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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FNH5-7, Dec 30, 2018.

  1. Dec 30, 2018 at 3:03 AM
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    FNH5-7

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    I really like the form of the 2018+ Tacoma TRD Off-Road grill. I was thinking about getting mine plasti dipped in black. However, the sensor cover would still be black and silver. It would be dope if I could get the sensor cover in black with a red T.

    Is there anything remotely similar to this out there? I had a TRD Pro grill on my old Tacoma but this being a cement TRD Off-Road, I don't want it to look like a fake TRD Pro clone.

    Any suggestions on grills? I would like a black grill with a red Toyota T.
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2018 at 6:44 AM
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    Whitetail Assassin

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    The “Pro” grille doesn’t make you a clone man. That’s just silly. Use the search function or google Tacoma grilles and do some research and find what you are looking for. If it doesn’t suit you, mod a grille and make it how you want it.
     
  3. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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    St0rm-Tr00per

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    IMO, The Pro grill alone doesn’t make it look like a fake TRD Pro clone ... putting pro badges on it does. I wanted to buy a Pro but it didn’t come in a long bed option which was a deal breaker for me.
     
  4. Dec 30, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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    CusterFan

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    Traeger makes a awesome grill. :D
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2018 at 9:35 AM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/x-trek-grille-insert-option.521061/

     
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  6. Dec 30, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    Inferno!

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    A5866287-B9AB-4FB1-A81C-72C67119D70D.jpg X-trek is my choice.
     
  7. Dec 30, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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    I like that.
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2018 at 3:35 PM
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    Best looking grill on the market IMHO... I am seriously considering pulling my Pro grill and swapping it for this right out of the gate.
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    WOW that's awsome, does it have a spot for the stupid sensor?

    NVM, just checked it is. :eek:
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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    From the thread I referenced in post #5 the sensor mounts behind the grill in the same location as the TRD Pro grill... Should work fine mounted there.
     
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  11. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    SDTaco4x4

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    A TRD Pro grill does not make your truck look like a fake Pro or clone. Nowhere does the grill say "Pro" on it.
     
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  12. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:04 PM
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    Just installed the black SR grille bezel on my TRD OR. Something different from the Pro/Faux Pro grilles.
    Taco Grille Update.jpg
     
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  13. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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    shane100700

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    I like this too. Mine should come in tomorrow along with my blackout kit.
     
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  14. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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    I've also got a matte black vinyl overlay for the front badge. We'll see if it screws up the TSS sensor.

    Stay tuned....
     
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  15. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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    Yeah, you can get grille with or w/o TSS sensor application. The TSS unit mounts to a full screen that mounts behind the grill.

     
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  16. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:18 PM
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    Post a pic please. Probably leave mine but would be interested to see either way.
     
  17. Dec 30, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    necrodiety

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    You can get the TRD in red.
     
  18. Dec 30, 2018 at 6:50 PM
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    FNH5-7

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    I must have struck a nerve for you to come in here just to say that. TRD Pro grill is nice but I PERSONALLY do not want to make my truck look like a wannabe TRD Pro. That's it.
     
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  19. Dec 30, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    jerryb1984

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    For less than the price of the sr black bezel I put this on. Just didn’t like the chrome. Most who aren’t in to Tacoma’s have no idea it’s a PRO grill, just didn’t want the chrome.

    ABEB35C1-E39A-4FA6-A6FE-B02FED92AFFB.jpg
     
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  20. Dec 30, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    Looks great man. I really like the look, just want to go with something else.
     

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