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Replacing bumper with offroad bumper/skid plate

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 03dirtjob, Aug 2, 2015.

  1. Aug 2, 2015 at 11:01 AM
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    03dirtjob

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    So Im looking to replace my bumper with an off road bumper and a skid plate, but I was wondering what will become of my front signals. I have an 03 so the signals are located at the bottom of the front bumper and if I get rid of them Im kinda screwed around cops. Basically, if anyone knows how to get rid of the stock bumper and replace it with the off road set up without sacrificing the blinker lights, please let me know. Thanks
     
  2. Aug 2, 2015 at 11:39 AM
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    I have arb bumpers and they come with signals that are integrated into it. I would think a few of the other companies have something similar to combat that issue...
     
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  3. Aug 2, 2015 at 11:42 AM
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    It seems like the only way to do it is to drop over a G on the new bumper. I wonder if there is any cheaper options
     
  4. Aug 2, 2015 at 11:46 AM
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    Yeah if you go the cheaper routs you're gunna have to get some new small lights you can mount up somewhere. Or try to reuse the stockers, but I'd personally get some new ones that will work/look nice with whatever bumper you choose. It wouldn't be hard, the wiring is already there obviously.
     
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    New LED lights and the metal brackets you can bolt or weld them anyplace you want.
     
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    Hey scroll down and look at the thread "52" light bar on my '03 tacoma" there is a pic in there of exactly what you're gunna need to do. He mounted nice little amber signals under his bumper. Looks real nice I think.
     
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    Thanks guys! Both options sound pretty cheap and worth while. The outcomes look pretty flossy too
     
  9. Aug 2, 2015 at 2:18 PM
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    Or move them in the marker lights. But a couple bumpers offer places to mount the lights or gives you new ones in the bumper
     
  10. Aug 2, 2015 at 2:36 PM
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    Or this too for sure. Even though I really like my custom filler panel ones, I have considered removing them and doing something similarly custom in the corner lens area. Just to make it all look a lil cleaner.
     
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