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What would you do to fix these holes on my front bumper?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Dangorah, Sep 25, 2017.

  1. Sep 28, 2017 at 10:26 PM
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    Aron9000

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    Uh, a tool box
    https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...s=aps&field-keywords=2004+tacoma+front+bumper

    Pretty cheap all chrome front bumper, I put that on my 2004 Tacoma that had a chipped to hell painted bumper, looks great. Fits reasonably well, not 100% OEM fit, but pretty close. Gap between the top of bumper and grill is great, sticks out about 1/2 to 1" on the sides from the fender on my 2wd, gap might be perfect on a 4wd model with stock fender flares.

    As for the plastic top part with holes, black plasti-dip works great. Follow the other people's recommendations on how to fill the holes, but it is a great looking finish from a $5 can.
     
  2. Sep 29, 2017 at 10:26 PM
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    otis24

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    You could stick a pair of hella 500's in there. Like in my Avatar.
     
  3. Sep 29, 2017 at 10:28 PM
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    Dangorah

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    I thought about doing that but was concerned with the rigidity of the plastic holding up the lights. Looks like whatever was in the hole before stretched it out. The holes in the plastic are more oval than the holes in the chrome bumper.
     
  4. Oct 28, 2017 at 10:40 PM
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    Dangorah

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    Update

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  5. Oct 29, 2017 at 4:00 AM
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    I was gonna say either duct tape or if that didn't look too good may have to trade the truck in and get a new one!
     
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  6. Oct 29, 2017 at 4:07 AM
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    Dalandser

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    If you can't duck it, 3rd gen it (low blow I know.)
     
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  7. Oct 29, 2017 at 8:44 PM
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    I love this 1st Gen too much! Almost went with a 3rd gen brand new then decided against it. Going with the tried and tried first gen lol.
     
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  8. Oct 31, 2017 at 5:53 AM
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    Defrost mirrors, compass/temp display rear view mirror, rear wiper on camper shell, trans.cooler.
    I logged on to post these. Looks like you already found some!

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