jediwebdude
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I have the Steelcraft and sure enough, it didn't fit my 2007. Steelcraft promised to make new brackets, but they never followed through. I fabricated some connectors, but it still ain't right.
2004 Police Style Push bar with Hellas and Rigid lights
- Thread starter tamiyatim
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I have the Steelcraft and sure enough, it didn't fit my 2007. Steelcraft promised to make new brackets, but they never followed through. I fabricated some connectors, but it still ain't right.
nicolachel
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Got mine today but couldn't really figure out how to install it since the included "guide" is just a part list.
Could someone briefly talk about the installation procedure?
Thanks a lot!
Could someone briefly talk about the installation procedure?
Thanks a lot!
fvalentin
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I actually Haven't had a chance to install mine yet because I'm waiting for my brother to show up and help me out. I'm not the most mechanically inclined person in the world. Tamiyatim was able to install his but he stated that the parts didn't fit all that well and needed to be "persuaded" a bit.
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nicolachel
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Thanks for the reply, actually I'm having the exact problem as you (the 2 holes on the bracket don't align with those on the frame so the bolt can't pass through both)
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BReardon21
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I want to order but I don't want to unless it fits correctly. Is this just an issue from 04 to 07?
Can't wait to see how this ends up.
Can't wait to see how this ends up.
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Presta24
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where did u get it and how much??
4Runners
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Hey i just installed some lights on a grille guard too http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/104844-piaa-520-installation-complete-picture-review.html and was wondering if you use any security nuts or screws to prevent someone coming up to your truck with a wrench and some wire cutters and stealing the lights? I'm trying to work out an anti-theft system so no one steals my lights.
fvalentin
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The guy from the ebay store stated that he would give me a partial refund if I decide to keep it which I will. If I were you I would definitely take pics and email the seller right away. My brother knows a guys who can fabricate the parts so I should be reaching out to him soon and find out what the cost would be. I'll keep you all posted.
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BReardon21
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So we have confirmed this will fit for a 2004 with or trimming, drilling or fabrication?
Is there a difference in the placement of the holes on the frame from 04 to 07?
Anyone else installed this push bar?
Is there a difference in the placement of the holes on the frame from 04 to 07?
Anyone else installed this push bar?
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nicolachel
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It doesn't fit my 03 and the problem is exactly the same as shown in post 12.
I think I might have put it on the wrong way since there's no installation guide but there doesn't seem to be another way to do it without taking the whole bumper off or let the thing hang really low(3~4 inches lower than the towing hooks upfront which doesn't make much sense)
nicolachel
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Ebay, for 140, I went back again today but the seller doesn't have it listed as of now but his ebay user name is discountstoreonline
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BReardon21
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are you sure the mounting brackets sit on top of the bumper frame as listed in post 12? or would they sit underneath and in turn have the entire push bar sit lower on the grille. This may provide the horizontal clearance you are looking for when mounting. I can see how it would decrease clearance but increase overall bumper protection. Did you reference the schematic listed in post 17 regarding bracket fitment issues?
Would love to hear tamiyatim's input with pics of how to mount!
Would love to hear tamiyatim's input with pics of how to mount!
nicolachel
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That's a good point. Actually I did try the underneath position but it hangs really low (from tamiyatim's last photo in post #8 I'd say he didn't do an underneath mounting)
Another problem is that as seen in the schematic, there are only 4 M8 nuts which should all be used on the support brackets. There indeed were only 4 in the package and the M8X120 bolts without nuts certainly won't hold the underneath mounted main brackets in place(will simply fall:shrug
.BTW. I also didn't find any place for the smaller support brackets to bolt onto on the 4runner side.
Would also love to hear tamiyatim's input with pics of how to mount
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BReardon21
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That's so disappointing, this is exactly what I was looking for. I may just buy and fab some type of mount up. For $140 shipped it may be worth milling and welding a proper mount. Just haven't decided if its even worth the hassle. I want to look again in the morning to get a better idea of mount points and clearance. Do you have a v6 or v8? Think that might make a difference?
nicolachel
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Well I think I indeed did it wrong, those L brackets hang down from the outside of the frames, not inside.
I realized this after measuring the spacing between the frames(less than 80 cm) and the spacing on the push bar(about 92 cm).
Actually the holes for bolts on the frame are not at the dead center so they might fit.
However I still can't figure out how to drop the brackets into their positions especially on the driver's side, there's a small radiator with its pipes there and leaves virtually no space for the bracket to go in from above. Tried from underneath as well but bumper itself blocked the way.
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BReardon21
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Got pictures of exactly what you are looking at? Can you take a pic of the other side? I took a look at behind my grill last night and couldnt figure out where the upper mounts would connect.
Can you take pics of where and how to mount underneath as well?
Most likely ordering this today w/ 3 round lights to mount up.
Can you take pics of where and how to mount underneath as well?
Most likely ordering this today w/ 3 round lights to mount up.
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