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Front bumper question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BossFan, Dec 26, 2022.

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  1. Jan 28, 2023 at 9:07 AM
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    Not ideal placement.
     
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  2. Jan 28, 2023 at 9:08 AM
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    I believe that this bar is removed for install. You’ll need those holes though.
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2023 at 9:09 AM
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    I was thinking of using a sawzall here:
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  4. Jan 28, 2023 at 9:10 AM
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    Oh. Ok. So no cutting yet.
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2023 at 9:34 AM
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    I think I can cut off those crush cans because they don’t get re used with ARB bumper
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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    Sit down and read the ARB instructions several times, look at your truck and take notes…

    It ain’t rocket science, but it’s heavy and fiddley.

    Also, prep, prime and paint any/everything you can, frame-wise, as well as all the ARB fasteners.

    Don’t forget to prep, prime and paint the hole(s) you gotta drill in the frame for the last set bolts.

    I rigged up two little block and tackles to the garage rafters and used my floor jack to help while I made the final alignments before torquing it all down.
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2023 at 10:20 AM
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    Ok. Will do. I cut the crush cans off. I don’t have an 8-point but to remove the little bolts holding the trans cooler. I don’t think I’ve ever seen bolts line these. 3F7007FB-8412-4D2A-A402-A2A4D50F26BE.jpg
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2023 at 10:21 AM
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    torx

    (you can usually find a hex to fudge, but don’t… those are too rusty)
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2023 at 10:44 AM
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    None of my torx fit. T20 is too big and T15 is too small.
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2023 at 11:05 AM
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    try cleaning the screw out…

    (might be ‘torx plus’)
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2023 at 12:46 PM
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    Ok. I got the trans cooler disconnected. Used vise grips. Before moving forward with ARB stuff, where would you recommend I put trans cooler? Zip tie it through radiator?
    899B72E0-CF9F-4E2D-A767-745E9F85584F.jpg
     
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  12. Jan 28, 2023 at 12:47 PM
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    Or higher up through condenser? I would think it would get more air if in front of condenser.
     
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  13. Jan 28, 2023 at 12:49 PM
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    Like maybe up in here:
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    Just so I understand, are you recommending I paint all the bolts that ARB included in the bag?
     
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  15. Jan 29, 2023 at 2:48 PM
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    Yup
     
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  16. Jan 29, 2023 at 5:16 PM
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    0912E9AB-5893-4F6E-AE34-505B64FEA70A.jpg Ok. I’ll do that. I moved my trans cooler and mocked up the bumper today. 61CD1F09-DD6C-4F46-BD26-1BFDB4D8E591.jpg
     
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    I drilled the frame for the passenger side. Will do the driver side tomorrow. I primed the frame where I had to drill through it. I’ll paint it tomorrow. Will also do that with all the bolts.
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  18. Jan 29, 2023 at 5:42 PM
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    Looking good. Just take your time, think things thru. Where you are rust prevention is everything, so anything exposed needs to be protected.
     
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    Bumper pads are upside down.
     
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    Ok. Thanks!
     
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