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Old 08-17-2010, 12:35 PM
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Whats the difference in 96-98 and 00-01 Tail Lights? (4Runner)

Like the title says. Someone said I should upgrade. What are the differences? I also see the have LED style tail lights on eBay. Are they bright like OEM LED tails?
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The aftermarket led's are blinding. The 01-02 tails are much more clear compared to the 96-00...just look a lot nicer. There is no such thing as OEM led tails for the 3rd gen.
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96-99s

01-02 led ones as you can see there much clearer and better looking

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Originally Posted by bootown
The aftermarket led's are blinding. The 01-02 tails are much more clear compared to the 96-00...just look a lot nicer. There is no such thing as OEM led tails for the 3rd gen.
I was referrring to LED Tails in general, thanks for the info. AND THANKS ELTON.
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ya i got my led tails off ebay for 145 shipped there stupid bright and plug and play super easy install

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Source a pair of OEM 01-02 tail lights and you'll love 'em for many years.
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Nice to see you around still rocket. As you know I sell toyota parts. I ask the above question because a lady returned a 01 tail light and I thought they fit 96-02. She said the wiring was different? Either way, I want the newer style for my DD.
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Originally Posted by rob17san
Nice to see you around still rocket. As you know I sell toyota parts. I ask the above question because a lady returned a 01 tail light and I thought they fit 96-02. She said the wiring was different? Either way, I want the newer style for my DD.
The '01-'02 do have a different wiring harness than the '96-'00. The reverse bulb is also different.
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I am still trying to source a driver side tail light from 01-02. I have been driving around w/ two diff tail light.

There was a slight different in harness and it's pretty obvious. Very simple to DIY.
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Originally Posted by rob17san
Nice to see you around still rocket. As you know I sell toyota parts. I ask the above question because a lady returned a 01 tail light and I thought they fit 96-02. She said the wiring was different? Either way, I want the newer style for my DD.
Rob it's also nice to see ya modding a 3rd gen now.
The 01-02 tails are plug n play if you have the piggyback harnesses off the newer tails. If not, I recall it being a simple cut/splice of one wire per side...
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Originally Posted by profuse007
I am still trying to source a driver side tail light from 01-02. I have been driving around w/ two diff tail light.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-02...Q5fAccessories
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Originally Posted by rocket
Rob it's also nice to see ya modding a 3rd gen now.
The 01-02 tails are plug n play if you have the piggyback harnesses off the newer tails. If not, I recall it being a simple cut/splice of one wire per side...
yep. I finally practice what I preach. had a nice T-100 for awhile, but it was totaled..Get that locker in yet?
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rockauto.com has new tails from TYC for $37.00 ea. They are better than DEPO which you commonly find on eBay. FYI for the guy looking...OEM is best obviously.
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Originally Posted by Elton
ya i got my led tails off ebay for 145 shipped there stupid bright and plug and play super easy install
Did you get the 01-02 LED's? Or 98. Does it matter? Plug in play sounds good to me.
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mine said 96-00 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NO-ER...odel%3A4Runner ...also anyone ive got a nice passenger side 01-02 oem tail ill make you a deal on

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