morpheus Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) I'm looking at this bumper from 4x4parts.com They list it as for 99.5-04 pathfinder. Although the 96-99.5 pathy had the steel bumpers, and the 99.5-04 pathfinder had a fascia cover, as far as I know, the underneath is basically the same. an R50 is an R50 from 96-04. I emailed 4x4parts.com and they simply told me they haven't tried fitting it on an older R50, so they don't know if it will fit. Has anyone tried this one, or one similar on a 96-99.5 pathy? Thanks. Edited February 7, 2009 by morpheus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Mike, I still don't know for sure if anyone has ever fit the ARB on a 96-99 pathy... What I assume will happen, is you will have a gap between the bumper and the grille, as the grille on the older R50's is flatter than that of the 99.5-04. The TJM I have is made for the 96-99 pathy, and I have it on my 99.5. It fit the mounts perfectly, the only issue I have is the grille covers more of the top of the bumper than it should, and I cannot access some of the holes for the winch. (and I had to remove antenna tab... hood sticks out more too.) I know "Daddy Rim" bought an ARB Bumper to put on the older R50, but I never heard if he got it on, or how it fit -- you may want to PM him, and ask him how it went. Also the subject has come up on the 4x4parts forum, but I don't recall for certain if anyone has done it. I think one guy put one on a QX4, and ended up with a gap... I'd suggest you search there, as I'm only going from memory, which is a scary thing. heheh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 ARB on a QX4... (holy crap I remembered!) http://www.4x4parts.com/ubbthreads/showfla...rt=all&vc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Rim Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) Mike, I still don't know for sure if anyone has ever fit the ARB on a 96-99 pathy... What I assume will happen, is you will have a gap between the bumper and the grille, as the grille on the older R50's is flatter than that of the 99.5-04. I know "Daddy Rim" bought an ARB Bumper to put on the older R50, but I never heard if he got it on, or how it fit -- you may want to PM him, and ask him how it went. Your correct Pezzy, I did fit the ARB on my 97, and your spot on, there is a gap between the bumper and the grill. The gap is not noticeable when looking head on but can be seen when looking from the side. I'll try to find some pre-lift pictures of the 97 to post up. Edited February 8, 2009 by Daddy Rim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukinitupagain Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 The TJM I have is made for the 96-99 pathy, and I have it on my 99.5. What a waste Pezzy... you have bumpers that are made for your R50 but you still steal ours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Your correct Pezzy, I did fit the ARB on my 97, and your spot on, there is a gap between the bumper and the grill. The gap is not noticeable when looking head on but can be seen when looking from the side. I'll try to find some pre-lift pictures of the 97 to post up. You're the nx4 guy, correct? Sweet website btw. The ARB bumper fits nicely except for the gap. Maybe a thicker rubber piece in between could help take up some space...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Your correct Pezzy, I did fit the ARB on my 97, and your spot on, there is a gap between the bumper and the grill. The gap is not noticeable when looking head on but can be seen when looking from the side. I'll try to find some pre-lift pictures of the 97 to post up. That would be awesome... this question comes up quite a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 What a waste Pezzy... you have bumpers that are made for your R50 but you still steal ours... It is my professional opinion that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 It is my professional opinion that... Haha He's got a point, though. I'd kill for a TJM bumper, or even just the blueprints... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Kill Dan, he has a TJM and NO pathfinder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Kill Dan, he has a TJM and NO pathfinder! I've pleaded and pleaded with him but no luck...For the TJM or his badass snorkel. But I wouldn't hurt the guy; he gave me his camera mount! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I prodded a little in person with Dan, his intentions are to get another R50, so no intention to get rid of some of his most unique parts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukinitupagain Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Haha He's got a point, though. I'd kill for a TJM bumper, or even just the blueprints... There was a kid out in South Town, CA (not Adam "Fueler" though) that has/had one sitting around in his garage for like almost 2 years now & I tried to buy it from him but the little prick wouldn't get offf his as$ to drop it off at Forward Air Terminal to ship it... f*cker! I haven't heard from him since he never returned any of my PM's or emails over on AC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I prodded a little in person with Dan, his intentions are to get another R50, so no intention to get rid of some of his most unique parts... I'm hoping my persuasion skills might come in handy... But you're probably right. Even just the dimensions for the TJM would be sweet, though. I've got a connection for custom fabrication and having blueprints handy would make a HUGE difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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