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+16 HomerTaco “Ghost Raptor” grill

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by HomerTaco, Dec 23, 2020.

  1. Dec 23, 2020 at 6:55 PM
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    HomerTaco

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    This literally came about from some spare parts I had and a weekend’s worth of tinkering in my shop. :oops:

    The surround is an aftermarket TRD Pro grill that I had butchered for the center cross bar. After the surgery I realized that it would still fasten to the truck so I decided to try and actually make something of it. The mesh is my M4 with Toyota embossed in it. AKA the “ghost Raptor” grill style.

    here are a few “in production” pics:



    The trick was trying to figure out a clean way to finish the open ends on either side from removing that center bar.

    I’m pretty happy with the results:




    There’s only one issue to note: one of the 16 clips is broken. I wasn’t concerned because with my original intent this could have just been thrown out.


    Obviously, I don’t own a 3rd gen so this is for sale.

    Looking for $475 + shipping considering it’s a prototype build.

    It will definitely work on a 16 or 17 without the bullshit sensor crap in the grill. As for 18 & up, I have no way of knowing what additional mods would need to be done to make it work. :sorry:

    if interested please PM me your name, shipping address and PayPal email address to invoice you.

    First come first serve. :D

    thank you!
    ~ Craig
     
  2. Dec 23, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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    Skydvrr

    Skydvrr IG: @kalopsianick

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    Too bad u don't have a pic on the truck. Good lookin grill. Glws
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2020 at 7:48 PM
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    HomerTaco

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    HomerTaco ...................................................................................................................................................... Core-Hurst short throw shifter & T-handle / Carbon Fiber Interior / custom console light / De-badged / leather interior / Heated Front seats / Red Line Hood Struts / Painted speaker grills /one-off TRD Satoshi Grill with 12-15 front-end swap/ Pioneer AVIC-X920BT HU / Scangauge II / Black LED Tails / Dash Mount for iPad mini / Safari Snorkel / Auto-pilot mode / Leer 100XQ Cap / 4x Innovations sliders / Rear Diff Breather Mod / front windows tinted to 35% / Brute Force Fab Hybrid Front Bumper / BAMF Rear Diff Skid / Budbuilt Skids / CBI Trail Master 2.0 rear hybrid bumper / Fox rr coils/ TC UCA's/ TC spindle gussets/ TC Cam Tab gussets / Dakar leafs / Defined Engineering shackles / All pro U bolt flip / Timbren Rear Bumpstops / BAMF LCA skids / Exhaust re-route / Fog Light anytime Mod / LowRange Off Road extended rear brake lines / ATO Shackle Flip / sectioned Bushwhacker flares / re-geared to 4.56 / ARB Front & Rear Locking Diff / ARB CKMA12 compressor / PrInSu full rack system / 1" body lift / Inchworm 4.7 crawlbox / twin stick FJ t-case / Davez off-road triple-stick kit/
    Thank you:D
     
  4. Dec 26, 2020 at 5:46 PM
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    HomerTaco

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    HomerTaco ...................................................................................................................................................... Core-Hurst short throw shifter & T-handle / Carbon Fiber Interior / custom console light / De-badged / leather interior / Heated Front seats / Red Line Hood Struts / Painted speaker grills /one-off TRD Satoshi Grill with 12-15 front-end swap/ Pioneer AVIC-X920BT HU / Scangauge II / Black LED Tails / Dash Mount for iPad mini / Safari Snorkel / Auto-pilot mode / Leer 100XQ Cap / 4x Innovations sliders / Rear Diff Breather Mod / front windows tinted to 35% / Brute Force Fab Hybrid Front Bumper / BAMF Rear Diff Skid / Budbuilt Skids / CBI Trail Master 2.0 rear hybrid bumper / Fox rr coils/ TC UCA's/ TC spindle gussets/ TC Cam Tab gussets / Dakar leafs / Defined Engineering shackles / All pro U bolt flip / Timbren Rear Bumpstops / BAMF LCA skids / Exhaust re-route / Fog Light anytime Mod / LowRange Off Road extended rear brake lines / ATO Shackle Flip / sectioned Bushwhacker flares / re-geared to 4.56 / ARB Front & Rear Locking Diff / ARB CKMA12 compressor / PrInSu full rack system / 1" body lift / Inchworm 4.7 crawlbox / twin stick FJ t-case / Davez off-road triple-stick kit/
    Bump
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2020 at 8:45 PM
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    HomerTaco

