Front Bumper Replacement Options

kd6ssz · #1 (**permalink**) 12-16-2003, 12:40 PM

I'd really like to replace the front bumper with a Chrome heavy duty model. Since the 2003 has round fog lights, I'm coming up with no options for replacement.

The Sahara Bar Bumper looks nice, but is black and needs the '02 fog lights at another $300. Yikes. Any ideas? - John

DevinSixtySeven · #2 (**permalink**) 12-16-2003, 12:47 PM

have you tried ruenel? expensive, but im sure you could get one chromed or paint-matched.

there's another manufacturer with a product similar to the arb, but in polished aluminum, can't remember the name tho.

...random question, why you want a heavy-duty bumper in chrome? that's two descriptors not often combined.

-sean

kd6ssz · #3 (**permalink**) 12-16-2003, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepStealth

have you tried ruenel? expensive, but im sure you could get one chromed or paint-matched.

there's another manufacturer with a product similar to the arb, but in polished aluminum, can't remember the name tho.

...random question, why you want a heavy-duty bumper in chrome? that's two descriptors not often combined.

-sean

Yeah, maybe what I'm really looking for is a metal finish and not plastic like the OEM. Lemme know if you can remember the aluminum brand. Thanks.

DevinSixtySeven · #4 (**permalink**) 12-17-2003, 09:21 AM

www.reunel.com for the real expensive deal, the other bumper the only thing i remember was a picture in the photo gallery a while back...check it out...may take a while, but the name was on there.

Amocat00 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-17-2003, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepStealth

www.reunel.com for the real expensive deal, the other bumper the only thing i remember was a picture in the photo gallery a while back...check it out...may take a while, but the name was on there.

http://www.toughcountry.com/ToughCountryPage.htm Tough Country Products might make a chrome/stainless steel style front bumper for you.

TMS2U · #6 (**permalink**) 12-17-2003, 11:59 AM

I have not checked in a while, but TJM was supposed to be fitting their T15 style bar for a Tun ( I think thats the company Sean was remembering!). Its still not on their site, but give a call

H2O_MAN · #7 (**permalink**) 12-17-2003, 12:03 PM

Be careful with TJM - I have a T15 on my T100, it was advertised as air bag compliant and winchable - it is not.
Other than those two points, I like TJM and the people @ TJM ask for Mark McKeever.
On the other hand, the ARB I put on my Tundra is flawless.

Amocat00 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-17-2003, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 7.62mm

Be careful with TJM - I have a T15 on my T100, it was advertised as air bag compliant and winchable - it is not.
Other than those two points, I like TJM and the people @ TJM ask for Mark McKeever.
On the other hand, the ARB I put on my Tundra is flawless.

All I know is you're lucky for being able to have a T100 AND a Tundra! I'm jealous...

kd6ssz · #9 (**permalink**) 12-17-2003, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepStealth

www.reunel.com for the real expensive deal, the other bumper the only thing i remember was a picture in the photo gallery a while back...check it out...may take a while, but the name was on there.

I just called Reunel. $1300 for a "Basic" bumper, painted to match vehicle. Installed if drive vehicle there (they're in Northern CA north of Sacramento). 8 week lead time.

Also for the group FYI
Replacement 2003 SR5 Plastic Bumper - $380 (dealer) PN = 52101-oco10
Replacement 2003 Chrome Bumber - $462.47 (dealer) PN = 52101-oco20

YMMV,
John