hilandfrog

Howdy all-

A few months ago I struck a Deer

It did the normal damages, hit drivers side front.
Hood is OK but the valance, bumper, grill, head light, running and turn lights, fender and front clip damage.

In looking to replace stuff, I'm going w/ a hammer to fix wheel house and radiator support, may not work or be perfect when I'm done but I'm going this route to start w/.

In looking at replacing stuffs to make it look like a truck again.
A grille, some lights etc... from a few places have HUGE price differences,
What's the quality difference, do any of you know :dunno

(click links for prices pics)

Toyota parts outlet has a crome grill for $263 OEM
Discount Car Parts has one for $40 Replacement brand

What brands work well and don't suck.

I'll be looking for new grill, light doors, side lights and turn signals, over $500 at one place less than $150 at another.
While I am CHEEP, I also like a quality fit and look to some extent, do I need to pay top $$ to get that or have others had good experiences w/ off name brands that fit well.
Does one just suck it up and pay retail on the OEM goods because of the fit??

Thanks for your time.

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myyota

If you have a pic n pull near you i would try there for the body parts first, or if you want new parts try Rock Auto or Parts Train. Ive bought stuff from both places for my 86 4Runner. Rock auto usually has the best prices of the two.

hilandfrog

Thanks for your time.

I've looked at the pick and pulls up here, seems the drivers side is a rare item to find

I have found a number of places, parts train, among them, that sell after market fender, grills, all sorts of good things.
I'm wondering if the parts matter that much, price difference is huge, can an OEM fender be actual steel while the replacement stuffs are painted beer cans?
Will the beer can fenders fit and look the same as the other sides original steel?

Does one spend the $$ to get the OEM sticker or is it just a sticker and the "rock" or other brand fit just as well?

Repo