Grunnen

Has anyone actually done a late 2nd gen to early 2nd gen headlight/grille swap? I know I'll need the whole front grille, bezel, lights, bumper, valance. Will it all just bolt right up?

Grunnen

bump bump

AzDirtRunner

I also have been wondering the same thing? Has anyone done the swap yet?

AzDirtRunner

Bump!

DeathCougar

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Why would you ever want to do something like that? Toyota upgraded the headlights for a reason. You need to change the Grille, Headlights, Side lights, Bumper, Valance, Turn signals, and most importantly the core support which means cutting/drilling/welding. You can't simply bolt it up, the core support is completely different. If you want the square headlights so bad (again, whyyyyy) just trade/sell yours and get a 90-91 4Runner.

AzDirtRunner

I've already done a bunch of mods to mine and I don't wanna build up another one right now.
My 95 runner has ZERO aftermarket applications for headlights i.e. projector, hid, halo, blacked out...etc.
The early years with the 4x6 lamps have a large variety of options.
The front support has 3 spot welds per side, and getting a front clip from a donor shouldn't be too expensive. The conversion should not be a major ordeal. I was just curious if anyone has already done it and if they had any tips/trucks that'll make the swap easier....

DeathCougar

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It has more than 3 spot welds per side, I take it you have never done body work before?

DeathCougar

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btw the reason there isn't much aftermarket support is because they already work pretty well. You can upgrade to HID's, though that tends to be $$$. However, for the money to downgrade to 90-91 setup then upgrade to better lights, you can get several HID kits.

AzDirtRunner

The fluted glass in the headlight just make the hids a glare. No, I've done minor body work before. Nothing major.