For those of you that are wondering what it takes to do a facelift on the 2010-2013 4Runner there is a great write up by Kevin Smith on Trail4R.com
5th Gen 4Runner Bumper Conversion, 2014+ Bumper Swap Install
There are also a couple of really good videos on Youtube.
Here is the parts list:
Parts List:
• Trail Bumper # 52119-35914
• Trail Valance, Silver # 53901-35240
• Trail Valance, Black # 53901-35250
• Valance Retainers x13 # 75392-35220, NAPA # 665-5135 (Same as Fog Light)
• SR5 Bumper # 52119-35912
• Bumper Reinforcement # 52021-35140
• Reinforcement Extension, Left # 52026-60050
• Reinforcement Extension, Right # 52025-60050
• Energy Absorber # 52611-35040
• Headlight Right # 81130-35541, TYC # 20-9511-00-1
• Headlight Left # 81170-35571, TYC # 20-9512-00-1
• OE projectors and light pattern are better than TYC
• Headlight Grommet x2 # 90189-05142
• Can use NAPA # 665-1050 (nylon nut) and # 665-2196 (screws)
Support Brackets
• Right # 52102-35100
• Left # 52103-35110
• Center # 52521-35060
Side Retainers
• Right # 52115-35151
• Left # 52116-35151
Fog Light Assembly
• Right # 81210-12230
• Left # 81220-12230
Fog Light Bezel
• Right # 52127-35100
• Left # 52128-35080
• Fog Light Retainers x2 # 75392-35220, NAPA # 665-5135 (Current chrome strip has a few)
Grille
• Upper Grill # 53101-35080?? (Can come painted in factory colors)
• Lower Grill # 53112-35060
PARTS YOU CAN MODIFY INSTEAD OF BUY (SEE BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS HOW):
Fender Liner
• Right # 53875-35150
• Left # 53876-35150
• 2 Wire Turn Socket # 90075-60028
• Or Dorman # 86424 (small spade terminals)
• Dorman # 02254 (3/4” bypass cap)
• Deflectors
• Right # 53293-35020
• Left # 53294-35020
You can save some $ on one piece bumpers without the valances and installing used parts. I found a front bumper and rear bumper for $200 each but ended up having to swap the rear for a valance-style bumper due to a broken counting tab. I also found used headlights and fog lights. Saved a ton not having to buy new from the dealer.
There aren't many newer style 4Runners around the San Diego wrecking yards so the pickings are limited.
Overall the 4Runner turned out great, drives well (the Blistein 5100s are a huge upgrade over the blown out Monroe quick struts) and is good for at least another 150,000 miles. I didn't keep an accurate count on the money I spent doing the make over. It was a fun project. Due to its history it is dubbed the "420."