1997 to 1999 tail light difference?
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1997 to 1999 tail light difference?
I must be missing something.... I looked through some pics after somebody said there was a big difference between 1997 and 1999 tail lights... I really didnt see the difference... I was also looking at crappy pics though....
Could somebody explain the difference to me???
thanks!!!
Bob
Could somebody explain the difference to me???
thanks!!!
Bob
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Yeah, I never saw a difference either, I was always wondering what everyone is talking about. I know that the headlights look much cooler (IMO) on the 99-02, but the tail lights always seemed the same to me.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Bob
The headlights are deadly!!!! maybe we are missing somthing??
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I dont believe there is a difference between 97 & 99. My 99 taillights looked just like any 97 I ever saw. The pictures dont do justice to the difference between the pre 01's and 01-02's. If you saw them in person it's more noticable. The pre-01 taillights have a dull/frosted look when compared to the modern/clean look of the newer ones. I did this upgrade and really liked it. It really freshened up the back and yet has a clean stock look.
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Originally Posted by 4Runner4Christ
I dont believe there is a difference between 97 & 99. My 99 taillights looked just like any 97 I ever saw. The pictures dont do justice to the difference between the pre 01's and 01-02's. If you saw them in person it's more noticable. The pre-01 taillights have a dull/frosted look when compared to the modern/clean look of the newer ones. I did this upgrade and really liked it. It really freshened up the back and yet has a clean stock look.
BTW, after I did the mod, I noticed other newer cars/trucks w/ the same newer look of the '01 tails. It's kinda weird how you start noticing things like this after modding your own...
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The newer tails are clear over the turn signal with a chrome backing reflectore inside and those two little diffs do make a big visual difference but I'm holding off on a pair for now.
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If anyone is interested in this mod, the cheapest OEM tails I could find was from 1sttoyotaparts.com. The tails were $90 each and cheaper than Fink got his (which he gets a deal at his local stealership).
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