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Is this Pro grille OEM or fake? How do I tell?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by maxmacaroni, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. Nov 5, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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    maxmacaroni

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    Saw this on sale. Thanks!

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  2. Nov 5, 2018 at 6:08 PM
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    Captqc

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    Looks like the real thing. Part number is correct to be from Toyota.
     
  3. Nov 5, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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    HTeeAre

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    Looks fake! I’ll take it off your hands for $50, no problem. Haha
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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    Kwisak

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    Looks real to me.
     
  5. Nov 5, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    Taco-Man18

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    Seems legit to me.

    Good come up if it's not too expensive!
     
  6. Nov 5, 2018 at 6:37 PM
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    ms231

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    Agree. Looks legit
     
  7. Nov 5, 2018 at 7:10 PM
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    Thechrishirata

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    It’s fake, the real trd pro grille has a glossy/ clear plate under the Toyota logo where the sensor should be, the sensor is used for adaptive cruise control and other safety features
     
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  8. Nov 5, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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    yorttam83

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    Only on the 2018+ grilles.. The pre 2018 grilles do not have the TSS garnish.. Two different part numbers..
     
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  9. Nov 6, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    maxmacaroni

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    Will this fit on an ‘18 sr5 though?
     
  10. Nov 6, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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    Should be no issue. The only thing that was changed was the slot for the sensor which The sr5 doesn’t have to my understanding
     
  11. Nov 6, 2018 at 9:49 AM
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    Flash1034

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    Stolen off some poor guys truck no doubt.
     
  12. Nov 6, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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    Drewdbell

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    My '18 sr5 does have the sensor
     
  13. Nov 6, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    Yes, it'll fit.

    I have a 2018 SR5 w/ TSS and I just replaced the plastic piece with the TSS garnish
     
  14. Nov 6, 2018 at 10:04 AM
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    Maybe if the truck was stolen otherwise it would be dam hard to steal one without breaking it
     
  15. Nov 6, 2018 at 10:12 AM
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    Lerxst

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    That's the grill I am looking for, for my SR5. I have the sensor. I have been looking on eBay.

    What is the peril of going with aftermarket? If it has the sensor piece/option.
     
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  16. Nov 6, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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    2016Tacoman

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    I have heard fakes are not black color throughout plastic. Scatch the back side and see if it is possibly just painted on surface.
     
  17. Nov 6, 2018 at 10:44 AM
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    5nahalf

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    Fake ones from what I have found tend to not have the first and last letters of Toyota on the grill, they are part of the letters. So, it the "T" or the "A" are removable and dont leave a letter outline under the actual letter then its fake

    This is how you get past copyright issues. Fake companies are selling OYOT grills and a selection of letters that can spell Toyota.
     
  18. Nov 6, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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    Wsteven

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    it might be earlier one it is not the same as my 18 Pro, the Toyota letters are different and the sensor location on the 18 under the Toyota does not have the rectangular knobs sticking up like the one you show the outline of them are there but flat.

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  19. Nov 6, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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    Looks real based on the markings. Here's pics of mine below from another thread...
     

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