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2017 Rav4 SE Lower Front End Conversion?!?

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Hello Folks,

Can it be done swapping a lower front end from 2017 to 2016?!?

Thank you,

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KJPAT08
I'm confused. Why do you say the SE has a lower front end? Ground clearance is the same as far as i can tell.
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I think he meant installing the front bumper and mesh grill from the SE
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This is what im talking about.

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starberry said:
This is what im talking about.
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Well in that regard, the 2017 and 2016 should be the same for the SE. Either should work.
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Looking to do the same. And more info?
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I have also made a note about that "Fat Lip" that some models have and others don't. Someone mentioned it was a Canada/USA thing but I still can't figure out which models and years have it and what don't.
I have a 2017 SE without the fat lip bottom pc. I would also like to know if it's possible.
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richrack
Just letting you guys know but I have the 2016 SE and that lower front lip (silver thingy) is really hard to find because of its limited availability and it breaks easily too :D
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Can it be a Hybrid/non-Hybrid thing? It's not on the "add-ons"-list
Here's my hybrid:


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Remi, it struck me while looking at the photo of your RAV4, there's almost no color there. If it weren't for the blue hose reel in the background, it might as well have been a black & white photo. The RAV4's here in N. America have amber lenses on the turn signals, parking lights, and side marker lights in the front.
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In Norway/Europe it's just the blinker lightbulb that's amber, and no sidemarker :) (caught in a blink in picture below, with the DRL on)

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In Norway/Europe it's just the blinker lightbulb that's amber, and no sidemarker :) (caught in a blink in picture below, with the DRL on)
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Yes, but here the lenses are amber, and the bulb is clear.
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I have tried it, ordered the lower bumper valance (chin) but the lower grille does not fit since i have an LE. And there is a gap on the underside between the valance and the radiator/engine splash shield. Anyone know the part number for this part that fills the gap?
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Budoy said:
I have tried it, ordered the lower bumper valance (chin) but the lower grille does not fit since i have an LE. And there is a gap on the underside between the valance and the radiator/engine splash shield. Anyone know the part number for this part that fills the gap?
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HI @Budoy , how did you resolve this issue?
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HI @Budoy , how did you resolve this issue?
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Had to get this part: couldn’t find an aftermarket one so I ordered an OEM part from toyota.

2016 Toyota RAV4 2WD SE (VIN starts with J) Absorber, front bumper, lower - 526180R030 | Toyota, Redlands CA

Absorber, front bumper, lower. 2016 Toyota RAV4 2WD SE (VIN starts with J). Genuine Toyota Part - 526180R030 (52618-0R030, 5261842070). Ships from Toyota, Redlands CA
parts.toyotaofredlands.com
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Budoy said:
Had to get this part: couldn’t find an aftermarket one so I ordered an OEM part from toyota.

2016 Toyota RAV4 2WD SE (VIN starts with J) Absorber, front bumper, lower - 526180R030 | Toyota, Redlands CA

Absorber, front bumper, lower. 2016 Toyota RAV4 2WD SE (VIN starts with J). Genuine Toyota Part - 526180R030 (52618-0R030, 5261842070). Ships from Toyota, Redlands CA
parts.toyotaofredlands.com
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@Budoy Thank you! I'm following your other post, I'll keep you guys posted. I ordered the 4 parts involved in the process. 3 aftermarket and this one OEM.

I used the same seller than you... How was the quality, any noticeable difference between OEM and Aftermarket ABS plastic quality?

Thanks in advance.
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ezsosa said:
@Budoy Thank you! I'm following your other post, I'll keep you guys posted. I ordered the 4 parts involved in the process. 3 aftermarket and this one OEM.

I used the same seller than you... How was the quality, any noticeable difference between OEM and Aftermarket ABS plastic quality?

Thanks in advance.
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The plastic looked really good. I just washed my car and applied dressing on it. The aftermarket parts looks better than the OEM in my opinion. Smoother and with a bit of sheen. The tabs that connect the aftermarket grille and the lower bumper valance to the bumper itself though are a bit loose. I did apply small zipties to each tab to make them really secure. Other than that its on the spot!
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Budoy said:
The plastic looked really good. I just washed my car and applied dressing on it. The aftermarket parts looks better than the OEM in my opinion. Smoother and with a bit of sheen. The tabs that connect the aftermarket grille and the lower bumper valance to the bumper itself though are a bit loose. I did apply small zipties to each tab to make them really secure. Other than that its on the spot!
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Thank you, @Budoy I really appreciate your support on this project!

If you are still interested on the speakers upgrade, please take a look at my post. I'll be adding pictures soon.
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Hello team, here the results of the conversion of my RAV4 2018 LE (VIN starts with 2 = Canada)

I used the same parts as @Budoy , but in my case I went with the two tones lower valance. Thanks once again for your support!

Parts involved:

1. Fits 2016-2018 Toyota Rav4 SE Grille Front Bumper Grill Center W Hole Honeycomb

2. Fits 2016-2018 Toyota Rav4 SE Grille Front Lower Grille W Tow Covers Honeycomb

3. For 2016-2018 Toyota Rav4 SE Front Bumper Lower Valance Cover W Molding Silver

4. OEM TOYOTA RAV4 ABSORBER FRONT BUMPER LOWER 526180R030

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ezsosa said:
Hello team, here the results of the conversion of my RAV4 2018 LE (VIN starts with 2 = Canada)

I used the same parts as @Budoy , but in my case I went with the two tones lower valance. Thanks once again for your support!

Parts involved:

1. Fits 2016-2018 Toyota Rav4 SE Grille Front Bumper Grill Center W Hole Honeycomb

2. Fits 2016-2018 Toyota Rav4 SE Grille Front Lower Grille W Tow Covers Honeycomb

3. For 2016-2018 Toyota Rav4 SE Front Bumper Lower Valance Cover W Molding Silver

4. OEM TOYOTA RAV4 ABSORBER FRONT BUMPER LOWER 526180R030

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Have a photo from the side?
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