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$72 pro grille

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

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Have you had a good experience with knockoff pro-grill?

  1. Yes

    124 vote(s)
    83.8%
  2. Noooooo

    18 vote(s)
    12.2%
  3. Mostly, just needed paint touch up

    6 vote(s)
    4.1%
  1. Mar 3, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    tpetropulos21

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    Anyone else have to shade away a bunch from the glass cover to fit into the 72 ebay grill? I was shaving away with a razor to make it fit for awhile finally got it
     
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  2. Mar 4, 2019 at 4:51 AM
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    FYI,
    I bought the $73 eBay model and it does
    come with letters, they just ship in a separate package. I got the letters the day before I got the grille, but they gave me tracking info for both packages so it wasn’t a big deal.
     
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  3. Mar 5, 2019 at 12:03 PM
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    josh7owens

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    I should have mine on Thursday, I’ll report back when it comes in the mail
     
  4. Mar 5, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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    Erodgers

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    I bought mine from Mad Hornets. Unfortunately I had to do a combo of using a razor and some sand paper on multiple locations including the front of the garnish and on the inside so the clips would fit. I also had to use my own screws to mount the TOYOTA lettering. It ended up adding some time, but definitely worth the $300 savings. I have had 0 issues with the sensor so far which was my biggest fear.

    Overall, totally worth it to get rid of the ugly chrome OR grille.
     
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  5. Mar 5, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    Chief 4x4

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    How did your grill install go? I am looking at the same one for my 2017 Tacoma.
     
  6. Mar 5, 2019 at 7:04 PM
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    neegra

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    It's supposed to come in on 3/7, so I'll let ya know by this weekend :thumbsup:
     
  7. Mar 6, 2019 at 3:53 AM
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    Chief 4x4

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    Thanks. Waiting to hear back on your install before I order one.
     
  8. Mar 7, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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    neegra

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    I just opened the box...I'll post pictures later

    First impression: Looks and feels great! The letters are 1 piece and screw in with 4 screws from the back. No double sided tape/alignment issues.

    (I may install it later tonight)
     
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  9. Mar 7, 2019 at 3:40 PM
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    Sounds great, waiting to hear your opinion.
     
  10. Mar 7, 2019 at 5:10 PM
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    I recieved the Amazon link one today also. It has the double sided tape letters. It had a molding blimish that consisted of alittle extra piece of plastic stuck to one of the grill slots but it easily cleaned up with a knife and not noticeable.

    Also the TSS sensor slot is melted to bond it together. Kind of strange but I guess that’s ok and not seen from the outside. Although removal of the cover probably would take alittle dremel work.

    Overall I think I’m happy with it. Not sure when I’ll install it though since it’s so cold outside and I have to cars tore down in my garage.

    Also the back is really dirty.
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  11. Mar 7, 2019 at 5:22 PM
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    Looks like a very nice grill. Hopefully install will be relatively easy.
     
  12. Mar 7, 2019 at 5:28 PM
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  13. Mar 7, 2019 at 6:17 PM
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    :thumbsup: That's the one I purchased, and the seller it was purchased from.



    Here are some photos:
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    The only thing I had to do was clear a some flash from the driver's side grooves where the letter insert fits in. A simple pocket knife (butter knife, BIC pen, or whatever) will do.
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    Passenger side was clear. (flash is to be expected in these areas)


    I'll post installed pics when I do
     
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  14. Mar 7, 2019 at 7:44 PM
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  15. Mar 7, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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    Install was as straight forward as it gets, minus the bit of flash if you consider that a 'thing'.

    I would order again :thumbsup:

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  16. Mar 8, 2019 at 3:39 AM
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    On the Amazon one the First T and the A have different borders around them. It’s grayish although the rest of the letters are black outlines.

    Is the eBay one the same way?
     
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  17. Mar 8, 2019 at 3:42 AM
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    Looks great, thanks for the update.
     
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  18. Mar 8, 2019 at 3:44 AM
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    I have the Caliraised (which is this one resold at a mark-up) and the center toyota logo came out somehow???
     
  19. Mar 8, 2019 at 3:49 AM
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    What made the center logo come out??
     
  20. Mar 8, 2019 at 5:06 AM
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    I have no idea.. I left my garage and when I arrived at my destination it was gone. I never even slapped it in reverse.

    have not researched the new logo but might just pick this one.
     

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