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Am I going to have trouble putting a 2017 grill on a 2020?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Alexander Coe, Aug 31, 2020.

  1. Aug 31, 2020 at 9:28 AM
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    Alexander Coe

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    I'm wondering if the tss sensor on my 2020 will fit behind the emblem of the 2017 off road grill or if I'll have to do some handy work. I have an SR5 now.
     
  2. Aug 31, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    RangerComa

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    No TSS on 17’s. So you’re gonna have to fab it in someway to work.

    why would you want the cheese grater grill of an OR 17 anyway?
     
  3. Aug 31, 2020 at 9:32 AM
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    The 2017 didn't have the sensor. I would suggest holding out for a 2018 grille.
     
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    2017 did not have the sensor, but there is a dummy panel blank in that spot on the Pro Grille that is easily removed.
     
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    Lawfarin

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    Unless it’s a Pro grille, it’s not gonna happen without some extensive modifications.
     
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    Alexander Coe

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    Call me stupid but I like the all chrome grill on that year more. I dont want to mess with that sensor too much, was there a chrome 19-20 off road grill? They all look charcoal to me

    Thanks!
     
  7. Aug 31, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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    I believe the location of the sensor is not in the same location on the 2020 compared to 2018-2019 models either.
     
  8. Aug 31, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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    Alexander Coe

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    We'll that's something else. Can anyone confirm?
     
  9. Sep 2, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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    Alexander Coe

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    2019 off road grille fit no problem. One clip was in a different place and didn't use one screw. 2017 wasn't going to work without heavy mods. I think it looks better on the silver. Matches the stock rims. One small change! Beautiful scenery too.

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    iwashmycar

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    Looks nice! I do think that looks better than the '20 version.

    Take that air dam off while you are at it!
     
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  11. Sep 2, 2020 at 6:59 AM
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    Alexander Coe

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    Haha! I don't know, man. First tank of gas I got 22 mpg mixed. Its gotta be that air dam...
     
  12. Sep 2, 2020 at 9:55 AM
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    Highly doubt it. OR, Sport and SR5, SR with v6 all rated samd mpgs. MT is a bit worse than AT.

    I removed mine and noticed no difference. Looks way better IMO.

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  13. Sep 2, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    Wait what .. you went from a 20 to a 17 ..
     

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