Face Lift

Turning my attention to the Front of the 4Runner, a very tired Grill, Headlamp & Bumper Combo meant that whatever I did, it was going to look better. First, disassembly.

Face Off

Front Bumper is held on by 4 Bolts at the Brackets and 2 at the Bumper Corner supports.. Remember to remove and disconnect those Bumper Indicators first..!

Side Indicators off next, and then the Grill which is easily removed without the Bumper in the way. Push the Clips’ catch with a narrow head Screwdriver.

And finally the Headlamps units, which are held in place by four 10mm Bolts and a Pin insertion into the Panel.

Bumper Crop

Front Bumper needed some love, although no major Blasting required, just Sanding down to a paintable state. I indulged in a bit of Filler work around the Spot Light Holes that I have decided not to weld up, as I think I might stick a set of Spots on there are some point; until then they will be blanked off.

I wanted to treat the inside of the Bumper with some Rust Protection and Prevention to the bare metal, using a Hammerite product.. Mask off to prevent any overspray..

I appreciate the Photos of each coat of Paint might not be the most exciting of viewing, but good to see the depth of the Black coming up.. Three Coats all up..

Valance Balance

Lower Valance Panel got similar treatment, although with a Plastic Primer before laying down the Satin Black.

So happy with the results; both parts look perfect, even in the unforgiving sunshine.

See Fit to Refit

Back at the Truck, having cleaned up both the Socket and the Eyeball, time to reinstate.

Reassembly of the Front Bumper.

..and refit, together with the In Bumper Indicators.

Good Grilling

The original Grill from the 4Runner was tired, dented, cracked and had snapped in one of the corners, so for £29 getting a replacement from KS International was a No Brainer. I did however use the original Badges; the Grill requiring a little surgery to install the V6 moniker. Funny how putting that in place brought a smile to my face.

New Grill clicks and snaps into place with no bother. What a transformation [I have said that a lot on this Blog, I know]..

Now that I have given the 4Runner a Face Lift, the next logical surgery is a Bottom Tuck, right..?