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Broken clip trd pro grille.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Surfgull, Mar 5, 2019.

  1. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    Surfgull

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    So i ordered a pro grille from runnin4tacos. As i unpacked i noticed one of the clips was broken. Do you guys think it will be noticable once installed(rattling and such)? Id hate to go through the return process and wait for another grille. Thanks
    UPDATE: Tuan from runnin4tacos was very helpful ans offered to replace it and rush me a new grille if something went wrong. He also said one clip shouldnt effect the install.
     
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  2. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    HacksawMark

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    I'd return it but that's just me. If you try installing it and it doesn't work, they may not accept the return. I'd find out what their return/exchange policy is first and go from there.
     
  3. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:14 PM
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    El Duderino

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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    One clip won’t matter. Many people on here bought from the dealers had one or two broken and they went on fine
     
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  4. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:17 PM
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    Surfgull

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    Thats a relief.
     
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  5. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    Seems to me you paid for a new grille... without defect. A decent company will send out a replacement and wait for the return (using same shipping box). If not, let us know which company NOT to use.
     
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  6. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    inwood customs

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    I would contact the company and see what they say.
    you paid for a NEW product right?

    Is the shipping box damaged?

    YOU are not an a&&hole for expecting perfect items for full price.... Things happen in shipping ALL the time.

    call or email them, include pics if emailing.
     
  7. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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    it would probably be ok. but honestly I would contact them and see what they were willing to do. if I buy something new and it comes broken, I expect it to be made right. if I break it, then well thats on me.
     
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  9. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:42 PM
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    Hahaha it takes more than 14 days to recieve the product from them. I think its rediculous that I would be on the hook for getting a defective product.
     
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    wow, so if they sent a broken part YOU have to pay your own shipping for an exchange? thats bullshit! I won't be buying anything from them!
     
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    they should take that into consideration......... lets give em a chance and see if it gets made right.
     
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  12. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    If the front was scratched, I would

    I don’t recall how many clips there are, but just one won’t affect install

    If it does, then I’d return

    Seen a quick video they did on Tacoma raptor lights and look like decent guys

    If I was at a Toyota, big time yes I would

    I broke 2 clips on removal of my Sport grill
     
  13. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:46 PM
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    this is an integral part of the grill right?
    its not a piece that can just be taken off and swapped with one from your STOCK grill can it?

    Sorry, I have a second gen..........just trying to help
     
  14. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:46 PM
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    Yeah, definately not trying to blast them. Mostly just came here to see if anyone had installed with broken clips and if it worked.
     
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    they are all over Instagram all the time, I follow them on there. they seem like good guys for sure. but just reading their return policy, that is enough to turn me off from buying anything there. hopefully they will do the right thing, but if not, it is stated right there in black and white to cover their arse.
     
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    Nah its intigrated into the mold.
     
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    Thank you for clarifying......... I stand by my comments of contacting them and giving them a chance. ish happens
     
  18. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    Oh yeah, i doubt its the sellers fault. This thing did come all the way across an ocean. From what ive seen they have good customer service so we will see.
     
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  19. Mar 5, 2019 at 7:52 PM
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    Hey! Sorry to hear that a tab was broken during shipment but one tab should not give you any issues. If it does during the install or after the install, feel free to email me at runnin4tacos@gmail.com and I will rush you another one. Besides that, I hope you like the grille! Cheers.
     
  20. Mar 5, 2019 at 8:05 PM
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    call them....those guys are great to work with and stand behind everything they sell.....
     

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