NEW 2ND GEN GRILLE???

Try to get it vinyl wrap

 

Another coat of paint and it looks better, I think. Also did the letters.

 

gorgeous. Do you happen to have a model number or link that could help me get my hands on one!? I've got a 2009 btw. Thanks!

 

Got mine off eBay. Just put your year followed by trd pro grill

 

I too made a big ole mess with the included weather stripping and adhesive. Cleaned everything off and used the ESI Seal. If only I had read through this entire thread before ordering.

 

Got the raptor lights off eBay for around $18. Super stoked.

 

What headlights are those?

 

How did you attach the letters?

 

Headlights are from either Tacomabeast or Ebay. Debating to get them myself.

From what I've read, some use epoxy or 3M adhesive.

@Red05Tacoma great job on the paint matched grille

 

Any modification to fit the raptor lights in grille?

 

Nope, they just pop right into the trd pro grill nicely. I’d imagine if you had a different grill without the honeycomb pattern, modification would be needed.

 

Sold! Have the same grille. Read somewhere, running4tacos raptor lights require a slight cut. Thank you. You wouldn’t happen to have the link to those lights would you?

 

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/113870778796

These are the ones I got. One LED did get a little condensation after it poured for 2 days straight. I messaged the seller and he sent me replacements. He did ask for a photo but I think that’s fair. I’m still rocking the leds with condensation since they work fine. Won’t switch out until one fails. 10/10 would buy again.
$18> $64 runningfortacos IMO

 

These look awesome. Found the link on eBay and will probably order this week. Might try to fit first and then paint it. MGM color so will have to see what I can do. Also those headlights are sweet! Been checking those out as well and ready to order if they have a sale again.

 

I just installed mine this week, got it in the mail last week from motogenic .com. Shipping to Canada was $18 usd and it came in a week. Fit and finish is better than I expected. I pre ordered the esi tail gate seal and it worked like a charm.

 

I'm glad you guys are getting good mileage out of the ESI tailgate seal.

 

Ordered this grill earlier this week.. few questions as I have read through most of the thread but am still a little confused. Does the ESI Tailgate seal just tape right on? I think read somewhere that with a bug shield, the weather strip isn’t even needed. Is that true? Also, I might end up color matching the surround.. is any sanding needed or will good ole duplicolor rattle can just stick right on? Thanks!

 

X2

 

I used the tailgate seal but still had a significant gap. The bug shield definitely calms my OCD tremendously. I don't know how others are doing it without the guard.