Here's my '99 rear gate repainted along with the older 96-98 license plate bezel painted to match. I was able to apply the rubber beading from the 99-02 bezel to the 96-98 bezel. It didn't fit perfectly snugly along the thinner edge but when torqued down to the gate, does hold firmly in place and does its job better than the stock adhesive strip for the 96-98 bezel.
Unfortunately, the body shop missed the bezel when spraying the gate so they had to go back and mix new paint to coat the bezel and it doesn't match well. I let them know I wasn't pleased and they've offered to repaint it again so I'll be taking it in next week. I've asked them to paint the black rubber beading as well so it'll look a little cleaner. Once I get it back, I'll apply the chrome "4Runner" emblem to the bezel and call it a day. It should look sharp.
Also unfortunate was that the body shop painted the rear spoiler/wind deflector gloss black with a rattle can after I had specifically asked for it to be painted flat black. I told them I'd just paint it myself. I figure I'll take the rear tow hitch off, which is starting to rust a little, clean that up and paint both the spoiler and tow hitch the same flat black with a good quality marine paint. Unless anyone here has a better recommendation for a long lasting flat black.
I've got the new sport hood on as well but need to give the car a wash and take some nicer DSLR photos for posting. I'll get those done once the rear gate is complete.
