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Couldn’t decide on a grille

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by GumShoe, Nov 9, 2021.

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  1. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:20 PM
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    GumShoe

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    Stuck between which grille I like the most. Should I keep it stock? Pose with the TRD pro grille or give it a fresh look with the 2021+ SR5 grille?

    Tacoma is a 2016 so the TSS isn’t a concern. I want to know which grille y’all like.
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    Now I need the off-road grille for my collection.
     
    GumShoe, Nov 9, 2021
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  2. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:22 PM
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    I have to admit I like that 2021 SR5 grille.
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:27 PM
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    I'll second that!
     
    Slick Taco, Nov 9, 2021
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  4. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:30 PM
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    For what’s it worth, I’m diggin the Pro grill.
     
    Chicken_Taco, Nov 9, 2021
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  5. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:31 PM
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    vivid02 Buy a Tesla…..I need the gas.

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    The grille is so easy to swap that you can just switch it out depending on your mood for the day. Like ladies switching shoes lol
     
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  6. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:35 PM
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    SunRunner

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    SunRunner Rub some dirt on it!

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    I like my “poser” pro grille. A lot of people down on the pro grille since so many people have one. Pick the one you like best and don’t look back, no matter what someone else might think.
     
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  7. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:36 PM
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    This
     
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  8. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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    I like that idea. A grille for each occasion.
     
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  9. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:43 PM
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    It definitely is one of the best looking grilles. The only people that might mind it are pro owners themselves.
     
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  10. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:59 PM
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    Never found one I liked myself. I pieced this thing together. Just what I did.

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  11. Nov 9, 2021 at 8:03 PM
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    IMO best looking 3rd gen grille to date. Has to be with a black bezel though, not that ugly chrome one.

    I would get one but it’s like $450…
     
    Junkhead, Nov 9, 2021
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  12. Nov 9, 2021 at 8:04 PM
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    Nice front bumper man.
     
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  13. Nov 9, 2021 at 8:14 PM
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    Do you sell shoes? :D
     
    CrispyTacoLover, Nov 9, 2021
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  14. Nov 9, 2021 at 8:37 PM
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    Mine is a limited and I painted gunmetal to match my wheels... I think it looks good

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  15. Nov 9, 2021 at 9:05 PM
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    Oooooo I like
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  18. Nov 9, 2021 at 11:26 PM
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    I think the pro grille looks best on your truck but, you should try the 2020 off-road grille. It really grew on me and now I don’t want to put the pro grille back on.
     
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  19. Nov 10, 2021 at 7:08 AM
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    SwollenGoat Onwards and Upwards!

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    Stock, the pro grill has been beaten to death… :crapstorm:
     
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  20. Nov 10, 2021 at 7:14 AM
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    I like the stock 2020+ SR5 grille. It also makes your truck look newer too.

    TRD Pro grilles only look nice if theres other aftermarket stuff on the front end of the truck in my opinion
     
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