hi guys, im new...but not new to toyotas.

ive seen a few pics on this site of 2nd gen pickups with the 4runner composite front ends.

i also noticed that eary tacoma composite front ends are similar in dimensions.

has anyone installed a taco grill/headlights on a 2nd gen??


if not i want to do the 4runner composites, what all is involved?? im not afraid of a saw or welder, but need to know before i start


thanks guys!

 

To do the 92-95 4runner swap on any 2wd truck is pretty simple if your not afraid to get dirty! Some people choose to swap out the radiator supports cause the one on the 4runner is a little different. The difference is where the headlights go...the hole where they mount is larger. So if you use choose not to swap core supports then youll have to trim that area out. Youll also have to drill some new mounting holes for the headlights & grill as well. Oh & youll also need to use 4runner bumper brackets as well & I had to use the pigtails off a 4runner to make the bumper lights work as well.

Ok...now if you decide to do a Tacoma swap then thats where the real work comes in!! Youll have to rework the fenders for the corner lights, core support to get the headlights & grill to fit & you may have to do some work to
the hood, but Im not 100% sure on that. Its a sic look, but alot of work lol!

 

well im already ahead of the game the, i have no need for a bumper or bumper lights!!

and trimming i can do!!!

any pics of installs? mods?

 

I dont have any pics of it being done, but here a few of how the 92-95 4runner front end looks on a 89-95 2wd...

 

Here are some pics of how the Tacoma front end looks on the 89-95 2wd trucks...

 

Where in the hell is everybody finding the billet for the 4runner bumper. I've looked all over and can't fine them anywhere! Somebody help me out!

 

Grab an issue of Mini-Truckin & look for the ad JBM. They are a company that sells front grills, bumper & misc stuff & they carry the part you want.

 

well those are some nice pics!!

but i really need to see a pic of the mods needed to fit composite lights


any of those??

 

well damn if they don't. I appreciate it. I might have to invest in one because the ****ty aftermarket bumper I bought bent when I tightened the mounting brackets up and likw only 4 of the bolt holes lined up with the valence. Pretty crappy.

 

Ive got a 4runner core support hanging in my shop lol. If you want I can measure the headlight holes on it & let you know what they are. That way youll have an idea on how big to cut the 2wd core support holes. Everything else will just bolt up!

 

i would like that...yay for measurements

 

Ok as promised I measured the headlight holes on the 4runner support & this is what I got...
Width-(left to right) 7 inches
Height-(top to bottom) 5.5 inches
Now these measurements are pretty damn close & Like I said youll have to drill some new mouting holes for the lights. Hope this helps

 

thanks a bunch man, ill look into it this weekend after im done with landcruiser big brake kit

 

Np...glad to help

 

I am getting a '90 4runner grill and bumper for my 87, in two weeks. Its won't require all the additional work that 92-95 requires, right? Grill looks like this
Bumper is also 90 model