TA22 Rear Bumpers

**Technigraf** · 15-10-2007, 12:08 PM

Hi People,

Just wondering if anyone knows if the rear bumper from a 74 celica is different to a rear bumper from a 72 celica?

**ashleyw** · 15-10-2007, 12:16 PM

the mounting points are different, but nothing a quick weld can't fix

**Technigraf** · 15-10-2007, 12:20 PM

Thanks for the quick reply!

I should have done some research before buying that later model bumper!

Nick

**71TA22** · 15-10-2007, 02:51 PM

They do have different mounting points.

Flatlight bumper is lower piece on photo;

**Technigraf** · 15-10-2007, 03:04 PM

Nice one Mike,

do you know if the later style bumper was changed due to the fuel tank being relocated or the tail lights being chaned to the box type or something?

Nick.

**sillycar chick** · 15-10-2007, 03:06 PM

Wow I didnt even know there was a difference

Nice info guys!

**71TA22** · 15-10-2007, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Technigraf

Nice one Mike,

do you know if the later style bumper was changed due to the fuel tank being relocated or the tail lights being chaned to the box type or something?

The spare wheel on the trunk floor is wider than the fuel tank was. Toyota had to change the chassis rail spacing under the trunk floor to accomodate this. The bar mounts bolt onto the chasis rail ends.

**Technigraf** · 15-10-2007, 04:02 PM

Ah yes, that makes sense...

Great information mike!

Nick

**mynameisrodney** · 15-10-2007, 04:03 PM

i didn't know this either, i hope my good one is the right year

**frag_dog** · 19-10-2007, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by 71TA22

The spare wheel on the trunk floor is wider than the fuel tank was. Toyota had to change the chassis rail spacing under the trunk floor to accomodate this. The bar mounts bolt onto the chasis rail ends.

And thats how toyota solved 'The Pinto Problem'