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Old 10-05-2009 | 07:12 PM
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Question '96-'98 Front Bumper Install on a '99+ ??

Anyone know how to install a '96-'98 front bumper on a '99+ 4Runner?

I don't really care for the "big bottom lip" look of the '99+ front bumper. I'd much rather have a clean early-look front bumper.

Any tips would be great.

Thanks!
Old 10-06-2009 | 05:44 PM
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It won't work, in 1999 they added a crash beam to the front which stuck out further which is why they added the fatlip bumper.
What would it take to remove the crash beam? Any pics of it, by chance?
Old 10-06-2009 | 06:33 PM
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Yea the crash beam is why the 99+ bumpers stick out. I think the crash beam can be un bolted and removed. Can any one confirm?
Old 10-06-2009 | 07:25 PM
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I know you can do the reverse of what you want to do. Im also like 80% sure you can do what you want to do. let me search
Old 10-10-2009 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Buhundred
It could be possible, but why would you want to remove the crash beam? It's safety equipment. I've seen a few threads on people putting 99-02 bumpers on their 96-98 4Runners but never found a thread on what you're trying to do.
I don't like the look of the '99+ front bumper as much as I like the '96-'98 bumper. Definitely would appreciate any tips.
Old 03-26-2010 | 05:23 PM
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Is your '99 Bumper a Chrome Bumper w/ the Side Flares? If so, I would be interested in buying the whole Assembly with the crash bar, for a reasonable price. I have a '98 Limited, and would like a '99-'02 Chrome Bumper w/Flares, w/Fogs, Turn Signals, and Bumper Brackets. I have to replace my set up anyways, due to damage.
Old 03-26-2010 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BushPig
I don't like the look of the '99+ front bumper as much as I like the '96-'98 bumper. Definitely would appreciate any tips.
It's interesting you feel this way...because i feel the same, but kinda just resigned myself to my fat lip. It's grown on me a little...but I still like the old bumpers better.

Originally Posted by GRBPackFan
Is your '99 Bumper a Chrome Bumper w/ the Side Flares? If so, I would be interested in buying the whole Assembly with the crash bar, for a reasonable price. I have a '98 Limited, and would like a '99-'02 Chrome Bumper w/Flares, w/Fogs, Turn Signals, and Bumper Brackets. I have to replace my set up anyways, due to damage.

No, he has a Highlander. Which means his bumper is color keyed to the body on the top half, and the bottom half is dark gray. He also has the smaller SR5 style flares.
Old 03-27-2010 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Buhundred
It could be possible, but why would you want to remove the crash beam? It's safety equipment. I've seen a few threads on people putting 99-02 bumpers on their 96-98 4Runners but never found a thread on what you're trying to do.
If you could do the mod without comprimising the safety of the rig, GO FOR IT! It would be nice to see something on here, that nobody else has done! Props to you for being an original thinker!
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