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4runner front end on a 3rd gen Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by STrooper, Nov 20, 2019.

  1. Nov 20, 2019 at 10:16 AM
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    STrooper

    STrooper [OP] For HIS glory!

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    Has this been done before? I wonder if is a direct swap. I know this is a 2nd gen taco but it may look a lot better on a 3rd gen!!!:thumbsup:

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  2. Nov 20, 2019 at 10:17 AM
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    Taco_Coma

    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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  3. Nov 20, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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  4. Nov 20, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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    Not bad.
     
  5. Nov 20, 2019 at 10:50 AM
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    Freegolf

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  6. Nov 20, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    Its been done. And this is has been discussed before, numerous times.

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  7. Nov 20, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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    STrooper

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    Sorry folks, never seen it before. However, those threads doesn't give much on how this can be done or if is a direct swap etc. Perhaps someone can vouch if this is possible or what would involve to do it.:thumbsup:
     
  8. Nov 20, 2019 at 11:11 AM
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    Goddam. Take the ugliest part of the 4Runner and splice it on a Tacoma. No thanks.
     
  9. Nov 20, 2019 at 11:13 AM
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    yeah it looks like an even uglier version of the lexus front end
     
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  10. Nov 20, 2019 at 11:14 AM
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    I like it!
     
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  11. Nov 20, 2019 at 11:16 AM
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    Those tail lights look terrible on the taco.
     
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  12. Nov 20, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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    Its possible, just like guys swapping out 2nd gen mid cycle refresh front ends and the reg cab 3rd gen floating around. Just takes money and fabrication, not a direct bolt swap type of thing.
     
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  13. Nov 20, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    And just incase we get the inquiring minds here about the 3rd gen access cab conversions.

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  14. Nov 20, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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    tail end is gross. Looks like a poor quality example.
     
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  15. Nov 20, 2019 at 12:05 PM
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    Its the generation prior 4runner tails/panel mutated onto a 2nd gen. Sorry I don't have a huge database of 4runner conversion photos to give you a "quality example". Point was its been done and it takes fab work (good or bad).
     
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  16. Nov 20, 2019 at 12:07 PM
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    Like, so many.
    Now we're talking.
     
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    Easy killer. I know what they are. Also, when I stated “looks like a poor quality example”, I was taking about the workmanship of the build, not your photo selection ability. :rofl:
     
  18. Nov 20, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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    Ahh, sorry, headed into finals (nursing student) so I'm pretty prickly these days. lol.
     
  19. Nov 20, 2019 at 12:18 PM
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    Wait till you take the NCLEX, then you will really be prickly.

    goos luck! :cheers:
     
  20. Nov 20, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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    Lol, oh I am aware, got my Saunders here right next to me, not to mention the ATI week we have in 2 weeks...

    Thanks!
     

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