Finally uploaded pics of 99-01 HL & Grille upgrade

TStango · 03-11-2003, 09:51 PM

I did this early last month and even fool myself that I have a newer truck.

This is a great appearance upgrade for early 3rd gen 4Runners. Nothing better than plug and play!

Here are the pictures
And a special thanks to Jason Burtman of Burtman Industries for supplying the clear corners. These really complete the look.

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Vato Loco · 03-11-2003, 10:06 PM

Looks good, how much did the grill run you?

thanks

TStango · 03-11-2003, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by J-Spec 4Runner
Looks good, how much did the grill run you?

thanks

Thanks.

I think it was $115 or $120. I wanted a non- chrome one so I could paint it to match the color of the truck but I guess they aren't available.
I tried painting the old grille, for practice, to see if it was possible to do over chrome. I ended up spending two and a half hours peeling the chrome plating material off with a razor blade and vice grips. It worked but I got an orange peel finish. Decided this is too much work and I'm keeping the new one chrome.

pfdaxe · 03-12-2003, 04:53 AM

Looks nice! Nice & clean!! Now time for the clear bumper lenses

BTW: They do have the non-chrome grills. You just have to ask for the Sport Ed. grill. I actually just sold one. Keep up the good work!

shore_caster · 11-19-2004, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TStango

Thanks.

I think it was $115 or $120. I wanted a non- chrome one so I could paint it to match the color of the truck but I guess they aren't available.
I tried painting the old grille, for practice, to see if it was possible to do over chrome. I ended up spending two and a half hours peeling the chrome plating material off with a razor blade and vice grips. It worked but I got an orange peel finish. Decided this is too much work and I'm keeping the new one chrome.

Was $120 the price from the dealership or an aftermarket store? Also, where did you buy the upgraded headlights, and how much did it cost?

rimpainter.com · 11-19-2004, 06:08 AM

Looks great, nice work!

turboale · 11-19-2004, 06:15 AM

haha, whats with bringing back year old threads recently?

rimpainter.com · 11-19-2004, 06:23 AM

shore caster!

4Runner4Christ · 11-19-2004, 06:48 AM

I also think it looks nice. I would also put in the clear bumper lenses.

turboale · 11-19-2004, 07:20 AM

Well... in the year that this thread has been sitting around he has gotten a TJM T15, so thats no longer an issue

TStango · 11-19-2004, 11:01 AM

Damn, I almost forgot my truck used to look like that. The grill and headlights I bought were aftermarket and the grill turned out to be a piece of crap. The chrome easily errodes to show the black color underneath. I purchased everything at a local autoparts store that got the stuff from some supplier in NY. The headlights were $162 a piece I think. Looking back, I can't believe I spent that much money on something cosmetic.

Last Fall, I ended up reinstalling my original grill that I painted to match the truck. With the TJM and IPF lights in front of it, you can't notice that it isn't professionally painted. If anyone wants the 99-01 grill, you can have it for $50

Jason B · 11-19-2004, 12:12 PM

Somehow I must have missed your original post!

Looks good. I now sell the headlights on my site.

They do give about a 15-20% improvement at night, and also look great.

X-AWDriver · 11-20-2004, 07:22 AM

I got a set of new headlamps for my '97 and were $260/pair. They aren't cheap but big improvement over the frosty older ones.

03-11-2003, 10:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,482	Looks good, how much did the grill run you? thanks __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 w/ TRD Off-Road Package 33" Goodyear MTR's 3" Toytec Lift Clear Headlights Quick Pic of the Taco My Old Toyota 4Runner Limited, Check It Out!

03-12-2003, 04:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
pfdaxe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,443	Looks nice! Nice & clean!! Now time for the clear bumper lenses BTW: They do have the non-chrome grills. You just have to ask for the Sport Ed. grill. I actually just sold one. Keep up the good work! __________________ My 2000 TRD 4 Runner My email

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11-19-2004, 06:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
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11-19-2004, 07:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	Well... in the year that this thread has been sitting around he has gotten a TJM T15, so thats no longer an issue __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast

11-19-2004, 11:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
TStango Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CT Posts: 614	Damn, I almost forgot my truck used to look like that. The grill and headlights I bought were aftermarket and the grill turned out to be a piece of crap. The chrome easily errodes to show the black color underneath. I purchased everything at a local autoparts store that got the stuff from some supplier in NY. The headlights were $162 a piece I think. Looking back, I can't believe I spent that much money on something cosmetic. Last Fall, I ended up reinstalling my original grill that I painted to match the truck. With the TJM and IPF lights in front of it, you can't notice that it isn't professionally painted. If anyone wants the 99-01 grill, you can have it for $50 __________________ *97 4Runner* SR5 3.4L** Sold. 05 Tundra DC Limited 07 Camry SE V6

11-19-2004, 12:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jason B Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA-PA Posts: 1,912	Somehow I must have missed your original post! Looks good. I now sell the headlights on my site. They do give about a 15-20% improvement at night, and also look great. __________________ 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

11-20-2004, 07:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
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