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Is this how an all pro bumper should fit?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Coast2Coast, Feb 6, 2014.

  1. Feb 6, 2014 at 7:56 AM
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    Coast2Coast

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    It looks a little off to me, but I used to work in an extremely detail oriented job so I don't know if I'm just being OCD or not.

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    I was surprised at the gaps and the overall fitment. I was convinced that I must have got the wrong bumper when we first put it on last night. I put some shackles in the hoops and tried rotating it up a bit with a hi-lift jack with the bolts loose but there is just no adjustment at all. Looks like I'd have to lengthen the bolt holes to adjust it.
     
  2. Feb 6, 2014 at 8:00 AM
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    Cohbsteq

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    i dont have the rear bumper or a 2nd gen for that matter but i have a issue with my front bumper just like that i emailed all pro and tracy in the customer service department has been great to deal with, shes sending me a new bumper that they have test fitted because when i sent them pictures they thought my bumper was warped.
     
  3. Feb 6, 2014 at 8:09 AM
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    Coast2Coast

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    I sent the pics last night to all pro and waiting for them to respond. The bumper is very solid as confirmed with the use of a hi lift jack last night :D, just not lining up like I thought it should, I'm not sure if the side protectors will go on.
     
  4. Feb 6, 2014 at 11:17 AM
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    Just put mine on my 2012 last weekend and it looks exactly the same. It's straight, just seems like gap below the tailgate And lights is pretty big. I guess that's to keep it from smashing them if you ever bent this thing but doubt I'd be able to do that. Thing is stout for sure. Let us know what they say.
     
  5. Feb 6, 2014 at 11:20 AM
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    Also, I have an MGM like yours. If you don't like those trailer license plate lights you can get some black ones with led's for like $5 each from super bright LEDs. I installed them yesterday and they look pretty decent.
     
  6. Feb 6, 2014 at 11:21 AM
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    joshipps

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    Had the same issue with my front Apex bumper, holes weren't lining up. Ended up using a torch to elongate some of the holes in the bumper just a smidge.
     
  7. Feb 6, 2014 at 1:23 PM
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    LikeABoss4x4

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    The gap under the tailgate & lights looks normal and is about the same as a stock bumper, leaving access to the spare tire release hole and allowing for some frame flex. You can try to elongate the mounting holes for some adjustment, but that is typically how they fit. Sometimes trucks have slight differences, in fact, my bed wasn't exactly centered from the factory so it looked off.
     

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