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TRD Pro Grill vs OEM Grille (2012-2015)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Audi403, Mar 11, 2021.

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Which grille do you prefer?

  1. TRD Pro Grille (OEM)

    28 vote(s)
    41.8%

  2. TRD Pro Grille (Replica)

    21 vote(s)
    31.3%

  3. Original non-TRD Grille

    15 vote(s)
    22.4%

  4. Other

    3 vote(s)
    4.5%
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  1. Mar 11, 2021 at 2:10 PM
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    busychild

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    from ebay i was eyeing this one but yeah... close to $700...

    https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Genuine-Toy...6+GAS+DOHC+Naturally+Aspirated&epid=658372392


    Anyone use this site before? https://toyotaproshop.store/collections/2012-2015-tacoma/products/2012-2015-tacoma-trd-pro-grill
     
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  2. Mar 11, 2021 at 2:18 PM
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    Seems too good to be true but they use PayPal :notsure:

    OEM in the states is about $380 USD unless you have a parts hookup.
     
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    verynearlypure, Mar 11, 2021
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  3. Mar 11, 2021 at 2:25 PM
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  4. Mar 11, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    I don't think they claim that one to be OEM. Looks like a decent knockoff though
     
    Audi403, Mar 11, 2021
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  5. Mar 11, 2021 at 3:17 PM
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    i hit them up on Instagram if they shipped to Canada lets see what they say, outside of the grill there is some decent stuff on their that i may pickup as well...
     
    busychild, Mar 11, 2021
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  6. Mar 11, 2021 at 4:04 PM
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    How hard was wrapping the surround?
    I’m ok for now with the stock grille really want to get rid of the chrome surround.
    I was just gonna do black chrome paint or satin black.
     
    Jeffch, Mar 11, 2021
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  7. Mar 11, 2021 at 5:36 PM
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    It wasn't too hard just time consuming, I got a degree from YouTube university on how too do it.
     
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  8. Mar 11, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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  9. Mar 11, 2021 at 7:07 PM
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    Got a response back, 10-14 days hmm considering it
     
    busychild, Mar 11, 2021
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  10. Mar 11, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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    I emailed Totota Pro Shop and asked them for more pictures of the grille. I noticed it looks like the two installed pictures differ from the picture of the item itself. The letters are silver on the installed picture but look black in the other picture. I noticed they are using the same installed picture as over at TacomaBeast. I'm going to email them about this to see what the deal is. It's cheaper at Tacoma Beast as well $150US + $55US shipping:
    https://tacomabeast.com/products/trd-pro-style-grille-2012-2015?variant=31808892502118

    Just shot an email to Elusive Supply to ask when this one will be back in stock and how much for shipping to Canada. It's cheaper and they show better pictures of the actual item:
    https://elusivesupply.com/collections/tacoma-2012-2015/products/tacoma-trd-pro-grille-2012-2015

    These guys only charge $26 to ship to Canada for a total of $236USD/$296 CAD
    https://tacovinyl.com/products/2012-2015-tacoma-trd-pro-grille?variant=31376209182823

    Another cheap option: $250 CAD and 7 dollar shipping. A couple complaints in the comments about screws not being long enough for the letters.
    https://www.amazon.ca/TACOMA-Grille-Matte-PTR54-35150-2012-2015/dp/B07DLR7YKY

    And the real deal OEM shipped for about $620 CAD:
    $476 Toyota Genuine PTR54-35150 TRD PRO Grille, Black
    https://www.amazon.ca/Genuine-Toyota-PTR54-35150-TRD-Grille/dp/B00S00HYHO

    So many options, hard to pick one. I'm no closer to making a decision than when I started this damn thread lol.
     
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  11. Mar 11, 2021 at 7:57 PM
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    Any installed pics of this one? It looks pretty good in the pictures on their site.
     
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  12. Mar 12, 2021 at 7:17 AM
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    Just an FYI, ProShop got back to me and told me that is one of their customers pictures who gave them permission to use that picture. However, they told me his vehicle is a TRD Pro and it came with that grille from the factory. So the installed picture they are using to sell their replica is actually of an OEM Toyota grille. They told me they aren't related to TacomaBeast and can't speak on their use of thr picture. This seems sketchy to me and is totally false advertising. How do you compare the fit and finish of their replica when they're using pictures of an OEM grille.

    This is the picture I'm talking about that both sites are using and is apparently an OEM grille, not a replica:
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    Toyota ProShop sent me this video of their grille install. He mentioned this is of the actual product as well as the other installed picture on the white truck from their website.
    https://youtu.be/JAYosGHQlZ4
     
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  13. Mar 12, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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    That's a shame. My guess is that its a different country thing. I went through the steps of ordering one when I got home and it gave me the 386 price plus taxes and a 5 dollar shipping for less than 15 miles price
     
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  14. Mar 12, 2021 at 8:16 AM
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    That is a nice interpretation. A little third gen, mixed with the classic lettering, made to fit a 12-15.
    Couldn't find it anywhere on e-bay. Where did you find it?

    Cheers.
     
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  15. Mar 12, 2021 at 8:17 AM
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  17. Mar 12, 2021 at 8:38 AM
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    Amazon actually
     
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  18. Mar 12, 2021 at 9:16 AM
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    Here's my $140 eBay knockoff:

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  19. Mar 12, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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  20. Mar 13, 2021 at 6:49 AM
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    I installed a ~$100 grill from ebay on mine. I'm very happy with the fit and finish. I thought I did not get screws for the letters but they were hiding in the box.

    Dealer was https://www.ebay.com/usr/skyautomotor

    I did get a new grill surround from the dealer though.


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