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Not all TRD Pro grilles are the same.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FreshMexicanTaco, Oct 7, 2019.

  1. Oct 8, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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    desmodue

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    Then don't buy one. I can only speak for myself, but I assume at least a few probably think along similar lines...I don't give a rat's ass that it's the Pro grille, I like it because it looks much better than the hideous plastic chrome OEM version. It's a retro factory grille, not some aftermarket shit stain made from expanded sheet metal and pop rivets. Not really all the hard to comprehend.
     
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  2. Oct 8, 2019 at 12:42 PM
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    I’m sorry I triggered you. I understand it is wrong of me to have a differing opinion. I’ll order a pro grill right away!
     
  3. Oct 8, 2019 at 3:55 PM
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    Just placed my grill order with The Taco Garage. Can't wait to get it installed.
     
  4. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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    Bilsteins 5100s on the top setting, 4runner Gray TRD Pro Sema wheels, 285/70/17 Toyo AT3s, Sumo Bump stops, TRD exhaust, ECGS Clamshell bushing, 1/4 shim for the lean and one inch rear block, OEM Pro grill and garnish OEM TRD Skid plate, TRD CAI, Demon Brackets, Rigid Industries Pro fog lights, OEM Trail Rails sidebars, Diode Dynamics LED SL1 high and low beam lights, OEM Roof racks, Clazzio leather heated seats, Remote Start, TRD Pro shift knob, tinted windows, Rockford Fosgate 4 channel amp for the headunit and sub and amp combo, OEM Puddle lights, OEM tailgate lock, OEM bed mat, LED interior lights, OEM blackout kit for letters, JLT catch can, upgraded 27F toyota True Start battery, Vleds led tail light kit with Pro tail lights, OEM Rave4 side mirrors with convex spotters,just to name a few mods.
    Me too, just ordered it for my sons truck. Hopefully it gets here to install it on Saturday. Monday its getting Bilstein lift, tad pro sema 4runner wheels and some Toyo open country at2s, tad pro skid, pro exhaust and trd cai, ecgs clamshell bushing.
     
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  5. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    Iwilltaco

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    Dad! It’s me! Do my truck next! I can be a good son.
     
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  6. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    Bilsteins 5100s on the top setting, 4runner Gray TRD Pro Sema wheels, 285/70/17 Toyo AT3s, Sumo Bump stops, TRD exhaust, ECGS Clamshell bushing, 1/4 shim for the lean and one inch rear block, OEM Pro grill and garnish OEM TRD Skid plate, TRD CAI, Demon Brackets, Rigid Industries Pro fog lights, OEM Trail Rails sidebars, Diode Dynamics LED SL1 high and low beam lights, OEM Roof racks, Clazzio leather heated seats, Remote Start, TRD Pro shift knob, tinted windows, Rockford Fosgate 4 channel amp for the headunit and sub and amp combo, OEM Puddle lights, OEM tailgate lock, OEM bed mat, LED interior lights, OEM blackout kit for letters, JLT catch can, upgraded 27F toyota True Start battery, Vleds led tail light kit with Pro tail lights, OEM Rave4 side mirrors with convex spotters,just to name a few mods.
    He deserves it and can afford it. However I want to do it for him.
     
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  7. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:54 PM
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    Looks like it will be a nice build. Looking forward to the pics
     
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    Agreed.
     
  9. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:14 PM
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    Damn!!! Sounds like someone is going to be busy.
     
  10. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    Yea, the shop is one of the best four wheel drive shops on the east coast. I think it will look great, gun metal wheels on magnesium gray. It will be done Monday afternoon.
     
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  11. Oct 8, 2019 at 8:09 PM
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    The silver cheese grater of the 16"s and 17's does look like crap, but the 18 and 19 OEM grilles look pretty decent. Yeah, the chrome surround is a little tacky though, that much I can admit.

    But excuse me for letting my truck look like "complete shit" because I'm happy to keep my non-Pro grille on.
     
  12. Oct 8, 2019 at 8:13 PM
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    Don’t throw out your chrome surrounds or your oem sport or or grilles. In 5 years everyone might just want them.
     
  13. Oct 8, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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    This is the kind of burn a guy has to go into witness protection after receiving. There's no coming back from that.
     
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  14. Oct 8, 2019 at 10:35 PM
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    Yeah, I put the Pro grille on my ‘19 Sport and it looked nice but everyone had the grille. I switched and rock an aluminum grille, it’s quality made. I’m not sure where your “plastic” made supremacy comes from, my grille is aftermarket and it’s definitely made better than plastic stuff. The Pro grille is beautiful, just saying there’s better options out there without following the crowd.

    There are no plastic letters on my truck. Vinyl 3M tape covered by a metal facade plate.

    Oh... and no rivets..smh.

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  15. Oct 8, 2019 at 10:43 PM
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    Is anyone rocking the pro grill with NO lettering ?

    Curious to see what that looks like ..
     
  16. Oct 8, 2019 at 10:59 PM
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    No pic but google BPF Fabricating. They have a non 3D Pro Grille without lettering. Might give you a visual on what to expect.
     
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  17. Oct 8, 2019 at 11:02 PM
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    Seems like everyone’s first mod is one of these grills
     
  18. Oct 8, 2019 at 11:04 PM
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    Break the mold and be original....
     
  19. Oct 8, 2019 at 11:05 PM
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    Agreed
     
  20. Oct 8, 2019 at 11:41 PM
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    Gave up on metal after it rusted in one year. Went to plastic china grillF4D01A59-578B-4117-B43E-84B4B684FE37.jpg407A4184-0F1C-47B4-AF06-EB54FADB79D6.jpg
     
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