Front and Back bumpers (1 Viewer)

[GreyGhost1]

Where do you start on a bumper replacement project? I dont need OEM, just wondering how ya'll have found either aftermarket or custom bumpers for the FJ62?

 

[OSS]

ARB is the traditional favorite.
There’s other vendors too

Offroad Front Bumpers & Accessories | ARB 4x4 USA

Trusted and durable front bumpers to house a winch, mount lights, and protect your vehicle from the rigors of 4x4ing and off-roading during your adventures.

store.arbusa.com

 

[BurntToast]

Where do you start on a bumper replacement project? I dont need OEM, just wondering how ya'll have found either aftermarket or custom bumpers for the FJ62?

Dissent is nice, like a modern ARB

 

[3_puppies]

piece of box tube works
depends on what look you are after

 

[DrRock]

Trail Tailor makes top notch bumpers with custom swing outs if that’s what you’re after. He’s a member here and makes other 60 series parts as well. No affiliation, just a happy customer.

 

[toy_tek]

4Plus makes the most bombproof stuff I've seen. Dave is the real deal.
4PlusProducts | FJ60 | Front Bumpers | Classic Front Bumper - http://4plusproducts.com/fj60classicfrontbumper.html

FJ60/62 Rear Bumper Kits

KITS STILL AVAILABLE as of 10/2/2024 • Parts are precision laser cut out of 1/4" mild steel (recovery points are cut out of 1/2" steel). • Bumper kits can come with no holes, one hole or two holes for the tire carrier spindles. • Bumper mounting brackets come bent without mounting holes (allows...

forum.ih8mud.com

This is a great option for DIYers.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Where do you start on a bumper replacement project? I dont need OEM, just wondering how ya'll have found either aftermarket or custom bumpers for the FJ62?

The internet

 

[GreyGhost1]

ARB is the traditional favorite.
There’s other vendors too

Offroad Front Bumpers & Accessories | ARB 4x4 USA

Trusted and durable front bumpers to house a winch, mount lights, and protect your vehicle from the rigors of 4x4ing and off-roading during your adventures.

store.arbusa.com

Thanks!

 

[GreyGhost1]

4Plus makes the most bombproof stuff I've seen. Dave is the real deal.
4PlusProducts | FJ60 | Front Bumpers | Classic Front Bumper - http://4plusproducts.com/fj60classicfrontbumper.html

FJ60/62 Rear Bumper Kits

KITS STILL AVAILABLE as of 10/2/2024 • Parts are precision laser cut out of 1/4" mild steel (recovery points are cut out of 1/2" steel). • Bumper kits can come with no holes, one hole or two holes for the tire carrier spindles. • Bumper mounting brackets come bent without mounting holes (allows...

forum.ih8mud.com

This is a great option for DIYers.

Thanks, this is really helpful!

 

[GreyGhost1]

4Plus makes the most bombproof stuff I've seen. Dave is the real deal.
4PlusProducts | FJ60 | Front Bumpers | Classic Front Bumper - http://4plusproducts.com/fj60classicfrontbumper.html

FJ60/62 Rear Bumper Kits

KITS STILL AVAILABLE as of 10/2/2024 • Parts are precision laser cut out of 1/4" mild steel (recovery points are cut out of 1/2" steel). • Bumper kits can come with no holes, one hole or two holes for the tire carrier spindles. • Bumper mounting brackets come bent without mounting holes (allows...

forum.ih8mud.com

This is a great option for DIYe

Trail Tailor makes top notch bumpers with custom swing outs if that’s what you’re after. He’s a member here and makes other 60 series parts as well. No affiliation, just a happy customer.

Thanks for the lead

 

[John Staton]

Trail Tailor....simple and much heftier than the ARB I have on my 4Runner. License plate flips up to expose winch line.

 

[cruiserinsanity]

As others have said, 4Plus. I have a 4Plus Bullbar on my 60, love it.

 

[DrRock]

Another example of Trail Taylor work. Rear swing outs for tire and Jason was kind enough to incorporate a design I sent him to hold the Toyota factory fuel can.

 

[dbleon]

Im gonna get flamed here, but IDC… anyways..

ARB might be the only mainstream bumper that is actually engineered. It may not be the most “hefty” but also that could save your spine from some G forces in an accident.

 

[BurntToast]

Im gonna get flamed here, but IDC… anyways..

ARB might be the only mainstream bumper that is actually engineered. It may not be the most “hefty” but also that could save your spine from some G forces in an accident.

define "engineered"

 

[dbleon]

define "engineered"

Not build just based on what looks good and is the heaviest duty.

I’m guessing .. Based on some science/testing with safety in mind

 

[Rustyj41]

Another vote for TT @TRAIL TAILOR

 

[MoaByte]

My $.02 is to do the rear bumper first. Those plastic end caps on stock bumpers are a joke. Regardless of what you decide about swingouts, a receiver hitch and strong recover points are a must. Consider rear quarter panel protection as well. The rear bumper is the most used piece of armour. My front bumper is just a shelf for tools while doing maintenance. I hope I never use it as armour.

 

[DrRock]

Not build just based on what looks good and is the heaviest duty.

I’m guessing .. Based on some science/testing with safety in mind

ARB does do verification and validation on newer vehicles so there bumpers work with modern SRS technologies. For the 60 series, this point is almost moot as the safety technology incorporated into these trucks back then was not as sophisticated as we have today. Bumpers are capable of providing the first level of energy dissipation in the event of a crash but for many these days the use case of off-road performance ranks higher than say a 60mph head on collision. Frankly I’d be more concerned with seatbelts that are more than 35 years old, along with their associated mechanical connections.

 

[yotadude520]

ARB does do verification and validation on newer vehicles so there bumpers work with modern SRS technologies. For the 60 series, this point is almost moot as the safety technology incorporated into these trucks back then was not as sophisticated as we have today. Bumpers are capable of providing the first level of energy dissipation in the event of a crash but for many these days the use case of off-road performance ranks higher than say a 60mph head on collision. Frankly I’d be more concerned with seatbelts that are more than 35 years old, along with their associated mechanical connections.

That is why I'm a huge fan of ARB - the bumper they made for the 3rd gen 4Runner/1st gen Taco had crumple zones built into the mounts so that the airbags don't deploy late causing more damage to the occupants.