3rd Gen Toyota 4runner Project: Bumper Removal and Replace

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@antonosnovich3491 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to care for the grass?

@briantoro3946 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely useful video!! Thanks for taking the time to put it together and for saving me a lot of time replacing mine.

@vulgarhyena9616 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, my recently purchased 98 was in a front collision and I just ordered the bumper and grill and lights, thank you!

@ghentdiy9116 11 ай бұрын

Where from? I can’t find a replacement part online anywhere?

@scubbarookie 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I'm gonna upgrade my bumper to a steel offroad type, but this is very informative and detailed. Thank you! 👍

@redgreen610 7 жыл бұрын

I just replaced my rear bumper on a 1996 4 runner LTD and thought I'd share what I learned. I approached it a little differently. I jacked the truck up and put it on jack stands. I removed the mud flap flare extensions, spare and both back wheels so I could get at the end cap bolts in the wheel well. It also gave me much easier access to the various bolts underneath. I think everything can be done with a 10 mm, 12 mm and 13 mm socket. The plastic step plate can easily be removed by first pulling the ends upward to pull a plastic pin out of its indexing hole in the bumper (be sure to keep this small white last insert from the bumper to use in the new one). Use curved needle nose pliers and a small very bar to gently pry up while squeezing the plastic clips together to free the step plate from the bumper holes they are pressed into. By gently preying, you can get enough clearance to get the curved needle nose on either side of the clip, squeeze while preying and it should pop out. I think there are about 6 of these fastening points. Be careful not to break the 2 clips that attach the step plate to the edge of the bumper by body ( I broke one, but it was still ok to use). Prey upward and then pull the edge away from the body or you might break them. Almost every bolt I touched broke, but it was ok because the bolt caps came off and it didn't matter that the bolts were rusted into the old bumper. I had a little trouble with the end cap brackets which attach to the body under the end pieces. However, once the two corner bolts holding end caps to the main bumper are undone ( or broker), you can gently push the end caps out far enough to get a 10mm socket on the two bolts hold the bracket to the body. Then the whole bumper end and bracket comes off together (with all the inner fender mounting bolts removed). To get the bracket off the old end caps, I had to use a cutting wheel to cut the bolt heads off, then I put the stub of the bolt in a vice and undid the broken bolt out of the bottom of the bracket mount- that worked far more easily than trying to re-drill and tap the brackets. I wire wheeled the old brackets, painted them up and the were reusable (but you can buy new ones if you need to). The 4 inner bolts holding the bumper brackets to the bumper broke, but again it was no problem because the bolt caps were removed and it didn't matter that the rest of the bolt was rusted into the old bumper. The top 5 or 6 bumper bolts and end bracket bolts luckily came out easily. Then the bumper came off no problem. I wire wheeled and painted the main brackets as well and measured everything (because the bumper had been hit) and all was good. Otherwise I might have had to try and straighten or replace a bracket. I put a trailer hitch on it 8 years ago. Fortunately, I did not have to take it off to do this job. I tried two bolts and there was no way they were coming off without breaking them. I'm in Canada and was frustrated by the huge expense of buying from the States, but I found them in Canada at "Parts Hub". $129 for the mid piece and $90 for each end cap (if yo have fender flares like on the LTD, the end caps are slightly different) on sale over Christmas. I have no idea what the chrome is like, but I'm sure it will be better than the chrome I took off. I coated the inside of the new bumper pieces with undercoat to try and prolong the next rust through before assembling them. Hope that helps someone. I'm sure anyone driving their 4runner in the winter salt will have a similar issue with seized bolts, but if you don't have that salt on the roads, your job could be easier than mine was. I had it all apart in a few hours, and had the new bumper on in about 2 hours. I just went to Home Depot and bought all new metric bolts/washers to replace the cap bolts I destroyed. Good luck!

@Asian_Connection 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Does anyone know if U need to remove the running board for 1997 3rd gen 4runner limited in order for the side fender to come off. I believe I have removed all the screws already but it not coming off. 3 top screw Underhood, 1 in door, 2 beneath door, 1 in wheel well and the 4 screws that holds the plastic, 1 under the light. Not sure if I'm missing anything. Please help.

