Why don't they make clear tailights for the 1st gens?

mikedog · 05-20-2004, 09:17 PM

I think this is a major oversight by the aftermarket auto parts industry by not offering clear Altezza(?) tailights for the 1st gen 4Runners/'84-'88 PU's.

They have them for the '89-'95 models and the '95+ Tacos, but nothing for the 1st gens. However, they do make clear parking lamps for the 1st gens, but no tailights.

I see a huge untapped ($$$$) market here for people who want to customize their trucks up a little and make them look a little different than stock. There's still alot of 1st gen 'Runners and '84-'88 PU's still on the road these days.

If they were to make them, I would like them to have black accents inside along with the clear/chrome and red/amber lens sections. I don't want just a cheap looking clear lens over the tailight assembly with colored bulbs. Yuck! That would look kind of ugly IMO. LOL!

What does everyone around here think?

Adam F · 05-20-2004, 09:23 PM

I think clear tail lights do not belong on ANY 4x4. Especially a 1st gen 4Runner.

Vato Loco · 05-21-2004, 06:24 AM

They do make Altezza and all Clear tailights for the 1st gens 4runners and 84-89 Pick-ups. When searching on ebay, you'll find them for the pick-ups, but they are interchangeable with the 4runners.

mikedog · 05-21-2004, 10:40 AM

Vato Loco,

They do actually make Altezzas for the 1st gen 'Runners and '84-'88 Pu's?

Every place I've been to locally, that carries stuff like this for our trucks, says they don't make 'em for the 1st gens.

If at all possible, would you be able to post a pic on here of what they look like?

Thanks.

RedRunner_87 · 05-21-2004, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam F

I think clear tail lights do not belong on ANY 4x4. Especially a 1st gen 4Runner.

Exactly it is fugly to have clear lights on 1st gen 4Runners.

runninclean · 05-21-2004, 12:11 PM

Are you talking about clear tail lights or altezza style tail lights? They make altezzas for 1st and 3rd generation 4runners however they don't make them for 2nd generation 4runners. 2nd generation 4runners are the only generation that doesn't have altezza style tail lights available for them.

AKennedy87 · 05-21-2004, 12:20 PM

I agree, they do not belong on 1st generations, looks pretty tacky man.

kyle_22r · 05-21-2004, 01:57 PM

i swear, if i ever see a 1st gen truck like mine with altezzas, somebody's getting their fingers broken! :mad:

az4x4runner · 05-21-2004, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AKennedy87

I agree, they do not belong on 1st generations, looks pretty tacky man.

I think they look pretty ugly on 2nd gens too. Fortunately, I don't see many on 1st or 2nd gens.

Yoter · 05-21-2004, 02:09 PM

They are just protecting you by not making them. It's so you don't rice yourself to death!

Plays_with_Toys · 05-21-2004, 02:19 PM

[flamesuit on]

I actually saw a first gen truck that looked awesome with them. It was a black truck with white corners, turn signals, and white brake lights. Looked very clean. So there are some trucks it can look good on, and I have even debated the clear corners/bumpers for my black truck... But I love the oldschool bright orange!

***Corey*** · 05-21-2004, 04:54 PM

I saw a white Tacoma today on the commute home with clear tails.
They were not the full blown Alteza's, but they had the red in the center for the break light.

I thought it looked very nice.

mikedog · 05-21-2004, 06:09 PM

BigBadBlue,

Yeah, you might be right. LOL! The thing is, I don't have a single ricer mod on my truck. Not even the white faced gauges and the "painted" lower dash radio bezel. They always like to paint up their dashboards with that ridiculous flat white paint for some reason.LOL!

I do see alot of hacked-up pre-runner style trucks around here that have those cartoonish fiberglass front and rear fenders that stick out over the wheels though. The problem is, they don't even see fit to paint them to match the rest of the truck. They drive around with their front-ends sticking up in the air with a truck that looks like it's unfinished.

Like the Honda ricers with their "combat" body-kits that are still in white fiberglass gel-coat. Yuck!

Robinhood150 · 05-21-2004, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mikedog

I do see alot of hacked-up pre-runner style trucks around here that have those cartoonish fiberglass front and rear fenders that stick out over the wheels though. The problem is, they don't even see fit to paint them to match the rest of the truck. They drive around with their front-ends sticking up in the air with a truck that looks like it's unfinished.

You live in southern california, the home of desert racing. Those fenders aren't just for looks, they actually serve a purpose. For most of those people they either can't afford to paint them or they see no sense in painting them since they're just going to get beat up anyway. Either way, those trucks (the non-posers, anyway) will outperform just about every truck here on the desert.

934rnr · 05-21-2004, 06:49 PM

I want a set of hilux surf tail lights for my 4 runner those look pretty cool bottom is red but the top is clear for the turn signal.

89-4run · 05-21-2004, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

I saw a white Tacoma today on the commute home with clear tails.
They were not the full blown Alteza's, but they had the red in the center for the break light.

I thought it looked very nice.

Key being that it was white! I think it might look ok on my white 1st gen, but I still would never do it. I don't care for them...

Shane · 05-21-2004, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

I saw a white Tacoma today on the commute home with clear tails.
They were not the full blown Alteza's, but they had the red in the center for the break light.

