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The OEM grill and bumper suck

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by elTaco De Loco, Nov 29, 2019.

  1. Nov 29, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    elTaco De Loco

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    The OEM grills and bumper are cheap and flimsy. I want to replace. Any ideas?
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    elTaco De Loco, Nov 29, 2019
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  2. Nov 29, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    Should’ve never bought the piece of shit to begin with.
     
    Techsan, Nov 29, 2019
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  3. Nov 29, 2019 at 10:29 AM
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    Trd pro grille and a steel bumper?
     
    piff, Nov 29, 2019
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  4. Nov 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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    Still stock completely capable!
    GillyLink, Nov 29, 2019
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  5. Nov 29, 2019 at 11:03 AM
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    elTaco De Loco, Nov 29, 2019
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  7. Nov 29, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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    Get a slimline to replace the fat lower lip
     
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    Smart man. Pick a grill you like and grab a SSO or similar bumper. You'll be badass.
     
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  9. Nov 29, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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    You as well brother! Cheers and happy hunting! I’m stuck between 2 bumpers myself. 1 isn’t offered in 1 piece yet so if it’s not by next spring I’ll have to go with runner up lol. Decisions decisions.
     
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  10. Dec 6, 2019 at 8:51 PM
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    Work in progress...
    I put this grill together. I bought the grill off Amazon and the letters from Custom Car Grills.

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    CaptainBart45, Dec 6, 2019
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  11. Dec 6, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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