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07-01-2012, 05:08 PM | #1 |
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2012 Bumper Swap
I prefer the Se model Bumper and would like to put it on my L they seem to be the same fitting apart from the grills and fog light inserts,my concern is mainly the fender liners as the older model RS fender liners were different from the regular liners.
Has anyone done this mod or have any insight?thanks |
07-01-2012, 05:35 PM | #2 |
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I thought about this myself,however to purchase everything new
wouldn't be cost effective.I'll just wait for used or aftermarket... |
07-02-2012, 03:48 PM | #3 | |
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A LOT- Dont get aftermarket...they will be a pain in the ass to fit...replica always are bad. |
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07-02-2012, 04:57 PM | #4 |
^ they run from 400-450 for used jp oem stuff, shipped.
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07-02-2012, 06:30 PM | #5 |
Only Happy When it Rains
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Or you can see if you can find any intact from a junkyard when they start getting wrecked for a cheaper price as well. A nice rear ender and you can take everything you want from the front.
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07-03-2012, 12:07 PM | #6 |
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lol so no one's jumping on these deals?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...umper&_sacat=0 Everyone wants the product when its no where to be found..and now that there are plenty, no one wants to touch it? |
07-03-2012, 03:12 PM | #7 | |
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i know they'll also be bending it when they place in a box to ship it as well...
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07-03-2012, 04:44 PM | #8 | |
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They don't bend the bumper, one tab snapped off the bottom, but that was expected. They pack it really good and ship lighting fast, its Japan we're talking about haha. I vouch for her. PM me if you want a pic ;) |
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07-03-2012, 05:26 PM | #9 |
やりすぎだ~
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I don't think 2012 models would come out that soon yet. Good luck.
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07-03-2012, 06:35 PM | #10 |
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I thought about ebay,but what I want to know is if the fenderliners are differents as the older models are
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07-03-2012, 07:02 PM | #11 | |
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And guess what, you wont ever know till you do it...just ziptie the bottom hole and you're fine..it doesn't even show or poke out. |
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07-03-2012, 07:41 PM | #12 |
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The fender liners are substantially different between RS and L/LE. Mainly the shape of the front and the attachment points.
You will need the following: Bumper Cover Fog Lamps L+R Fender Liners L+R Upper Grille Lower Grille Fog Lamp Garnish L+R Tow hook cover All the hardware is the same, as well as the Toyota crest and reinforcements. Sadly, this will not be cheap or easy.. :( |
07-03-2012, 08:41 PM | #13 |
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Thats what I was afraid of I knew about everthing else but was unsure,it is a lot to spend considering
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07-03-2012, 08:46 PM | #14 |
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I saved alot of money by painting my lower grill,fog light covers the color of the car,I also painted the tops of my headlights...
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07-03-2012, 09:09 PM | #15 |
2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how!
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But if you buy a front clip...you get the whole shebang: bumper, lights, hood, engine, trans, etc.
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07-03-2012, 09:59 PM | #16 | |
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Because i have 2009 on my 2007. And the USDM bumpers were more bubbly than the JDM ones. JDM were flatter. For the 2012, the bumpers seem to have the same curvature for the USDM and JDM. Should be a direct swap...and like i said, might have to use a ziptie to bend and tuck the fender liner to line up with the hole/s. Bumper swap is easier than changing the oil on the car or replacing headlight bulbs...mounting the US plates is also easier for 2012 owners than 2006-2011 owners, since JDM rear bumpers have a gap in the license plate mount area. Expensive...maybe, depending on who or where you get it from. |
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07-03-2012, 11:23 PM | #17 |
2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how!
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Like this?
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07-04-2012, 01:39 AM | #18 |
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