help with a question on a 96 4runner

[gogle]

I have an 86 and will be upgrading soon to a 96+ I want to know a couple of things...first...I have a winch on my 86 that I want to put on the newer one...I dont like the mount on my 86...it bolted to a smittybuilt tube bumper that felt like I would pull it off the truck if i used it...SO...I would rather mount the new one on the back bumper due to its bumper mounting on the frame...is there such a thing? an aftermarket rear bumper that would be able to mount a winch on it? #2...I have heard that the head gasket on the 96 4runner 3.4 motor is bad...was there a recall or is it a hope and prey...thansk in advance...GARTH

 

[d0ubledown]

the HG on the 5VZ (3.4L) is fine. its the 3VZ (3.0L) motor found in the earlier modles youve got to worry about. there is no current aftermarket bumper that allows for a winch to be hardmounted. in fact theres no aftermarket bumpers for the 3rd gen available, so its all custom work if you want one back there. you can get a receiver mount if you really want a winch in the back.

 

[gogle]

thats weird...no aftermarket...but thanks for the Headgasket issue...I knew about the old one...I guess if I have to go custom for the rear bumper...then I can have a mount put on it too! lol...thanks, Garth

 

[TRDparts4u]

No winch mount but it is a nice looking bumper:


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