Product Description
1995-1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Stainless Pillar Post Trim, 4 Pieces (PP96179)
PP96179 is the only pillar kit QAA lists for the mid-nineties Toyota Land Cruiser. It is a four-piece set of mirror-polished 304 stainless steel covers, made in the USA, cataloged for the 4-door Land Cruiser SUV from 1995 through 1997.
A short fitment window
The record covers three model years: 1995, 1996, and 1997. That narrow range is the first thing to check. If your Land Cruiser is from just before or just after those years, the kit is not cataloged for it, so look at your registration and the Fitment tab before ordering.
One choice
Many vehicles in the QAA catalog have both a four-piece and a six-piece pillar kit. This SUV does not; PP96179 is the single pillar option on file. There is no coverage note in the data, so the listing does not name which posts the four covers dress. The product photos show the shapes, and the phone line can help with anything they do not answer.
Build out the look
QAA catalogs two other bright trim kits for the same Land Cruiser:
- DH96179, a four-piece door handle accent kit
- TH95181, a ten-piece rocker panel upper kit, noted as spanning from the bottom of the molding down to its specified width
Each is sold separately and has its own page.
The steel
The covers are 26-gauge 304 stainless with a mirror polish. That finish is the metal itself rather than a plating, so there is nothing to bubble or flake off the surface over the years.
How it goes on
On the Land Cruiser, each of the four pieces sticks with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape to the current pillar surface, and no trim comes off. Per QAA, the tape holds for a lifetime without surface damage.
An old truck needs a clean start
Plenty of these SUVs have lived hard lives. Before fitting anything, wash the pillars, let them dry, and wipe away wax, road film, and any silicone dressing with a residue-free cleaner. If the paint is chipped, peeling, or powdery, repair it first so the tape bonds to something solid.
Installation outline
Work on a mild, dry day out of direct sunlight. Hold each cover to its pillar with the liner on to see how it meets the door frame. When the fit looks right, peel the liner and press firmly over the whole length. Fit one Land Cruiser cover, step back to check, then do the next. Avoid washing for a few days afterward. The Installation tab lists every step.
Care
Mild soap, plenty of water, and a soft towel. After dusty or muddy trips, rinse grit off before wiping so it does not scratch the polish.
What pillar posts are
They are the upright sections of the body that frame the door glass. Covering them in polished steel gives a bright vertical accent while the original pillar stays untouched underneath.
Part details
SKU PP96179, UPC 691821642205. Questions about your Land Cruiser can go to Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
PP96179 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP96179 |
| UPC | 691821642205 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1995-1997 Toyota Land Cruiser |
Fitment: PP96179
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 1995-1997 | 4-door, SUV |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1995-1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 4 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: PP96179 Pillar Post Trim
What years of Land Cruiser does PP96179 fit?
The 4-door Toyota Land Cruiser SUV, 1995 through 1997.
Is there a six-piece version?
QAA does not list another pillar kit for this Land Cruiser. This four-piece kit is the one on file.
What other trim is available for it?
DH96179 door handle accents and TH95181 rocker panel trim are listed for the same SUV.
Does any pillar trim come off during installation?
No. The covers attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface.
What is it made of?
Mirror-polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
