california junkyards

calrockx · 11-12-2003, 06:03 PM

hey y'all,
i'm looking for a 1996-98 4runner grill, and i was thinking a junkyard might be a good place to get one on the cheap. any suggestions on who to call around the bay area? or LA?

Tacoma Dude · 11-14-2003, 06:46 PM

You've probably already tried the yellow pages but did you try looking for auto disassemblers? Apparently there are nicer names for scrapyards.

I didn't know that until last year when I was looking for a place to test out some eqp from work. My co-workers kept telling me, "don't look for junkyards - look for a disassembler listing or something like that."

Sorry, wish I could be of more help.

threethrees · 11-18-2003, 05:58 AM

Thereis a Toyota only recycling yard in either Fresno or Rancho Cordova called TAP. www.taprecycling.com. They've had most things I've wanted (except an '85 solid front end)

. Anyway. good luck. Oh yeah. if you search on google for toyota recycling, you'll get good results.

cabbage · 11-18-2003, 07:02 AM

I dont know about junk yards..... Went to one and they charged more than a new one online.....

calrockx · 11-18-2003, 09:43 AM

thanks for the tips guys. i ended up going with tap recycling and got the grille for $75 shipped. not too bad i guess.

TDiddy · 11-18-2003, 09:48 AM

TAP?? I guess you haven't read about them over on Pirate. This is one of the more famous threads.

Click me

calrockx · 11-18-2003, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mertztr
TAP?? I guess you haven't read about them over on Pirate. This is one of the more famous threads.

Click me

yeah i had heard about their bad reputation, but that was the only place i could find what i wanted. plus the price wasn't too bad. now i just gotta hope they send the right part

kevin444 · 10-31-2004, 01:23 AM

City of Duarte.

Alpha St. A Entire Street filled with modern import cars. Its on kinda close to where the 210 and the 605 meet.

Melt · 12-15-2004, 11:22 AM

funny you guys should mention tap, i was over there yesterday and they wanted like $300 for seats!

Eric · 02-24-2005, 06:53 PM

tap is garbage, they are way overpriced and big jerks to boot

11-12-2003, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,746	california junkyards hey y'all, i'm looking for a 1996-98 4runner grill, and i was thinking a junkyard might be a good place to get one on the cheap. any suggestions on who to call around the bay area? or LA? __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

11-14-2003, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,377	You've probably already tried the yellow pages but did you try looking for auto disassemblers? Apparently there are nicer names for scrapyards. I didn't know that until last year when I was looking for a place to test out some eqp from work. My co-workers kept telling me, "don't look for junkyards - look for a disassembler listing or something like that." Sorry, wish I could be of more help. __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

11-18-2003, 05:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
threethrees Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Humboldt County CA Posts: 21	Thereis a Toyota only recycling yard in either Fresno or Rancho Cordova called TAP. www.taprecycling.com. They've had most things I've wanted (except an '85 solid front end) . Anyway. good luck. Oh yeah. if you search on google for toyota recycling, you'll get good results. __________________ So long as they don't get violent, I want to let everyone say what they wish, for I myself have always said exactly what pleased me." -- Albert Einstein 1990 Toyota 4Runner 4 door, 5 speed 2.4 4-cylinder, automatic disconnecting differential with Yukon 4.88 front & rear axle gears and Detroit soft locker in the rear 15x8 Mickey Thompsons with BFG 33x12.5x15 A/T, 2 1/2 " Daystar rear coil spring spacers and torsion bar torque(temporary until I save up for the 4" suspension lift"), Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks, Rancho 5000 steering stabilizer Planned mods: Front and Rear Bumpers 4" suspension lift Dual shock modifications Crawler Box Nerf Bars or Sliders Yakima Loadwarrior Rack Front Axle Conversion Manual Hub Conversion K & N Intake System Exhaust Modification Winch CB

11-18-2003, 07:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
cabbage Contributing Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 620	I dont know about junk yards..... Went to one and they charged more than a new one online..... __________________ Milton 01 Tacoma access cab 4x4 TRD TC Long travel, Supercharged 04 Tacoma Doublecab 4x4 TRD hoes all around!

11-18-2003, 09:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,746	thanks for the tips guys. i ended up going with tap recycling and got the grille for $75 shipped. not too bad i guess. __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

11-18-2003, 09:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,143	TAP?? I guess you haven't read about them over on Pirate. This is one of the more famous threads. Click me

10-31-2004, 01:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
kevin444 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,859	City of Duarte. Alpha St. A Entire Street filled with modern import cars. Its on kinda close to where the 210 and the 605 meet. __________________ 02 4runner conversion complete!

12-15-2004, 11:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Melt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Butte county, CA Posts: 60	funny you guys should mention tap, i was over there yesterday and they wanted like $300 for seats!

02-24-2005, 06:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Eric Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fresno Posts: 192	tap is garbage, they are way overpriced and big jerks to boot __________________ Karl Kraus --Education is a crutch with which the foolish attack the wise to prove that they are not idiots.

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