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Headlight Trim Plates

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Nov 28, 2018.

  1. Dec 6, 2018 at 2:35 PM
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    stiles88

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    All done, I really like how it looks!

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  2. Dec 6, 2018 at 2:48 PM
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    All the things!
    No front plate, but then I saw the Taco Time... and I knew you had to be from the PNW. Born and raised in White Center (Rat City), birthplace of Taco Time.

    Edit: Oh yeah, the beauty plates look good too!
     
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  3. Dec 6, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    MGMSangTaco

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    Ha, very clearly stock black rippled. But thanks for the effort bud.
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2018 at 6:17 PM
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    stiles88

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    Here are a few outdoor pics with better lighting:

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  5. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:11 PM
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    First cement to post up and they look super clean! All it needs is a BHLM for the icing on the cake:)
    Did you pull the entire bumper, or just pull it back enough to swap them?
     
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  6. Dec 7, 2018 at 4:12 AM
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    Yeah, no it is the stock black ripple. Still basically what's it's going to look like though. Not that much of a difference other than the ripple.
     
  7. Dec 7, 2018 at 4:54 AM
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    I am pretty OCD and little things like that make a big difference to me, but to each his own. I probably will end up using the mgm but want the option for black too.
    :notsure:
     
  8. Dec 7, 2018 at 4:58 AM
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    Ohhh, yeah I feel you. Hmmmmm, well if you do and put them on let me know how it looks.
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    Thanks! It's hard to believe something so small can make such a big difference. I am definitely planning on upgrading my headlights down the road. I am not looking forward to the removal process though!

    I pulled my bumper down just enough to swap them. I did have some difficulty with getting the bumper loose. I'm not like the hulk or anything, but I'm definitely not weak. I think my bumper came with the strongest clips Toyota could find...
     
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  10. Dec 7, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    Waiting to see a BBP!
     
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  11. Dec 9, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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  12. Dec 10, 2018 at 1:18 PM
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    Waiting for mine to show up today . Hopefully install them soon .
     
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  13. Dec 10, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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    I want to get bumper covers but they don’t come in cement. What color and/or paint are you using to match the Toyota cement color?
     
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  14. Dec 11, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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    Hey Meso,
    I have one question. I'm a new Tacoma owner and I just discovered your web-site, but sadly I have also discovered that most of the cool products you offer are sold out. Is there a chance you will restock or are us newcomers out of luck?
     
  15. Dec 11, 2018 at 10:55 AM
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    He is always trying to catch up but everything sells out so fast. You just need to follow his threads on here for what you want. He always let's us know when more items will be in stock. Welcome, Meso has the best stuff around :hattip:
     
  16. Dec 11, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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    924C8E7B-BF8F-4724-91C9-75B439B64B1D.jpg Got my BBP set in today . Hopefully I can installed them tomorrow.
     
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  17. Dec 12, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    Thanks for the info. Will follow and put his website in my 'Favorites'.
     
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  18. Dec 12, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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    Here is BBP installed . Really super happy with the outcome and the quality of the part.
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  19. Dec 14, 2018 at 8:13 PM
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    Looks like the blue matches really well. I’m taking a little poll, did you remove the entire bumper, put just remove enough screws to pull it down and complete the swap?
     
  20. Dec 15, 2018 at 4:27 AM
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    The blue match is fantastic . I removed just enough to pull it down . Obviously you remove the grille 1st . The bumper is the clips along the top under the grille . Than the side screw and clip and the 1st two screws on the bottom. The flare is what gets in the way most . Even undoing the two bumper flare clips it’s a challenge to get the bumper cover out of the fender bracket . I used a plastic body tool to help pop the bumper out of the fender brackets and from there the bumper went low enough to pop them in . All together it was still a half hour or less install and we’ll worth the work . Cleans up the front end nicely and for the prices you can’t go wrong .
     

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