95-97 front grill by good match up

I came across this aftermarket grill and was wondering if any of you have purchased it. https://goodmatchup.com/products/1995-1997-toyota-tacoma-trd-pro-style-grill-with-emblem-and-lights

Looks pretty cool…

 

What? And get rid of that vintage plastic grill and the zip ties holding it on where the brackets have broken from changing headlights in February with that old, cold, brittle plastic!
I am interested in replacing mine too on my 95 Tacoma. But put it on the back burner since replacing the headlights with hella housings and have been able to change bulbs from the back since without removing the grill. But if someone has good experience with a grill, I am all ears.

 

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804665501040.html

Lots of places selling them. Don't get caught up in the marketing hype from the sellers. It's a plastic part ordered from an online catalog, and your expectations about quality and fitment should match that.

@1997tacomav6 has one and can give firsthand impressions.

 

I bought one and the quality is as good as OEM, was totally surprised

 

1997Tacoma...

Where'd you get the hood?

Nevermind... I found your build thread.... I was thinking of repainting my hood anyway (bad clear coat). I think I'll look for the 4-runner hood now first...

 

Step by step I did

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...into-1997-tacoma-for-trd-supercharger.452234/

 

Did you order the grill from GoodMatchup or someone else? Looking to do some upgrades to a 96 Tacoma.

 

No, here
https://np-motorsports.com/products...le-grille?variant=39909375803480&currency=USD

 

Well, I bought one and it looks great!

 

would this fit on a ‘96 base model? I’m only seeing fitment for 4x4s

 

If the original OEM part number is the same for both yes, if not no

 

Early 5-lug and 6-lug trucks had cosmetically different grilles, but I think the mounts are the same. I've seen 5-lug grilles on 6-lug trucks before.

 

I got one off flea-bay. Unknowingly I bought the 2WD model for mine. Just doesn't have some inside fins. It was 1/2 the cost of that one and it seemed decent quality and is holding up.

 

Here's that grille on mine, I love it.

 

What did you guys do for corner lights? Seems like there are no black trimmed options out there

 

I could never separate myself from the OEM chrome on my truck.

I have gone back and forth constantly on getting a steel bumper in order to protect my truck. The chrome OEM grille and bumper are just too pretty. If I end up getting a steel bumper then I will probably try finding someone who can powdercoat it using a special chrome color.

 

if the corners are the same as the 01-04 then Depo makes some black trim corners

 

Unfortunately they are not the same, really wish they were!

 

I recently bought a ