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Will a 2nd gen front bumper fit on my 1st gen? #743850 08/11/06 04:09 AM
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BigTom209 Offline OP
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I'm in need of a bumper to get my '86 T4R saftied and there is a guy selling one for a '90 fairly close by me... will it fit? I don't want to be having to do a piss load of work to get it mounted, I just want to know if it will be the right width, and maybe with minor mods bolt up?

Anyone care to shed some light if this will work?

Re: Will a 2nd gen front bumper fit on my 1st gen? [Re: BigTom209] #743851 08/11/06 07:14 AM
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not hard to fit if you can weld a little bit.


87 4runner 33" bfg mt's no lift. dubbed the marine by my frinds. dead as of august 14 2005. 84 ex cab p/u 33"a/t, 3" suspension+3"bodylift, thorley header and 2.25xhaust, downey midrange cam+rocker set, very milled head! NO RUST!
Re: Will a 2nd gen front bumper fit on my 1st gen? [Re: lookmomnobrains] #743852 08/11/06 05:34 PM
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BigTom209 Offline OP
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Haven't welded in years... but I wont let something like in-experience and lack of know-how stop me! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />


But I actually found a guy who's got the proper bumper for my Runner and he only wants $25 so that's not bad. Anyone have a picture of how a 2nd Gen looks on a 1st? Might still pick it up if it looks good enough

Re: Will a 2nd gen front bumper fit on my 1st gen? [Re: BigTom209] #743853 08/11/06 07:04 PM
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- seen in FOUR WHEELER mag July 2006 & OFF-ROAD mag Feb 2007 -
'84 4Runner ARBed 5.29s F&R,4.7 & 2.28 t-cases,hy-steer,BudBuilt skid,30spl Longs,36" TSLs,Chevys

'83 P/U, Buick 231 V6,Holley 4 bbl,Weiand intake,Downey headers,TH350 w/700R4 gearset
Re: Will a 2nd gen front bumper fit on my 1st gen? [Re: fourwd1] #743854 08/12/06 03:13 AM
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Adam F Offline
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The bumper will be the right size, but the mounts wont work.

I tried to fit a 95 pickup bumper to my 88 4Runner and the mounts diddnt line up.


88 4R, 350 V8, R150 5 speed Sold <...uot; />
97 4R, stock, daily driver
98 Sienna, kid and dog hauler, wife's ride
Re: Will a 2nd gen front bumper fit on my 1st gen? [Re: fourwd1] #743855 08/14/06 01:57 AM
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I have a pic of a 2nd gen bumper on a 1st gen, but can't attach it. This BBS only allows images posted elsewhere on the net...


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Re: Will a 2nd gen front bumper fit on my 1st gen? [Re: kewlynx] #743856 08/14/06 10:18 PM
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bkg Offline
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Should bolt right up, but only with 4 of the 8 bolts. The 2nd Gen's also mount to the front body mount which is completely different from the 1st gen's... but really, it's not a big deal.

Now - will it fit right? I can't speak to that. My 86 x-cab had an ARB front bumper off of my 94 4Runner. Bolted on with minor mods to get around the front spring mounts (SAS'd).

Adam - what exactly didn't line up when you tried the other bumper?


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Re: Will a 2nd gen front bumper fit on my 1st gen? [Re: bkg] #743857 08/17/06 05:49 PM
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BigTom209 Offline OP
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So I've had some mixed oppinions... a few people who say it'll work no real issues, some say not a chance in hell, other say they've seen it done but think it will require alot of mods.

Anyone know for sure?

Re: Will a 2nd gen front bumper fit on my 1st gen? [Re: BigTom209] #743858 08/17/06 05:50 PM
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BigTom209 Offline OP
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Anyone have pictures of the 2 vehicles from straight on to compare with? I've looked but I can't seem to find many good pic's of 2nd gens

Re: Will a 2nd gen front bumper fit on my 1st gen? [Re: BigTom209] #743859 08/22/06 01:39 PM
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fourwd1 Offline
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stock 2nd gen bumper
[Linked Image]

with 3rd gen bumper
[Linked Image]


- seen in FOUR WHEELER mag July 2006 & OFF-ROAD mag Feb 2007 -
'84 4Runner ARBed 5.29s F&R,4.7 & 2.28 t-cases,hy-steer,BudBuilt skid,30spl Longs,36" TSLs,Chevys

'83 P/U, Buick 231 V6,Holley 4 bbl,Weiand intake,Downey headers,TH350 w/700R4 gearset

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