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What’s the difference for 2wd/4wd corner lamps?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ControlCar, Mar 12, 2024.

  1. Mar 12, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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    the headlamps diff but the bodyline (from top fender/hood down is the same straight down despite grille/HL difference))

    anyone experienced or modified?
    Thanx
     
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    Hm I’m not sure, if it’d help I can grab some pictures of mine or the mounting behind them since they’re off at the moment

    If I had to guess it would be slightly different trim to line up better with the 2wd grill?
     
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    Lmk

    after all my looking
    96 might be curved (grille to lamp gap top hood to bumper)
    4wd might be straight
    I’m not sure
     
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    I believe it is the fenders that are different on 2WD(5 lug) vs 4WD(6 lug)
    The shape of the corner light is SLIGHTLY different. Also notice the larger bulge on the 4WD fender vs the straighter body line on the 2WD fender.

    2WD
    upload_2024-3-15_15-19-38.png

    4WD
    upload_2024-3-15_15-19-59.png
     
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    Wow your truck looks great
     
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    Thanx THatt!!!

    just for reference my 2wd


    IMG_3988.jpg IMG_3989.jpg IMG_3990.jpg
     
  9. Mar 17, 2024 at 12:17 PM
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    Hmmm
    I think I see a slight curve to 2wd lamp
    As 4wd is straight
    (Hood down to bumper pix)

    those fender bolt positions look same (Phillips head screws….side shot pix)

    full disclosure (as some May notice, my 2wd has front end impact sometime in the past). Not horrible, but after 2hrs adjusting bumper…..the best I could do)
     
  10. Mar 17, 2024 at 12:18 PM
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    I dunno

    I think 4wd corners would fit
    (With some slight modifications……nothing major mind you)

    thoughts?
     
  11. Mar 17, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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    They sure look the same shape to me.
     
  12. Mar 17, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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    Agreed
    Minuscule difference

    even the bodyline gap between the lamp and the raised portion of both fenders
    (As proven by nzbrock….sheet metal different between 2wd and 4wd)
     

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