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Cheap, yet reliable front grill upgrade

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SpaceInvader1128, Mar 19, 2023.

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  1. Mar 19, 2023 at 4:36 PM
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    Why is there a TSS sensor delete? Doesnt that impact the sensor to become redundant? Why would anyone desire this feature?
     
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  2. Mar 19, 2023 at 4:52 PM
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    I went the takeoff route, see them for sale all the time on marketplace. Cheap and oem quality option.D7AE1142-A387-4A0B-80CD-D7EB6D9D9D81.jpgC734295B-1C77-49B9-973F-B9F7FFB002DB.jpgF9654500-C846-4E82-AAB3-D4A4531D8EA8.jpg7F35A679-53E0-46D4-96E8-7BC39F2C7EC7.jpg
     
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  3. Mar 19, 2023 at 4:55 PM
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    If you want a soft trifold, easy off and on, it's hard to beat.

    Re your grill. 3rd gen front ends look like a carp mouth. So a new grill is just lipstick on a carp. :D
     
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  4. Mar 19, 2023 at 5:48 PM
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    @SpaceInvader1128

    I had to re-read my post before I answer.

    There isn't a mention of the TSS delete in my post...so I'm wondering what made you reply as you did?

    As a matter of fact, I validated the Non-OEM Garnish as OP's check good! (OP=Operation)

    I test the DRCC and LDA at speed and of course in traffic, the TSS alerts me of a potential collision.

    OP's check good!

    DRCC= Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
    LDA= Lane Departure Alert
     
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  5. Mar 19, 2023 at 5:57 PM
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    check craigslist, I usually see a decent amount of take offs there
     
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  6. Mar 19, 2023 at 6:22 PM
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    Digging that grill. Details?
     
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  7. Mar 19, 2023 at 6:35 PM
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  9. Mar 21, 2023 at 4:37 PM
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    It doesnt even matter because after reading that site, it seems theyve run into an issue for copyright infringement and cannot sell the item because it has the word TOYOTA without their permission.
     
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  10. Mar 22, 2023 at 4:10 AM
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    They sell the grill without the letters...but I don't know the details with copyrights.

    Of course, there are other vendors.
     
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  11. Mar 22, 2023 at 5:46 AM
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    I would seriously consider waiting, the stock grille might grow on you. I was hell-bent on "upgrading" grilles before I got my Taco but realized everyone and their sister was replacing them with the cheese grater or PRO grille, especially with the Mr. Meeseeks "look at me" Raptor lights. I was also reading about TSS issues with non-OE garnishes and the cheesy look some of them have, I'm not about to shell out big bucks for a grille when my factory plastic is less common and cleaner looking. Just my take.

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    I agree. I was originally going to swap my SR grille. But after owning the truck a few weeks I realized I dig how it looks. I decided to keep it.
     
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  14. Mar 22, 2023 at 5:29 PM
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    Youre not wrong lol. at all. I really want to upgrade my lightbulbs if anything tbh. I can barely see at night.
     
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  15. Mar 22, 2023 at 10:05 PM
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    I’m a cheap bastard plus I didn’t want to have what everyone else has. I kept my SR5 grill because everyone else got rid of theirs. Just added a screen and totally changed the look.F57DC61C-3CB1-4E02-8B51-0EBA2D1A3A88.jpg
     
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    What front bumper is that? I like the simplicity!
     
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