rusty plate on frame

[jblueridge]

I took off most everything attached to my front bumper. I found some rust that I hope is an isolated case of rot. It is a piece of steel that seems to act as a stiffener as well as a threaded plate for bolts to go into.
I might burn it out with a torch. It is hard to see but it is set back inside the RH frame channel a little.

 

[JuanJ]

Hello,

If the bumper was OEM, it is a gusset. It is attached to the frame by two 14 mm bolts on the outer side.

Instead of torching, try loosening the bolts.

Hope this helps.








Juan

 

[ozcrusier]

It looks like the previews owner has welded those bumper gussets to the chassis rails.

 

[jblueridge]

I removed every bolt. This thing is welded in place. On the left side, in the photo, the plate runs towards the back and has tapped holes for bolts entering from the side of the chassis rail.

I might try my 110V plasma cutter on it.

 

[ozcrusier]

4 inch grinder with a cut off wheel would be my pick.

 

[sadam_husain]

As above posts it looks like someone's welded those in there the rails should be open on the ends

 

[deepseacruiser]

I took off most everything attached to my front bumper. I found some rust that I hope is an isolated case of rot. It is a piece of steel that seems to act as a stiffener as well as a threaded plate for bolts to go into.
I might burn it out with a torch. It is hard to see but it is set back inside the RH frame channel a little.
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My bj74 has the same welied plate on the right side and clear on the left.

 

[jblueridge]

My BJ74 has a tow hook on the right side only. I think this plate may help keep the box steel from collapsing.

 

[AlbertoSD]

You can also see the same plate in both sides on the top photo and on one side on the lower photo. These are two factory 70-series frames. It seems that some has them in both sides, some in only one, and some have none at all. Not sure what the rhyme or reason is to this.

 

[jblueridge]

Curiouser and curiouser.
I'll try to retain or re-make the plate with the threaded bolt holes.

 

[ozcrusier]

There avalible through Toyota or where a few months back and if not I have a brand new set I could post over if needed.

 

[jblueridge]

What is the part number(s)? Toyota's name for them?
Thanks.

 

[ozcrusier]

Bracket sub assembly front bumper LH 52116-60020
Bracket sub assembly front
Bumper RH 52117-60010

 

[ozcrusier]