BEST AFTERMARKET BUMPERS FOR TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Bumper Styles

Bumpers come in several styles, ranging from sleek base bumpers to burly models with integrated front-end guards. Let’s define some of the top bumper styles and our leading products in each category.

Base

Base bumpers are sleek and stealthy, traditionally constructed from heavy-duty plate steel. Unlike some models with integrated front-end guards, these bumpers offer exceptional strength, durability, and functionality without excessive bulk. 

Most base bumpers feature various accessory provisions, including D-Ring shackle lugs, LED light mounting tabs, and winch mounts.

Expert’s Choice: Road Armor Stealth Front Bumper

The Road Armor Stealth Front Bumper is a heavy-duty plate steel bumper manufactured with a 3/16-inch cold-rolled steel body and beefy ¼-inch thick mounting brackets and gussets. Road Armor treats the Stealth Front Bumper with a premium 5-stage powder coat, offering a stealthy textured black finish and exceptional corrosion resistance. 

This bumper comes with loads of accessory mounts built-in, including dual ¾-inch D-Ring shackles, mounting provisions for a 20-inch LED light bar and four 2-inch LED cubes (sold separately), and an optional winch plate to support up to a 12,000-lb. winch! 

The Road Armor Stealth Front Bumper features a simple bolt-on installation with the included hardware and instructions. All Road Armor bumpers are manufactured in the USA and backed by the confidence of a limited lifetime warranty. 

Features: 

• Heavy-duty replacement front bumper

• Durable 3/16" thick cold-rolled steel construction

• Brake-formed and fully welded for maximum strength

• ¼" thick bumper brackets and gussets for superior impact resistance

• Integrated ¾" D-Ring shackle mounts

• Heavy-duty 5-stage textured black powder coat finish

• Includes mounting provisions for 20" LED light bar and 4 2" LED cubes (lights sold separately)

• Optional winch plate supports up to 12,000 lb. winch

• Simple bolt-on installation

• USA-made

• Limited lifetime warranty

Bullnose

Bullnose bumpers are similar to base bumpers, featuring an identical plate-steel body and various accessory mounts; however, they feature an integrated bull bar for added impact resistance. Whether you’re hitting the trail or navigating a cramped parking lot, a bullnose bumper will keep your 4Runner’s front end thoroughly protected!

Expert’s Choice: Road Armor Stealth Prerunner Front Bumper

The Road Armor Stealth Prerunner Front Bumper is a heavy-duty, plate steel bumper similar to the company’s base Stealth bumper, except for a beefy .120-wall tubular steel guard welded to the body. 

This bumper is built to last, constructed from 3/16-inch thick cold-rolled steel plate. For added impact resistance, Road Armor utilizes ¼-inch thick steel for mounting brackets and gussets. The bumper features a durable 5-stage powder coat finish, resisting chips, scratches, UV fading, oil contamination, and chemicals. 

The Road Armor Stealth Prerunner Front Bumper comes with several accessory mounts, including provisions for two ¾-inch D-Ring shackles, a 20-inch LED light bar, four 2-inch LED cubes, and an optional 12,000 lb. winch (sold separately).  

All Road Armor bumpers are manufactured in the USA and backed by the confidence of a limited lifetime warranty. 

Features: 

• Heavy-duty replacement front bumper

• Durable 3/16" thick cold-rolled steel construction

• .120-wall tubular steel guard

• Brake-formed and fully welded for maximum strength

• ¼" thick bumper brackets and gussets for superior impact resistance

• Integrated ¾" D-Ring shackle mounts

• Heavy-duty 5-stage textured black powder coat finish

• Includes mounting provisions for 20" LED light bar and 4 2" LED cubes (lights sold separately)

• Optional winch plate supports up to 12,000 lb. winch

• Simple bolt-on installation

• USA-made

Mid-Width

Mid-width bumpers can describe two potential styles. The first is a narrow, grille-width design offering enhanced tire and ground clearance to aid off-road. Mid-width bumpers can also describe a partial bumper replacement, replacing only the center section but retaining most of the factory urethane bumper cover. 

In either case, mid-width bumpers include various accessory mounts to improve not only styling but also functionality!

Expert’s Choice: Westin Pro-Series Mid-Width Front Bumper

Are you looking for a bumper that retains your 4Runner’s factory aesthetics while bolstering durability and accessory mounts? Introducing the Westin Pro-Series Mid-Width Front Bumper! 

