Will 2001-04 front bumper fit on 2000?

I'd like to switch the lower plastic bumper from an '01-'04 onto my 2000. I was just wondering if this was even possible. Anybody know?

 

No, the bumper/valence design is totally different.

 

even the whole bumper wouldnt bolt on ??

 

it probably would, but the contours of the bumper wouldn't match w/ the bottom of the grille. Possible, but IMO wouldn't look good unless you swapped the entire front end.

 

I think Im actually gonna give it a try..my uncle has an 02 so il try and swap bumpers tomorrow and see how it goes

 

+1...get pics!

 

Awesome! Can't wait to see.

 

dont think it will fit 98-00 have longer frame rails look up aftermarket bumper install

 

good point...forgot about that

 

I was just about to post the same comment.

You will have to modify the frame horns to get the 01-04 bumper to fit.

 

I think your truck looks good with the one you have

 

You just have to drill holes on the 01-04 brackets..its the same as a 4runner bumper swap(popular swap to 2wd Tacomas).

01-04 bumpers are physically wider then 98-00 bumpers because all 01-04 trucks came with 4x4 fenders..whether it be a 4wd or 2wd...so if you don't have 4x4 fenders on you truck and you have flat top 2wd fenders...the 01-04 bumper will look funky on there. I've done the swap and I know it looks weird lol

 

You could always get a 2WD 98-00 bumper..the metal bumper itself goes all the away across the valance..unlike the 4wd bumpers of those years.

 

did you paint the grill on your truck, cause it looks great black, or can you buy one black

 

It's probably plasti dipped. But this thread is 7 years old so I doubt you'll get OP to answer.

 

can pasti dip be applied over the chrome part without issue?

 

If prepped right. That's how lots of members get rid of the chrome on their grilles and rear bumpers.

 

Yes. Plasti dip is basically god

 

thanks, I'll try that. over the years of looking at these forums the help here is priceless.