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Rear Badging ?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by McToyota, Nov 17, 2015.

  1. Nov 17, 2015 at 7:38 AM
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    McToyota

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    My 2016 Double cab Sport 4 X 4 doesn't have the 4X4 badge on the tailgate. I see it in some pictures but not others. Does anyone know the rule here ? I mean just on off road, etc.
     
  2. Nov 17, 2015 at 7:42 AM
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    Not sure of the rule, but my sport is the same, only v6 on the tailgate.
     
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  3. Nov 17, 2015 at 7:47 AM
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    Well at least I'm not the only one.
     
  4. Nov 17, 2015 at 7:48 AM
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    It has V-6, and I checked the 4 wheel drive :)
     
  5. Nov 17, 2015 at 7:50 AM
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    I didn't see anything other than v6 on any of them in the Post your Sport thread.
     
  6. Nov 17, 2015 at 8:00 AM
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    I think the TRD models leave the 4x4 badge off the tailgate because they've got the 4x4 in the bedside decal.
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2015 at 8:19 AM
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    From everything I see, I think you are right...that makes the most sense.
     
  8. Nov 17, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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    I have the TRD OR 4X4 model, and I only have the V6 badge on the tailgate.

    :homer:
     
  9. Nov 17, 2015 at 11:29 AM
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    The 4x4 badge on the tailgate is only available on the Limited models, since they don't have the decals on the rear fenders.
     
  10. Nov 17, 2015 at 12:17 PM
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    And 4WD SR and SR5 models I would assume.
     
  11. Nov 17, 2015 at 4:11 PM
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    It's nice that they left off some of the badging. Saw Gen2's with 4 or more badges SR5, Prerunner, V-6, 4x4, I'm not wearing underwear....
     
  12. Nov 17, 2015 at 4:15 PM
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    If they removed the stickers for you....be happy. Your paint isn't covered with a sticker. Now you just have to remove the other stickers and emblems before the paint fades
     

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