@thetattooguy5071 2 жыл бұрын

Ok..

@vroomkeys 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Great before and after. Helpful video too

@frogedodge 8 жыл бұрын

this was really helpful thank you for making this video, your personality really comes through and you seem like a great guy! keep it up XD

@Garagetopics 8 жыл бұрын

+DWK55 thanks man! your kind words mean a lot to me. Ill def keep making videos!

@Asian_Connection 4 жыл бұрын

@thomaslam6821 9 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO MAN! IF I EVER HAVE TO CHANGE MY BUMPER( FRONT OR REAR). HOPE YOUR VIDEO WILL GUIDE ME RIGHT. AGAIN! THANKS!!!

@Garagetopics 9 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Lam Thanks for the love!

@Asian_Connection 4 жыл бұрын

@davidtederick 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am actually rehabbing the lower valance plastic piece and couldn't find anything that showed how it was connected to the metal face plate. Thanks!!

@montgomerybojangles8644 6 жыл бұрын

1:46 Yup, it happens to the best of us. You take your truck offroad, get it dirty as hell and caked with mud, after cleaning it you inevitably miss a spot and 2 weeks later there's grass growing out of your truck.

@Garagetopics 6 жыл бұрын

im a modern day farmer basically

@tigerthai69 3 жыл бұрын

Good job. I am changing mine too.

@johnnyappleseed5874 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man great video. Thank you for taking the time to film all of that. Do you by chance know where to get those little metal clips that you reused?

@kokadjooutdoors620 4 жыл бұрын

Got to do mine this weekend this was helpful see what getting into

@ValidOpinion 8 ай бұрын

great work champ! new sub here

@kodolico 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the front bumper? And did you have to take out the brackets?

@sapclan2896 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video. I know it's an old video. But, can you put a 98 bumper on a 99 Limited?

@Garagetopics 8 ай бұрын

I am not 100% as they may have different fenders

@love4all2night 9 жыл бұрын

it "was just as easy putting bumper back on as it was taking it off"...what do you mean? how do I align the two bolts that point down that have the bushings on them? it seems easy to align the 4 bolts on the front of bumper but those two that point down are a huge pain.

@LuisMorales-fv1rk 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea for to start is for the sides that way is pain on the neck

@corypixley2173 3 жыл бұрын

where did u buy the bumper

@nathanlitster9267 7 жыл бұрын

Hey which bumpers did you end up buying?

@jamesbradsby127 9 жыл бұрын

Where did you order the parts from? Got the link? Thank you

@thetattooguy5071 2 жыл бұрын

He said ebay like 5 times

@tigerthai69 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know how to remove running board end cap toyota 4runner ?

@luissosa9475 3 жыл бұрын

do you have any idea what those clips were called? the ones you grabbed from the old bumper and moved to the new one. Im trying to change the bumper on my sr5

@thegrinchiam1033 7 жыл бұрын

Hey is this the 1999 4runner

@aidancline2200 4 жыл бұрын

I Believe so because mine is a 2000

@blackbordstv Жыл бұрын

Bossing, ganito rin kaya ang hilux 2016? Same issue kasi biglang nag aalarm sa akin at ayaw nang mag close ng mga pinto. Ayaw na bigla gumana ng alarm

@Alibek27 8 жыл бұрын

Thats god that u found a growing grass! My friend didn`t so there are were accident of fire)

@Garagetopics 8 жыл бұрын

+Alibek Alimbayev oh no! no fire here

@healthycitizen1926 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man . I was in an accident yesterday and gotta replace the bumper , right headlights and fender

@Asian_Connection 4 жыл бұрын

@stargazer9172 Жыл бұрын

Should have planted the grass. PS.. The 4runner looks great

@CANControlGRAFFITI 9 жыл бұрын

Grass is pretty freaky

@PHOBOS300 8 жыл бұрын

that's the improved eco friendly option for those who want to go green

@carlosaguirre9643 9 жыл бұрын

nice videos. Are the rear axle seals you replaced leaking again?

