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Pro grille

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 04Prerunnertaco, Aug 6, 2017.

  1. Aug 6, 2017 at 6:11 AM
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    04Prerunnertaco

    04Prerunnertaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What do you guys really think of the pro grille. I personally like the look. But I'm going back and fourth on getting one. I found some for around 399 still too much$$. I think they look really good on lifted tacos with different wheels. Both I plan on NOT doing. It has me thinking am I BRO enough?? I tried the derp but it came out like crap and I picked it off for 2 weeks strait. I'll never do that again. Thanks guys.
     
  2. Aug 6, 2017 at 6:12 AM
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    SDTaco4x4

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    Eh, they're alright. :D
     
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  3. Aug 6, 2017 at 6:37 AM
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    Modesto Tacoma

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    I personally don't like it. The sr5 grill to me is better.
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2017 at 6:38 AM
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    MESO

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    The overall design of PRO grill looks good... but it has a huge overbite that makes it stick out too far.
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2017 at 6:41 AM
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    CusterFan

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    I like the black chrome TRD Off Road grille myself.
     
  6. Aug 6, 2017 at 6:44 AM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    I'd go aftermarket. Check out BAMF
     
  7. Aug 6, 2017 at 6:49 AM
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    MESO

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    While I agree..the OP said $399 was too much for pro. So the BAMF(recessed)is out of the question. Although the ECO version would be more comparable in price.
     
  8. Aug 6, 2017 at 6:56 AM
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    Pistol Pete

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  9. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:50 AM
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    04Prerunnertaco

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  10. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:54 AM
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    TejasTaco

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  11. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:54 AM
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    Spare Parts

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    I hated the chrome (braces) on my truck, got the pro grill and it made a world of difference. Too much money, but even my wife agrees it's way better, and she doesn't agree with wasting money to change your stock ride.
     
  12. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:55 AM
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    MESO

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    Thanks tejastaco... I forgot what the PRO grill looked like..
     
  13. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:56 AM
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    I Love mine! Took 10 minutes to install and I think it looks great. "It's only money. I'll make some more tomorrow"

    and yes, I have my SR5 grille for sale.

    G.

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  14. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:58 AM
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    I think the sr5 grill is even better than the braces.
     
  15. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:59 AM
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    MESO

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    If the SR5 grill had "TOYOTA" instead of the logo, it would look better than the PRO
     
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  16. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:59 AM
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    TejasTaco

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    I sense snark
     
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  17. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:11 AM
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    I may go for the fake one at $200 someday, but for now painting the cheese grater black is fine with me.

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  18. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    Taco Larry

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    I'm a fan of the Pro Grill, thats not to say that my SR5 Grill is ugly, I just prefer the looks of the Pro, specially since I put the new wheels and tires
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  19. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:32 AM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    Let's be honest, anything is better than the braces. The designers really missed the mark on that one.
    Here's mine

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  20. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:38 AM
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    shakerhood

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    I hated the stock grille, swapped in a Pro Grille as soon as I got home from buying the truck.
     
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