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3rd gen Grilles..

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jnbbrown, Jul 11, 2019.

  1. Jul 11, 2019 at 8:38 PM
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    Please explain lol. Is that a metal pro grill?
     
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  2. Jul 11, 2019 at 8:42 PM
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    I got good quality cheese from denmark. I need a good guality cheese grater, can i use yours? :anonymous:

    Will pay top dollar.
     
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  3. Jul 11, 2019 at 8:50 PM
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    Y u say that?
     
  4. Jul 11, 2019 at 8:58 PM
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    Meso makes great stuff, well worth the price.
     
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  5. Jul 11, 2019 at 9:04 PM
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    Looks good on silver as well! But that didn’t stop me from switching it out for a pro when I got black wheels.

    19F537B5-F218-455E-807A-B5DC5AF59583.jpg
     
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  6. Jul 11, 2019 at 9:05 PM
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    Meso is this a hint of a new product or just a one off at home project your doing like your snorkel?
     
  7. Jul 11, 2019 at 9:13 PM
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  8. Jul 11, 2019 at 9:15 PM
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  9. Jul 11, 2019 at 9:16 PM
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    I like the grille! But is there an option to not have raptor style lights?
     
  10. Jul 11, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    Unfortunately not. I’m not sold on the raptor lights yet myself. I may just paint them black to match the grill.
     
  11. Jul 11, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    Did the wiring harness come with the grille, and what's the odds you gonna post a pick with it installed ?
     
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  12. Jul 11, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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    What the heck are you up to now :goingcrazy::popcorn::D
     
  13. Jul 12, 2019 at 2:44 AM
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    Now that I could get behind.. I hate my pro grill because of how far it protrudes.. this looks awesome. New prototype?
     
  14. Jul 12, 2019 at 4:03 AM
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    The 2018/2019 version is more of a black chrome finish which helps tone things down. I added the black SR grille surround and like the result.

    I really like the Pro/Faux grille, but went the easy route with the surround. If I didn't have the sensor in the grille, I would have swapped for a Pro probably. Taco Grille Update.jpg
     
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  15. Jul 12, 2019 at 5:11 AM
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    Switched mine to the pro grill, but agree the stock grill does look good on the lighter colors, like white and silver.
     
  16. Jul 12, 2019 at 5:34 AM
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  17. Jul 12, 2019 at 6:37 AM
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    I just wish the emblen/radar cover in the OEM looked better. I think it looks good with the black surround. Hopefully the aftermarket comes up with a cool replacement for it.
     
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  18. Jul 12, 2019 at 7:21 AM
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    Looking good
     
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  19. Jul 12, 2019 at 7:44 AM
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    Yes the wiring harness comes with it and I will post some installed pics. Hopefully I get around to it this weekend!
     
  20. Jul 12, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    question regarding the metal grills is are they going to expand and break things? I recall seeing some one on here where it happened to their truck
     

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