Bumper question - hardware?

[Martinjmpr]

Hey, all. As I get ready to put my 4th gen up for sale I wanted to ask a question about the front bumper. I had a custom front bumper put on by a guy here (who doesn't seem to be making them any more, unfortunately) and he installed it for me.

I learned the hard way on my last 4runner that having a custom bumper severely limits my options for selling so since I kept all the old bumper components I'm going to reinstall the factory bumper and sell my custom bumper locally.

My question is this: I know the bumper itself (that is, the metal part) attaches with bolts to the frame horns but are there any other bolts to attach the bumper parts or is it all clips? The reason I'm asking is I don't recall getting a bag of bolts or screws and I'm hoping that I have all the hardware necessary to re-install the factory bumper and bumper cover.

From what I've seen it doesn't look that difficult but I wanted to check with the experts here. I'd rather not pay a body shop to have the bumper reinstalled but I want to make sure it's done right.

I know there's a PDF that shows bumper removal, and I downloaded that, but I thought I'd ask.

Thanks in advance!

 

[97BlackAckCL]

Hey, all. As I get ready to put my 4th gen up for sale I wanted to ask a question about the front bumper. I had a custom front bumper put on by a guy here (who doesn't seem to be making them any more, unfortunately) and he installed it for me.

I learned the hard way on my last 4runner that having a custom bumper severely limits my options for selling so since I kept all the old bumper components I'm going to reinstall the factory bumper and sell my custom bumper locally.

My question is this: I know the bumper itself (that is, the metal part) attaches with bolts to the frame horns but are there any other bolts to attach the bumper parts or is it all clips? The reason I'm asking is I don't recall getting a bag of bolts or screws and I'm hoping that I have all the hardware necessary to re-install the factory bumper and bumper cover.

From what I've seen it doesn't look that difficult but I wanted to check with the experts here. I'd rather not pay a body shop to have the bumper reinstalled but I want to make sure it's done right.

I know there's a PDF that shows bumper removal, and I downloaded that, but I thought I'd ask.

Thanks in advance!

I just replaced my bumper cover a month or so ago and can help answer.

So there are 2 screws, 1 on each side that go up into the fender, and there are 6 or 8 screws (all 10 mm) on the bottom of the bumper cover that bolt the bottom of the bumper to the undercarriage. All the rest is clips around the top, and into the headlights. Hope that helps

 

[Martinjmpr]

I just replaced my bumper cover a month or so ago and can help answer.

So there are 2 screws, 1 on each side that go up into the fender, and there are 6 or 8 screws (all 10 mm) on the bottom of the bumper cover that bolt the bottom of the bumper to the undercarriage. All the rest is clips around the top, and into the headlights. Hope that helps

Thanks! Now I have to remember where I put those darn things 2 1/2 years ago! I'm sure I kept them but finding them in my garage could be a problem...

 

[Paisano]

Thanks! Now I have to remember where I put those darn things 2 1/2 years ago! I'm sure I kept them but finding them in my garage could be a problem...

Truck looks good! Why are you selling?

And are you selling the bumper?

 

[Martinjmpr]

Truck looks good! Why are you selling?

Need a better towing platform. My needs have changed and as nice as the 4th gen T4R was, it is no longer the best vehicle for me. Essentially I need a vehicle that can comfortably pull a 2,000lb+ trailer and all the stuff we now take with us when we camp, and I DON'T need an "trail" vehicle.

Most likely next vehicle will be an 02-06 Suburban. I can use the extra space and the 31 gallon tank really appeals to me.

And are you selling the bumper?

Yes but will only sell it locally (Denver metro area.) Sorry, but palletizing and shipping just isn't worth my time.

 

[Paisano]

Need a better towing platform. My needs have changed and as nice as the 4th gen T4R was, it is no longer the best vehicle for me. Essentially I need a vehicle that can comfortably pull a 2,000lb+ trailer and all the stuff we now take with us when we camp, and I DON'T need an "trail" vehicle.

Most likely next vehicle will be an 02-06 Suburban. I can use the extra space and the 31 gallon tank really appeals to me.



Yes but will only sell it locally (Denver metro area.) Sorry, but palletizing and shipping just isn't worth my time.

Just reading this b/c all last week I was actually in Colorado myself haha! I was in the backcountry (Sangre de Cristo range), off the grid, etc. not really checking internet things or I may have hit you up on that.