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Grill Ideas

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by digdug1, Mar 17, 2021.

  1. Mar 17, 2021 at 7:12 AM
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    digdug1

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    Good morning everyone would anybody have any thoughts on the simplest way to change the look of my front end and where to look for any options thank you in advance have a great day.

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  2. Mar 17, 2021 at 7:39 AM
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    Biggest difference will be a color matched surround ( from chrome to white ). From there you could swap out your grill insert to any of the popular ones around i.e. TRD Pro, Mesh style, etc. Maybe also add a little flare by swapping the foglamps for some amber or yellow foglamps.
     
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  3. Mar 17, 2021 at 7:52 AM
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  4. Mar 17, 2021 at 7:58 AM
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    Yup. Step one ditch the chrome. Many of us simply plasti-dip the chrome. White or black would look good. I recommend a top coat of dip glossifier if you go this route. Adds UV resistance. My back dip looked good for a year or two, but it's fading and needs to be redone and top coated.
    step two: new insert
    I'm looking to replace the insert next myself.
     
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  5. Mar 17, 2021 at 8:38 AM
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    Here's a pic of my 08 Sport with a blacked out billet grill that I bought on eBay many years ago. The install required the removal of the center section of the grill. The other pieces bolted over the existing grill parts.
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  8. Mar 18, 2021 at 8:37 AM
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  10. Mar 18, 2021 at 8:41 AM
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