No matter how you use your 1996 – 1998 Toyota 4Runner, your bumpers are going to provide the protection necessary to keep you safe if you are in any kind of collision. Bumpers at the front and rear ends of your vehicle are designed to absorb the energy of collisions and dissipate that energy through the vehicle rather than in to the passenger compartment. When your bumper protects you in a collision, it does so at the expense of itself. Bumpers form part of the “crumple zones” that deform in a collision, helping to keep you safe. If your bumper has been damaged in a collision, you will need to get a replacement 4Runner bumper as soon as possible. Once a bumper has been in a collision, there is a good chance that it will not be able to protect you a second time. The Toyota replacement will not only pay off in safety, but it will pay off in appearance as well. There is nothing that says junker like beat up bumpers so you should replace yours at the earliest opportunity. Most replacement 4Runner bumpers will come unpainted, so you will probably want to have your new bumper painted as soon as possible. For the inexperienced mechanic, a professional installation of your replacement Toyota bumper is recommended, as there may be some specialized knowledge necessary to deal with the hydraulic shocks that mount the bumper. Auto parts buyers should always get terrific service while shopping for good quality auto parts. So of course we run a 24/7 support and help call center to answer all your calls. If you spot a lower price elsewhere, call us - we will meet or beat any price advertised elsewhere.