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Would anyone be interested in replica TRD Faux grilles?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by daohaus, Jul 25, 2017.

  1. Oct 18, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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    Xtian8

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  2. Oct 18, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    cwolgy88

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    My replica is still holding up well!

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  3. Oct 18, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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    Mar-Mar-408

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    Vinyl letters on the Faux Grill, the letter "O" is way off, the letter "Y" i can live with...
    You be the judge

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  4. Oct 19, 2017 at 12:59 AM
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    At least the vinyl makes the letters look correct. To the untrained eye no one will be able to tell.
     
  5. Nov 2, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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    raccoonrough

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    Question for anyone who is using this grill......as I am........has anyone put in a Raptor light kit made by Tacoma Pro?
    If you have can you post or message me some pictures of how you mounted it?
    Did you have any problems or did it install easy?
    Advice on putting the TP Raptor light kit on this grill?

    Thanks
     
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  6. Nov 2, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    aypeeone

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    Where is everyone getting their vinyl letters from and how are they holding up? I installed my grill last week but want to add some color to it so I'm gonna go with some sort of grey/silver vinyl

    TIA
     
  7. Nov 2, 2017 at 6:48 PM
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  8. Nov 2, 2017 at 7:00 PM
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  9. Nov 2, 2017 at 7:22 PM
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    aypeeone

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    Thanks to you both. I run my truck through the local car wash a lot so I'm worried if they will hold up or not but I guess I'll just pull the trigger and find out.
     
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  10. Nov 4, 2017 at 8:13 AM
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    FYI on the Facebook 3rd gen group, there is one being offered for $200 shipped.
     
  11. Nov 4, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    i don't think it looks that bad, especially if someone isn't looking for it.
     
  12. Nov 5, 2017 at 7:23 AM
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  13. Nov 6, 2017 at 8:11 PM
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    Mine is holding up great. Been getting some winter punishment and handling it like a boss. Love this grill.

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  14. Nov 7, 2017 at 9:31 AM
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    Not the best photo but I’m happy with how it looks and fits. Will add some vinyl letters to break up the black some

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  15. Nov 9, 2017 at 7:00 AM
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    Hank Heel

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    Mine doesn’t look half bad, got the vinyl on eBay
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  16. Nov 13, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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    cwolgy88 did you get this on ebay from China? I am thinking to get 1 by looking for a review how is it? Pls let me know
     
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  17. Nov 14, 2017 at 7:03 AM
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    I bought mine from Van Kulture (https://www.vankulture.com/product-page/toyota-tacoma-trd-pro-replica-grille) because they offered the letters with it but it's from China as well. I see cheaper ones on eBay now that have the letters already on them, but the lines behind the letter look thinner and not thicker like the Van Kulture one.

    The quality and fit is actually very good, I was surprised at how good it was.
     
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  18. Nov 14, 2017 at 10:03 AM
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    Wondering about t meh eBay grills too. Anyone purchase from fleabay?
     
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  19. Nov 14, 2017 at 11:30 AM
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    Deucer01

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    Vankulture grilles are made in Taiwan, FWIW.
     
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  20. Nov 14, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    remgu2000

    remgu2000 Keepin' on keepin' on.

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    No, but I'm tempted!

    $135.00 + 29.99 s/h

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