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    HomerTaco ...................................................................................................................................................... Core-Hurst short throw shifter & T-handle / Carbon Fiber Interior / custom console light / De-badged / leather interior / Heated Front seats / Red Line Hood Struts / Painted speaker grills /one-off TRD Satoshi Grill with 12-15 front-end swap/ Pioneer AVIC-X920BT HU / Scangauge II / Black LED Tails / Dash Mount for iPad mini / Safari Snorkel / Auto-pilot mode / Leer 100XQ Cap / 4x Innovations sliders / Rear Diff Breather Mod / front windows tinted to 35% / Brute Force Fab Hybrid Front Bumper / BAMF Rear Diff Skid / Budbuilt Skids / CBI Trail Master 2.0 rear hybrid bumper / Fox rr coils/ TC UCA's/ TC spindle gussets/ TC Cam Tab gussets / Dakar leafs / Defined Engineering shackles / All pro U bolt flip / Timbren Rear Bumpstops / BAMF LCA skids / Exhaust re-route / Fog Light anytime Mod / LowRange Off Road extended rear brake lines / ATO Shackle Flip / sectioned Bushwhacker flares / re-geared to 4.56 / ARB Front & Rear Locking Diff / ARB CKMA12 compressor / PrInSu full rack system / 1" body lift / Inchworm 4.7 crawlbox / twin stick FJ t-case / Davez off-road triple-stick kit/
    And takers? :notsure:
     
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  6. Jan 1, 2021 at 9:28 PM
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    Pretty slick but I’ve got the 2018 sensor variant. If it was already sorted I’d be a candidate.
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2021 at 9:33 PM
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  8. Jan 1, 2021 at 10:12 PM
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  9. Jan 2, 2021 at 12:44 AM
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    Looks nice, but that’s about 3 times more than I’d be willing to pay. Very creative though.
     
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  10. Jan 2, 2021 at 1:06 AM
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    His craftsmanship is about 3 times more than what you’d be willing to pay as well lol.
     
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  11. Jan 2, 2021 at 10:58 AM
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    Looks sweet! Start mass production soon we can all afford one. :spending:
     
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  12. Jan 2, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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    HomerTaco

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    HomerTaco ...................................................................................................................................................... Core-Hurst short throw shifter & T-handle / Carbon Fiber Interior / custom console light / De-badged / leather interior / Heated Front seats / Red Line Hood Struts / Painted speaker grills /one-off TRD Satoshi Grill with 12-15 front-end swap/ Pioneer AVIC-X920BT HU / Scangauge II / Black LED Tails / Dash Mount for iPad mini / Safari Snorkel / Auto-pilot mode / Leer 100XQ Cap / 4x Innovations sliders / Rear Diff Breather Mod / front windows tinted to 35% / Brute Force Fab Hybrid Front Bumper / BAMF Rear Diff Skid / Budbuilt Skids / CBI Trail Master 2.0 rear hybrid bumper / Fox rr coils/ TC UCA's/ TC spindle gussets/ TC Cam Tab gussets / Dakar leafs / Defined Engineering shackles / All pro U bolt flip / Timbren Rear Bumpstops / BAMF LCA skids / Exhaust re-route / Fog Light anytime Mod / LowRange Off Road extended rear brake lines / ATO Shackle Flip / sectioned Bushwhacker flares / re-geared to 4.56 / ARB Front & Rear Locking Diff / ARB CKMA12 compressor / PrInSu full rack system / 1" body lift / Inchworm 4.7 crawlbox / twin stick FJ t-case / Davez off-road triple-stick kit/
    I can make more but I haven’t even sold this one. :notsure:
     
  13. Jan 2, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    JennJenn

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    If I upgrade my rig I'll want one...I kinda wish I had one for my rig now but not sure I'm capable of installing it myself lol.
     
