New front/rear bumper after collision

So ive been 'away' for a few months, down at the border, using my Tacoma to transport bricks for President Trump's wall....

When i was stopped at a light, and a semi truck stopped short and slammed into a Mercedes behind me, which slammed into me, which then pushed me into a Lexus in front of me.

Well luckily the worst damage was to the other cars, especially the Mercedes who got totaled from slamming into my steel rear bumper. Though after finally getting the large truck's insurer to pay out, i was able to get my Taco fixed up. I had a 01-04 bumper in my garage, and thought it would be cool to try this one instead. I kinda like it. What do you think?

I also have the larger 01-04 fender flares im going to be installing. Any advice on the best way to drill the holes for this would be appreciated.

 

One of the coolest combos. There's only a few members that have done it.

@because_minitruck
And
@FirstGen Jer

Come to mind.

 

How the f#&@^ did you get an 01-04 bumper on your 98-00? I tried so hard and it didn't come close.

 

No need to drill holes for the flares imho. The few that have put 01-04 flares on 98-00 have had great results. @TacoVio just bolted them up and says they "seal" just fine against the fender and there is no gaps or movement. Also have seen some just use a small piece of 3m double sided tape on each little mount on the flare where the clips would go and that worked great too.

01-04 bumper looks way better. I loved it on my truck as well.

 

Skills. Did you buy new brackets? I had my main brackets modified and used washers on the outter two

 

I dont know what you guys that have had difficulty are referring to. The newer version bumper just bolts right up the same as the pre 01 bumper.

 

Are you talking about the white plastic 'pork chops' on the outer edge? That bolt to the fenders?

Have pics of your mod?

 

Yes.
No. Truck was totalled a few years ago and a few phones ago. Sorry.

 

What are your thoughts on forgoing the pork chops and just relying on the four main mounting bolts to hold the bumper?

 

I imagine so if you have the 01 brackets. I didn't so I had to modify my 99s bumper brackets.

 

I wouldnt. Why do you call em pork chops? Just stick a handfull of washers on em and call it a day

 

Cause it looks like a pork chop.

 

I don't remember that lol

 

Same with mine, bolted right up.

 

Pork chop:



Pork chop:

 

I find it difficult to read threads where your signature appears multiple times. Comprehension plummets. I have no idea what this thread is about. Something to do with pork chops?