This premium bumper replaces only the midsection of your 4Runner’s bumper, retaining most of the factory urethane cover for a sleek, OEM+ appearance. Westin manufactures the Pro-Series Mid Width Front Bumper from durable steel and finishes the surface with a dual-stage powder coat, protecting against unsightly corrosion. 

This bumper features integrated mounts for every accessory you’d ever want or need, including auxiliary lighting, a medium-duty winch, recovery shackles, and even factory parking sensors! 

The Westin Pro-Series Mid-Width Front Bumper offers a simple bolt-on installation with the included installation kit and instructions. Westin backs this product with the insurance of a 3-year limited warranty. 

Features: 

• Durable steel construction 

• Dual-stage finish with E-coated base coat and textured black powder coat

• Includes provisions for off-road lighting (lighting type varies by application)

• Accepts most medium-duty winches between 8,000 - 12,000 lbs. 

• Winch access ports for easy operation of winch

• Pre-drilled parking sensor holes

• Includes vehicle-specific mounting kit and install guide

• Backed by Westin's 3-year limited warranty

Prerunner

Prerunner bumpers, like bullnose bumpers, are nothing more than base bumpers with integrated prerunner guards. Pulling inspiration from the Prerunner pickups used to pre-run desert races in Southern California/Mexico, prerunner bumpers include a wide, low, tubular guard welded to the top of the bumper for added impact protection. 

Prerunner bumpers also typically include provisions for LED lighting and recovery equipment, both necessities for high-speed off-road racing!

Expert’s Choice: Fab Fours Hidden Winch Mount Pre-Runner Front Bumper

Introducing the Fab Fours Hidden Winch Mount Pre-Runner Front Bumper: a rugged, mid-width bumper with an integrated tubular prerunner guard for superior strength and impact resistance. 

This bumper features a rigid 3/16" plate steel construction, offering outstanding durability. The black powder coat finish offers exceptional corrosion resistance, guarding the underlying steel against rust and corrosion from chips and abrasions. 

Fab Fours builds several accessory mounts into every bumper, and the Hidden Winch Pre-Runner Front Bumper is no exception! This bumper features accommodations for a 10,000-pound winch, a 30-inch double-row LED light bar, and D-Ring recovery shackles, aiding in late-night wheeling and solo recoveries. 

The Fab Fours Hidden Winch Mount Pre-Runner Front Bumper is made proudly in the USA, ensuring top manufacturing quality. Fab Fours backs this product with a limited lifetime structural warranty and a two-year finish warranty.  

Features: 

• Heavy-duty 3/16" plate steel construction

• Black powder coat finish

• Accommodates Warn Zeon 10 winches (sold separately)

• Provisions for 30" double-row LED light bar (sold separately)

• Vehicle-specific mounting brackets & hardware included

• May require mild cutting and modification

• Retains factory tow hooks (if applicable)

• Integrated D-Ring shackle mounts

• USA-made

• Limited lifetime structural / 2-year finish warranty

Stubby

Stubby bumpers are a unique, narrow style popularized on Jeeps, offering moderate front impact protection and maximum tire clearance, ideal for heavily modified, off-road-centric applications running oversized tires. These bumpers typically feature several accessory mounts for added functionality, allowing you to bolt up winches, auxiliary lights, shackles, and more!

Expert’s Choice: Magnum Stubby Front Winch Bumper

The Magnum Stubby Front Winch Bumper is a narrow, all-steel bumper manufactured from durable 11-gauge cold-rolled steel. This bumper features a slender profile with an integrated front-end guard, protecting the grille, headlights, and fluid coolers in the event of a collision. 

This bumper is treated with a heavy-duty corrosion-resistant textured matte black powder coat, withstanding impacts, abrasions, oil, chemicals, and UV exposure for a long-lasting finish. 

If mounting provisions are a concern, this bumper has you covered! Magnum includes dual D-Ring shackle lugs, 4-inch recessed light mounts, and an integrated winch plate, allowing you to mount various accessories. 

The Magnum Stubby Front Winch Bumper features a simple bolt-on installation on most applications. Each bumper is backed by a limited lifetime structural warranty and 1-year finish warranty, ensuring years of reliable service. 

Features: 

• 11-gauge, cold-rolled steel construction

• Corrosion-resistant textured matte black powder coat

• Provisions for 4" round lights (sold separately)

• Compatible with 12,500 lb. capacity winch (sold separately)

• Includes mounts for D-Ring shackles (sold separately)

• Simple no-drill installation on most applications

• Limited lifetime structural / 1-year finish warranty