Bumper facebar vs support8/27/2023 ![]() ![]() Since many accidents are low-speed-or parking lot-collisions, this is an important consideration. Low-speed impact performance is one function of bumper systems and is measured by how expensive “minor” impact repairs are. The line between passenger cars and trucks today has been blurred. Further complicating the comprehension of this standard is that it was not applied to trucks. That standard was later changed, and for 1983 and later vehicles it is now 2.5 mph. A property damage standard became effective in 1979, prohibiting damage except to bumpers and their attachments in 5 mph flat-barrier tests. Engineers are challenged to design an aesthetically pleasing, yet functional system that will not be excessively expensive to repair in minor collisions-or too heavy.įederal standards for bumpers began in the 1970s. They also still serve to protect the vehicle during low-speed impacts. Modern bumpers systems include many parts that serve several purposes, the main one today being to provide protection to the vehicle’s occupants. When faced with an unfamiliar component design, be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for damage inspection and replacement recommendations. Deeper inspection should almost always be done to be certain all of the safety features are also addressed. I don't know if anyone has bookmarks linked or has better search skills than I do.Evaluating bumper systems is not difficult, but it is more important than might be obvious to the casual observer. If I could source an OEM part at a junkyard, I'd consider that option - although I'd be concerned with broken tabs and damage I'd have to fix anyway.Īny thoughts from the brain trust here? I did a quick T4R search and didn't find a ton of info. If I was confident they were quality replacements, I'd just go with a replacement. I've seen some aftermarket ones for about $100 shipped. Here are the tab locations:ĭebating if it is worthwhile to try and fix or source a new valence. I'm looking for better solutions if anyone has any. I'm debating trying to plastic weld with either a metal support screen or some other structural element. Mounting tabs attaching the top part of the valence to the metal face bar have broken out and I don't have a solution identified I feel confident with yet. I think those will be fairly easy to fix with epoxy. Some right behind the front license plate area. My concern buying a used bumper would be all the prep required to repaint and difficulty finding a 1999-2002 bumper in good condition. My concern about re-welding the bracket on to face bar are that it could be out of alignment and cause fitment issues. Trying to determine if it is more economical to re-weld the support bracket to the face bar or just get a new face bar, strip it down and repaint. Debating whether to buy a new face bar and paint it black since I was already planning on respraying my existing face bar. Spot welds on one of the mounting brackets popped. I was going to bedliner the plastic valences to match my bedlinered fender flares. It's taken quite a bit of rock damage over the years and paint is pretty chipped. My plan was to repaint the metal face bar. Face bar is body colored, plastics are unpainted and faded. My bumper is currently removed and disassembled into its component parts (upper plastic valence, metal face bar, lower plastic valence). My goal is to keep a stock look, modified to meet the aesthetic of other enhancements to my truck. I didn't know if others have attempted repairs or just picked up new bumpers. My primary issues I am trying to address are with the lower valence and metal bumper face bar. I'm in the process of restoring my neglected 4Runner and going through a number of repairs and addressing deferred maintenance items. ![]()
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