95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

If you're thinking of removing your 2nd gen front valance...

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Old 07-25-2004 | 04:11 PM
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If you're thinking of removing your 2nd gen front valance...

...this is what it looks like:





I got tired of looking at my banged up one, so I ripped it off.
Looks alot meaner now IMO.
What do you think?
Old 07-25-2004 | 04:18 PM
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looks like you added about 3 inches of lift. looks alright i suppose
Old 07-25-2004 | 04:20 PM
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Looks very nice.
I do agree, they look better without the valence
Old 07-25-2004 | 04:28 PM
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Looks better with the ARB
Old 07-25-2004 | 06:09 PM
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i've been planning on doing that very soon!
Old 07-25-2004 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Scofco
What do you think?
I think your garage is too damn clean...
Old 07-25-2004 | 06:24 PM
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The shelves are a bit cluttered.
I'm still moving all my junk in, only been using my garage for a couple of weeks now, and the floor is freshly painted
MUCHHHHH better than using my driveway.

Old 07-25-2004 | 06:35 PM
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does anyone know what that would look like on a 3rd gen. truck? kinda curious to see what it looks like with the tow hook up front.
Old 07-25-2004 | 06:51 PM
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I also took mine off, after scratching the hell out of it over the last year. I was able to sell the fog lights for $265 by themselves, which makes me kick myself for not taking the whole bumper off and selling it sooner. I probably could have made enough for a TJM no problem, no chance now with all the scratches on the bottom. It looks similar to the second gen w/the valence off, definitely a meaner look.
Old 07-25-2004 | 07:30 PM
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look over at my avatar... mines a first gen or second gen pickup, but ti has towhooks and no valaence... currently stock hieght body, however, its nin the process of a 3" bodylift right now
Old 07-25-2004 | 07:37 PM
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Mine is pretty beat up too--guess it will be coming off next.
Old 07-25-2004 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by EWAYota
does anyone know what that would look like on a 3rd gen. truck? kinda curious to see what it looks like with the tow hook up front.
Here's a few shots:





Old 07-25-2004 | 07:54 PM
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Looks much better.
When i fixed my 94 i got a used bumper from a yard and decided to get a 91 for this very reason (ok i accidently got the 91 bumper then realized it was different) "doh!".
But when I started looking at it before the install I realized this would be way better especially w/o the valence.
I'll try and post a pic.
Old 07-25-2004 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Scofco
I got tired of looking at my banged up one, so I ripped it off.
Looks alot meaner now IMO.
What do you think?
I think it looks good. They look better without them.

My valance has been gone for years, and I eventually got tired of "looking at my banged up" bumper.
Here it is after a few minutes with the sawzall.

Old 07-25-2004 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Albuquerque Jim
Here's a few shots
I think he meant 3rd gen TRUCKS,but that is exactly how mine looks now
Those would have been nice to see a while ago, I would have done it earlier.

Marc:I was wondering when you would chop off the tupperware,no more heat gun needed to repair dents!I think yours will look really good, the mudders are gonna stand out now.
Old 07-25-2004 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RobT2k
I think he meant 3rd gen TRUCKS,but that is exactly how mine looks now
Those would have been nice to see a while ago, I would have done it earlier.
Oh well, I didn't read that closely...
Old 07-25-2004 | 11:07 PM
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i agree.....
Old 07-26-2004 | 06:06 AM
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Albuquerque Jim, you now have no turning signals in front!

did you wire it so the corner parking lights are the turns?
Old 07-26-2004 | 06:45 AM
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Looks Good

My thought was to leave it on but to trim it down.

Make it so its not so low in front of the tires and let it curve curve down to the skid plate.
It would make the bumper/valance not look so tall but also make the skid plate look longer.

hard to describe without pics, If I do it will will post the pics....
Old 07-26-2004 | 07:08 AM
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I guess that would help with this. Trail Carnage from a couple days ago.



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