Can I fit a 99+ Grill in my 97?

BASSMAN · 05-17-2004, 09:14 AM

Whatsup Guys-

I am going to be installing my tranny cooler this week and I know I have to take off my grill to mount the unit. Does anyone know if I can retrofit a newer style 3rd gen grill in my 97?? If yes, are there any writeups?

Thanks

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4RunnerFever · 05-17-2004, 09:22 AM

Should be a direct replacement for the grill. There is a tranny write-up on tech section

li_runner · 05-17-2004, 10:04 AM

Yes, the grill will fit, I myself have a 99' grill that I painted to match the color of my 97'. It is basically plug and play. Really no write up needed. The only complicated part is being very carefull when removing the grill you have on now, the plastic tabs will have a tendency to break if forced hard enough. But since you are replacing it, that shouldn't be a big concern. All that is needed is a flat head screwdriver to remove it.

The only thing that may be a concern is the emblem, the older grill's style emblem does not directly fit into the newer grills. I can look at mine again if needed, I forget right now if I replaced the emblem or if I just made the old one work with a dremel tool.

Cheers

Bob_98SR5 · 05-17-2004, 10:19 AM

Bassman,

Ditto to all of the above. Instead of buying a new 99 grill, post a "Trade" ad in the Classified section and you might be able to find someone to swap a 99 or 00 grill for your 97 grill.

Bob

shiftMX · 05-17-2004, 10:28 AM

i'd be interested if your 97 grill is gray, not the chrome type

BASSMAN · 05-17-2004, 10:40 AM

Thanks a lot guys, that's nice that i can just drop it in- the 99 grill looks super nice!

BASSMAN · 05-17-2004, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftMX

i'd be interested if your 97 grill is gray, not the chrome type

My grill is all grey yes, what is your grill - all crome??

BASSMAN · 05-17-2004, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by li_runner

Yes, the grill will fit, I myself have a 99' grill that I painted to match the color of my 97'. It is basically plug and play. Really no write up needed. The only complicated part is being very carefull when removing the grill you have on now, the plastic tabs will have a tendency to break if forced hard enough. But since you are replacing it, that shouldn't be a big concern. All that is needed is a flat head screwdriver to remove it.

The only thing that may be a concern is the emblem, the older grill's style emblem does not directly fit into the newer grills. I can look at mine again if needed, I forget right now if I replaced the emblem or if I just made the old one work with a dremel tool.

Cheers

Thanks for the info li. I am totally clueless so forgive me for my stupidity (I haven't gotten in there and or removed the grill yet):
So does the 99 grill come with the emblem or is it just a space that wraps around my existing emblem??

li_runner · 05-17-2004, 11:24 AM

Depends on what your plan is.

If you were to buy one from Toyota, no the emblem does not come with the grill. The grill itself is just the bare plastic and their is a space in the middle for inserting a emblem into the grill (since their are different emblem options), and the emblem screws into the plastic grill from the back. You would have to purchase an emblem as well as the grill with this plan.

If you get one used as Bob has mentioned, it would probably come with one. Since the emblems are not universally plug and play like the grill's are a person who would get rid of one would most likely also let it go with the emblem. They are the same size but the emblem has different mounting points with the different grills.

Unless you get a chrome or grey grill (not sure grey is even possible), you will also have to paint it. Which is pretty easy too.

BASSMAN · 05-17-2004, 11:53 AM

Correction- My Grill Is Not All Grey- It Has A Crome Piece On The Top And Bottom.

BASSMAN · 05-17-2004, 11:55 AM

THIS PAGE HAS SOME GRILLS FOR SALE, LET ME KNOW IF THIS DOESN'T WORK

http://www.speedyautoparts.com/cgi-b...O4RUNNER7.html

Vato Loco · 05-17-2004, 12:14 PM

BASSMAN · 05-17-2004, 01:37 PM

Vato-

Nice Grill Man. Did You Have To Cut Out Your Old Logo To Mesh It Up??

gapguy · 05-17-2004, 10:18 PM

Email this guy: browns@cooltruckparts.com . He can get you a 2001+ grille for $88.50!!! Or so he told me at least. The all black one is cheaper.

