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2010 Tacoma black mesh grille overlay?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nckpolk, Dec 28, 2013.

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would you install an overlay black mesh grille?

Poll closed Jan 27, 2014.
  1. Yes

    88.9%
  2. No

    11.1%
  1. Dec 28, 2013 at 4:07 PM
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    nckpolk

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    Has anyone ever installed a black mesh overlay grille if so, would you recommend installing one or going a different route? thanks
     
  2. Dec 28, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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  3. Dec 28, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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    I bought a black mesh grille from auto parts specialist it has the rivets around it but it is an overlay and it requires to drill the O.E.M grill to mount it...Should I send it back and order a different one? or risk messing up the factory one? I can't decide?
     
  4. Dec 28, 2013 at 4:25 PM
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    I would go for it. If you are not to sure you can order a aftermarket replacement grill for around $60 from partsgeek.com or ebay. Or camelback toyota will sell you a factory painted grill.
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2013 at 4:31 PM
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    I am probably gonna go for it, I don't want the hassle in sending it back. Thank you for your response.
     
  6. Dec 28, 2013 at 5:20 PM
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    If you mess it up I have an OEM replacement that's chrome if you want it cheap.
    Excellent condition.
     
  7. Dec 28, 2013 at 5:29 PM
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    Thank you for your offer but my OEM grille is color matched to magnetic metallic gray.
     
  8. Dec 28, 2013 at 5:31 PM
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    got pics?
     
  9. Dec 28, 2013 at 5:38 PM
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    of the grille or truck?
     
  10. Dec 28, 2013 at 5:45 PM
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    grill and truck.. curious to see what your grill would look like with an overlay
     
  11. Dec 28, 2013 at 5:57 PM
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  12. Dec 28, 2013 at 6:35 PM
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    I say pull the trigger..if ya are nervous to mess up you grill pick up 1 from a member on here they are always for sale.. I have 1 for sale but its chrome and on the other side of the states...
     
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