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1st gen taco bumper problem?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Turb0wned, Sep 22, 2009.

  1. Sep 22, 2009 at 3:01 PM
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    Turb0wned

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    Have you guys noticed how many 1st gen tacoma bumpers if you look at the side look like there falling off??? Why is this? What have you done to fix it?
     
    Turb0wned, Sep 22, 2009
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  2. Sep 22, 2009 at 4:02 PM
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    you talking kinda like this? mine was jacked up from somebody backing into it or something. the mounting brackets just got out of whack. i crawled under there one day and loosed them up and moved back into place and now all is good.

    [​IMG]
     
    nelson18matt, Sep 22, 2009
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  3. Sep 22, 2009 at 4:05 PM
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    moto932

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    moto932 What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN?

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    its just from hitting stuff or being hit.
     
    moto932, Sep 22, 2009
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  4. Sep 22, 2009 at 4:17 PM
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    Im gonna try to do what you did to fix mine. Thanks alot.
     
    Turb0wned, Sep 22, 2009
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  5. Sep 22, 2009 at 4:32 PM
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    Just did the same thing. yea just loosen the bolts and reposition.
     
    dylandercole, Sep 22, 2009
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  6. Sep 22, 2009 at 5:43 PM
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    nice lookin truck nelson
     
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  7. Sep 22, 2009 at 7:39 PM
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    thanx man, hopefully i'll have some new additions to it pretty soon. the trick will be getting them on without the wife noticing
     
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  8. Sep 24, 2009 at 3:45 AM
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    BUILD A NEW BUMPER!!!!! thats my answer...
     
    kmrofka, Sep 24, 2009
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  9. Sep 24, 2009 at 4:24 AM
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    JimBeam

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    JimBeam BECAUSE INTERNETS!! Moderator

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    similar to my answer

    my bumper was fine until i got hit and runned...then it was crooked...so i replaced it with an ARB instead of fixing it
     
    JimBeam, Sep 24, 2009
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  10. Sep 24, 2009 at 6:32 AM
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    Lol naw i like the stock bumper.
     
    Turb0wned, Sep 24, 2009
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  11. Sep 24, 2009 at 6:48 PM
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    I cant figure this out!!! I removed a bunch of bolts but it wont come off!! Anyone have a picture? I cant believe how i can build motors but cant take off a damn bumper! lol
     
    Turb0wned, Sep 24, 2009
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  12. Sep 24, 2009 at 6:54 PM
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    dud122 rabble rabble rabble

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    the bottom plastic part is conected by tabs to the metal bar that runs behind it... on the underside
     
    dud122, Sep 24, 2009
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