I’ve been looking for some ideas for my 2023 Limited. Got it with 6 miles on it in August of last year. About to hit 9k miles on it and still haven’t found any decent options that doesn’t involve swapping out the whole front end.
You are such gifted and talented young man. Subscribed to your channel based on the quality of your work and passion. Love how organized your garage and workspace are. When did you develop a passion for this craftsmanship? Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with your clients and with us on RUclips. Wishing you continued success and good health.
The SR5 models do not come with factory valances. In order to get the valances to fit, you must remove the bumpers and cut slots in them for all the tabs. If you look at the back side of the bumper you can see the spots that need to be cut.
wish you'd do a 4runner bumper uninstall video. there are others on youtube, but not with your videography and instruction quality. particularly hard to find a video with the cruise control disconnect on 2020+ models.
I'm assuming you're talking about where it clips under the headlight and on the fender? I've never had the issue you are explaining. I would make sure everything is lined up properly and clipped all the way in. If you want, shoot us an email at support@yotaxpedition.com and we can try to help you out.
Or instead of doing all that work to remove the front and rear valances, you can do like I did, and just use some painters tape. Be patient do a nice job of taping off all the edges and apply a couple coats of Krylon or some other good adhesive paint. Mine still look great after two years and it only cost me 20 bucks.🫤
It's not necessary to remove the bumper. The grille and the valance are both doable with the bumper on. Taking the bumper off is pretty simple. Here is one of our videos where we explain how to remove the bumper ruclips.net/video/SBpObpvYBzI/видео.htmlsi=WdvvjIzme938DVe3&t=142
when you tap into the DRLs wire will the raptor lights only light up when the switch is in the DRL position? or will they also light up at night when i have my headlights on?
Yeah the 20-23 is currently on backorder. You can still order it and as soon as they come in we will ship the orders. Up to you if you want to wait or lock in your order now.
I used a 18-22g wire tap. Here is a amazon link www.amazon.com/Eyech-Connectors-Disconnect-Self-stripping-Insulated/dp/B078TYQS94/ref=sr_1_3?crid=29E180DADQ5YU&keywords=18-22g+wire+tap&qid=1698407969&sprefix=18-22g+wire+tap%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-3
Looks like you guys refined the grill more, the fit and finish looks a lot better than previous grills and the screws look longer for more thread engagement for the letters. Sadly I had to remove it and ended getting an oem one due to fitment and made a gap on the upper grill. Keep up the good work of refining parts for better fit and finish.
@@yotaxpedition I know, I had an issue with the upper grill and you guys sent out a replacement for that. Did not want to keep bugging if the fitment was going to be the same overall. If the fitment was like the oem one I’d still be rocking it, I like the black letters look way more than the silver.
That's what happens with aftermarket stuff, it never fits/performs correctly. The oem is outrageously priced though. $700 for 2 pieces of plastic? Gtfoh.
I’ve been looking for some ideas for my 2023 Limited. Got it with 6 miles on it in August of last year. About to hit 9k miles on it and still haven’t found any decent options that doesn’t involve swapping out the whole front end.
You are such gifted and talented young man. Subscribed to your channel based on the quality of your work and passion. Love how organized your garage and workspace are. When did you develop a passion for this craftsmanship? Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with your clients and with us on RUclips. Wishing you continued success and good health.
wow looks much better !!! could do a lot more upgrades .. Do u have any audio upgrade installations for the 4runner ?
Thanks! No audio upgrades at this time.
Soon as I get my wheels and tires im going straight for your website and get this done
Love to hear it!
@@yotaxpeditionwhere did you get the grill with black letters?
Love your videos. Is it possible to install front and real valances to 2024 SR5 ?
The SR5 models do not come with factory valances. In order to get the valances to fit, you must remove the bumpers and cut slots in them for all the tabs. If you look at the back side of the bumper you can see the spots that need to be cut.
@@yotaxpedition thanks for the response. Gonna order blackened kit from you guys too.
wish you'd do a 4runner bumper uninstall video. there are others on youtube, but not with your videography and instruction quality. particularly hard to find a video with the cruise control disconnect on 2020+ models.
