My story: I have been lurking on here for quite a while but never did anything major to my 1999 Limited Millenium Silver 4runner with 150k miles. About a week ago I lost control in wet conditions going about 40 mph and smashed into a concrete median. Surprisingly, the airbags did not deploy and there wasn't too much damage. The front bumper just got a little smashed up but the whole thing needs to be replaced. Insurance estimated $1500 worth of damage and cut me a check for $500 after subtracting my deductible. I have always wanted an aftermarket bumper and lift (maybe tundra brake upgrade), so I think now is the time to do it. The only problem: I have no mechanical skill or knowledge to do the work myself. I am wondering if anyone in the area wants to help me out. I can throw out a little cash, food, or beer; I just cannot afford the $75/hour rate that a local 4x4 shop priced me. Let me know what you think. Reply or pm me. Thanks.

Jake

Anyone? Bueller?

I'd like to help I just gotta find time. I'm a former Toyota mechanic

Thanks swimmer. Where in PA are you? I live in Dresher. I think I am getting a shop out in West Chester to put my bumper on but I want to do other things too (suspension, tundra upgrade, etc.). I know time is tight this time of year but let me know if you want to get together.
Jake

I'd could be an extra hand and would like to learn though I have little mechanical knowledge.

So if you need someone extra let me know

Wish I was closer, I rebuilt my 97 after it was rolled and had a blast doing it. I'm from the Erie area. Have any pics of the damage?

This is my first time uploading photos. Let's see if I did it correctly. The damage is not too bad, as you can see. At this time, I am planning on having an ARB bumper attached by a shop in West Chester.

I got this new ARB installed a few weeks ago. I am loving it. I think the bumper looks pretty good. Since I have no skills of my own, Pete over at MainLine Overland in West Chester PA did the work for me. I have nothing but good things to say about Pete and the work that he did.

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Sorry I am late for the show, but I believe that @PitbullRescuer is in Philadelphia, and is a little bit of a gear head.

Also the ARB look really good!

-KMAYO

Nice Millennium but there is no way you hit a concrete barrier at 40 mph. You would have totaled it it out. I am pretty sure that you slowed down before impact.


Silver is real easy to match. You can buy some duplicolor from the auto parts store, sand your flair down a little, mask up the fender and paint the flair.


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These guys always treated me well when I used to live up that way.

Glad you are okay BTW.

KMayo
Yeah. Tom (pitbullrescuer) and I live close to each other and he has helped me out before. Very knowledgable and nice.

Singtoe
Maybe I did slow down below 40(I really have no idea), but I was still going pretty fast. I was surprised how little damage there was. Nice rig you got there. I have read through your build before. You seem like you know what you are doing.

Montana
Thanks for the link and kind words.

I'm in Abington, grew up in Dresher, work in Dresher.
I honestly don't have enough spare time to work on my own lately, but If you ever need a hand, don't hesitate to reach out, if the stars align great, if not oh well...
I'll be in my driveway this afternoon putting new headlights!!
(hopefully, if my son takes a nap...)

Dig that ARB by the way, I'll keep a look out for you around town...