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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Taco Joe 321, Apr 15, 2018.

  1. Apr 15, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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    Taco Joe 321

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    Taco Joe 321 [OP] Here for memes and asshole parking.

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    Long time lurker on this forum, but I finally pulled the trigger on a 16 DCLB TRD Sport 4x4!

    My entire post college years, I’ve been a full size truck guy, but finally made the wise decision to downsize and upgrade to the Taco.

    A couple of questions/ issues. And I know, I could search and find the answers, but the is a way to introduce myself and get some direct answers.

    1) it looks like the previous owner did a poor job on the plastic dip on the grill. Washed the bugs off the truck from the ride home from dealer, and the below happened. Did he do a poor job?

    I bought a TRD Pro grill just now, does it come with the bezel?

    2) I want a 2”-3” lift all around, keeping the slight factory rake, is there a kit for this? Most I find level the truck.

    Thanks and looking forward to hundreds of thousands of miles in this truck!

    7DC55EB7-4474-47DA-93B4-9E28EBD6E0B6.jpg A4ABD0BF-02E7-458F-9E2A-6324CA18F593.jpg

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    Taco Joe 321, Apr 15, 2018
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  2. Apr 15, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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    irayfz6

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  3. Apr 15, 2018 at 5:24 PM
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    Welcome to TW...Yep poor plasti-dip job and I don’t think that includes the bezel.
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Apr 15, 2018
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  4. Apr 15, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    Welcome!

    As for the lift, the consensus I see is to get in touch with Marie at @HeadStrong Off-Road. I hear nothing but the best! My buddy went through them and was very happy.
     
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  5. Apr 15, 2018 at 5:32 PM
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  6. Apr 15, 2018 at 5:34 PM
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    Taco Joe 321

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    Taco Joe 321 [OP] Here for memes and asshole parking.

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    Thanks guys.

    What are my options to get a black bezel? I can’t find one online.
     
    Taco Joe 321, Apr 15, 2018
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  7. Apr 15, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    You could paint the one you have.
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Apr 15, 2018
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  8. Apr 15, 2018 at 5:54 PM
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    Taco Joe 321

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    Taco Joe 321 [OP] Here for memes and asshole parking.

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    Is there a better way than the plasti dip?

    The previous owners attempt has me second guessing the quality.
     
    Taco Joe 321, Apr 15, 2018
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  9. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:11 PM
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    I wouldn’t plasti-dip anything on the front of my truck that was going to require extra scrubbing to get bug shit off,that’s why I recommended painting it.I have however dipped all my badges and no problems yet after several washes.
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Apr 15, 2018
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  10. Apr 15, 2018 at 7:09 PM
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  11. Apr 16, 2018 at 9:40 AM
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  12. Apr 20, 2018 at 2:43 AM
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  13. Apr 20, 2018 at 2:51 AM
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    You don't use a bezel when you install the the pro grille.
     
    TacoSilverFox, Apr 20, 2018
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  14. Apr 20, 2018 at 9:13 PM
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    Taco Joe 321

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    Thanks for all the hellos and welcomes.

    Solution to the poor plasti dip: my first MOD!

    TRD Pro grill.

    Less than $200 on Amazon and 30 minutes later...

    Before:

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    After:

    85FC0476-D66A-49F5-9D37-0132069F7769.jpg
     
    Last edited: Apr 21, 2018
    Taco Joe 321, Apr 20, 2018
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    Congrats and welcome!
     
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  16. Apr 21, 2018 at 6:47 AM
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    Nice job on the new grill, welcome aboard.
     
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  17. Apr 21, 2018 at 8:39 AM
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