99 4x4 vs 2wd corner lights - Help

Yup, they are different. My 96 is a 2wd. I made the mistake of ordering a 4wd Corner light. But because of money,I just have to deal with it. It doesn't fit at all. If I could figure out how to post pictures from this new fangled phone I'd show you how bad it fits.

There we go- I'll post it from my computer.

 

Damn... ok definitely not ordering now

 

Yeah, it really sucks. I have to keep messing with it to make sure it doesn't come loose, because the screw holes don't line up. I'm surprised the inspection guy passed it last year, as loose as it is.

 

I only see it being a problem with the older models like 96s I bought the exact same 2wd corners when I recently redid my retro and they fit fine

 

The same black ones? And they said they were only for 2wd models? Damn this is getting so confusing lol

 

Yes I ordered the same ones haha I'll get you the sellers name in the mornin

 

Thanks man I'd appreciate it

 

Here is the lo-down on the variations of the corner laps, and the different year/models.

In 1997 Toyota was in the midst of their first design "change" of the 1st gen Tacoma. In the 1995.5 through 1996 the corner lamp was affixed by two screws, along with a tab for the bottom of the grille, and a push-pin for the top of the grille. In 1998 the grille and headlights changed over to the newer 1st gen design. This brought forth the new grille, and composite headlights. THOSE side marker housings were attached by a snap pin, and alignment dowel, and the push pin for the top of the grille. (no screws)
1997 was the oddball. If you had a 4wd model, it had the older style grille, headlights, and side marker. IF you had the 2wd model, it had the newer style grille, headlights, and side marker. So the ones on the eBay page linked should fit all 1st gens that have composite headlights. They won't fit the 1997 4WD models, or ANY of the 1995.5 or 1996 models.

Fenwick, the side markers I have on my truck right now are identical to yours. I am willing to bet I could get them to fit. The ones I bought were from a 1996 2wd truck. So if those fit my truck, then it stands to reason that the ones from a 4wd should fit yours. The trick is getting them lined up. I had to finesse mine into place to get them to fit, but now they fit perfectly. If you are interested, pull yours out and post a photo of the corner area of your fender and grille, as well as a couple of pictures of the back side of the corner lens. I think I can help you get yours to fit, if you are willing to try.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-00-Toyot...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e881f6bf6

 

That one won't work on 97 4X4 models, or 95.5/96 year models.

 

Thanks for all the help guys! Looks like i'll probably just order the 2wd ones then. I just got my new grill in the mail today and they sent me the wrong one :/ it has begun.

 

Correct

 

I'll do that when i get the chance. Bout to go to work here in a minute. Hopefully I get home early enough to take a look and snap a few pics.

 

I'm really confused reading all this. I have a 99 Tacoma 2wd and I'm looking to replace the corner lights. Are the 2wd and 4wd corner lights the same for my year?

Also, how about the bumper lights, I'm lookin to replace the beat up orange ones with a nice set of clears. What year bumper lights will work on my 2wd non pre runner Tacoma


Thanks

Mark-

 

Hey man since u know everything ab the corner lights and stuff, will these 01’s fit my 2wd 00?https://m.ebay.com/itm/USA-FREE-SHI...d=311834183474&_trksid=p2056116.c100890.m2460

 

Yes they will fit.

 

sorry to bump an old thread, but i'm collecting parts to finish my 95.5-97 4wd front end swap and i thought the ones i have now (0-1-04 clears would be fine). i need a new set anyways because water got into my driver side but now i'm second guessing what set to buy after you said the 97 was weird. the grille i picked up is off a 97 4wd can you let me know what will fit? the only clear ones available on ebay were for 95-96 2wd models and 01-04

 

Post a picture of your grille and the lights that you plan to put on the truck. Easiest way to tell what will work and what won’t.

 

also keep in mind i have an 01-04 front so id probably have to buy screws as well assuming it already has the screw holes. if not i think i can keep my original 01-04 corners? i believe i read that somewhere in a front end swap thread