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Grill swap

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jeffmo86, Mar 13, 2024.

  1. Mar 13, 2024 at 4:10 PM
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    Jeffmo86

    Jeffmo86 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone have a reliable or recommendations for a place to get a TRD pro style grill with raptor lights for a 2021 SR5 Tacoma?
     
  2. Mar 13, 2024 at 4:38 PM
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    e_engstro

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    Are you looking for a knockoff or an actual TRD pro grill?
     
  3. Mar 13, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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    I mean an actual legit OEM TRD pro grill would be awesome! But I would also settle for a replica if it were good quality and looked remarkably close to the real thing.
     
  4. Mar 14, 2024 at 6:12 AM
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    An actual TRD Pro grill will obviously be the most expensive route. There's a bunch of knockoffs out there as well.

    The cheapest way would be to grab one off Amazon or Ebay. But you may or may not run into quality issues.

    Then there's a bunch of different aftermarket companies out there who are probably more reputable. I got mine from (https://empyreoffroad.com/collectio...2/products/toyota-tacoma-trd-pro-style-grille) and I have been happy with it with no issues at all and it seems like a pretty quality part. You can also choose different colors for the TOYOTA as well.

    If you're dead set on an actual one just make sure it isn't a knockoff that is priced as high as an actual one. A lot of these grills are very similar in looks.
     
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  5. Mar 14, 2024 at 6:16 AM
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    An actual OE grill won’t have raptor lights, so you’ll have to add those yourself. The OE grills are comparable in price to the third party options. What IS more expensive is the OE garnish. I bought my grill from toyotapartsdiscount and a garnish from Taco Garage. For both, it was around $250 after shipping.
     
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  7. Mar 14, 2024 at 7:17 AM
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    YotaHead858

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    OEM route is gonna cost quite a bit unless you're willing to wait it out for Toyota's parts sale. Otherwise taco vinyl is a good option for faux grills
     
  8. Mar 14, 2024 at 7:25 AM
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    I just did the Amazon chinesium special 3 years ago and it's been pretty good so far. Get the odd sensor dirty fault but that's all.
     
  9. Mar 14, 2024 at 7:27 AM
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    Oops. Nevermind.

    I read the title wrong.
     
  10. Mar 14, 2024 at 12:57 PM
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    Thanks everyone for the help! Can’t wait to get one and swap it out!
     
  11. Mar 14, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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    Leveled with Bilstein 5100 shocks, Kumho AT52 265/75 tires, Redline hood struts, R4T tailgate lock, Matt Gecko LED strips in bed and under hood, WeatherTech hood guard, OEM bed mat, Husky floor mats, Carhart seat covers, Grille replacement with Toyota letters, Sony AX6000 replacement head unit, OTT lite/mild tune, and an occasional splash of fuel additive.
    I bought a knock off, no added lights, from KOK?? Letters came in different box with little screws, didn’t trust. So I JB welded screw holes and edge touch places on rear. Letters never coming off. Have compared to factory genuine in a parking lot. No issues, looks genuine and has been durable through automatic car washes.. I’m good with this grille insert. My original chrome looking factory grille went into the dumpster/landfill. No OEM required to improve truck looks.
     
  12. Mar 21, 2024 at 8:27 PM
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    Ok, thanks everyone, I think I found a solid one off of either KOK or Tacoma beast with the smoked white lights! Next question, are there any groups that are doing good swaps? I’m looking to swap out the flat SR5 for the pro/sport.
     

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