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a really stupid question about the grills

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by scottd1975, Apr 17, 2025.

  1. Apr 17, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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    scottd1975

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    I see alot of grills for sale. All of them have the hole empty where the word Toyota goes. Is that correct or does it come with that insert?
     
  2. Apr 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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    Shipmate, Most likely you are looking at aftermarket grills that are getting around copyright laws.
     
  3. Apr 17, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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    OH yea makes sense now to find that part of the grill
     
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    Devolve

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    Usually the pictures will be blank but description will say "letters included."
     
  5. Apr 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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    The knockoff pro grille I bought years ago didn’t show the Toyota letters but it was all included and worked great.
     
  6. Apr 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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    wood714

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    Never understood why people want a big ass TOYOTA across the front of their trucks. I'd love to ditch the emblem, but it has that electric shit behind it.

    [​IMG]
     
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    AvalonTaco

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    For me it’s an 80’s throwback…..you know “Heritage Grill”.

    In those days the Toyota logo Was the word TOYOTA.

    And I worked at a Toyota dealership as well. I saw a lot of grilles
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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    I think the grills with the word Toyota in them have a better look to them. Its not the work Toyota i like the most its the actual grill layout.
     
  9. Apr 18, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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    Different strokes, ya know?
     
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    jwctaco

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    I thought you said girls, never mind :D
     
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    Because a big ass HYUNDAI across the front would just confuse people.
     
  12. Apr 18, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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    if i'm putting letters across the grille, i want it to say something like LOCKHEED
     
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  13. Apr 18, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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    to be fair, most people seem to take vehicle badges far too seriously. i've seen less drama over war crimes.

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  14. Apr 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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    Haha thats funny. Yea i get it for sure. I just like the wording and look of the aftermarket grills. To each their own.
     
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    That round plastic piece in the center of the grill is called "Garnish" by Toyota and is where the radar sensor is located.
     
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    Count me as a fan of the big dumb letters. My letters are from the LC-BJ70 though - they weren't intended for a mere Tacoma.


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  18. Apr 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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    Before buying my truck I planned to replace the grill, but I am glad I didn’t.
     
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