2017 Rav4 SE Lower Front End Conversion?!?
Hello Folks,
Can it be done swapping a lower front end from 2017 to 2016?!?
Thank you,
Star
Can it be done swapping a lower front end from 2017 to 2016?!?
Thank you,
Star
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Nice! I like your rims! Paint that black that should complete thee look!
Thank you @Budoy, those rims are from a 2021 RAV4 Limited (19 x 7.5 ET40).Nice! I like your rims! Paint that black that should complete thee look!
By the way, look my next project...
Rear Bumper/Tail/Stop Lights
How’s the ride with 19 inch rims? Looking at getting konig overtsteer 19’s just not so sure if they will fit and how much diff the speedo will be off...Thank you @Budoy, those rims are from a 2021 RAV4 Limited (19 x 7.5 ET40).
By the way, look my next project...
Rear Bumper/Tail/Stop Lights
With mine, there was no changes on the speedometer. The ride is a little bit stiffer and a little bit more noisy... I used Contis 235/55R19. But you can go with Pirelli Scorpion Verde, quieter and softer.How’s the ride with 19 inch rims? Looking at getting konig overtsteer 19’s just not so sure if they will fit and how much diff the speedo will be off...
Did you have to remove the bumper to install the grille?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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Yes you do.Did you have to remove the bumper to install the grille?
Looks like a whole new car! Great job on the conversion. I thought for sure that 19s would look too big on this year Rav, but is very sharp!
these tail lights (on the lower) look amazing... any additional info on where to get them? is there an install thread anywhere? cheers!
Thank you @Budoy, those rims are from a 2021 RAV4 Limited (19 x 7.5 ET40).
By the way, look my next project...
Rear Bumper/Tail/Stop Lights
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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This is nearly exactly what I'd like to do with my 2018 LE, but my vin starts with J and the Toyota website says that the bumper absorber isn't compatible with my car. Was item #4 on your parts list ONLY to get the "lip" look at the very bottom of the front bumper? or is is there because of the gap between the valance and the radiator that you mentioned?
I’ve received 3/4 parts already. The upper and lower grill off of Ebay; the absorber off of my local Toyota dealer. As of now, (December) Toyota has a sale on the complete lower valance for up to $40 less. Just letting those who are interested know that you can get an OEM part for less than those found on Ebay.
Edit:
Sorry if I caused a misconception. The OEM Toyota RAV4 SE Lower Valence Lip does not come with the silver panel. It will have to be ordered separately.
Edit:
Sorry if I caused a misconception. The OEM Toyota RAV4 SE Lower Valence Lip does not come with the silver panel. It will have to be ordered separately.
What I’ve found:
I just came back home from my local Toyota dealership with a part I ordered. It is a RAV4 SE “honeycomb” OEM grill no. 531130R071. It did not fit my SE lower bumper valence (which was also OEM), however, when I attempted to fit the new grill on my existing valence chin (the one that comes on the XLES and LES) it fit near perfect. Meaning no need for an absorber/bumper support, SE valence “big lip (idk)”. Just the upper and lower grilles and silver panel are needed.
My RAV’ before (was waiting on ordering the silver panel):
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After (current setup):
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This can easily save Hundreds on aftermarket and OEM parts, and give the same look as your average SE. I’m not sure why there are two different types of SE’s from the same year, but you can get at least one config. with the cost being less than half. Hopefully Toyota will allow me to return the parts I ordered…
Tell me what you guys think. I hope this helps!
I just came back home from my local Toyota dealership with a part I ordered. It is a RAV4 SE “honeycomb” OEM grill no. 531130R071. It did not fit my SE lower bumper valence (which was also OEM), however, when I attempted to fit the new grill on my existing valence chin (the one that comes on the XLES and LES) it fit near perfect. Meaning no need for an absorber/bumper support, SE valence “big lip (idk)”. Just the upper and lower grilles and silver panel are needed.
My RAV’ before (was waiting on ordering the silver panel):
After (current setup):
This can easily save Hundreds on aftermarket and OEM parts, and give the same look as your average SE. I’m not sure why there are two different types of SE’s from the same year, but you can get at least one config. with the cost being less than half. Hopefully Toyota will allow me to return the parts I ordered…
Tell me what you guys think. I hope this helps!
very interested in this for my 2018 XLE
can you post your parts list?
can you post your parts list?
The parts are linked to my local dealership, but you can copy the part ID into your dealer. I hope this helps!