An albino Taco?

altezzas and clears are stupid and fugly IMO.

Vato Loco · 05-22-2004, 07:40 AM

Vato Loco · 05-22-2004, 07:41 AM

05-20-2004, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikedog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal Posts: 176	Why don't they make clear tailights for the 1st gens? I think this is a major oversight by the aftermarket auto parts industry by not offering clear Altezza(?) tailights for the 1st gen 4Runners/'84-'88 PU's. They have them for the '89-'95 models and the '95+ Tacos, but nothing for the 1st gens. However, they do make clear parking lamps for the 1st gens, but no tailights. I see a huge untapped ($$$$) market here for people who want to customize their trucks up a little and make them look a little different than stock. There's still alot of 1st gen 'Runners and '84-'88 PU's still on the road these days. If they were to make them, I would like them to have black accents inside along with the clear/chrome and red/amber lens sections. I don't want just a cheap looking clear lens over the tailight assembly with colored bulbs. Yuck! That would look kind of ugly IMO. LOL! What does everyone around here think?

05-20-2004, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 1,980	I think clear tail lights do not belong on ANY 4x4. Especially a 1st gen 4Runner. __________________ Parting out 3vze V6, click for details 88 4Runner. In process of V8 swap

05-21-2004, 06:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,483	They do make Altezza and all Clear tailights for the 1st gens 4runners and 84-89 Pick-ups. When searching on ebay, you'll find them for the pick-ups, but they are interchangeable with the 4runners. __________________ 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!

05-21-2004, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
runninclean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 156	Are you talking about clear tail lights or altezza style tail lights? They make altezzas for 1st and 3rd generation 4runners however they don't make them for 2nd generation 4runners. 2nd generation 4runners are the only generation that doesn't have altezza style tail lights available for them. __________________ 1995 4Runner SR5-20" Equus rims, Clear Bumper and turn signals, Billet grille, Billet valance, Chrome nerf bars, Bushwhacker fender flares, Flowmaster Exhaust, Cold air intake, Interior-Reverse Indiglo guages, Neon accent lights Audio-Kenwood DDX-7015, Kenwood Sirius Tuner, Kenwood 10 disc changer, Kicker SS56.2 mids in Qlogic kickpanels, Kicker Resolution 6.5" mids in rear,Kicker 650.4 mid amp, Kicker KX1200.1, 2 12" Kicker Solo Baric L7 in custom box

05-21-2004, 01:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,991	i swear, if i ever see a 1st gen truck like mine with altezzas, somebody's getting their fingers broken! :mad: __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

05-21-2004, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
mikedog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal Posts: 176	Vato Loco, They do actually make Altezzas for the 1st gen 'Runners and '84-'88 Pu's? Every place I've been to locally, that carries stuff like this for our trucks, says they don't make 'em for the 1st gens. If at all possible, would you be able to post a pic on here of what they look like? Thanks.

05-21-2004, 12:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
AKennedy87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chelmsford, MA Posts: 318	I agree, they do not belong on 1st generations, looks pretty tacky man.

05-21-2004, 02:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Yoter Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,050	They are just protecting you by not making them. It's so you don't rice yourself to death!

05-21-2004, 02:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Plays_with_Toys Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 1,572	[flamesuit on] I actually saw a first gen truck that looked awesome with them. It was a black truck with white corners, turn signals, and white brake lights. Looked very clean. So there are some trucks it can look good on, and I have even debated the clear corners/bumpers for my black truck... But I love the oldschool bright orange! __________________ 1987 Xtra Cab (4x4) - (SOLD) 22r, Rancho RS 5000, 15x8 American Racing AR-23s w/ 31x10.5 BFGoodrich A/T's, 2.25" exhaust w/ 23 1/8" glasspack, Explorer Pro Comp Prerunner bar/ Hella 500's

05-21-2004, 04:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,765	I saw a white Tacoma today on the commute home with clear tails. They were not the full blown Alteza's, but they had the red in the center for the break light. I thought it looked very nice. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

05-21-2004, 06:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
mikedog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal Posts: 176	BigBadBlue, Yeah, you might be right. LOL! The thing is, I don't have a single ricer mod on my truck. Not even the white faced gauges and the "painted" lower dash radio bezel. They always like to paint up their dashboards with that ridiculous flat white paint for some reason.LOL! I do see alot of hacked-up pre-runner style trucks around here that have those cartoonish fiberglass front and rear fenders that stick out over the wheels though. The problem is, they don't even see fit to paint them to match the rest of the truck. They drive around with their front-ends sticking up in the air with a truck that looks like it's unfinished. Like the Honda ricers with their "combat" body-kits that are still in white fiberglass gel-coat. Yuck!

05-21-2004, 06:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 949	I want a set of hilux surf tail lights for my 4 runner those look pretty cool bottom is red but the top is clear for the turn signal. __________________ 86 Toyota 4 runner stock running on 35x12.5 BFG MT's. My cardomain page

05-22-2004, 07:40 AM	#18 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,483	One Clean 1st Gen! __________________ 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! Last edited by Vato Loco : 05-22-2004 at 07:42 AM.

05-22-2004, 07:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,483	One Clean 4Runner! __________________ 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!