Fitment Verification Guide — Truck & Pickup Body Parts

1. Use generation codes, not just years

Every pickup platform has an internal generation code. Dealers and workshops know them because they order by code; year ranges are a marketing convenience. If your supplier only quotes years, you are one facelift away from a wrong order. Match the code first, then the year.

Platform	Generation / code	Years	Notes for fitment
Isuzu D-Max	RG01 / TFR/TFS	2020–2023	Facelift changed the headlamp and grille shape; pre-2020 D-Max lamp does not swap in.
Isuzu D-Max	RT / pre-RG	2012–2019	2017–2019 grille and bumper differ from 2012–2016; lamp mounting points differ.
Toyota Hilux	Revo / AN120–AN130	2016–2022	2020 facelift changed the grille and front bumper; lamps are generation-sensitive.
Toyota Hilux	Vigo / AN10–AN20	2004–2015	Two sub-generations (2004–2008, 2012–2015) with different front-end parts.
Ford Ranger	T6 / PX	2012–2022	T6 and T6 facelift share the body but differ on front-end trim.
Ford Ranger	T9 / P703	2022+	New platform — T6 parts do not fit.
Mitsubishi L200	Triton / KJ–KK	2015–2023	2019 facelift changed the headlamp and grille; mirrors differ by cab.
Nissan Navara	NP300 / D23	2015+	D40 and NP300 parts are not interchangeable despite the same nameplate.

Watch out

When the year range and the generation code disagree, trust the code. A 2021 build date can still be a pre-facelift vehicle in some markets.

2. The five data points we need

For any exterior part, five data points resolve 95% of fitment questions. Send them in one message and we can confirm against the mould data and, where needed, a sample.

VIN or model code (1GTH6... / MRO... / the local registration document code).
Build year and month, not just model year — facelifts happen mid-year.
Body style: single cab, extended cab, double cab; and 4×2 or 4×4 where the bumper or arc differs.
Handedness: left- or right-hand drive market (mirrors, lamps and some wiring).
Vehicle variant: standard, V-Cross, Raptor-style, fleet trim — trim changes grilles and bumpers.

3. How to read OEM cross-references

OEM numbers are the fastest way to confirm a repair part, but they are not magic. A part can have several numbers across production years, and a number quoted on an aftermarket site may be a cross-reference rather than the original. Treat a match as a strong signal and a mismatch as a question, not a rejection.

Check that the number appears on the vehicle’s part or in its parts catalogue, not only in a competitor listing.
Ask whether the number is left or right — some OEM schemes differ by one digit.
Confirm the number supersedes or is superseded by the one you have.
For lamps, confirm connector type and pin count, not just the housing number.
For panels, confirm E-coat primer and whether hinges/clips are included.

4. The photo checklist that prevents wrong orders

A single close-up photo can save a sample cycle. We ask for four photos on every new fitment question: a three-quarter front, the mounting area, the connector or clip location, and the part label/sticker if there is one.

Three-quarter front and rear of the vehicle in daylight.
Close-up of the part being replaced — full part, not just the damage.
Mounting points, brackets and clips with a ruler or scale reference.
Connector / plug close-up for lamps and mirrors (pin count and keyway).
For panels: the stamped label or VIN plate area, plus the door gap line.
For mirrors: arm mount and cab corner where it bolts on.

5. Close the loop with a sample

For a new SKU or a new platform, a sample is the cheapest insurance in the transaction. We offer free sample evaluation for qualified buyers — you pay the freight, we credit it against the first order. Fit the sample to a real vehicle and photograph the gaps and connectors before you commit to a container.

Ask for the exact SKU that will ship in production, not a “similar” sample.
Fit against the actual vehicle that will be serviced, with photos of the panel gaps.
Test the connectors and indicator functions; check for warning-light errors.
Record the fitment result per SKU in your own catalogue for future orders.

Take-away checklist