Tacoma Bumper on my 4Runner??

[fightman80]

Hey guys!

I haven't made a decision yet as to what bumper I'm going to get for my truck yet, (plated or 99+ 4Runner). However.......I was approached by a fellow club member here, who as a spare bumper from her 98 Taco that she would be willing to part with....maybe even free!

Does anyone know if the taco bumper will bolt up to my 4Runner??? Can I just buy the bumper brackets and be done with it?

 

[blcktpgsr]

Wow that would be something if you can pull it off..i like the look of that tacoma bumper but,,not to sure of the fitment match..good luck though on your ongoing dilemna.

 

[YotaZach85]

As far as I know you just need new bumper brackets for the Tacoma bumper and its a direct swap.

 

[fightman80]

As far as I know you just need new bumper brackets for the Tacoma bumper and its a direct swap.

Have you done this???

 

[fightman80]

Well!!! Looks like I'm gonna be getting the Tacoma bumper for FREE!!!! Still working out the pick-up day, but she's giving it away! I'm hoping to get it on this week sometime!

If it doesn't work out, I'm still going to look into my other options........

 

[YotaZach85]

Have you done this???

No not personally, I'm new to the 4Runner scene but I come from a Tacoma backround and one of the biggest front bumper mods on a Tacoma is a 00-02 4Runner front bumper. All that is needed to swap a 4Runner bumper to a Tacoma is the 4Runner bumper. They just drill a hole in their stock Tacoma brackets and its a direct swap from there.

 

[steve-]

Well!!! Looks like I'm gonna be getting the Tacoma bumper for FREE!!!! Still working out the pick-up day, but she's giving it away! I'm hoping to get it on this week sometime!

If it doesn't work out, I'm still going to look into my other options........

If you do the swap make sure to post some pics and info,sounds like a cool idea.Good luck on it !

 

[fightman80]

If you do the swap make sure to post some pics and info,sounds like a cool idea.Good luck on it !

Definately will! Will also add it in my build thread......

 

[fightman80]

No not personally, I'm new to the 4Runner scene but I come from a Tacoma backround and one of the biggest front bumper mods on a Tacoma is a 00-02 4Runner front bumper. All that is needed to swap a 4Runner bumper to a Tacoma is the 4Runner bumper. They just drill a hole in their stock Tacoma brackets and its a direct swap from there.

Thanks for the info man! I can't wait to get ahold of this bumper!

 

[YotaZach85]

Thanks for the info man! I can't wait to get ahold of this bumper!

No problem, it should look pretty sweet!

 

[fightman80]

No not personally, I'm new to the 4Runner scene but I come from a Tacoma backround and one of the biggest front bumper mods on a Tacoma is a 00-02 4Runner front bumper. All that is needed to swap a 4Runner bumper to a Tacoma is the 4Runner bumper. They just drill a hole in their stock Tacoma brackets and its a direct swap from there.

Thanks for the info man! I can't wait to get ahold of this bumper!

 

[Gonzo113]

What happened with this bumper swap?

 

[THEREALTOR1]

What happened with this bumper swap?

Definately curious about this myself. I've been looking into what would be involved in doing a 96' T4R bumper swap. I like the look of the more "stubby nosed" front vs the "fat lip" look. But this def. sounds like a whole new twist that could come off looking really good.

 

[fightman80]

The deal fell through, because the girl gave me the run around! I gave up on waiting for her, decided to just replace with the same piece...when funds allow.....sorry guys.

 

[THEREALTOR1]

The deal fell through, because the girl gave me the run around! I gave up on waiting for her, decided to just replace with the same piece...when funds allow.....sorry guys.

That sucks :bash:

I wonder if you can mix and match them up from different gens, or if you have to pretty much stick within the same gen as what you're trying to swap it to/from?

 

[Gonzo113]

No problem. Thanks for the reply.
Would really like to find someone who's done this. See what it looks like and what was needed to make it fit.
Thanks

 

[Execute_Method]

This might help, but it would be the reverse process or something like that.

ie. adjust the 4runner bracket to match the tacoma bumper.

Also, you would probably want to just get a pair of Tacoma light harnesses.

Tech Knowledgebase - Install a 98-02 4Runner Bumper on a 95-00 Tacoma

 

[1985taylor1925]

Fightman, I was wondering if you were planning on selling that bull bar when you replace your bumper? If so I am interested

 

[THEREALTOR1]

This might help, but it would be the reverse process or something like that.

ie. adjust the 4runner bracket to match the tacoma bumper.

Also, you would probably want to just get a pair of Tacoma light harnesses.

Tech Knowledgebase - Install a 98-02 4Runner Bumper on a 95-00 Tacoma

It looks like we'd simply have to just drill a hole on our T4R bracket where it bolts to the taco bumper, and i'm not sure what we'd have to do with the lights, maybe replace them out with a taco assembly, or at least clip the tail and rewire it.

I can't wait until the weather gets a little warmer so I can go try to explore some salvage yards and see what I can come up with, but its def. cool to know that I can also look for tacos not just T4R's.

 

[fightman80]

Fightman, I was wondering if you were planning on selling that bull bar when you replace your bumper? If so I am interested

I was planning on selling it, but I live in Ontario Canada....the shipping would rape you......