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Buying Replacement 5th Gen Front Bumper Cover: TRD bumper will fit on SR5?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by biff_bam_pow, Feb 1, 2022.

  1. Feb 1, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    biff_bam_pow

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    It looks like the only difference between the SR5 and TRD front bumper cover, is that the TRD has holes predrilled in for the valence. Can anyone verify?

    Note: Recently my front bumper on my 2018 SR5 cracked, so will be needing a replacement. Since I will be replacing the part myself, I figured its a good time to replace the front to the TRD trim (with new Morimoto headlights & fog lights too!).

    I know the SR5 bumper will only require me to dremel the 13 holes for the valence, but if the trd bumper cover is practically the same, I might as well get the TRD bumper cover.
     
  2. Feb 1, 2022 at 1:51 PM
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    Personally I prefer the SR5 without the valance.
     
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  3. Feb 1, 2022 at 3:43 PM
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    Trail Runnah

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    Yeah, seems like everybody either blacks out or removes the valance anyway.
     
  4. Feb 1, 2022 at 3:54 PM
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    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the fake hood scoop, bumper valances and the off-road rims are what kept me from buying the off-road. I had the choice for about the same money and any color choice in 2018’.

    Yes I know that sounds stupid but I was simply attracted to the simplicity of the SR5. ;)
     
  5. Feb 1, 2022 at 4:04 PM
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    Hence why I bought the SR5 initially. Aside from a few additions I've added so far, the black on white "stormtrooper" look in the front has grown on me. Was going to initially wrap the front, but considering I cracked my front bumper recently, it gave me that push to upgrade the front with the valance and the black garnish (considering I'll have to take apart the front bumper anyways)
     

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