Front & Rear DIY Bumpers From SRQ Fabrications For 1996-2002 4Runner

If you're a fabricator and/or you know some fabricator buddies, this is a great way to save big on building your own bumper. We've done all the leg work for you, now all you gotta do is tac it up and finish it off.

These five DIY bumper options that we carry at SRQ Fabrications offer varying levels of protection, clearance, and customization.

Whether you’re focused on performance, departure/approach angle, or aggressive styling, each of these options has something unique to offer.

Here’s a breakdown of what sets each one apart.

Alpha Front Bumper DIY Kit

The Alpha is a clean, no-frills DIY plate front bumper designed for off-road use without a winch. It’s ideal for those wanting an ultra-light setup with basic front-end protection and a low-profile aesthetic.

• Ships as a weld-it-yourself kit
• Not compatible with body lifts unless you accept a gap
• Works on 3rd Gen 4Runner and 2001–2004 Tacomas (spacers included)
• Requires frame horn trimming on most models
• Not winch compatible, no internal room or mounting for a winch
• Tubing (if added) is oversized and not pre-coped
• Off-road use only

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• Alpha Front Bumper

Open Wing Hybrid Front Bumper DIY Kit

This winch-ready hybrid bumper balances strength and weight with True North’s best approach angle to date. A laser-scanned fit ensures easy assembly and precision alignment, making it one of the most installer-friendly DIY bumpers out there.

• Laser-cut and press-bent with slotted/tabbed edges for fast assembly
• Precision fit to within 0.005" tolerance
• 7-gauge steel frame and winch plates
• 3/8” vertical supports, 11-gauge sheet metal components
• Compatible with most 10” x 4.5” winches (Warn M8000 recommended)
• Oversized mounting points for adjustability; hardware included
• Weighs ~80 lbs. without grille guard tubing

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• Open Wing Hybrid Front Bumper

Closed Wing Hybrid Front Bumper DIY Kit

This is option is the Open Wing Hybrid, but with plates to fill the outer tubing. Effectively a tube bumper with full plated exterior. It carries over all other features that are seen with the Open Wing variant. An aggressive and highly protective bumper design, offering the best approach angle and extra rigidity. It’s winch-ready and engineered with reinforced materials for hardcore trail use.

• Closed wing hybrid for increased structural strength and lighter weight
• Laser scanned and press bent for precision fitment
• Winch-ready: supports 10” x 4.5” mounting pattern
• 3/8” vertical supports, 1/2" shackle mounts, 7-gauge winch plate and frame components
• 11-gauge sheet metal and 1.75" OD 11-gauge ERW tubing
• Oversized mounting points with included hardware
• Weighs ~90 lbs. plus tubing

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• Closed Wing Hybrid Front Bumper

High Clearance Rear Bumper DIY Kit

Developed over two years, this rear bumper maximizes departure angle and tire clearance while integrating cleanly with factory components. Works with up to a 1" body lift and supports both OEM and F150 fuel tank locations.

• Developed alongside SRQ’s fuel tank relocation kit
• Mounts to SRQ rear crossmember (required)
• Maintains use of early 3rd Gen Toyota plastic step cover
• Top access to receiver hitch; receiver tube not included
• Supports up to 35” tires, fully stuffable to factory bump stops
• Includes mounts for Rigid IGNITE reverse lights
• Integrated soft shackle recovery points from 1” A36 steel
• Exhaust routing ported through bumper for max clearance
• Includes all major formed panels, recovery points, brackets, and hardware
• Requires trimming pinch welds for fitment

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• High Clearance Rear Bumper

Plate Rear Bumper DIY Kit

One of the most dialed kits on the market, True North designed this kit with strength and utility in mind. From the heavy duty steel, the full enclosed design, and different swing out configurations - you've got just about everything you could ask for.

• made for easy fabrication and assembly
• laser scanning allows for high accuracy
• 1/4" frame mounts, 1/2" shackle mounts
• compatible with or without lift, and body lifts from 1/2" to 2"
• base bumper weighs approx. 95 lbs. (more with swing)
• dual shear hinge design
• several swing arm configurations
• 2000 lb. capacity latch

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• Plate Rear Bumper

Final Thoughts

If you’re after protection and clean integration for your 3rd Gen 4Runner, these five kits from SRQ offer everything you need.

Whatever you're looking for, we have a DIY kit here that will dial in your build.

And with detailed fitment considerations already sorted on our end, these kits are ready to go right out of the box!