. but then toyota placed it there to improve passenger safety in case of frontal collision.

 

Will a 99 front bumper bolt right up to a 96-98?

 

yes, a 1999-2002 4Runner bumper will be a bolt-on fit to a 1996-1998 4Runner. a lot of members here have done that mod.

 

hmm looks like i need to find a member that wants to trade bumpers then...