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Help me pick a good looking functional bumper for my limited

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 204runnerunlimited16, Dec 24, 2020.

  1. Dec 24, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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    204runnerunlimited16

    204runnerunlimited16 [OP] New Member

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    I love my limited and was hoping to keep the bumper cover for a while longer. But I have the loose bumper cover issue that plagues the limited.

    If its broken might as well mod it. So I am looking at aftermarket bumpers.

    So far my favorite is the Shrockworks with a center hoop, filler pieces and holes for the sensors. Great customer service and answered all my questions. It looks great on Miguelons unlimited. The only thing I did not like was that I will need to get it painted by a body shop which will add to the expense.

    Are there any other aftermarket front bumpers that the members can recommend for the limiteds?

    Also I have a the eibach pro truck lift. I won't be getting a winch for a while. Will the eibachs be enough to carry the extra 135 lb without sagging?
     
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  2. Dec 24, 2020 at 3:02 PM
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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.

    I've been giving some business to Shrockworks and have their sliders and skid plates on my 4Runner.

    I'm on 14 years with my 2006 Nissan Frontier. Shrockworks was one of the few companies that supported the Nissan with aftermarket armor way back in 2005. Except for a lift, lights, and bigger tires, my Nissan is still stock but I figure I'd support Shrockworks with my 4Runner.

    RE the Limited. I read recently that Budbuilt is working on a Limited specific hybrid winch bumper - like my Warn pictured in my signature.




    Edited to add: I have 200lbs worth of a 10K Warn winch with steel cable and Warn winch bumper on the front.

    I also have an addition couple hundred pounds of sliders and skids. No issues with my Eibach Pro Truck Lift.


    I'd like to add steel rear bumper - might need a set of firestone airbags for that but we will see...
     
  3. Dec 24, 2020 at 3:50 PM
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    Agent_Outside A Guy A Girl and A Trail

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    HeftyFabworks a plate bumper, all aluminum, 65 lbs, strong and looks awesome.

    edit - much better pic

    53389D2E-2CA4-4421-9F94-C240B51D93C8.jpg
     
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  4. Dec 25, 2020 at 12:38 AM
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    That bumper looks insane. Very nice. The only issue with those was that I could not use my aftermarket fogs. I have the SS3 fogs from Diode dynamics.
     
  5. Dec 25, 2020 at 4:30 AM
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    The fix is $10 per light.

    E6ADF267-C912-4472-B429-EE96DFA1413B.jpg
     
  6. Dec 25, 2020 at 12:33 PM
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    Oh wow. That is awesome. I also like the light weight aspect and the fact that it looks more complete than the Shockworks near the fender area. I wonder if Hefty is able to add the holes for the sensors.
     
  7. Jan 26, 2021 at 1:21 PM
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    Well after doing all the research and talking to Shrockworks, their customer service won me over. I ordered their three hoop design with holes for sensors. Mark and Justin did a great job answering all my questions. They also provided me with recommendations for shops. Placed an order and patiently waiting.
     
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    Did you ever get that SW front bumper installed?
     
  9. Feb 5, 2022 at 6:14 PM
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