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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Blacktaco2042, Jul 27, 2014.

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  1. Jul 27, 2014 at 8:28 AM
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    supercharger/trd cat back 3inch lift 265/75/16 duratracs bumper guard led bar
    im looking to upgrade my grill on my 2010 taco black sand pearl
    im not sure what i want. i have found a few but not sure how i feel bout them. ill post the ones i found and if you guys have any suggestions or pics i would like to see them before i pull the trigger.

    http://www.amazon.com/E-Autogrilles...r=2010|2010&carId=002&n=15684181&s=automotive
    Paramount Automotive 46-0219 Evolution Black Stainless Steel Wire Mesh Packaged Grille, 1 Piece
    http://www.amazon.com/Paramount-Res...bs_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0JD5838DSWFEWA87FZ2A

    Toyota ABS Black Mesh Front Hood Grille Grill 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Tacoma
    http://www.amazon.com/Black-Front-G...s_auto_22?ie=UTF8&refRID=0JD5838DSWFEWA87FZ2A
     
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  2. Jul 27, 2014 at 8:39 AM
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  3. Jul 27, 2014 at 9:32 AM
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    I'm going to get a grillcraft and cut out the center
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2014 at 10:09 AM
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    i would prefer to get a whole new grill incase later i change my mind and wanna go back to stock lol
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2014 at 11:15 AM
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    I was looking for the same thing and I realized that a replacement oem grill was only 75bucks on Amazon
     
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  6. Jul 27, 2014 at 11:24 AM
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  7. Jul 27, 2014 at 11:30 AM
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  8. Jul 27, 2014 at 11:36 AM
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    I suppose you could always paint them? Might look pretty good.
     
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  9. Jul 27, 2014 at 11:58 AM
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    I looked at that one too but I don't want to lose my chrome. But I want a black mesh. No one makes a drop in with chrome trim and black mesh so I'm going grillcraft
     
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  10. Jul 27, 2014 at 12:46 PM
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    ive seen the third one in person.. cheap crap.. its all plastic and very lightweight... Have you thought of just getting a grill from rockauto and going grillcraft mesh... a grill is like $40 from them.. then you still have the stock one..
     
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  11. Jul 27, 2014 at 1:08 PM
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  12. Jul 27, 2014 at 2:43 PM
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    i think im gonna get the second one
     
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  13. Jul 27, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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    I like that one.
     
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  14. Aug 8, 2014 at 11:24 AM
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    Those look nice. I'm finding it tough to find grill inserts for my 2014 since it's a different design; any leads?
     
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  15. Aug 8, 2014 at 4:14 PM
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    Agree it seriously looks bad
     
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  16. Aug 8, 2014 at 9:27 PM
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    Grille craft
     
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  18. Aug 9, 2014 at 8:35 AM
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    i like the 2nd one but all look good
     
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  19. Aug 25, 2014 at 5:45 AM
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    Wow. There are some cool choices here. Not to thread jack, but wondering if there are any "how to's" on changing the grill assembly out? Thanks.
     
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  20. Aug 25, 2014 at 2:18 PM
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