so i just made my order for a MC front bumper with no stinger... and i was just wondering if anybody has ever had any problems getting it put on?, like if the holes didnt match up or something like that.

thanks

 

Yes. There have been some problems. A couple threads I've contributed to on the subject.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...bumper-140874/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f31/...runner-156094/

 

That is one of the reasons I plan on going with AOR bumpers when I can cough up the cash.

 

well hopefully mine works out to not be a pain... i can deal with a little bit of banging or whatnot.

most of the problems came when they had body lifts though too

 

All frames are different. So things are a l;ittle off. But nothing a weekend warrier can't accomplish

 

Get yourself a good rat tail file and that will help if the holes are just a little to one side. Also, make sure you use the right hardware and use washers if you need too.

 

Good luck with your order - I ordered mine over 8 weeks ago and they still haven't shipped the damn thing. Called twice now and they always say "Should be shipping this week". Just about given up on ever receiving the thing. Might just call em and cancel and order a different front bumper.

Wouldn't be such a big deal if my OEM bumper hadn't been damaged in an accident, so I need a bumper to replace that with.

 

Mine was a pain to get installed, ended up welding it on the 4runner when I swapped the bumper from the truck.


I'll buy bumpers from AOR next time I need some.

 

yeah i ordered mine because of an accident... and i was thinking i would spend a little bit trying to bolt it on, and after that im going to weld it if it doesnt go well.


thanks for the help though guys

 

Yeah, just hang in there with it. In all it's a good bumper and a very good start. I mentioned in the first thread I linked, that Sonoran Steel pretty much gave up on bumpers that are'nt built on the truck because there are just too many individual differences out there. You'll get it on there. Just be prepared for some "adjusting". I think the rat tail file suggestion is a good one. Good luck.

 

FWIW, I am running 2-3 weeks until ships at this point.

 

well i think i said this earlier but i needed a bumper fast since my stock one wont go back on... which means no blinkers cause i couldnt find a place to put them. next comes a toy tec lift probably

 

Go with Addicted, you won't be dissapointed.

 

What kind of turn time does Marlin have right now? Someone mentioned they ordered theirs 8 weeks ago and still didn't have it yet. Just letting you know you can get one quicker since you need it faster.

 

Again see post #13...

 

Now why in the hell didn't you tell me that a year ago when I bought mine from MC???? I swear you just want to keep your Big Blue Runner up on a pedestal looking down on mine.



All joking aside the AOR bumpers are bad ass. If I'd have known that the MC rear wasn't rated for pulling a trailer I'd have one of Scotty's on there instead.

Scotty I'm about halfway there on the price for the rear with a swing out that you quoted me. The problem is being able to get the rig to you for a few days for the install. Keep me in mind bro, I'll be sporting a AOR swing out rear in a month or so if I can plan a road trip around my fishing schedule.

 

alright so supposevly my bumper was sent out today... hopefully it doesnt end up like the rest of your guys's, as in not going on easy... or just not getting it within their 5 days of shipping that they said

 

Ive used my rear MC bumper to tow... Trailers, trucks.... people

 

My bad big homie, my bad.

 

haha its all good... its just that i had already ordered it when you said go with addicted, and they just called me today verifing stuff and they said they are sending it out right now