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Old 07-30-2007, 10:47 PM
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Taco-runner

i've got a '97 5runner. do they use the same fenders as the tacoma? I'd like to swap in tacome lights & grille. looks pretty close to me.
Old 07-30-2007, 11:11 PM
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What the HELL is a 5runner?

no, they do not.

You will have to swap/modify the front core support as well, since the mid-97 and earlier tacos use a sealed beam headlight, while the 4runners use a composite.

Besides that, the rear part of the fenders will have to be modded, as they will not fit flush against the door.
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yeah, it's been done before but probably with some modifications.
I wish i would have saved the pictures of one i saw for sale...exterior was black with Total Chaos front suspension, racing bucket seats, fully custom dash, and a few other goodies.
It was sold in AZ or NV. If anyone knows what i'm talking about please locate that taco-runner with some pics.
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thanks. 5runner. sr5...

leave it to toyota to make something simple, right
Old 07-30-2007, 11:20 PM
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I am still pondering this alleged "5Runner"
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ponder away.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f79/...er-uav-117228/
Old 07-31-2007, 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by the_gunslinger
yeah, ....i still dont get it?
Old 07-31-2007, 04:01 AM
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yeah still no such thing as a 5 runner..... lol. SR5 or not, still a 4runner. lol.
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I think I might call mine a 6Runner!
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Originally Posted by rocket
yeah, it's been done before but probably with some modifications.
I wish i would have saved the pictures of one i saw for sale...exterior was black with Total Chaos front suspension, racing bucket seats, fully custom dash, and a few other goodies.
It was sold in AZ or NV. If anyone knows what i'm talking about please locate that taco-runner with some pics.
I know what your talking about Rocket, I have seen pics of it also, I thought it was hot looking!!! But I didnt save them either!!!
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I think I might call mine a 6Runner!
I think mine will also be a 6Runner now, I like that! Now, who wants to join my toyota 6Runner club?
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I like the 1Runners


I assume you all are thinking of this customer 4Runner-Taco: http://www.customtacos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81706
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Originally Posted by Rock Slide
I like the 1Runners


I assume you all are thinking of this customer 4Runner-Taco: http://www.customtacos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81706
Thats the one I was talking about, good job Bill!!!

EDIT: Here are the pics from over on customtacos.com - Is this the one you meant Rocket?






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Originally Posted by Rock Slide
I like the 1Runners


I assume you all are thinking of this customer 4Runner-Taco: http://www.customtacos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81706
NOTE: The first 4Runner with a Tacoma front clip I saw was *here on YotaTech* back in summer 2005 ...

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/c...ed-upon-62340/

The photos have disappeared from the YT thread, and I saved only one locally. I've posted this one surviving photo in the CustomTacos thread (cited above) for archival purposes (it exceeds the posted YT attachment limit).
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that looks like crap in my opinion, taco fronts were definitely not made for 9runners
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i see another 5runner word here im going to shoot somebody

what is your spare a 5th axle? its like saying my dick is my third leg

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Wow,

I followed your link to try to figure out this 5Runner thing. I couldn't figure it out either.

But, I'm glad I followed your link:



Did you actually paint your brake discs?
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Did you actually paint your brake discs?[/QUOTE]


Funny thats the 1st thing I asked myself as well....


By the way if you join my club the 9runners we promise +300hp 600+ pounds of tourqe and the ability to fly without wings.. and thats just with our sticker kit
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it looks like he unloaded a full can into the whole ifs assembly hahaha whoever is responsible for that needs to come explain himself
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Well, 3runners are sick rigs, no matter what you call 'em.



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