rear bumperette orientation (1 Viewer)

[bb67tlc]

I just noticed something about the bumperettes- one side is straight, the other is curved. And they come in a matched pair. So, which goes to which side? Too late, of course, since I just touched up the paint on the bolts and don't think I need to swap it if it's wrong, but...

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Curve on the inside, like you have it.



I think.


50/50

 

[Economist LC76]

Curve is inside (100%)

 

[bb67tlc]

Very funny, @rkymtnflyfisher.
I got the right 50.

Thanks @Economist LC76- great graphic.
It was a little hard to tell when I inherited her...

 

[SHAUNBLACKMON]

THE NEW "ORIGINAL" AFTERMARKET ARE STRAIGHT ON BOTH SIDES.

 

[karp68]

Right and Left Bumperett Positioning

• Yes, Toyota Bumperetts are handed ~ Rt & Lt
• The straight side of horseshoe goes outside
• The curved side of horseshoe goes inside towards step

CCOT

 

[Living in the Past]

Curve is inside (100%)
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I see at least three things that says it's a 61. Never seen a RHD this early but would have to look at one of my LHD to see if the seat is far enough back that the fill neck is beside the seat not behind. The fill is the same on the hard top as soft top. FJ25 FST was further forward. Also the angle on the windshield hold downs on the hood seems off.

 

[Economist LC76]

I see at least three things that says it's a 61.

It was 1961.

I have also from beginning of the 70s. The same „curve is inside“

 

[bb67tlc]

I suppose it's curved so that it will bend when hit, absorbing the energy. Smart. My picture above proves it does.

 

[Living in the Past]

It was 1961.

I have also from beginning of the 70s. The same „curve is inside“
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Was just simply saying that was 61 because of a few things I noticed and what looked odd to me. Can probably find literature for the for the FJ25 bumperettes being the same way. Because it is offset on the inside it makes it harder to install the rear step from 74 on when they shared the same bolts as the bumperettes.

 

[Economist LC76]

@Living in the Past
At least for J45 vans it was easy to install

 

[rmckay1021]

So ..... does anyone know why they were curved in the first place? Just asking!

 

[1969FJ]

Look at post #9. I believe they are correct. If it was NOT curved, a rear impact would translate more energy into the frame. The "curved" allows for the bumperette to crush easier absorbing the energy.