how hard is it to remove

kmrofka · 11-21-2008, 10:43 PM

how hard is it to remove the front bumper and skids

tigerfan00 · 11-22-2008, 01:25 AM

its not

simple metric sockets will get the job done

kmrofka · 11-23-2008, 03:28 PM

what bolts do i need to remove to take off the bumper i removed the skids already

2004Taco · 11-23-2008, 03:46 PM

Go look.

HerNameIsLucy · 11-23-2008, 03:48 PM

It's really not hard. Suckers are on TIGHT though, soak them in PB Blaster overnight. I'd also pull the negative cable off the battery and wait a few minutes (book says minimum two) so you don't accidentally set off the airbags.

Cobra69 · 11-23-2008, 03:59 PM

After you get the plastic skirt bumper off........you should be looking at a square tube about 2 1/2 feet long. There is holes in the tube that you need to slide the socket into it to get to the bolt head IIRC. Same thing with the air bag cans if your takin them off too.

kmrofka · 11-24-2008, 02:07 AM

well i took alook and all i can see is two bolts on each side of the bumper that go to the frame if i remove those is that it?

Cobra69 · 11-24-2008, 06:43 AM

NO, there are a couple more hiden by the bumper......start looking for circular holes in the bumper or mount brackerts I believe there are 3 bolts per side.

tigerfan00 · 11-24-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra69

NO, there are a couple more hiden by the bumper......start looking for circular holes in the bumper or mount brackerts I believe there are 3 bolts per side.

x2

its been awhile since i took mine off so i cant say for sure where they are or how many...

best thing to do is get up under there and start looking

Cobra69 · 11-24-2008, 08:52 AM

there are 2 per side that bolt into the bottom of the frame rail, the other one per side i believe is on the front of the can INSIDE the can its self. There should be ahole in front of the can to fit a socket.

11-21-2008, 10:43 PM	#1
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11-22-2008, 01:25 AM	#2
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11-23-2008, 03:48 PM	#5
HerNameIsLucy Chemical Disaster Master Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: Slowcala, Floriduh Age: 49 Gender: Male Posts: 1,541 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	It's really not hard. Suckers are on TIGHT though, soak them in PB Blaster overnight. I'd also pull the negative cable off the battery and wait a few minutes (book says minimum two) so you don't accidentally set off the airbags. __________________ 2009. Ok, now what?

11-23-2008, 03:59 PM	#6
Cobra69 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10578 Location: Taxachusetts (Massachusetts) Gender: Male Posts: 288 02 Tocoma TRD Expedition Setup 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 V-6 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer.	After you get the plastic skirt bumper off........you should be looking at a square tube about 2 1/2 feet long. There is holes in the tube that you need to slide the socket into it to get to the bolt head IIRC. Same thing with the air bag cans if your takin them off too. __________________ That Which Does Not Kill You Only Makes you Stronger.......This Is Why I Walk the Thin Blue Line. 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer, 1" body lift.

11-24-2008, 06:43 AM	#8
Cobra69 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10578 Location: Taxachusetts (Massachusetts) Gender: Male Posts: 288 02 Tocoma TRD Expedition Setup 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 V-6 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer.	NO, there are a couple more hiden by the bumper......start looking for circular holes in the bumper or mount brackerts I believe there are 3 bolts per side. __________________ That Which Does Not Kill You Only Makes you Stronger.......This Is Why I Walk the Thin Blue Line. 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer, 1" body lift.

11-23-2008, 03:28 PM	#3
kmrofka Im so hungry i can ride a horse... Joined: Nov 2008, #10708 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 195 03 V6 Prerunner SR5 2003 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Pioneer 6.1" Multimedia AV Receiver, Kicker Class D ZX Amplifier, Kicker 10" L5 Component Subwoofer, Custom Baja Style Bumper	what bolts do i need to remove to take off the bumper i removed the skids already

11-23-2008, 03:46 PM	#4
2004Taco Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9556 Location: Lakewood,Ca Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 65 04 PreRunner SR5 Trd 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L v6 FlowMaster and Deckplate Mod Billet grille	Go look.

11-24-2008, 02:07 AM	#7
kmrofka Im so hungry i can ride a horse... Joined: Nov 2008, #10708 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 195 03 V6 Prerunner SR5 2003 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Pioneer 6.1" Multimedia AV Receiver, Kicker Class D ZX Amplifier, Kicker 10" L5 Component Subwoofer, Custom Baja Style Bumper	well i took alook and all i can see is two bolts on each side of the bumper that go to the frame if i remove those is that it?

11-24-2008, 08:52 AM	#10
Cobra69 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10578 Location: Taxachusetts (Massachusetts) Gender: Male Posts: 288 02 Tocoma TRD Expedition Setup 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 V-6 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer.	there are 2 per side that bolt into the bottom of the frame rail, the other one per side i believe is on the front of the can INSIDE the can its self. There should be ahole in front of the can to fit a socket. __________________ That Which Does Not Kill You Only Makes you Stronger.......This Is Why I Walk the Thin Blue Line. 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer, 1" body lift.

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