I might be picking up a 2000 Taco and I was wondering what i would need to convert the front to a 01-04 and if the tailights from a 01-04 would bolt right up.

-Thanks

 

Bump..

 

Ok, there is a very complicated and arduous process. I'll out line it for you, and do my best to be thorough.

• Remove old taillight using #2 phillips screwdriver. 4 screws total
• Unplug connector from old taillight
• Plug connector into new taillight
• Install 4 screws using #2 phillips screwdriver, 4 total. Tighten in a disgonal pattern starting in the right upper, and ending in the left upper corners

The ONLY difference between the two is ONE longer screw in the 01+ taillights, so make sure you compare or your truck could EXPLODE!

 

Oh ..... I don't know about that Cougar ... you had better be sure to check that against the FSM (Factory Service Manual) Hate to think you may have missed a step!

 

Actually, you are right I did miss a step.

-Step 5; Drive the Tacoma to the mall and test out their RTI curbs

 

You forgot to outline doing the front conversion, but cute response regardless.

 

I was not trying to be cute, I was merely outlining the necessary steps to the taillight conversion!!

As for the front end conversion, it has been covered before.

Quick search in the "Tacoma/4Runner" section using "tacoma conversion" for keywords brought up this thread: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/o...thread-163883/

And here on Cardomain: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2249910

They tell you exactly everything you need to do. I would suggest sticking to OEM parts, the aftermarket parts fitment is terrible.

Also, next time, SEARCH

 

Thanks

 

Budbuilt did my conversion...You could email him and he would be happy to tell you what he did..