Tacoma Ebay Bumper Conspiracy / How to install on a 4runner

The Infamous Tacoma Ebay Front bumper was premiered in a scandalous thread on Tacomaworld.com and this video summarizes the 300 pages that developed.
Also, this video outlines how you can bolt the 2nd Gen Tacoma bumper onto a 4th gen 4runner with very little modification. The new Harbor Freight Badland Apex 12,000 lb winch is also mounted to the bumper with a few mounting adjustments necessary.
We also study the various mounting designs from other companies to point out the weak points of the Ebay offroad bumper and why we feel Demello off road bumpers offer one of the best designs for mounting a bumper on your Toyota 4runner, Tacoma, or FJ Cruiser.
We were not sponsored or affiliated with any of the companies mentioned in the video.
Thanks for watching and have fun!
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LINKS
Original Thread
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All Pro Offroad
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Demello Offroad
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The scandalous Ebay Bumper
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[@jaymoar3561]

You’re good at what you do. Nice creativity and working with what you got.

[@DirtComplex]

Thanks for being a fan and watching all of our videos!!!

[@jaymoar3561]

Dirt Complex thanks for the awesome content. 👍🏻

[@teiwazthewarriorgod9370]

I bought an eBay bumper for under $400, I have already hit trees, winched my way out of mud pits and bumper still great

[@randomstuff3672]

Note to self: Don't buy anything from DV8.

[@DirtComplex]

After making the video myself, I might remove the bumper. Haha.

[@conradnikolai4097]

A trick : you can watch movies on flixzone. Been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@cassiuskashton1133]

@Conrad Nikolai definitely, I have been watching on Flixzone for since november myself :D

[@severe28]

Great vid. Was waiting on it to hear more on this bumper.

[@DirtComplex]

Thanks for watching! Definitely worth it for a budget bumper. Still not sure if I'll keep it.

[@626r]

@4:16 the picture on the left was taken in Baldwin Park CA on Puente ave & Pacific there is a 711 across the street. the USA gas station is now red and is under a different name.

[@SaulChavezHernandez]

Loved the closing shot with the train.

[@DirtComplex]

Thanks for watching until the end! I love that shot too. The unplanned ones always end up the best.

[@CaelumWallace]

Thanks so much for posting! Definitely going to save up for one of these!

[@DirtComplex]

Definitely worth it for a budget bumper, but you get what you pay for!

[@DJTempo7]

I can only dream of having the kind of time to waste like the poster of this thread apparently does...

[@mattdesmondwashere]

Cole is the only one that downvoted this.

[@DirtGarage]

Well that's interesting! Bumper looks great dude!

[@DirtComplex]

Thanks!!

[@deybihernandez6032]

I find it interesting because I can't find what bumper to put on my 4runner and I like how it looks on the 4runner even if it's not for her

[@kevinc5252]

Why are you thinking about getting rid of the bumper?

[@jadppe]

Assumedly, would any 05-15 Tacoma Bumper work the same for 4th Gen 4Runner?

[@ryanjacobsen9557]

Arb and victory 4x4 for the win

[@randyleppell8885]

Bro, great review!! Keep em coming!

[@DirtComplex]

Thank you! Really appreciate it!

[@joshrandall5297]

Is that Kyle Larson operating the Lift? 😂

[@tchou86]

what tires do you have in that 4runner model &size?

[@drobs7279]

Love the 80's music! Need DV8 to come up with a knockoff 5th gen 4Runner tire mount rear bumper. They run 3k everywhere else.

[@DirtComplex]

Thanks. Im really liking the song, might use it for all my outros now.

[@MH831]

More 4Runner vids! I love them

[@DirtComplex]

Thanks! More to come!!

[@greenbanana2332]

Thanks for the detailed vid! Wow...DV8!? 😂

[@DirtComplex]

Thanks for watching!

[@andresvalle7008]

What did you do with the fog lights and turn signal light?

[@engardegus6530]

Recently bought the same bumper for my ‘05. Any additional tips for installation?

[@vlad4513]

@Gussell I just installed it on my ‘03 and just realized that the car has turn signals at the bottom of the OEM bumper next to the fog lights, have you figured out what’s the best solution for that?

[@MrCodak22]

Note to self... Dont buy things from aliens!

[@miked7728]

You have put the bug in me to get a 4th gen 4Runner and I will never forgive you. I NEED one in my life!! With that being said, could you direct me to the nearest source of information for your exact mods?

[@DirtComplex]

Haha 4runners are great. I'm still trying to get the website up. But for now -295/70/17 Milestar Patagonia on 5th gen TRD wheels. NO SPACER. - 2017 Tacoma TRD front springs and shocks. Rear FJ Cruiser springs and shocks. Temporarily running Bison Offroad spacer lift until I buy a full system. -Ebay front and Harbor Freight Apex Winch. .... that's it for now!

[@jefferson9428]

So if I order this from the eBay link in your description it will actually come and it will be maybe halfway decent? I’ve been seeing this forever and just don’t want to get ripped off. I know I’ll get what I pay for but I just wanna be sure I actually get SOMETHING haha.. thanks!

[@DirtComplex]

Yup! It's a legitimate product.

[@jefferson9428]

Dirt Complex great to know, thanks for the reply!

[@jessehern91]

@@DirtComplex how long did it shipping take?

[@M.TTT.]

Yooo haha, I remember this, almost bought one.

[@dreflowers19]

Hows the 4runner doing now?

[@rynstvy]

Lol where was this yesterday just installed mine

[@alejandroflores1637]

What kind of lift kit do you have on that 4runner I’m trying to lift 05 rumner

[@DirtComplex]

I was running 3rd gen Tacoma TRD Offroad spring and shocks up front (2" lift) with FJ cruiser rear spring amd shock (1/2" lift). That's the cheapest best lift. If you want better bilstein 5100 or dobinsons are great!

[@tonydelatorre5090]

Do you have a skid plate in conjunction with this? Wondering which one to buy. Also, any plans for a rear bumper?

[@DirtComplex]

No skid plate yet but plenty should work. Im going to run the dirtcom hitch mounted tire swing in the rear as soon as we get production finalized.

[@sebastiannaz8880]

Nesecito instalar un bomper

[@4runnergodfather158]

did you have to change your suspension for the bumper?

[@DirtComplex]

It did lower the front quite a bit. Surprisingly the 700lb Tacoma springs handle it pretty good. Temporarily on a spacer lift from Bison Offroad until i buy a full suspension setup. Been offroading with the spacer lift a few times and im actually pretty happy with the ride, but definitely want full suspension setup to get more travel.

[@IamJakePark]

How heavy is the ebay bumper? TIA

[@DirtComplex]

It's thick metal all around so it's pretty heavy. 150 to 170 pounds

[@sarbeliolara156]

Idk how to weld bro :/

[@be22889742]

Is this the only 2nd gen offroad bumper that could fit the 4th gen 4runner? Also if interested would u sell me your bumper? 🤣

[@DirtComplex]

Are you local?. I'm actually getting a demello bumper put on in preparation for our crane drop suspension test video.

[@be22889742]

I'm in santa ana California

[@PerezGouge]

I could have used this a week ago! Hahahaha

[@mtnmann72]

Sounds like you get what you paid for

[@HaltonLax44]

DV8 makes some of the worst garbage products I've ever seen. its embarrassing