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Standard Hood to Sport Hood Mod...?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by HerbieMan3B, Jul 2, 2009.

  1. Jul 2, 2009 at 10:11 AM
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    HerbieMan3B

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    Does anyone know if it's possible to replace my standard hood with a sport hood? I got a great deal on my '09 with features I wanted (sunroof, long bed, 4x4, etc), but it wasn't available in the Sport model. I dig the muscle look and would love to change mine out if possible...
     
  2. Jul 2, 2009 at 10:20 AM
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    tammikm

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    should bolt right on, I am looking for one as well.
     
  3. Jul 2, 2009 at 10:21 AM
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    Yes it is, the only difference is the bulge in the hood.

    Marc M
     
  4. Jul 2, 2009 at 10:22 AM
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    MiikeyD

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    easy to change the hood. just make sure you have a friend or someone else to help you hold it and take it off, also putting it back on with someone makes it easier.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2009 at 10:23 AM
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    HerbieMan3B

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    Is the clearance and hardware under the hood compatible as well? I'm assuming the hood should just bolt right on, making it look like the sport model, just with zero functionality (looks only). I'm a poser I know...
     
  6. Jul 2, 2009 at 10:25 AM
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    HerbieMan3B

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    Question 2 would be where do I fine an aftermarket Sport hood?
     
  7. Jul 2, 2009 at 12:48 PM
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    Padilla1880

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    Not sure if there are any aftermarket ones. Most people on here who have been fortunate to get a sport hood have traded or found one for sale at a cheap price. An aftermarket one would cost a lot.
     
  8. Jul 2, 2009 at 12:50 PM
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    there are carbon fiber hoods with scoops, don't know a manufacturer but google it.
     
  9. Jul 2, 2009 at 12:55 PM
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  10. Jul 2, 2009 at 1:04 PM
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    Got mine new from partschannel.com for $150. Same price as the standard one. Scoop trim was $90 from dealer and prepainted.
     
  11. Jul 2, 2009 at 1:05 PM
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    WHAT THE?

    09 tacos come with sunroofs?
     
  12. Jul 2, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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    No, where do you see that?
     
  13. Jul 2, 2009 at 1:28 PM
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  14. Jul 2, 2009 at 1:30 PM
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    The 09 Tacoma's don't come with sunroofs as far as I know. :pccoffee::smack:
     
  15. Jul 2, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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    Whoa whoa, since when did they offer sunroofs from the factory?? :confused:
     
  16. Jul 2, 2009 at 3:24 PM
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    More than likely it's an aftermarket piece.

    Marc M
     
  17. Jul 2, 2009 at 4:43 PM
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    It can be offered as a dealer-installed option.

    They asked me if I wanted one installed on mine in between me agreeing to buy the truck and filling out the paperwork... while they were asking me if I wanted the extended warranty... god-like paint plan... undercoating... blah blah blah.
     
  18. Jul 2, 2009 at 5:03 PM
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    Yeah, my sunroof was a dealer installed option. Thing is huge and I love it. One bad thing about it is that it won't stay open when the car is off. Would be nice to park and have open access to the environment... Thanks for the help with the hood though. I'll look for one in Internet Land...
     
  19. Jul 2, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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    the sport hood is only 331 just buy it
     
  20. Jul 2, 2009 at 7:20 PM
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    That's awesome. I wish they were offering that when I bought mine :(
     

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