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Grille Compatibility

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Teke, Mar 21, 2017.

  1. Mar 21, 2017 at 10:17 PM
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    Teke

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    So I found an aftermarket front grille that I want to get for a satoshi grille build but it says its only compatible for 95-97 base 2 door tacomas, I have a 96 SR5. I don't see why the grilles would be different but want to make sure it'll work before I spend the money on it. Any input would help. I'll attach the link below. Thanks for the input guys.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-FRONT-G...ash=item236d37373f:g:s3UAAOSw~oFXIG6-&vxp=mtr
     
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  2. Mar 22, 2017 at 12:47 AM
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    IIRC the 4x4 and 2wd have different grille and headlights from 95-97
    but I might be wrong. someone can confirm...
     
  3. Mar 22, 2017 at 12:51 AM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    It will fit fine it means 95 through 97. On 95 through 97 trucks you can even use the 2wd grille.
     
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  4. Mar 22, 2017 at 12:58 AM
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    i thought the 97 2wd looked like this?
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    and the 97 4x4 looks like this
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    It was a half year change, 97 was the tipping point for a lot of things. Half way through 97 the 4cyl trucks got coil pack ignition and a new ECU as well as that front end refresh and a couple interior modifications to the radio and climate control area.

    I was talking about this 2WD grille
    DSC00069_d0c5975343ceb0b1b9e792af98c587143a0537f1.jpg
     
  6. Mar 22, 2017 at 1:05 AM
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  7. Mar 22, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    So it should fit like i thought it would. Sweet. Thank you guys!
     
  8. Mar 22, 2017 at 7:23 PM
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    Maybe the listing says it fits base models only because it is paintable and not chrome? As far as I know they all fit the same way for that style of grill.
     
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