Rear Bumper Modifications

TrdMarkey · 2025-07-04T18:00:22+00:00

Nerve-wracking to tackle on a truck that hasn't been up to a year , but I went for it. I stripped the decals off the rear fenders. Scraped off the decal surface using my fingernail. Taped around the decal, applied 3M adhesive remover, and let it soak for 2 minutes, before spraying it again after. One thing to note, is to avoid spreading the 3M over the paint while wiping it off. I used a plastic razor to scrape off some of the adhesive and paper residue. Then, I sprayed 3M onto a rag to wipe away the leftover adhesive. Sure, there were some light scratches on the clear coat, but Maguires compound worked them out with a bit of effort. EDIT: Don’t skip applying a couple of wax coats after cleaning the surface. Thrilled with how it turned out.

ahsoka_taco

Member

Apr 23, 2024

Another change from the 3G, the tow hitch and the new hi lift jack points are not going to be easily removable, do you think most fabricators are going to find a way around this or resolve this by having us cut the frame back like the 5G 4Runners do presently?

I’m guessing most of us that want durability and clearance will be cutting into the frame, I just don’t see a way around this. What do you think?