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Blazing Blue-Stock Grill or TRD Pro?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NHtacoman, Jan 4, 2018.

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Stock grill or TRD Pro grill?

Poll closed Jan 25, 2018.
  1. Stock

    11 vote(s)
    17.7%
  2. TRD PRO

    41 vote(s)
    66.1%
  3. Other

    10 vote(s)
    16.1%
  1. Jan 4, 2018 at 8:14 PM
    #1
    NHtacoman

    NHtacoman [OP] Active Member

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  2. Jan 4, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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    schultzj01

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    SR grille with a blacked out emblem. 20180104_202734.jpg
    Be different, everyone is going with TRD Pro grille.
     
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  3. Jan 4, 2018 at 8:36 PM
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    NHtacoman

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    I'm thinking of blacking out all but the middle part of the logo. I hear ya about the TRD Pro grills, they're everywhere. If I go with the Pro grill, I'm going to black out the TOYOTA
     
  4. Jan 4, 2018 at 8:39 PM
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    jwilson2899

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    TRD Pro, but I'm biased :thumbsup:

    IMG_1935.jpg
     
  5. Jan 4, 2018 at 8:42 PM
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    NHtacoman

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    Looks nice, a lot better than the cheese grater stock.
     
  6. Jan 4, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    BluLED

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    Hay be careful, cheese graters have feelings too....... never mind:rofl:
     
  7. Jan 4, 2018 at 8:50 PM
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    NHtacoman

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    I know, that was insensitive :D
     
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  8. Jan 4, 2018 at 8:59 PM
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    greengs

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    Here is what it looks like with no hood scoop. This is the Chinese replica. For $140 it was an easy decision.

    IMG_0453.jpg
     
  9. Jan 5, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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    NHtacoman

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    How is the fit? Any issues?
     
  10. Jan 5, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    greengs

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    Great fit, no issues. None of the tabs were broken and it popped in quickly.
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    photoguy190

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    I went sr5 on my sliver or. Considered blacking the emblem and surround out but with the sliver just thought it look good this way. Everyone is going pro I like this. It also match the fender flares on the off road473A1476-C37F-4260-9602-04B66A12FA8E.jpg
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2018 at 6:50 PM
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    NHtacoman

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    Looks nice, that's what I was thinking about doing to mine.
     
  13. Jan 5, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    NHtacoman

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    I just bought a Chinese knock off TRD PRO grill on Ebay for $105.99, $15.00 for shipping. Pretty good deal if the fit is good and its not damaged, etc. We'll see and I'll post pics when I get it installed. Thanks for the input everyone.
     
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  14. Jan 5, 2018 at 8:07 PM
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    beers@1600

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    Be careful with who you ordered from, I got a good grille the second attempt. But my first order ended being a star of David, ebay refunded my money with no issues though.

    www.tacomaworld.com/threads/trd-pro-grille-for-140.519248/
     
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  15. Jan 8, 2018 at 1:35 PM
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    NHtacoman

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    I hear ya. Hopefully it'll work out. Sweet price compared to the stealerships.
     
  16. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:13 PM
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    mrproduxn

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    I was on the fence until the $140 Chinese invasion. Got in early and I really like it.

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  17. Jan 9, 2018 at 3:07 AM
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    NHtacoman

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    Looks great, where did you get the blue lettering?
     
  18. Jan 9, 2018 at 4:47 AM
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    How much did the fogs set you back? Other than just because I want them, I have no need for the rigid lights. But I want them.
     
  19. Jan 9, 2018 at 5:07 AM
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    anyone have the original grill but blacked out on a white Tacoma?
     
  20. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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    Not a cheap venture, about $350.
     

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