Hey Guys,
I got a Hilux Surf from Japan but I would really like to take those bumper off (I dont like that tunning) and put new metal ones (ARB Style - but cheaper)
Where I can find some cheap "arb-look-a-like" new bumpers? Any shop you would like to recomend?
Regards from Mozambique
Hilux Surf front and rear bumper
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Re: Hilux Surf front and rear bumper
Now that is a vehicle that I would be proud to own! What year is it?
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Re: Hilux Surf front and rear bumper
It´s 1998. 130 000kms on it. Its 3.0 diesel intercooler. The previous owner took really good care of it..
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Re: Hilux Surf front and rear bumper
Welcome Joao!
A steel ARB type bumper for the front should not be too much of a problem with the lines of your vehicle, but I think you would be better off having a custom one made up for the rear. A additional benefit of a custom unit is that you can style it as you wish and fit swing-arm spare wheel carriers, etc.
Personally I would go custom for both front and rear without cutting the existing plastic units and keep those aside for if ever you want to sell the vehicle - it's a more attractive proposition for a would-be buyer to have the option of re-fitting the originals.


A steel ARB type bumper for the front should not be too much of a problem with the lines of your vehicle, but I think you would be better off having a custom one made up for the rear. A additional benefit of a custom unit is that you can style it as you wish and fit swing-arm spare wheel carriers, etc.
Personally I would go custom for both front and rear without cutting the existing plastic units and keep those aside for if ever you want to sell the vehicle - it's a more attractive proposition for a would-be buyer to have the option of re-fitting the originals.

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Re: Hilux Surf front and rear bumper
My son "inherited" my Surf for a while and had an after-market BB fitted (Centurion) at a very reasonable price, the towbar/bumper unit he designed and manufactured himself - not impressive ito looks but very functional 

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Re: Hilux Surf front and rear bumper
The way the rear valence wraps around so broadly to the rear wheels means that one would have to fashion the replacement steel on similarly, just not so broad. The challenge would be the 'step-down cutaway' at the rear hatch ... no train smash, just a little more work.
I would also remove those bulky side-steps as well and replace with body-hugging sliders that provide some more clearance.
I would also remove those bulky side-steps as well and replace with body-hugging sliders that provide some more clearance.

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Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!