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New Tacoma Grille's?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Deserter, Sep 15, 2017.

  1. Sep 15, 2017 at 6:32 PM
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    Deserter

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    So I was at the dealer today and they had a pro grille on the wall, I asked how much and he said to grab one quick as they are changing all the grilles, so has anyone heard or seen anything and do I really need to rush out and get one before they are gone?

    Thanks in advance
     
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    splitbolt

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    He might have been referring to the front safety crap coming on 2018s.
     
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  3. Sep 15, 2017 at 6:36 PM
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    Tell them what?

    Father Christmas isn't real?
     
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  4. Sep 15, 2017 at 6:37 PM
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    Yeah he mentioned that, does it just mean it will have a sensor hole or complete redesign?
     
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    What's that even supposed to mean? They will still have to manufacture those grilles for like 10 years as replacements in case a 2016-17 pro is wrecked and needs a new one. They won't just "take them away" he's just trying to make a quick sale.
     
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    Just a glo..sensor hole if anything. Remember its probably 100k in tooling to change that grille, they aint doing it unless they got to.
     
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    :rofl: :thumbsup:
     
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    Lol @ salesmen...fkn sociopaths.
     
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    The 2018 tundra is just slightly different for the PCS sensor. It will be the same for Tacoma.

    Sales of the Pro grills will definitely be affected!
     
  10. Sep 15, 2017 at 8:25 PM
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    The pro grill already had a sensor space carved out.
     
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  11. Sep 15, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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    Exactly, I noticed that on mine too.
     
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    I just looked at the sensor, I thought it was the Toyota logo itself. It's a square box that bolts to the grill, makes sense.
     
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    Toyota designers had time machines when they made the PRO grill. Already knew what was going in the spot and added mounting tabs accordingly.
     
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