88 to 89 convertion

EthanMKIII · 10-04-2008, 04:12 AM

How difficult would it be to put 89 tail lights spoiler and front bumper (Would the bumper match the rest of the 88 body?) on a 88 supra? I'm thinking of converting my 88 because i like the style of 89 but i couldn't find one that wasnt a piece or totally wrecked, plus when i tooked the 88 i bought for the first time i knew i had to buy her. If theres any guides out for this kind of things i would be truely greatful.

OkieRA29 · 10-04-2008, 04:22 AM

depending on where you are the differences can either be a lot or nothing at all. USDM supras don't have much difference if I remember correctly. Other countries have stark differences in the bodies. Here in the US, everything you want to do is just a matter of unbolting and bolting back on the parts you want. I am about to put an 89 or 90 front bumper skin on my 87 and it just bolts right on. Pretty much everything is interchangeable on the MA70 chassis.

EthanMKIII · 10-04-2008, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by OkieRA29

depending on where you are the differences can either be a lot or nothing at all. USDM supras don't have much difference if I remember correctly. Other countries have stark differences in the bodies. Here in the US, everything you want to do is just a matter of unbolting and bolting back on the parts you want. I am about to put an 89 or 90 front bumper skin on my 87 and it just bolts right on. Pretty much everything is interchangeable on the MA70 chassis.

Mines a Canadian Model. I'm hopeing its a direact bolt on. Can i get these parts from toyota or am i going to have to find a 89-92 parts car.

OkieRA29 · 10-04-2008, 11:38 PM

check with your local toyota dealership. Some parts may still be available. Most likely you will need a parts car.

Chambers · 10-06-2008, 02:57 AM

From what I have been told the 89+ tails will bolt on to a pre 89. The only catch is that you have to "egg" some of the holes out to let the studs on the 89+ tails go through.

Good luck.

EthanMKIII · 10-06-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chambers

From what I have been told the 89+ tails will bolt on to a pre 89. The only catch is that you have to "egg" some of the holes out to let the studs on the 89+ tails go through.

Good luck.

egg as in wat? Drill halfway though making it a easier "plug in"?

Chambers · 10-07-2008, 03:22 AM

In my experience it's a machinist term for a screw up while drilling a hole, lol. The drill bit goes in at a incorrect angle or walks and when its finished it doesn't leave a strait perfect hole. It looks as if it was more of a oval then a circle.

So you will just have to drill out some of the holes to get the studs through.

Hope this helps, good luck.

10-04-2008, 04:12 AM	#1
EthanMKIII 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 71	88 to 89 convertion How difficult would it be to put 89 tail lights spoiler and front bumper (Would the bumper match the rest of the 88 body?) on a 88 supra? I'm thinking of converting my 88 because i like the style of 89 but i couldn't find one that wasnt a piece or totally wrecked, plus when i tooked the 88 i bought for the first time i knew i had to buy her. If theres any guides out for this kind of things i would be truely greatful.

10-06-2008, 02:57 AM	#5
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	From what I have been told the 89+ tails will bolt on to a pre 89. The only catch is that you have to "egg" some of the holes out to let the studs on the 89+ tails go through. Good luck. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

10-07-2008, 03:22 AM	#7
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	In my experience it's a machinist term for a screw up while drilling a hole, lol. The drill bit goes in at a incorrect angle or walks and when its finished it doesn't leave a strait perfect hole. It looks as if it was more of a oval then a circle. So you will just have to drill out some of the holes to get the studs through. Hope this helps, good luck. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

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10-04-2008, 04:22 AM	#2
OkieRA29 Stock Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 29	depending on where you are the differences can either be a lot or nothing at all. USDM supras don't have much difference if I remember correctly. Other countries have stark differences in the bodies. Here in the US, everything you want to do is just a matter of unbolting and bolting back on the parts you want. I am about to put an 89 or 90 front bumper skin on my 87 and it just bolts right on. Pretty much everything is interchangeable on the MA70 chassis.

10-04-2008, 11:38 PM	#4
OkieRA29 Stock Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 29	check with your local toyota dealership. Some parts may still be available. Most likely you will need a parts car.