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2011 Sport OEM Headlights and Grill

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Titus139, Dec 1, 2020.

  1. Dec 1, 2020 at 7:38 AM
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    Titus139

    Titus139 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm looking for recommendations for replacements for headlight assembly for my 2011 DCLB Sport. The problem is I also need to replace my grill (which is broke) in order to replace the headlights.

    Any recommendations on a set from Amazon or online and where to get a grill for my 2011 Silver Tacoma? Thanks in advance.
     
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    General consensus is that all of the aftermarket headlights will have issues. Some are complete garbage and some are decent but not anywhere as good as OEM. The bad ones leak and let in condensation and/or oxidize quickly. Mine were oxidized and have some stress cracks in the lenses. Rather than get cheap replacements I just refinished them and that'll do until I can find a good deal on a new or used OEM set.

    You can get new, OEM grills on ebay for $200-300: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Tac...rille-Genuine-OEM/303790257509?epid=656029038

    Keep in mind that the 2011 (honeycomb) grill is the most rare as it was only made for one year. These are more valuable than the 05-10 grills so if you're looking used expect to pay a little bit of a premium.
     
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    I just bought new OEM headlights and an OEM grill for my 2012 TRD Sport from Toyota Parts Factory - #1 Source for Genuine OEM Toyota Scion Parts & Accessories | Camelback Toyota Parts

    the headlights were $282.30 each and the grill was $207.18 and included the emblem .....they arrived very fast and no damage during shipping......they were a breeze to order......the grill "surround" was pre-painted and matches dead on.....

    I researched both items in aftermarket and decided it was worth a few extra bucks to go OEM and I'm so happy I did

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    Nice after shot
     
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    I got a oem 2011 grill off Amazon under $300E2D61FF9-9BBF-4E68-9BE4-5D9DC742EDD7.jpg
     
  6. Dec 2, 2020 at 7:43 AM
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    That looks real good!
     
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    Would you have the link to the Amazon product? I'm not opposed to a non-oem grill. I just cant replace my head lights without a new grill because the headlights bolt to the grill and the tabs are broken.
     
  8. Dec 2, 2020 at 7:46 AM
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    I'd be open to a non-oem grill. I have a few major cracks in my headlight that I don't think are repairable. So I'll need to replace both.
     
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    I just bought the truck with the "cloudy" headlights and that funky grill and knew I had to replace them both asap. .....going OEM was a no brainer from me but their are lots of good reviews out there for aftermarket......just do your homework and I'm sure you'll do fine with either OEM or aftermarket......your budget will dictate which way you go!
     
  10. Dec 2, 2020 at 10:25 AM
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    OP, if only the middle portion of your grille is broken and the frame is intact, cut out the middle section and put a mesh on there like a satoshi grille. Be cheaper and IMO, looks better than the OEM setup. I did this on my '05 and added a front camera: My spyder headlights and DIY grille:
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  12. Dec 7, 2020 at 6:40 AM
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    It’s the other way around for me. The frame is broken. I need to the tabs to attach to the headlights. Both the headlights and frame tabs are broken.
     

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