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2012 TACOMA FRONT END CONVERSION RG11

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 11T4x4TRD, Sep 1, 2013.

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  1. Dec 3, 2018 at 12:19 PM
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    Do I need piece 21 if I have a 2012 but accidentally got rid of some pieces when putting on my plate bumper? Can anyone show a pic of where piece 21 is actually located on their truck?

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  2. Dec 3, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    21 is a bracket that holds on the left & right lower portion of the OEM bumper, it attaches from the reinforcement bar to the bumper and wheel liner.

    Here you can see it looking thru my front left wheel liner.

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  3. Dec 3, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    You should be good .It secures bottom of stock bumper .If you got plate bumper your all good.
    Just read YotaProjects description ...lol Like he said
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2018 at 7:05 PM
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    Props to OP on this thread, I used this exact thread, some research & ebay shopping to do my front end swap :thumbsup:

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    AFTER

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  5. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:56 AM
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    Looks outstanding! Thanks for sharing the pics. the truck looks great!
    I think its only a matter of time before I do this. Especially now that I am getting a new frame I plan on keeping the truck for a while.
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2018 at 6:16 AM
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    Thanks man! I feel the same way now that I have a new frame under my truck, I’ll for sure be putting a new engine in my truck before I would sell and replace my Tacoma. At least I know without a doubt what’s been done to my truck.
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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    Swapping front makes it feel like a whole new truck .
    Nice. :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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    Ok I am going to do this. After seeing ur truck mind is made up. But a part at a time kind of thing. But ya. Truck looks great.

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    Thanks man, good looking truck you got there. Post it up when you start the process!
     
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    The reinforcement is the same right just need the two side supports?
     
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    O ya did u change the hood just because the scoop or dose this need to be done to.
     
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  12. Dec 5, 2018 at 5:15 AM
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    The reinforcement is actually a different length.

    The hood is a different shape in the front and has to be replaced as well.
     
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    do the 2012 headlights actually bolt to the side cross members? my center one is already completely gone (Winch)

    could i get away with only buying the headlights, grill, and hood?
     
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    They mount to the bumper support bracket. I suspect you could hack something together to keep them firmly in place if the bracket is gone. It's only one of four bolt mounts. The other 3 are the same as the 2005 headlights.

    However, I'd be worried about the grill and headlight trim lines working with your aftermarket bumper. They're a bit different.
     
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    How does the 12-15 grilles get supported under the grille? 2 screws and 2 snaps on top of the grille..
     
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    On top of bumper cover you can see were grill kind of slides into tabs .
     
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  19. Dec 26, 2018 at 10:50 AM
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    Got a pic? My isn’t like that I don’t think
     
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    Nvm. Bumper cover is the plastic. Got it. I have a steel plate bumper. All good now
     
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