Notices
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

Replacement bumper

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 31, 2025 | 08:30 AM
  #1  
areid1981's Avatar
areid1981
Thread Starter
10th Gear
 
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 12
Likes: 1
From: NJ
Default Replacement bumper

Does anyone have a reccomendation for somewhere to get new front an rear bumper's. Not exactly looking for a body kit, just oem or oem replica bumpers. My front and rear are beat up, the previous owner must have had problems backing into something. Figured it may be worth it to try to find new rather than a used one from a yard.
Reply
Old Aug 31, 2025 | 01:26 PM
  #2  
firelizard's Avatar
firelizard
CL Community Team
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,140
Likes: 514
From: Canada
Default

I purchased an LKQ reproduction front bumper when I had the front-end repainted. The fitment is not perfect, but it's pretty good for a daily driver. If you have a company that reconditions factory bumpers where you are, that's probably a nicer option because the fit will be perfect. But if not, the LKQ reproduction is decent. Note that if you have a Canadian or European model with the headlight washers, I'm not aware of a repro front bumper that includes the cutouts for that.
Reply
Old Aug 31, 2025 | 06:38 PM
  #3  
8M6's Avatar
8M6
Intermediate
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 281
Likes: 117
From: GA
Default

I had the same experience as firelizard. It depends on what you're trying to achieve and how much you care. I initially had the LKQ front bumper for a replacement as well and found the gaps under the headlights to be unacceptable, so I had the body shop send that thing back and I got the OEM Toyota bumper instead. Beyond the aesthetics of the imperfect fitment, I didn't want the unnecessary ingress of water in those spots whenever I washed my car or had it out in the rain.
Reply
Old Aug 31, 2025 | 07:10 PM
  #4  
Oro's Avatar
Oro
Pole Position
10 Year Member
Community Builder
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,466
Likes: 920
From: wa
Default

In my area I see quite a few come up periodically on FB mktplc. I was looking as I need to repaint my front from accumulated rock/stone damage, and hoped to get lucky instead of having to do it. No luck (on a perfect match), so next month my bumper will come off and I repair/replace it. But I see a fair number.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2025 | 07:41 AM
  #5  
insyder's Avatar
insyder
Rookie
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 45
Likes: 19
From: Northern California
Default

In my area, 2GS are available most of the time at local "Pick n Pull" type junkyards for less than $100. You just need patience waiting for ones in decent condition, but they'll (likely) be OEM. You luck out if you get a color match, otherwise a body shop will get you there.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2025 | 08:45 AM
  #6  
areid1981's Avatar
areid1981
Thread Starter
10th Gear
 
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 12
Likes: 1
From: NJ
Default

Thanks for the recc's. I actually did check the salvage yards around since I need a driver door, there is one same color at a place I've been before. Their pictures show that it has the bumpers too, but they are not listed as available.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RocketMan295
ES - 7th Gen (2019-2025)
4
Aug 22, 2025 11:32 AM
Lextasy89
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
3
May 20, 2008 12:55 AM
CoasterG
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
3
Apr 24, 2007 11:26 AM
mpcguru
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
3
May 26, 2004 09:39 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:23 AM.