1999-2002 front bumpers on 1996-98 4runners???

David · 04-15-2003, 01:14 PM

Does any one know or has anyone tried to replace there older style 1996-1998 4runner front bumper with the newer style 99-02 front bumper with the round fog lights?

Is this a direct replacement or, must you modify some things please help

thanks

CTB · 04-15-2003, 01:21 PM

I'm pretty sure it takes some modifications. I think there are some plates on the end of the frame that are necessary, but I may be wrong.

Sucellus · 04-15-2003, 05:54 PM

I was wondering the same thing. Called up the dealer to ask and *OF COURSE* they just said no way no how

. If anyone has done it, I think there would be a lot of interested people.

DrummerDaveB · 04-16-2003, 06:22 AM

I would be interested.
I want to replace my whole front end (Bumper, grill, headlights)with an 99-02.
They look so much better.

jalaber · 04-16-2003, 06:37 AM

It can be done, but it is definetly not a direct replacement.

ÑöTHïNG'§ 1998 £ïMïTëD

This guy is longer participates on the forums but he did the swap.

DavidO06 · 04-16-2003, 01:01 PM

yeah, dont listen to the dealer. They also told me I couln't swap my headlights. Well....i did.

Nitro Hotpants · 04-16-2003, 03:18 PM

i know that there are some guys on www.customtacos.com that have done that same swap on their tacomas. they have a write up on their site. so im 100% positive that it is possible to do it on your runner.

-Casey

Jason B · 04-17-2003, 01:22 AM

If you do it, it's going to cost you at least $1,000.

You could always add the PP front spoiler.

snappy · 04-18-2003, 11:03 PM

gotta admit i love the look of that front spoiler from PP. I'm having probs finding a spoiler for the '02

seems like that piece is only for the 2nd Gen.

phong · 04-19-2003, 12:48 AM

It takes some welding to fit a 99+ bumper to a pre-99 4Runner.

04-15-2003, 01:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
David Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9	1999-2002 front bumpers on 1996-98 4runners??? Does any one know or has anyone tried to replace there older style 1996-1998 4runner front bumper with the newer style 99-02 front bumper with the round fog lights? Is this a direct replacement or, must you modify some things please help thanks

04-15-2003, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
CTB Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: SC Posts: 1,219	I'm pretty sure it takes some modifications. I think there are some plates on the end of the frame that are necessary, but I may be wrong. __________________ 1995 4Runner V6 4x4

04-15-2003, 05:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sucellus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NM Posts: 99	I was wondering the same thing. Called up the dealer to ask and OF COURSE they just said no way no how. If anyone has done it, I think there would be a lot of interested people. __________________ '96 4Runner SR5 Sport 3.4L Manual w/Locker & 4.10 diffs: Michelin 275/70/R16 LTX's; Amsoil Air Filt; SS Brake Lines; NGK Iridium IX plugs; Addco Front sway bar, poly bushings, Lars disco's, Air Box Mod, etc.

04-16-2003, 06:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
DrummerDaveB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 225	I would be interested. I want to replace my whole front end (Bumper, grill, headlights)with an 99-02. They look so much better. __________________ 98 4Runner SR5: 3.4L, 2WD, Auto. Pioneer DEH-P3500 CD Player, Enkei Wheels, otherwise stock. Also own: 07 Camry 03 Yamaha R6 03 Suzuki SV1000S (For Sale)

04-16-2003, 06:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
jalaber Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NY Posts: 882	It can be done, but it is definetly not a direct replacement. ÑöTHïNG'§ 1998 £ïMïTëD This guy is longer participates on the forums but he did the swap. __________________ -J.A. 2007 4Runner Sport 1999 4Runner Highlander My Runners 4Runner Topsites 4Runner Diecasts

04-16-2003, 01:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
DavidO06 Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Houston, Texas/College Station Posts: 234	yeah, dont listen to the dealer. They also told me I couln't swap my headlights. Well....i did. __________________ '98 4Runner Limited 4x4 Mods: '99+ style headlights, BFG Alterains, Helix Power tower, Brush Guard, Driving lights with Catz bulbs, Super white Headlights, Alpine Headunit and amps, Boston Speakers, Alpine Type R sub, XM, Amsoil, performance friction pads, cross-drilled rotors, elbow removal, and some other small stuff.

04-16-2003, 03:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nitro Hotpants Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,139	i know that there are some guys on www.customtacos.com that have done that same swap on their tacomas. they have a write up on their site. so im 100% positive that it is possible to do it on your runner. -Casey __________________ 2WD 4Runner with 4WD running gear SOME PICS!

04-17-2003, 01:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jason B Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA-PA Posts: 1,862	If you do it, it's going to cost you at least $1,000. You could always add the PP front spoiler. __________________ Jason B 4Runner Limited For Toyota/SUV Accessories, please visit *www.burtmanindustries.com* My 4Runner Website Email: jason@burtmanindustries.com Live Chat/Message Board: http://get.to/jasonforum AOL/AIM: JNB133

04-18-2003, 11:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
snappy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 63	spoiler gotta admit i love the look of that front spoiler from PP. I'm having probs finding a spoiler for the '02 seems like that piece is only for the 2nd Gen.

04-19-2003, 12:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
phong Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 220	It takes some welding to fit a 99+ bumper to a pre-99 4Runner. __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 4WD Retrofit Electric Locker Rear \| Detroit TrueTrac Front & 4.56 gears \| 32" A/T Revo's 2003 Nissan Maxima SE 6MT Front Strut Bar \| Rear Sway Bar \| Short-shifter kit

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