Left Tow Cap: 532860R090 - Toyota Bumper Cover Cap (Left, Front). LIMD, KOREA, SPEC | Serra Toyota, Birmingham AL
Right Tow Cap: 532850R090 - Toyota Bumper Cover Cap (Right, Front). LIMD, KOREA, SPEC | Serra Toyota, Birmingham AL
Upper Grille: Fits 2016-2018 Toyota Rav4 SE Grille Front Bumper Grill Center W Hole Honeycomb | eBay
Lower Grille: 531130R071 - Toyota Grille, radiator, lower no. 2. Limd, korea, spec | Serra Toyota, Birmingham AL
Left Tow Cap: 532860R090 - Toyota Bumper Cover Cap (Left, Front). LIMD, KOREA, SPEC | Serra Toyota, Birmingham AL
Right Tow Cap: 532850R090 - Toyota Bumper Cover Cap (Right, Front). LIMD, KOREA, SPEC | Serra Toyota, Birmingham AL
Upper Grille: Fits 2016-2018 Toyota Rav4 SE Grille Front Bumper Grill Center W Hole Honeycomb | eBay
Lower Grille: 531130R071 - Toyota Grille, radiator, lower no. 2. Limd, korea, spec | Serra Toyota, Birmingham AL
What I’ve found:
I just came back home from my local Toyota dealership with a part I ordered. It is a RAV4 SE “honeycomb” OEM grill no. 531130R071. It did not fit my SE lower bumper valence (which was also OEM), however, when I attempted to fit the new grill on my existing valence chin (the one that comes on the XLES and LES) it fit near perfect. Meaning no need for an absorber/bumper support, SE valence “big lip (idk)”, or SE silver valence panel. Just the upper and lower grilles are needed.
My RAV’ before (was waiting on ordering the silver panel): View attachment 175069
After (current setup):
View attachment 175070
This can easily save Hundreds on aftermarket and OEM parts, and give the same look as your average SE. I’m not sure why there are two different types of SE’s from the same year, but you can get at least one config. with the cost being less than half. Hopefully Toyota will allow me to return the parts I ordered…
Tell me what you guys think. I hope this helps!
This conversion possible with 2016 Rav4 LE ?
Should be. All post/facelift RAVs (2016-18) should be compatible. Check Toyotas website for fitment using the links.This conversion possible with 2016 Rav4 LE ?
Did you perform the conversion? Did it work with your LE?Should be. All post/facelift RAVs (2016-18) should be compatible. Check Toyotas website for fitment using the links.
What I’ve found:
I just came back home from my local Toyota dealership with a part I ordered. It is a RAV4 SE “honeycomb” OEM grill no. 531130R071. It did not fit my SE lower bumper valence (which was also OEM), however, when I attempted to fit the new grill on my existing valence chin (the one that comes on the XLES and LES) it fit near perfect. Meaning no need for an absorber/bumper support, SE valence “big lip (idk)”, or SE silver valence panel. Just the upper and lower grilles are needed.
My RAV’ before (was waiting on ordering the silver panel): View attachment 175069
After (current setup):
View attachment 175070
This can easily save Hundreds on aftermarket and OEM parts, and give the same look as your average SE. I’m not sure why there are two different types of SE’s from the same year, but you can get at least one config. with the cost being less than half. Hopefully Toyota will allow me to return the parts I ordered…
Tell me what you guys think. I hope this helps!
Please correct me if I am getting anything wrong. You mean I am good to go to make a change on my "RAV4 XLE" trim, right? I can go ahead and buy the SE grills from my local toyota dealer and that would fit perfectly on my current XLE trim without any further modification?
FYI: In my RAV4 XLE I already have the silver panel at the bottom.
Yeah it works on all models 2016-2018. LE and XLE. But you will need a lower silver valence panel in addition (I forgot to add).Did you perform the conversion? Did it work with your LE?
Please correct me if I am getting anything wrong. You mean I am good to go to make a change on my "RAV4 XLE" trim, right? I can go ahead and buy the SE grills from my local toyota dealer and that would fit perfectly on my current XLE trim without any further modification?
FYI: In my RAV4 XLE I already have the silver panel at the bottom.
Thank you for your reply! So, that means the lower SE grills wouldn't fit on my existing XLE lower valence, right? I would have to also grab a SE lower valence and replace that.Yeah it works on all models 2016-2018. LE and XLE. But you will need a lower valence panel in addition (I forgot to add).
What about the the silver/chrome panel that goes over the lower valence - which I already have on my XLE? Does that need to be replaced as well?
Sorry, confused my wording. You can use the same valence, but you will have to get the correct silver panel, like the one you circled. The SE panel is longer, so it reaches the bottom of the lower grille.Thank you for your reply! So, that means the lower SE grills wouldn't fit on my existing XLE lower valence, right? I would have to also grab a SE lower valence and replace that.
What about the the silver/chrome panel that goes over the lower valence - which I already have on my XLE? Does that need to be replaced as well?
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