2008 to 2012 front coversion mod

Hey guys, here is newest mod
Back story, i was looking at a 2015 at a dealer, wanted $28k w 75k miles...said hell no, so found a 2008 for $16.3k w 104k miles TRD off road....hell of a deal.
Picked up a new set '16 wheels for $350 (already deducted the $when I sold the stock 08 set)

Now the 2012 front conversion mod, or rather a half conversion. Goal: I like the 2012 lights and grill but not willing to pay $2-3k like some of the guys on here. Granted parts are more available now than some years ago.

1) oem headlights from ebay $130

2) oem grill $90

3) oem hood $100 + 6hr drive

4) oem bumper fillers $50 from Conicelli Toyota

5) 1 can of spray paint $5 for the fillers and bracket

6) i thought I'd needed the brackets from previous posts....but that was a waste. Made my own bracket. L shape, 2" width, 3" height, bend and grind to fit. 1 side screws into the light, the other guided floats on the bumper reinforced bar

7) a couple rubber washers, as spacers under the headlights bracket, the ones closest to the radiator

So for less than $400, my 08 look 's like a 13...somewhat lol

I chose not to do the 2012 bumper bc of cost, time, and bc even though the '12-'15 bumper looks aggressive, I like the wide stance/look of the '05-'11, plus I'll add a bull bar anyways so the bullet change in the '12 won't even be noticeable.

Here we go...

 

great job

 

Best of both worlds! Looks bad ass! Any more pics???