Maybe we can make a video of that in the future.
It's a simple upgrade, yet it looks so much better. How did you get the bumper to connect back onto the frame without it unclipping and bulging?
Mine is poking out as well
@@samdonlick it's really annoying. Happened after I installed the Diode Dynamics fogs and upgraded the headlights.
I'm assuming you're talking about where it clips under the headlight and on the fender? I've never had the issue you are explaining. I would make sure everything is lined up properly and clipped all the way in. If you want, shoot us an email at support@yotaxpedition.com and we can try to help you out.
Wish you guys shipped to Alaska :(
Second this
Or instead of doing all that work to remove the front and rear valances, you can do like I did, and just use some painters tape. Be patient do a nice job of taping off all the edges and apply a couple coats of Krylon or some other good adhesive paint. Mine still look great after two years and it only cost me 20 bucks.🫤
Where did you find the grill with black letters??
Hi, do you have something for 2nd gen tacoma facelift. Thanks
What license plate holder is that on the front grill?
It would have been nice to show how you took the bumper off it that's a better way to accomplish the grill change.
It's not necessary to remove the bumper. The grille and the valance are both doable with the bumper on. Taking the bumper off is pretty simple. Here is one of our videos where we explain how to remove the bumper ruclips.net/video/SBpObpvYBzI/видео.htmlsi=WdvvjIzme938DVe3&t=142
Did those Toyota letters come with the black grille?
Wished these guys were located in the Bay Area
Wish you were located on the north east lol
Same! Bay Area here with a brand new ORP and need good Toyota/4Runner shop to add these mods for me.
when you tap into the DRLs wire will the raptor lights only light up when the switch is in the DRL position? or will they also light up at night when i have my headlights on?
If you hook the raptor lights up to the marker lights on the 4runner, the raptor lights will be on in DRL position and headlights on position.
Tried to order a grill and raptor kit for my 2023. show that its out of stock. ill keep checking to see when its back in stock.@@yotaxpedition
Yeah the 20-23 is currently on backorder. You can still order it and as soon as they come in we will ship the orders. Up to you if you want to wait or lock in your order now.
Would this fit well in a 2023 sr5 with out having to cut anything
The grille will fit but you will have to cut slits for the valances to be installed because the sr5 doesn't come with valances.
What type of wire tap would be best and what size wire?
I used a 18-22g wire tap. Here is a amazon link www.amazon.com/Eyech-Connectors-Disconnect-Self-stripping-Insulated/dp/B078TYQS94/ref=sr_1_3?crid=29E180DADQ5YU&keywords=18-22g+wire+tap&qid=1698407969&sprefix=18-22g+wire+tap%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-3
Where did you get the grill with the black letters?
We sell them on our site, here is the link yotaxpedition.com/collections/5th-gen-4runner-exterior-grilles
I kind of prefer trd off road look, if I had the pro I would do the reverse of this mod
Please make a video on how you wire tap install🥺
We can do that!
@@yotaxpedition Any word on a video on how to wire tap the lights? 😃
@@yotaxpedition looking for the vid
Looks like you guys refined the grill more, the fit and finish looks a lot better than previous grills and the screws look longer for more thread engagement for the letters. Sadly I had to remove it and ended getting an oem one due to fitment and made a gap on the upper grill. Keep up the good work of refining parts for better fit and finish.
Sorry you had issues. We would've sent you a replacement if you reached out. We are constantly trying to improve what we do.
@@yotaxpedition I know, I had an issue with the upper grill and you guys sent out a replacement for that. Did not want to keep bugging if the fitment was going to be the same overall. If the fitment was like the oem one I’d still be rocking it, I like the black letters look way more than the silver.
That's what happens with aftermarket stuff, it never fits/performs correctly. The oem is outrageously priced though. $700 for 2 pieces of plastic? Gtfoh.
Do they make the grille or does china like everything else?
It’s a nice vid, but it doesn’t explain how to remove either bumper from the truck. 😢
We have other videos that show step by step how to do the grille and valances.
Can this be done on the trd sport?