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All these damn Pro grilles

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DevilDogDoc, Oct 14, 2020.

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  1. Oct 14, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    So I’m looking at all the Pro grille options and damn there are a lot! When I had my 17 there was OEM and Cali raised. Wasn’t impressed by them, the grille was fine but their customer service sucked. So today there seem to be a million choices, eBay for $85 Cali at 250, Taco garage at $200.... With this range of prices, truly is one 100% than the other? What’s the most cost effective way to a Pro grille that fits right and works? Also the garnish thing adds a wrinkle I didn’t have before but I’m sure the $20 eBay one will cover that problem pretty well. So thoughts?
     
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  2. Oct 14, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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    I ordered mine from Taco Garage with the aftermarket garnish and have been completely satisfied for about 5k miles. Occasionally in heavy rain I get a TSS warning, but I chalk that up to really poor visibility on I5 in the weather. I'd order it again for the price no doubt.
     
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  3. Oct 14, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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    IDK, I've been running OEM Pro grille since Sept 2016 and still looks brand new. There was no knock off then..
     
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    ^this
     
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    Do something other than a Pro grill. It seems like everyone has one of those. Be different!
     
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  6. Oct 14, 2020 at 2:46 PM
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    Love to cause I’m all about OEM but Toyota is too proud of that grille!
     
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    Agree. Seems like every third gen has a knock off Pro grill. Surprised people aren’t getting sick of them. So much so I went back to chrome stock on my 2nd gen.

    Somebody is selling a 3rd gen Limited grill on my local FB marketplace for $80. I think that’s the best looking grill, stock or otherwise. If I had a 3rd gen that’s what I’d be getting.
     
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    I would but that FJ40 big ass TOYOTA sings to me! I still miss my 74 I had when I got out of the Navy...
     
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    That is true , but I haven’t had any probs out of mine at all . Couldnt tell ya about the others :notsure:
     
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    yeah, be original...it’s not like everyone on here owns a Tacoma. Lol
     
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    I got one off toyotaproshop and it left a little to be desired. Hoping Cali Raised fits better. I liked the 2020 OR grille but I just like Pro style more

    Plus i like how the raptor lights fit better on the PRO
     
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  12. Oct 14, 2020 at 3:04 PM
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    What was wrong with it?
     
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    Didn’t fit as flush as I’d like. Gap is driving me crazy

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    Weak! I hope you can return it!
     
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    They are a lot cheaper now than they were back in 2019, or even 2017. In August 2019, I payed around $200 for the grille with the garnish. The grille is aftermarket, and there is some very small defects (gaps between grille and housing, letters are attached to a plate etc...) If you get an aftermarket grille, try to pickup an OEM garnish because apparently the Chinese knock-offs are kinda wack.

    I'm not sure if you can get a OEM TRD Pro Grille anymore, some places won't sell them without a TRD Pro registered vin number, plus they are like $500
     
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    Says the guy with a Tacoma.
     
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    You have a gap at the top, and I have a gap all around

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    I'm sticking with my lowly SR grill for now. Doesn't look bad at all to me.
     
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    Ha! Who made yours?
     
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