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Broken grille suggestions

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Redtacomaginger, Sep 2, 2025.

  1. Sep 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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    Redtacomaginger

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    What should I do or add to this broken part of my grille that would cover up the broken parts , I don’t want to buy an entire new grille , if you have any suggestions on a quick fix or something to hide it please lmk

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  2. Sep 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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    4x4junkie

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    Glue the piece back on (if you still have it)?

    Not many other options besides replacing the grill...
     
  3. Sep 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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    Buy a new one, and upgrade to version 2.
     
  4. Sep 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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    Raptor lights.
     
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  5. Sep 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Be the light

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    2 words....

    Flextape



    :anonymous:
     
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  6. Sep 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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    six5crèéd Be the light

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    These?


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    Buck Henry

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    Don't screw around here OP, just get a new grill. The Chicom grills are dirt cheap and look great.
     
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    TA2016

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    How about looking for a free or low cost stock grille in the marketplace? I keep my stock grille on my wall in case I someday want to put it back on. Everybody seems to have a Pro grille today.

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    BTW, how did your grille get cracked?
     
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  9. Sep 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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    Or I suppose if you value engine temperatures, chicken wire.
     
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    Is the insert replaceable/sold separately like it is on a 2nd gen? If so, replace it and swap the Heritage insert letters to the new grille. Whatever happened looks like it missed the color-keyed surround and saved you much bigger bill: Probably half the considerable cost/$$$.
     
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    Yes, of course! I thought that is what we were talking about.
     
  12. Sep 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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    Malvolio

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    Hi, Taco. Here’s your fix:

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    What with all the unsightly wires behind the grille?????

    Install a 40" light bar....
    Or whatever consumes the entire area, & cut out the remaining pieces in that area..
     
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  14. Sep 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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    Also, what's that neighborhood? Little Jordan?
     
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    I saw that, wasnt going to go there....
     
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    This and that
    Might wanna worry about that potato on your passenger side headlight.
     
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    Good eye.....
    Thats the culprit....
    Plowed through the outdoor vegetable stand at the local street market.....:burnrubber:
     
  18. Sep 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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    The price we pay for drifting/burnouts, just keep stunting’ bro.
     
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    I was wondering the same. OP says it's stock. That red 16 gauge indicates that somebody ran a 30 minute T-tap install for some accessory. I just hope it wasn't for a winch.
     
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