Toyota Tacoma (2022) TRD Grill Badge Mount

Mounting the “traditional” 3 color TRD emblem on the grill of my 2022 Tacoma TRD is next to impossible using the retainer that came with the product. I assume this will work on similar grills from other years.

The badge is too large to fit comfortably inside a “honeycomb” and would have to be mounted protruding outside of the grill. The size of the emblem is not proportional to the size of the “honeycombs” and mounting outside makes it look esthetically unpleasing.

Fortunately, the grill is designed with two rows of “slots” at the bottom which are perfect for mounting the badge. Mounting at the bottom right is proportionately correct and looks good.

*3D Printing to the rescue. I used Autodesk Fusion 360 [free license] to design a 3D printed retainer to fit inside the slot which works perfectly to secure the badge with 2 M5 bolts.

The part along with some different size bolt spacers and shims including instructions is available for free at Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5932482

The badge I purchased is available on Amazon:

$19 OXILAM Tri-color Grille Badge Emblem Decoration Accessories Car Truck Label Fit for Tacoma 4Runner Tundra Sequoia Rav4 Highlander (Yellow, Orange, Red)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18H2FP?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

*If you love to “mod: your Tacoma at minimum cost you or have some product ideas, get into 3D Printing. It opens a new world of possibilities and there are already hundreds of existing Tacoma designs you can print for free. There are many kinds of plastics you can print in from flexibles (like flexible rubber parts) to real ABS for durable exterior designs.