Front Bumper Question

Started by flyman, April 05, 2016, 10:37:19 AM

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flyman

April 05, 2016, 10:37:19 AM
I have been looking for a front bumper to match my rear bumper and have had no luck. I think I got my rear bumper from Smittybuilt years ago but they no longer carry what I'm looking for. This is my first post so I can't attach a picture. I have a 1985 4Runner and the style of bumper I'm looking for is a simple two tube design with a tube that goes up around the front of the grille area, no winch plate. They were pretty common for a long time but I can't find anywhere to buy one. Any ideas? Thanks!

OTO Phil

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April 16, 2016, 10:21:22 PM
 :worthless:

At least a link to your pic on photobucket or somewhere..?
Offroad Toy Outfitters - The best place to find an experienced-based Toyota shop in the PNW and get hands-on with your next project!
2008 4runner V6: Manual transfer case swapped, 4.88s, rear ARB, custom fabricated bumpers, sliders and more!

1993 Standard cab chassis. 1989 Extended Cab. 22R-E BO .020, ENGNBLDR 261c cam, Doug Thorley Tri-Y header, Straight Pipe through a Flowmaster 40, ARB Rear Locker, York OBA with fabricated bracket.
Projects waiting in my shop: '83 Front Axle, TG Sliders, second tcase, XD 4.70 gears!

OTO Phil

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April 16, 2016, 10:22:37 PM
Or maybe a pic of one that you've seen that you like?
Try searching here: https://goo.gl/jTA7A3
Offroad Toy Outfitters - The best place to find an experienced-based Toyota shop in the PNW and get hands-on with your next project!
2008 4runner V6: Manual transfer case swapped, 4.88s, rear ARB, custom fabricated bumpers, sliders and more!

1993 Standard cab chassis. 1989 Extended Cab. 22R-E BO .020, ENGNBLDR 261c cam, Doug Thorley Tri-Y header, Straight Pipe through a Flowmaster 40, ARB Rear Locker, York OBA with fabricated bracket.
Projects waiting in my shop: '83 Front Axle, TG Sliders, second tcase, XD 4.70 gears!

Snowtoy

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April 17, 2016, 11:55:17 AM
They were smittybuilt bumpers.


Looks like your only option is used, if you can't find a Toyota one, any of the mini truck or Cherokee bumpers should work with the Toyota, you will just have to have some mounts made.
'90 black X-cab mod'd 3.0, 33's/4.88's, rear ARB, custom bumpers, sliders, safari rack, etc.
'91 Blue X-cab 22re, 35's/5.29's,Truetrac front, ARB rear, dual cases, and custom Safari flatbed, bumper, interior.
The money pit '87 Supra resto/mod

flyman

#4
April 19, 2016, 09:47:03 AM
Thanks for the replies! I got an email back from Smittybuilt and they confirmed that they are the ones that produced it. I did find a used one on craigslist that the guy said he had on a jeep. He measured the width at 60 inches but I measure about 65 inches on my 4Runner. I also found out that one of the mechanics for the company I work for has made a couple of killer bumpers for a couple of our tractors. He said he could fab one pretty easy so I may go that route. Then I could get perfect mounts too!

flyman

#5
April 19, 2016, 10:01:53 AM
I forgot to give Snowtoy a big THANKS for dropping the picture on this thread. It is exactly the bumper style I'm looking for.

Snowtoy

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April 20, 2016, 11:03:29 PM
If the owner is willing to ship, here is one in N. CA.


'90 black X-cab mod'd 3.0, 33's/4.88's, rear ARB, custom bumpers, sliders, safari rack, etc.
'91 Blue X-cab 22re, 35's/5.29's,Truetrac front, ARB rear, dual cases, and custom Safari flatbed, bumper, interior.
The money pit '87 Supra resto/mod

flyman

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April 21, 2016, 08:14:06 AM
Snowtoy, Thanks! I didn't have this one come up when I searched about a week ago. I'm in the Willamette Valley in Oregon and I can probably figure out a way to get it shipped up to me. I really appreciate your reply! I'll get a message off to the seller and see how it goes.
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