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2018’s come with black badges!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by RobEd, Jan 28, 2018.

  1. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:18 PM
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    RobEd

    RobEd [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I’m sure some of you have seen it, but I was checking out the 2018’s at my local dealership and noticed the new grille (much better), black badging and tailgate inserts.

    Looking sharp already before any additional mods.

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  2. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:22 PM
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    InfernoTonka

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    Could be dealer add on stuff. Looks sharp.
     
  3. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:23 PM
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    Unchained 5150

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    But still and ugly ass cheese grater grill.
     
  4. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:25 PM
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    I reckon so. The badges were actually plastic overlays. They must have ordered them from Nox Lux.
    The dealership must be reading this forum and all the mods you guys are doing.
     
  5. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:25 PM
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    Iamraiderpower

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    Its not a dealer add on, Its called "Blackout package' IIRC. My 18 Tundra came with it. I believe its a GST package only IIRC.
     
  6. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    Better than last year, but yup, still not as sleek as the TRD Pro grille.
     
  7. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    And my 17 came with it
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    Nice!
     
  9. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:27 PM
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    I'm going to check out Nox Lux.
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:28 PM
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    Iamraiderpower

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    if you are referring to the lower portion of the door, thats factory rock protection not "orange peel".
     
  11. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:31 PM
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    Tehcoma

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    no, looking at the reflection of the phone above the tacoma badge and the car reflection on the tailgate.
     
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  12. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:31 PM
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    KBOX

    KBOX In a va.. *cough* truck down by the river.

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    I have the same as well. It's very noticeable.
     
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  13. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:32 PM
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    I wish they came with it. It's a common add-on I've seen while shopping around.
     
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  14. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:37 PM
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    Plus... blacked out tailpipe looks sharp too...

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  15. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:37 PM
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    I just bought the black badges (75427-04041). The overlay kit was more expensive and just seemed wasteful since I only needed the side plates.
     
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    Yea my Black Tundra Tip really goes well with my GST 20s
     
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  17. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:38 PM
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    I’m sure it does!
     
  18. Jan 28, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    ... from Toyota?

    How much?

    They are replacements?
     
  19. Jan 28, 2018 at 3:01 PM
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    Iamraiderpower

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    The Toyota OEM Tundra black out emblems arent overlays, I dont know about the Tacoma though.
     
  20. Jan 28, 2018 at 3:06 PM
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    Factory Blackout package, Soft roll up bed cover, Cheap seat covers, Front and rear dash cam, AVS in channel vent visors
    400 dollar option
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