1995.5-1997 Double cab

Joey_Bada_Bing · Jun 12, 2020

4xdog said: ↑

Thanks. Did you use a gloss finish clearcoat or a satin/semi-matte? As I look at the wheels on my Gen 1 and Gen 2 trucks (and my Lexus RX) I wouldn't judge the factory clearcoat to be a glossy finish. Can't quite be sure though.
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gloss

Wsidr1 · Jun 12, 2020

Ccrowe323 said: ↑

@Joey_Bada_Bing

I can’t speak on wether or not the bumper would swap right over or not. The other truck already had an arb, so I never saw how the 97 bumper is attached compared to the 2001-04, but I assume it would be the same. But check out this thread From @STLharry https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-95-5-97-grille-swap-onto-01-04.95766/
It’s what I used to swap it onto my double cab, pretty easy. Fun fact, Thats the same truck I just took it off to put on my DC. That hood and grill has now been on 3 different trucks haha,
I didnt use the factory headlight mounting studs the way that he did. I just used a bolt and couple nuts. Give me a minute and I’ll snap a pic of how I attached the headlight. I also just zipped tied the grille with the indicator lights to get them nice and tight next to eachother as I didn’t swap over the ones off the donor.
If you don’t have the hood yet they are only like $90 on rock auto, already primed. Same with the grille. I haven’t gotten around to the tailgate yet though, would definitely add the extra touch

I was off the first time drilling the side by a little bit and it wouldn’t go in so had to redrill another hole lol

Also haven’t painted the trim pieces yet, or found out where to get new ones as the old ones are pretty rusty
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I bought filler panels from Rock Auto. Looks like they are still available:

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,1995,tacoma,3.4l+v6,1278862,body,bumper+filler,736

Ccrowe323 · Jun 12, 2020

Wsidr1 said: ↑

I bought filler panels from Rock Auto. Looks like they are still available:

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,1995,tacoma,3.4l+v6,1278862,body,bumper+filler,736
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Nice that’s cheap, thanks for sharing, I kinda forgot about them haha, definitely gonna order them

Madjik_Man · Jun 13, 2020

Ccrowe323 said: ↑

Nice that’s cheap, thanks for sharing, I kinda forgot about them haha, definitely gonna order them
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I bought the same ones for my conversion. They’re fine except the tabs to hold them in place. A shitty design to begin with couple with super cheap plastic tabs = falling out on some random FS road 100s of miles from home. Ask me how I know.

Advice: epoxy those bastards in place to the grille.

Joey_Bada_Bing · Jun 13, 2020

Madjik_Man said: ↑

I bought the same ones for my conversion. They’re fine except the tabs to hold them in place. A shitty design to begin with couple with super cheap plastic tabs = falling out on some random FS road 100s of miles from home. Ask me how I know.

Advice: epoxy those bastards in place to the grille.
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Lol note taken

c808nner · Jan 12, 2023

Any update on the swap OP? Been collecting parts to swap my 02 to a 95-97 4wd with 2wd bumper. Think I have everything but wanna see more people that have done it.

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