3rd Gen 4Runner & Hilux Surf Front Grilles (96–02)

Front grilles and grill inserts for the 3rd Gen 4Runner / Hilux Surf (N180/N185, 1996–2002). The front of a 3rd Gen is one of the most-modified areas — the factory grille is fine, but a TRD grille, a Satoshi insert, or a slotted/mesh insert changes the whole face of the truck. Direct-fit to the factory grille opening, no fab work.

Fitment

Every grille on this page is direct-fit for the 3rd Gen 4Runner / Hilux Surf, 1996–2002 (N180/N185), covering KZN185, RZN185 and VZN185. Some inserts also fit late 2nd Gen (N130) — listings call out cross-fit where it applies.

What's In This Collection

TRD grilles in matte black and finished black; Custom Satoshi-style slotted grill inserts (the modern overlanding look); Satoshi mesh grill inserts; OEM-style replacement grilles; and the Custom Toyota badge that finishes off a Satoshi build. All clip into the factory grille opening.

Why Choose Surf Syndicate

The Custom Satoshi grilles are an in-house design — we make them specifically for the 3rd Gen face. Every grille on this page has been fitted to a real truck before going live. NZ shipping, fast, and we'll send install photos if you're not sure how the clips sit.

FAQ

What's a Satoshi grille? It's the trend named after Satoshi-san, a Japanese 4Runner owner who started the look — replacing the factory grille with a slotted/mesh insert and a clean centre Toyota badge. Cleans up the front end massively.

Do these clip in or bolt on? The grille assemblies (TRD, OEM-style) bolt to the factory grille mounting points. Inserts slide into the factory grille frame.

Will the OEM Toyota badge still fit? Yes — and many Satoshi builders prefer the Custom Toyota Badge (heritage script) over the factory oval emblem. Both are options on the site.

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