89 supra to 86 front bumper

jws2886 · 07-24-2010, 01:24 AM

Been a member of the forums for a while, owned my 89 for a couple years now. Most of the time its been sitting wrecked unfortunately

but a pair of 86's showed up at the pick and pull near me this past week so i grabbed the front bumper and 2 fenders. I've been reading around and notice alot of people switch the older ones for the new bumpers. i was thinking it would get a little better airflow to the intercooler and radiator with the open grill in the front. any ideas or comments?

87mk111 · 07-24-2010, 07:04 AM

personally, I like the pre 89 bumper better, i think its more agressive. I had a an 89 front for a while but went back to the 87 front after a couple months. You will need the grill and front turn siganls to complete this front end.

CanadianBak'inSupra · 07-24-2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87mk111

personally, I like the pre 89 bumper better, i think its more agressive. I had a an 89 front for a while but went back to the 87 front after a couple months. You will need the grill and front turn siganls to complete this front end.

agreed the 89 bumper is nice looking.

everything should fit up fine and mount exactly the same, if yo uneed help for removal or installation let us know, i could take a picture of the 2 spots that hold the front bumpter on, and the fenders are easy as pie.
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar....aspx?S=BO&P=1
use this.

btwilson86 · 07-24-2010, 04:52 PM

I've read on here about a year ago that the bolt holes aren't quite in the same spot between the 2 bumpers, and that some mild modification would be needed...

I'll see if I can pull up the thread I read that in when I get back from work tonight

cre · 07-24-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by btwilson86

I've read on here about a year ago that the bolt holes aren't quite in the same spot between the 2 bumpers, and that some mild modification would be needed...

That's true and drilling a dozen new holes into a reinforced, high tensile steel is HORRIBLE!!! If you want to swap bumpers just swap the support too. You'll also need to swap the nose piece.

btwilson86 · 07-24-2010, 09:00 PM

And here's a link that should provide adequate information on major differences between the two bumpers.

jws2886 · 07-25-2010, 12:30 AM

Awesome. yeah i snagged the nose piece already, going back ot get the front supports If there is a thread somewhere of a how to new bumper to old one that would be awesome, i figured i would have .to drill a couple holes at least. Definitely didn't think it was gonna be that much of a pain in the.... just to get the bumper off. Will put some pictures up as im putting mine back together

cre · 07-25-2010, 05:27 PM

Pulling the bumper isn't bad at all if you pull it all as one unit... pulling the bumper cover by itself is more work.

jws2886 · 07-25-2010, 10:59 PM

yeah i got just the cover probably...

07-24-2010, 01:24 AM	#1
jws2886 Stock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tallahassee Posts: 4	89 supra to 86 front bumper Been a member of the forums for a while, owned my 89 for a couple years now. Most of the time its been sitting wrecked unfortunately but a pair of 86's showed up at the pick and pull near me this past week so i grabbed the front bumper and 2 fenders. I've been reading around and notice alot of people switch the older ones for the new bumpers. i was thinking it would get a little better airflow to the intercooler and radiator with the open grill in the front. any ideas or comments?

07-24-2010, 07:04 AM	#2
87mk111 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: akron, ohio Posts: 226	personally, I like the pre 89 bumper better, i think its more agressive. I had a an 89 front for a while but went back to the 87 front after a couple months. You will need the grill and front turn siganls to complete this front end. __________________ 87 N/A 5spd BHG, soon to be gte with r154

07-24-2010, 04:52 PM	#4
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	I've read on here about a year ago that the bolt holes aren't quite in the same spot between the 2 bumpers, and that some mild modification would be needed... I'll see if I can pull up the thread I read that in when I get back from work tonight __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

07-24-2010, 09:00 PM	#6
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	And here's a link that should provide adequate information on major differences between the two bumpers. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

07-25-2010, 05:27 PM	#8
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07-25-2010, 12:30 AM	#7
jws2886 Stock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tallahassee Posts: 4	Awesome. yeah i snagged the nose piece already, going back ot get the front supports If there is a thread somewhere of a how to new bumper to old one that would be awesome, i figured i would have .to drill a couple holes at least. Definitely didn't think it was gonna be that much of a pain in the.... just to get the bumper off. Will put some pictures up as im putting mine back together

07-25-2010, 10:59 PM	#9
jws2886 Stock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tallahassee Posts: 4	yeah i got just the cover probably...

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