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Factory grill thoughts?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by calebc, Feb 28, 2020.

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Which grill option

  1. Keep it bro-tastic

    54 vote(s)
    38.0%

  2. Factory

    60 vote(s)
    42.3%

  3. Tinted Factory

    28 vote(s)
    19.7%
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  1. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:40 AM
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    calebc

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    calebc [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I really like the factory grill from my 2020 with the exception of the giant chrome emblem in the middle of it. I've switched to a bro grill but I'd like to go back to the factory grill if I can do something with the chrome. I hate the printed pieces I've seen out there, those look just as out of place (if not more) than the chrome emblem does. I had the thought to maybe find some matte (or satin) clear vinyl to put over it to tone the chrome down. The closest I could find was slightly tinted matte wrap that's made for headlights. So tell me you guys think:

    Keep it bro-tastic:
    IMG_0219.jpg

    Factory:
    IMG_0309.jpg

    With the tinted wrap:
    IMG_0312.jpg
     
    calebc, Feb 28, 2020
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  2. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:44 AM
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    Falcon5Romeo

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    I like the bro-tastic grill.

    I have the bulky plastic grill like yours but with the big toyota emblem in the middle instead of the text. I think the tacoma text version looks nicer than mine.
     
    Falcon5Romeo, Feb 28, 2020
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  3. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:52 AM
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    CaptainBart45

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    CaptainBart45, Feb 28, 2020
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  4. Feb 28, 2020 at 7:02 AM
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    VeeSix

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    VeeSix, Feb 28, 2020
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  5. Feb 28, 2020 at 8:24 AM
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    christian Not Daddy

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    It actually looks really nice
     
    christian Not Daddy, Feb 28, 2020
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  6. Feb 28, 2020 at 8:32 AM
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    Chew

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    No bro
     
    Chew, Feb 28, 2020
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  7. Feb 28, 2020 at 8:35 AM
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    erikshift

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    I think it factory grille for the 20's is pretty good looking, can't go wrong either way.
     
    erikshift, Feb 28, 2020
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  8. Feb 28, 2020 at 5:40 PM
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    calebc

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    calebc [OP] Well-Known Member

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    man, I'm surprised there's more bro-tastic votes right now...
     
    calebc, Feb 28, 2020
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  9. Feb 28, 2020 at 5:55 PM
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    shane100700

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    Friends don’t let friends go bro.
     
    shane100700, Feb 28, 2020
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  10. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:01 PM
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    rblalliance

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    rblalliance let the wookie win

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    I like the new 2020 grills. I'd say keep it
     
    rblalliance, Feb 28, 2020
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  11. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    bassmusic

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    Stay a bro, bro. Forget that cheese grater stock grill.
     
    bassmusic, Feb 28, 2020
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  12. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    pelts79

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    Your pro looks good, I'm probably in the minority, but I'm not a fan of the new 2020 grills.
     
    pelts79, Feb 28, 2020
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  13. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    I'd like to see the tinted factory Offroad grill on the truck in daylight/ better lighting. My local dealer does tons of "special edition" trucks with spacer lifts and Pro grills. I like most aspects of the pro grill but wished it didn't stick out at the top...
     
    HeritageTRD, Feb 28, 2020
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  14. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    The only criticism I have of your Bro Grill is the 4 Brah-ptor lights. I'd have only done 3. 4 seems overkill for a truck that's not really oversized like the Raptor.
     
    bassmusic, Feb 28, 2020
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  15. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:10 PM
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    calebc

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    I wasn't a fan when I first got it. It's definitely grown on me and now I really like the grill, just hate the huge emblem.
     
    calebc, Feb 28, 2020
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  16. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    HeritageTRD

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    Maybe we'll get a new Pro grill design soon?
     
    HeritageTRD, Feb 28, 2020
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  17. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:12 PM
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    calebc

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    4 keeps the lights centered in the space. 3 moves it either to the top or bottom of the space which looks out of place.
     
    calebc, Feb 28, 2020
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  18. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:12 PM
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    GTCOMA

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    I like it with the tint.
     
    GTCOMA, Feb 28, 2020
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  19. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    calebc

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    Maybe I'll throw it on tomorrow. It's a quick job and I agree, I think I need to see it on the truck.
     
    calebc, Feb 28, 2020
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  20. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:51 PM
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    brandon78lusch

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    The new 2020 trd sport/or grille looks pretty sick. the TRD Pro grille is kinda getting old on me and im definitely not going back to the cheese grater/chicken wire trd sport/or grille (2019)
     
    brandon78lusch, Feb 28, 2020
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