  14. Jan 2, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    Installing a grill is alot easier than you think.

    1. Open hood.
    2. Remove two bolts and two clips
    3. Remove old grill
    4. Install new grill
    5. Install two bolts and two clips
    6. Close hood.
    7. Smile
     
  15. Jan 2, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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    And that's one of the many reasons why I love my truck. Easy to work on. :thumbsup:
     
  16. Jan 2, 2021 at 2:46 PM
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    Dang! That easy?! Awesome
     
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  17. Jan 10, 2021 at 6:42 AM
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    HomerTaco

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    HomerTaco ...................................................................................................................................................... Core-Hurst short throw shifter & T-handle / Carbon Fiber Interior / custom console light / De-badged / leather interior / Heated Front seats / Red Line Hood Struts / Painted speaker grills /one-off TRD Satoshi Grill with 12-15 front-end swap/ Pioneer AVIC-X920BT HU / Scangauge II / Black LED Tails / Dash Mount for iPad mini / Safari Snorkel / Auto-pilot mode / Leer 100XQ Cap / 4x Innovations sliders / Rear Diff Breather Mod / front windows tinted to 35% / Brute Force Fab Hybrid Front Bumper / BAMF Rear Diff Skid / Budbuilt Skids / CBI Trail Master 2.0 rear hybrid bumper / Fox rr coils/ TC UCA's/ TC spindle gussets/ TC Cam Tab gussets / Dakar leafs / Defined Engineering shackles / All pro U bolt flip / Timbren Rear Bumpstops / BAMF LCA skids / Exhaust re-route / Fog Light anytime Mod / LowRange Off Road extended rear brake lines / ATO Shackle Flip / sectioned Bushwhacker flares / re-geared to 4.56 / ARB Front & Rear Locking Diff / ARB CKMA12 compressor / PrInSu full rack system / 1" body lift / Inchworm 4.7 crawlbox / twin stick FJ t-case / Davez off-road triple-stick kit/
    Bump.

    Also will note: a family friend recently bought a 2021 TRD off road & is willing to be a guinea pig for the TSS fit test.
     
  18. Apr 16, 2021 at 2:55 PM
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    HomerTaco

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    HomerTaco ...................................................................................................................................................... Core-Hurst short throw shifter & T-handle / Carbon Fiber Interior / custom console light / De-badged / leather interior / Heated Front seats / Red Line Hood Struts / Painted speaker grills /one-off TRD Satoshi Grill with 12-15 front-end swap/ Pioneer AVIC-X920BT HU / Scangauge II / Black LED Tails / Dash Mount for iPad mini / Safari Snorkel / Auto-pilot mode / Leer 100XQ Cap / 4x Innovations sliders / Rear Diff Breather Mod / front windows tinted to 35% / Brute Force Fab Hybrid Front Bumper / BAMF Rear Diff Skid / Budbuilt Skids / CBI Trail Master 2.0 rear hybrid bumper / Fox rr coils/ TC UCA's/ TC spindle gussets/ TC Cam Tab gussets / Dakar leafs / Defined Engineering shackles / All pro U bolt flip / Timbren Rear Bumpstops / BAMF LCA skids / Exhaust re-route / Fog Light anytime Mod / LowRange Off Road extended rear brake lines / ATO Shackle Flip / sectioned Bushwhacker flares / re-geared to 4.56 / ARB Front & Rear Locking Diff / ARB CKMA12 compressor / PrInSu full rack system / 1" body lift / Inchworm 4.7 crawlbox / twin stick FJ t-case / Davez off-road triple-stick kit/
  19. Apr 16, 2021 at 3:26 PM
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    Erikerowley

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    Send it to me, Ill get some pics of it on my truck for u ;) LOL... awesome looking grill! free bump
     
  20. Apr 25, 2021 at 3:18 AM
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    That’s a sick grill! Hopefully can see it on a truck soon.
     

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