What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Not so fast...
See the label on my OEM grille below. It says “Made in the USA”. The FTC has a 40 page book of standards defining what can be labeled this way. It generally requires substantial manufacturing or assembly in the US. Obviously, there’s nothing “assembled” on the grille; it’s a molded piece of plastic. Therefore, I would suggest it actually is produced here in the US. At the very least, buying thru a Toyota dealer provides protection and peace of mind over the eBay options for about $20 more: https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota....grille-tacoma-please-call-to-order-pt22835180

 

I don't think this is true. I bought the $150 Amazon grille and it looks perfect, took off the center and installed the factory garnishment and it works perfect, no would ever be able to tell it's no OEM. As far as dealers selling the Pro grilles for $175? I need proof, I know the parts guys in over 7 Toyota dealers and NONE of them would even sell it to ME for that price! Furthermore, they aren't even supposed to sell them to 18' trucks that aren't Pro's! I'm not talking out of my butt, I've actually talked to these people...Sooooo I need some actual proof on this, please...

 

Fancy ass word...had to look it up.

gar·nish·ment
ˈɡärniSHmənt/
noun
noun: garnishment; plural noun: garnishments

1. 1.
   a decoration or embellishment.
2. 2.
   Law
   a court order directing that money or property of a third party (usually wages paid by an employer) be seized to satisfy a debt owed by a debtor to a plaintiff creditor.

 

Look a couple of posts up at the link I provided. I paid $179.

 

It also says you must provide a VIN number from a pro before they will sell it to anyone.

 

So what? Go to AutoTrader, find a 2018 Pro for sale (preferably not from a dealer in case they have a way to check) and use it. That’s what I did, no problem.

 

I know what it means, this is just what they call it...
A garnishment is also something fancy restaurants put on high end meals...btw...

 

Please provide a receipt...

 

I also purchased an OEM grill, and had the same label on the box. There was another label indicating the manufacturer was Ventra Salem Plastics LLC. They are located in Salem, Ohio.

 

Wrapped her! She was cement now she's 3M satin gray.

 

Yup, I learned a new word today. That's ultimately what I was trying to say. Thank you

 

Thanks for linking my vid!

It was the first time doing a AAL but I got it done. Just don't be scared to yell at it and push it around.

Here's my follow up video where I fixed my Taco lean but it shows more details how to get the fronts done. I ran out of battery on the first video to show install.

https://youtu.be/edavE-00w1Y

 

Yep, 2018 pro grille has different part number than 17 and it a lot cheaper. Still have to get little cover but still good price. Nice find.

 

that's pretty cool

 

Thanks for the content, man. Awesome looking tscoma, fellow QS guy here

 

No. You clearly want to be confrontational. If you don’t care to take the help being offered, that’s your choice but I have no obligation to “prove” anything to you.

 

Haha I agree

 

Very nice. It looks like a paint job.

 

I need these in my life