What is the difference between the 96-98 and 99-02 Radio bezel, any other upgrades?
02-08-2009, 11:21 AM
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What is the difference between the 96-98 and 99-02 Radio bezel, any other upgrades?
Hi, I am looking to get a 4runner soon, and I have seen threads on upgrading the interior pieces on 96-98 to the 99+ pieces such as the radio bezel, and I was wondering what the difference between them is, and also, what are some other worthwhile upgrades to do between the model years. BTW I searched, but couldn't find an answer, thanks.
02-08-2009, 05:33 PM
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a quick reference for you may be bob's writeups at 4runners.org. he changed a few flight 1 pieces to flight 2 pieces with writeups. i've done the center console and overhead console, but don't have the visual cues that bob does.
02-09-2009, 10:32 AM
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If you are yet to get a 3rd gen then many of us would politely just encourage you to watch for a 99-00 or 01-02 flight vehicle.
The interior changes from a 98 to a 99 or newer are frequently done for the cupholders-which leave the dash and move to the center console area.
You can avoid a lot of that hassle by just moving up a year or two....
The interior changes from a 98 to a 99 or newer are frequently done for the cupholders-which leave the dash and move to the center console area.
You can avoid a lot of that hassle by just moving up a year or two....
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hahaha- yeah, that works too 
the extra money i spent on the 99+ parts could/should just be worked into your purchase price (maybe just keep in your mind that the added price for a newer vehicle could include upgraded interior, plus the obvious odo reading, elocker, etc...)
center console ~$100-150 for complete setup, plus labor
overhead console ~$50, plus labor
radio bezel =$$$, plus intense labor/wiring
etc...
plus the '99 has the higher springs, updated steering wheel (done in '98), acc. outlets, front and rear, and on and on...
LINK to generation changes.
the extra money i spent on the 99+ parts could/should just be worked into your purchase price (maybe just keep in your mind that the added price for a newer vehicle could include upgraded interior, plus the obvious odo reading, elocker, etc...)
center console ~$100-150 for complete setup, plus labor
overhead console ~$50, plus labor
radio bezel =$$$, plus intense labor/wiring
etc...
plus the '99 has the higher springs, updated steering wheel (done in '98), acc. outlets, front and rear, and on and on...
LINK to generation changes.
02-09-2009, 04:58 PM
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Do yourself a favor & try to get a '99 & up 4Runner. Otherwise you'll always be jealous 
It's not just the interior, but the headlights & tail lights are different too.
Paul
It's not just the interior, but the headlights & tail lights are different too.
Paul
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