Bought a new grill on eBay for $150. Older model style (94 and before?) Fits well on my 96. I prefer this look! Comments re: damage multiplier expected, and will be duly ignored. I dig it the look, and she's a grocery getter.
'96 with swap to older Toyota grill (vs. sombrero)
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Bought a new grill on eBay for $150. Older model style (94 and before?) Fits well on my 96. I prefer this look! Comments re: damage multiplier expected, and will be duly ignored. I dig it the look, and she's a grocery getter.
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I am surprised that it fits. I know that my 1991 FJ80 and 97 FZJ 80 have two very different and distinct lower valance body pieces. I learned this the hard way as cheap import versions are on Amazon for $40 bucks. The bottom plastic part must be slightly different.
More photos please.
More photos please.
Can you post link on eBay
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Hi can you post a few more pics of the front of your truck? I have a Blue 96 too and have wondered about how it would look. And did you have to modify anything to make it fit? Thx
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It does not fit perfectly. There is a small gap @ the bottom, but w my grill guard you can't see it. I don't think it's a big deal even if you could see it. Grill came from the middle east. And there are 3 very small holes on the right which i THINK are there for the Turbo plastic nameplate which is probably available over there.
Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 FJ80 Front Radiator Grille OEM Genuine 53111-60100 | eBay
FZJ80 FJ80 HDJ81 ZJ81 HDJ80 HZJ80. Toyota Land Cruiser 1991-1994. OEM Genuine Front Grille. ORIGINAL TOYOTA PART.
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Send more pictures if possible. I'd like to do the same but always thought the fit wouldn't be possible.
Just got a new old stock one mailed to me from Japan, it doesn’t seem to fit due to the maligned screw holes and mounts on the far right and far left. Any suggestions?
re drill the new one. and make it work. I am surprised it fits the metal valance below it. I have a 91 and a 97 and those are two entirely different parts. Seems like you have to change that metal valance below the grill to make this all work.
I believe this one is from a 94, came in the original toyota box with wood and everything. It was a long time finding it as I was looking for one that had the gold package as well.
I wish it was as easy as redrilling the hole. The problem in on the 94' version (new), the mounting plastic is both shorter and does not sit flush with the rest like in the 97' (old). So I would have to do pretty much cut off the entire plastic bracket and not have any place for the mounting screws.
Im surprised that I couldnt find another thread about this as it seems to be a popular swap.
I put the earlier "toyota" grill and matching valance on my '97. Valance bolted up with no issues/mods. Grill required a bit of "dremel" tool work to allow it to sit properly and I may not have installed all of the mounting screws due to alignment issues, don't recall. I did not have to modify the truck side of things at all which was relevant in case I wanted to return to OG at any point.
In summary, you should be able to get the new grill to fit, just spend some time figuring out where the adjustments are needed and take it slow with any trimming/drilling to avoid ruining the new grill.
In summary, you should be able to get the new grill to fit, just spend some time figuring out where the adjustments are needed and take it slow with any trimming/drilling to avoid ruining the new grill.
I am attempting this swap this coming weekend. I have a 94 donor vehicle. I am planning to trade grilles and valances, that is to say that the newer sombrero set up will go in the 94. Hopefully they will be compatible-ish...
Sorry to revive this but where did you find the older style valance? I cant seem to find one
Hey @jonahhady
I picked up the early style grill and valance from @slow95z who parts out cruisers from his home base in central GA. There are a few other suppliers around the country and I'm not sure who you may be closest to but possible @arcteryx, who I think is in TX (that's all from memory so could be off!).
Beyond guys parting out 80s and the classifieds section here on mud you can also browse the junkyard networks and sometimes have luck. I've found some decent body parts by keeping an eye on this site:
Good luck.
I picked up the early style grill and valance from @slow95z who parts out cruisers from his home base in central GA. There are a few other suppliers around the country and I'm not sure who you may be closest to but possible @arcteryx, who I think is in TX (that's all from memory so could be off!).
Beyond guys parting out 80s and the classifieds section here on mud you can also browse the junkyard networks and sometimes have luck. I've found some decent body parts by keeping an eye on this site:
Also, there were still new / OE late model valances available when I last checked a year or two ago and there may be both valances and grills available from your local dealer or sites like partsouq, etc.Good luck.
TheGrrrrr
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I'm jumping into this with a slightly different problem. The PO of my '94 wanted it to look like a Lexus and changed everything over. I'm currently trying to figure out what 'everything' entails so I can change it back. Seems like grill and headlights at least. Maybe some trim pieces?
@TheGrrrrr Check the valance to see if it's the og/older or newer style.
TheGrrrrr
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