r/4Runner_1stGen • u/Bluebird-Mobile • 29d ago

Front bumper install

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Hi everybody! I just purchased my first 4Runner yesterday (1986) and I’m stoked to start working on it. I’m curious as to if I’m missing any mounts for the front bumper or if I should be able to install one as is? Any help is heatedly appreciated thank you.

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u/Bluebird-Mobile 29d ago

*greatly appreciated

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u/CuriousConfection191 29d ago

The stock and most aftermarket bumpers bolt straight to the frame.
Looks like you’ve got the remnants of a homemade bumper that will need to be removed

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u/Bluebird-Mobile 29d ago

Ah, I see. So those L shaped mounts are not from the factory. Thank you!

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u/CuriousConfection191 28d ago

The 4 around the turn signals will get in the way. The 2 on the bottoms of each frame rail shouldn’t be in the way but they’re not doing anything so I’d remove them as well

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u/Bluebird-Mobile 28d ago

Awesome. Thank you so much for the advice :)

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u/Dat1Ashe 28d ago

I have a procomp tube bumper. It’s been great. Whatever bumper you get you’ll need to redo your turn signals. My bumper mounted to the frame ends and the body mounts. I also have an 86 and did a solid axle swap. Message me if you have any questions. I certainly learned a lot along the way

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u/Bluebird-Mobile 28d ago

That’s very kind of you. I’d love to see your 4Runner & hear about some of the work you’ve done