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Grill Replacement 16 Taco

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by asmitty180, Jul 16, 2019.

  1. Jul 16, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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    asmitty180

    asmitty180 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking for some pictures of your grill replacement on 3rd Gen Taco preferably on white Tacos so I can see what it looks like. Also, do any of you have any LED Lights in the grill (amber or cool white?)

    If you have any links on where to purchase, tag those as well.

    Thx
     
  2. Jul 16, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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    Here's where I got mine. You won't have to worry about the sensor cover, since you have a 2016. So this is an easy thing to do. Check out videos on Youtube and there are many of them, that show how to swap them out. I did mine in 20 minutes, and I was taking my time so I wouldn't mess anything up!
    TRD Pro grill kit with sensor cover
    http://www.madhornets.com/trd-pro-grille-with-acc-drcc-garnish-sensor-cover-for-tacoma-2017-2019/
     
  3. Jul 16, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    Do you mind me asking which one you have?
     
  4. Jul 16, 2019 at 5:03 PM
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    As far as the grille lights. Runnin4tacos.com has a plug and play option. That pop into the pro grille. They even have a tutorial video on there too
     
  6. Jul 16, 2019 at 8:03 PM
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  7. Jul 17, 2019 at 6:35 AM
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    It’s oem Toyota
     
  8. Jul 17, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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    Thanks!
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2019 at 8:47 AM
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    This IS the one I have. The link takes you directly to that page. It comes already set for those who do not need the sensor, so you can simply swap it out. It does come with the sensor though, in case of someone who needs it. Since you do not need it, I would definitely NOT go with a dealer version, if they will sell you one, as there is no need to waste your money when you can get a perfectly good one aftermarket for $100s less.
     
  10. Jul 17, 2019 at 9:52 AM
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    Awesome! Well, I just ordered these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tacoma-TRD...ght-Front-Hood-Grille-Smoke-Len-/323809309311

    And this: http://www.madhornets.com/trd-pro-grille-for-tacoma-2016-2019-matte-black-pt228-35170/
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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  12. Jul 17, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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    Will do! Ronzio sent me the link for those and I like how they look on his Taco.
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2019 at 12:01 PM
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    I ordered the one from Madhornets. I ordered this back at the end of March, after I ordered my new Tacoma. It was among the first accessories that arrived even before I had gotten my truck! Anyway, I opened the box and was quite impressed. After I got my truck, and after watching several Youtube videos that showed how to swap them out, I put the grill on my bed, which I figured was a good place as it wouldn't scratch it. I took out the part of the grill where the sensor cover goes, and started to install the sensor cover. That is where I had a problem. The sensor cover would NOT snap in, as the tabs were too short. After contacting MadHornets, a couple of times, the sent me pics and showed me where I had to "trim" the tabs in order for them to work. I did it, and I was able to snap the sensor cover on, but my point is that I should NOT have had to modify it in the first place. It should have come from Madhornets, ready to snap on. But, having said that, other than that, the whole grill is awesome, as you can see in my profile pic. I removed the original grill from the truck, exactly as others' videos show. I did not break not one tab on the original grill, and the new Pro grill snapped right in. I had the whole thing swapped out in less than 20 minutes. The Pro grill from Madhornets is awesome, and there is no difference between that and those that come from the factory on actual Tacoma TRD Pros. Believe me, I checked it out at my local dealer before I did the swap! I highly recommend this grill from Madhornets, because for the price, I thought it was the best option because the letters come in a separate ONE-PIECE section that is SCREWED ON from the back of the grill, UNLIKE most of the others where you have to "STICK ON" the letters. I don't know about you, but even though most people report no problems with these stick on letters popping off, I can guarantee you that if I had gotten a grill with stick on letters, at least one of the letters would come off somewhere along the road! So for me, the peace of mind with the SCREW ON letters was worth it.
     
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  14. Jul 17, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    I pulled the trigger on this one, good price and testimonial. I'll post my results when it comes in. Thanks for the write up! :thumbsup:
     
  15. Jul 18, 2019 at 7:09 AM
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    I have the OEM Pro Grill with the plug n’ play Running4Tacos lights. Easy install, no issues........39FB1992-145D-4BD4-A5EF-AAA0F2189094.jpg
     
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  16. Jul 18, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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    where do you plug the lights in? i was going to get these for my truck as well for the lights.
     
  17. Jul 18, 2019 at 11:01 AM
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    Here: https://youtu.be/kK5IBYQhmlg
     

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