[Onebadtacoma]

Has anyone tried to convert a early model tacoma's front end to make it look like a newer one? Is it possible?

 

[tenntaco]

Has anyone tried to convert a early model tacoma's front end to make it look like a newer one? Is it possible?

It's been done. Search the old delphi board. I remember a few write-ups being posted there.

 

[Kyota]

I think its pretty much fenders, core support, bumper, grill lights and extra small thing. Wouldn't imagine it being too difficult. 98-00 are the best!

 

[ATLRoach]

I think its pretty much fenders, core support, bumper, grill lights and extra small thing. Wouldn't imagine it being too difficult. 98-00 are the best!

Fenders are all the same... Core support, grille, headlights, headlight fillers, bumper and hood.

 

[equin]

A guy from Panama converted the front end of his 95-97 Tacoma to that of a 98-00 Tacoma, so I know those years can be done. Don't know about the later years, though.

 

[BudBuilt]

I just converted my 98 to an 01-04 style.
You need hood, grille, headlights and corner lights. Gotta space the hood latch out, and cut/drill on the radiator support panel. If you really want to do it correctly, you need a new rad support and both fenders. The later fenders are different but just in the front corners where they mount. I ground and hammered a bit and it was good enough for my bashed and twisted fenders... I have lots of pics, will do a page with the info soon.

 

[creativename5]

for 98 to 01+ you dont need a new core support..for the 96 to 98 you do.

 

[TheBoonDockSaint]

Info request on Front Clip Swap

I have a 97 Tacoma Reg Cab 4x4 2.7 L 5 speed that needs a front clip. Its production date is 04/97.... Does anyone either have a front clip for a Pre 05/97 tacoma, or does someone have info on swapping a newer front clip onto my 97??? Any Help would be greatly appreciated

thanks,

robert