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HOW TO: 12-15 TACOMA FRONT END SWAP *WITH PICTURES*

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by socalexpeditions, Oct 6, 2019.

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  1. Oct 10, 2019 at 9:35 AM
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    Yea, the hood will probably be the hardest to find at a good price. I'm not in a rush so I'm just going to keep an eye out.


    Does anyone know if the botton of the grill sits at the same height? I had to make a notch on my current grill for my winch handle.
     
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  2. Oct 10, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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    no it sits quite a bit higher. I had to make a huge notch for my winch handle too. Clears the grill fine now
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2019 at 9:54 AM
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    Nice. That'll make the switch, that much easier.
     
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  4. Oct 20, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    Thanks for all the info man, getting ready to do this swap too
     
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  5. Oct 21, 2019 at 1:20 AM
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    Anytime. If you have any questions, post them here or send me a DM on Instagram (@socalexpeditions).

    It’s super straight forward!
     
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  6. Oct 21, 2019 at 9:38 AM
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    Dang, If I found all the parts for the same price as you I'd totally do this. It's way cheaper than the new method wheels I want...
     
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  7. Oct 21, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    I put all the links minus hood, grill, and headlights ! Paint would be the most expensive part
     
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  8. Oct 21, 2019 at 12:31 PM
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    Ya those are the parts I'm talking about. I would be able to sell my 08 sport hood for a decent amount though
     
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  9. Oct 21, 2019 at 10:42 PM
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    My hood selling covered 80% of my front end swap, so yes the sport hoods draw in a good amount!
     
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  10. Oct 22, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    Thanks for the great write-up!
     
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  11. Oct 22, 2019 at 11:02 AM
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    Anytime! If you have any questions feel free to contact me at any time
     
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  12. Oct 29, 2019 at 5:53 PM
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    Was there any additional hardware needed for this or were you able to swap brackets and reuse everything? Trying to plan ahead just in case
     
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  13. Oct 29, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    read build thread
    where were you when I needed this 4 years ago? :wink:
     
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  14. Oct 29, 2019 at 7:44 PM
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    Only additional hardware was for the piece underneath the headlight. If you watch this video, you can see how I literally just swap on the new pieces. https://youtu.be/fYX9GOCKo88
     
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  15. Oct 29, 2019 at 7:56 PM
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    Nice video, will have to get some bolts and locking nuts:thumbsup:
     
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  16. Apr 10, 2020 at 10:02 AM
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    Sorry to revive this but i got a quick question. Was there a difference between pelfreybilts front bumpers for 05-11 and 12-15? I'm looking into doing this swap and have the 05-11 front from pelfry. Just wanted to make sure i wont have alignment issues
     
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  17. Apr 10, 2020 at 11:03 AM
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    Yes there is a difference between the two. The 12-15 has wings where the headlight fillers go, and a raised section on the front.

    I can assure it fits, but it won't look perfect.
     
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  18. Apr 10, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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    Gotcha that's what i was thinking. Thanks for the clarification
     
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  19. Jan 12, 2022 at 5:34 PM
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    2015 front end swap. TRD wheels.
    Thanks for all the information guys! Just swapped my 2006 Taco front end to a newer 2015 and a new paint job cement gray.

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    LOVE the paint! How much did it cost to paint?
     
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