Pre 84 Trucks 1st gen pickups

Which Bumpers Will Fit My 1981 4WD Truck?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-06-2014, 11:21 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
dsefcik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Which Bumpers Will Fit My 1981 4WD Truck?

Just picked up a 1981 SR5 4WD and am looking for some bumpers. From what I have found so far it seems I need to find bumpers from the same year model, newer model bumpers require some welding or cutting to fit, is this correct? Can anyone provide info on where to get some good bumpers for 1981 model? I want to be able to keep the spare tire mounted under the bed.

TIA...

Old 02-06-2014, 12:48 PM
  #2  
Super Moderator
Staff
iTrader: (3)
 
kawazx636's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Salisbury, MD
Posts: 3,218
Likes: 0
Received 27 Likes on 23 Posts
Very nice score on the truck! Most people fabricate their own bumpers for our generation trucks; however, if you do end up getting a new bumper or making one, I will certainly be willing to buy your existing front bumper and bumper brackets. Name your price!
Old 02-07-2014, 06:14 AM
  #3  
Registered User
 
dog walker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
As far as rear bumpers, you should be able to put any aftermarket bumper for 79-95 (or mix match between years). Frame dimensions are the same.

Addicted offroad makes a front tube bumper for that body style.
Old 02-07-2014, 04:54 PM
  #4  
Registered User
 
enigmaT120's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Falls City, OR
Posts: 228
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
http://www.addictedoffroad.com/index...5r2stoabcbki41

I didn't know about them. I wonder if my Warn 8274 would fit it there. Maybe if I relocated the solenoid pack.
Old 02-07-2014, 05:20 PM
  #5  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
dsefcik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yeah, I saw that, was hoping to find something used or little less expensive, I may just find something close at the junkyard and weld it up the way I want.

thanks...
Old 02-07-2014, 05:41 PM
  #6  
Registered User
 
dog walker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I didn't like the aftermarket options much either, so I just built my own out of 2x6 box. An 8274 is a pretty big (tall) and heavy winch for the little front end of a mini truck.

And for the rear I used a Trail Gear 84-88 pickup bumper.
Attached Thumbnails Which Bumpers Will Fit My 1981 4WD Truck?-1-16-14-019.jpg   Which Bumpers Will Fit My 1981 4WD Truck?-1-16-14-030.jpg  
Old 02-07-2014, 05:47 PM
  #7  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
dsefcik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by dog walker
I didn't like the aftermarket options much either, so I just built my own out of 2x6 box. An 8274 is a pretty big (tall) and heavy winch for the little front end of a mini truck.

And for the rear I used a Trail Gear 84-88 pickup bumper.
Very Helpful, thanks..
Old 02-12-2014, 03:41 PM
  #8  
Registered User
 
DieselSurf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Auckland
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
(deleted found the info)

Last edited by DieselSurf; 02-12-2014 at 04:16 PM.
Old 02-12-2014, 03:49 PM
  #9  
Registered User
 
Thelast83inNJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: wonderful central NJ
Posts: 231
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
"Just picked up"................Christ!!!!!
Old 02-12-2014, 04:14 PM
  #10  
Registered User
 
DieselSurf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Auckland
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Was posted for sale on mud.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/other-vehicl...eat-shape.html
Old 02-12-2014, 06:13 PM
  #11  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
dsefcik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by DieselSurf
You got it...right near me...
Old 11-02-2014, 08:43 AM
  #12  
Registered User
 
Toyguy81's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Dog walker,
I have a 81 Toyota pickup and was wondering if you could call me 520-548-8121 to talk about how you built the front winch bumper. Been looking for a while on how to build/find one. Thank you.
-Josh
Old 11-02-2014, 05:55 PM
  #13  
Registered User
 
g3bill2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: So. Calif.
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Nice look'n Toy you found Think most any bumper in that era will fit but other brands might need some mod. I have a chrome Nissan bumper on mine and looked great till i hit each end. It has the drop down where the hitch ball goes, easier to step up into bed.

I welded steel plates extending the attchment points to make it very strong for trailer tongue weight, bumper supports 2" receiver with one big bolt and cross brace under bed to rear of spare tire secures push and pull of trailer.

Last edited by g3bill2; 11-02-2014 at 06:01 PM.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Weidle
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
17
01-21-2019 05:39 AM
shadowbirdie
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
13
07-01-2015 05:14 PM
Luke
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
5
07-08-2002 04:22 PM



Quick Reply: Which Bumpers Will Fit My 1981 4WD Truck?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:09 PM.