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Cross compatible vehicle parts

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Zoaz123, Aug 18, 2020.

  1. Aug 18, 2020 at 6:22 AM
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    Zoaz123

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    So I was curious if I can take body parts of any other similar vehicles (grills, fender well trim, etc) of any other vehicles that will fit on my taco. Like the grille off a highlander or something. Does anyone know what body parts are compatible?
     
  2. Aug 18, 2020 at 6:30 AM
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    Anything is compatible with enough JB weld.
     
  3. Aug 18, 2020 at 6:39 AM
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    I dont know what that is
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    It's two part epoxy. But to answer your question more seriously, no there aren't really any body parts from other vehicles that are directly compatible. Please feel free to prove me wrong if anyone does know any, but if every body part was interchangeable then every car would look the same and that would kinda defeat the purpose right?
     
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  5. Aug 18, 2020 at 7:16 AM
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    Yeah I can see your point. It was mostly put of curiosity. I plan on swapping my chrome grille for a matte black and I saw (I believe) a highlander with a grille I liked
     
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    Yeah the grill I saw instead of having the giant checkerboard had slots with the toyota name insteadofthe badge. And with this being my first time modding vehicle (I plan to do the exhaust over to) I'm trying to source some parts cheaper than others at junkyards and such.
     
  9. Aug 18, 2020 at 7:38 AM
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    You mean the Pro / Heritage grille? That one fits, OEM and knock-offs are available.
     
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    Radio knobs from the RAV4 work with a very minor modification.
    Side mirror control switch from the Sienna also works.


    That's all I got.
     
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    At first my brain was confused, but that actually looks good.
     
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    I think fog lights may be interchangeable, but I can't think of anything else.
     
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    Is that a second gen?
     
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    OMG thats is awesome! lol
     
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    Honestly if those headlights were tinted that would be perfect
     

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