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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Chicken_Taco, Oct 16, 2021.

  1. Oct 16, 2021 at 12:28 PM
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    Chicken_Taco

    Chicken_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I know this has been done 10,000s of times … and I really wanted to do something different here. I tried for a year and 10 months to find a better grill, but just kept coming back to the TRD Pro grill. Finally, the cheese greater just had to go, so yeah I guess I became a lemming:

    Before:
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    During:
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    After:
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    I was worried I wasn’t gonna like it because it was too much black on black. But now that it’s on I’m thinking about blacking out the rest of the chrome on the truck. Already have plans to tint the front door windows to match the rear. Will have that done another week or two for that.

    So far, no issues with the TSS.
     
  2. Oct 16, 2021 at 12:31 PM
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    nucl3ar

    nucl3ar 2021 White Tacoma Limited 4x4

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    OVTune Meso Total Tail Stage 1 tail lights BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau Cover
    Look clean!
     
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  3. Oct 16, 2021 at 12:42 PM
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    YellowSnow

    YellowSnow Chasing Pink Taco

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    Chinese? OEM? Brand?
     
  4. Oct 16, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    Chicken_Taco

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    Taco Garage. They had it on sale so I bit. Heard good things and it is a really good fit. Worked out well.
     
  5. Oct 16, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Looks great! Now you need the Jersey version of this plate 4799C94E-4B1C-4BEE-B14F-FF10334680C9.jpg
     
  6. Oct 16, 2021 at 1:40 PM
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    JustJon

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    Yes I would get rid of all the exterior chrome. Looks so much better after.
     
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  7. Oct 16, 2021 at 1:42 PM
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    Chicken_Taco

    Chicken_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Haha. Nice, I like it!
     
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  8. Oct 16, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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    hiPSI

    hiPSI Laminar Flow

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    Stay away from cliffs and bridges lol. Looks good.
     
  9. Oct 16, 2021 at 6:06 PM
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    Chicken_Taco

    Chicken_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    LOL. Indeed! :rofl:
     
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  10. Oct 16, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    radclerk1

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    Lose the chin strap and it will look even better.
     
  11. Oct 16, 2021 at 6:15 PM
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    Amanelot

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    Nothing wrong with putting on the grill that should have came on the tacos from the factory
     
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  12. Oct 16, 2021 at 6:33 PM
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    Barrister

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    Personally, I really like just the right amount of chrome against black. A nice contrast I think, with no contrast If all black. Each to his own of course.
     

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