Has anyone tried doing a face lift for a 2008 Tacoma?

Looking to upgrade the front of my Tacoma to look more like a 2012+ Tacoma. I just think it looks more sporty and just all around better looking. Wondering if anyone has tried or attempted this?

 

Plenty of people here have done it. Requires a new hood on top of the bumper, grill, lights assembly. There are a few threads kicking around somewhere..

 

Thanks, I tried looking it up but didn't come up with anything. I'm new to this forum, and honestly forums in general.

 

Thank you!

 

Not to get off topic but has anybody tried to do the gen 3 front end on a gen 2? Specifically 2012-2015?

 

people have done that too. Mainly down in mexico, they have also done 4runner front end swaps. The interior from 3rd gens has also been put into 2nd gens

 

I don't care for the interior but the front end is starting to grow on me. I just can't bring myself around to that shitty minivan 3.5

 

See, I could pass on the front end, I would either do 4runner front, but 3rd gen rear. and I would absolutely swap the interior, but this will never happen unless I buy multiple parts trucks for the price of a happy meal lol

 

Maybe buy a wrecked one out of a junkyard?

 

I never see 3rd gens or the new 4runners in yards near me. Hell I have a hard enough time finding 2nd gens near me

 

I agree with them being hard to find but keep your eyes peeled. Never know

 

Do you know what it would entail to do the front end swap? I assume hood, fenders, grille, lights, I would do an aftermarket front bumper. Just plain curious

 

i believe some supports are different? other than that not a clue

 

this is what i would do though

 

heres a 3rd gen regular cab.....

 

Got a build or anything like that to this?

 

That is tits...

 

Third gen owner here... This looks like a 2016 4R and Taco had drunk sex and this was the result

 

Check out @HomerTaco on here . He makes grills for everyone