@Garagetopics 9 жыл бұрын

+carlos aguirre I sold the vehicle, but have no reason to believe they were leaking

@Asian_Connection 4 жыл бұрын

@sunnyvalejedi 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid! What was the total time on the rear?

@Garagetopics 7 жыл бұрын

maybe 2 hours, mostly because the rust made everything more difficult

@sunnyvalejedi 7 жыл бұрын

Garage Topics I'll bet. I have to do mine and debating getting a custom plate off road replacement.

@zacharynaranjo1481 4 жыл бұрын

If you have time I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me links to replace my bumper and headlights all of the lights I have a 99 4Runner?

@The416punchaman 8 жыл бұрын

Solid! I'm thinking of picking up this gen 4runner. Do you recommend it? I'm going to be doing some overlanding/camping with it.

@Garagetopics 8 жыл бұрын

I do, but strongly suggest you pick one up that has been taken care of. My 4runner was not taken care of, and was a pita maintenence wise. My 2002 tacoma with the 2.7, besides the frame rust, has been extremely reliable and easy to work on. best of luck!

@The416punchaman 8 жыл бұрын

Garage Topics great thanks! Yep definitely looking for a non abused and well taken care one. Rust is still a issue up here in Toronto tho, but checking out a couple this weekend that look promising. I'm looking into a Tacoma too. I really want a manual, so probably that's the best bet. Cheers!

@jwinthepro 8 жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 4runner (final year of 3rd gen) and the thing runs like a beast. Even if you're not into off-roading/mudding, it's still a great ride in a lot of aspects like reliability. I got mine for about $5k at 184k miles but the rig feels like it's new. I highly recommend the 4runner over the tacoma as well, simply because it has more storage and looks more appealing IMO.

@brucelee9941 6 жыл бұрын

I have 5 third Gens for sale all 4x4

@briantoro3946 3 жыл бұрын

@@Garagetopics Exact same situation. I got frustrated trying to find a 4runner without rust and bought the first one I found. While I got a great deal ($2500 98 SR5, 180k) I'm spending too many weekends doing repair work instead of overlanding. Wish I would have just spent $5k and got something that was in much better condition. Unless you really enjoy working on cars, spend the extra money.

@dylanjamesmccauley2186 5 жыл бұрын

you have a link or parts number to new boys and clips for this?! pleas help

@Asian_Connection 4 жыл бұрын

@davidabineri908 5 жыл бұрын

Do you enjoy listening to other people's favorite music????

@musicolocomenez7525 9 жыл бұрын

Oye como se llama esa repuesteria de 4runner

@OsmanParvez_Unique 9 жыл бұрын

Aww, how could you throw out that grass!

@Garagetopics 9 жыл бұрын

Osman Parvez Haha I know....should have planted it in the ground and claimed it as 4Runner grass

@mattbooker8496 9 жыл бұрын

Where did you order the "package deals that include all the components together as a kit"? I need to do exactly what you did to my 1997 SR5. It needs both the front and the back too. Is there a website/seller you recommend? Thanks for any assistance and the video.

@Garagetopics 9 жыл бұрын

Matt Booker I took my time and searched eBay and looked for the lowest price of items including shipping. Below is what I bought, but be sure to search as there may already be cheaper options. Front bumper (Seller is "autosdepot"): www.ebay.com/itm/96-98-4RUNNER-FRONT-BUMPER-CHROME-VALANCE-GRILLE-FILLER-SIGNAL-LAMP-W-O-FLARE-HO-/171217943919?hash=item27dd627d6f Rear Bumper, middle section only (sold by "tic tuning") www.ebay.com/itm/1996-1998-TOYOTA-4RUNNER-REAR-BUMPER-CHROME-FACE-BAR-CENTER-W-PAD-HOLE-TRUCK-/390853571689?hash=item5b00b03469 Hope this helps!

@mattbooker8496 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.