05-17-2004, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
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05-17-2004, 10:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
li_runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 279	Yes, the grill will fit, I myself have a 99' grill that I painted to match the color of my 97'. It is basically plug and play. Really no write up needed. The only complicated part is being very carefull when removing the grill you have on now, the plastic tabs will have a tendency to break if forced hard enough. But since you are replacing it, that shouldn't be a big concern. All that is needed is a flat head screwdriver to remove it. The only thing that may be a concern is the emblem, the older grill's style emblem does not directly fit into the newer grills. I can look at mine again if needed, I forget right now if I replaced the emblem or if I just made the old one work with a dremel tool. Cheers __________________ -Pete RIP 97' 4Runner SR5 New baby: 07' Sport v6 Shadow Mica Last edited by li_runner; 05-17-2004 at 10:19 AM.

05-17-2004, 10:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
shiftMX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 189	i'd be interested if your 97 grill is gray, not the chrome type __________________ '01 4Runner SR5 4x4

05-17-2004, 10:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
BASSMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 44	Thanks a lot guys, that's nice that i can just drop it in- the 99 grill looks super nice! __________________ John H. 97 Limited 4x4 v6 E-Locker, Long Tranny Cooler, Magnafine In-Line Filter, Pioneer Organic head unit, Infinity 12" Kenwood 800watt amp. BILSTEINS

05-17-2004, 11:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
li_runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 279	Depends on what your plan is. If you were to buy one from Toyota, no the emblem does not come with the grill. The grill itself is just the bare plastic and their is a space in the middle for inserting a emblem into the grill (since their are different emblem options), and the emblem screws into the plastic grill from the back. You would have to purchase an emblem as well as the grill with this plan. If you get one used as Bob has mentioned, it would probably come with one. Since the emblems are not universally plug and play like the grill's are a person who would get rid of one would most likely also let it go with the emblem. They are the same size but the emblem has different mounting points with the different grills. Unless you get a chrome or grey grill (not sure grey is even possible), you will also have to paint it. Which is pretty easy too. __________________ -Pete RIP 97' 4Runner SR5 New baby: 07' Sport v6 Shadow Mica

05-17-2004, 10:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	Bassman, Ditto to all of the above. Instead of buying a new 99 grill, post a "Trade" ad in the Classified section and you might be able to find someone to swap a 99 or 00 grill for your 97 grill. Bob

05-17-2004, 11:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
BASSMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 44	Correction- My Grill Is Not All Grey- It Has A Crome Piece On The Top And Bottom. __________________ John H. 97 Limited 4x4 v6 E-Locker, Long Tranny Cooler, Magnafine In-Line Filter, Pioneer Organic head unit, Infinity 12" Kenwood 800watt amp. BILSTEINS

05-17-2004, 11:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
BASSMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 44	THIS PAGE HAS SOME GRILLS FOR SALE, LET ME KNOW IF THIS DOESN'T WORK http://www.speedyautoparts.com/cgi-b...O4RUNNER7.html __________________ John H. 97 Limited 4x4 v6 E-Locker, Long Tranny Cooler, Magnafine In-Line Filter, Pioneer Organic head unit, Infinity 12" Kenwood 800watt amp. BILSTEINS

05-17-2004, 12:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
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05-17-2004, 01:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
BASSMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 44	Vato- Nice Grill Man. Did You Have To Cut Out Your Old Logo To Mesh It Up?? __________________ John H. 97 Limited 4x4 v6 E-Locker, Long Tranny Cooler, Magnafine In-Line Filter, Pioneer Organic head unit, Infinity 12" Kenwood 800watt amp. BILSTEINS

05-17-2004, 10:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
gapguy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 3,540	Email this guy: browns@cooltruckparts.com . He can get you a 2001+ grille for $88.50!!! Or so he told me at least. The all black one is cheaper. __________________ 2008 Mini Cooper

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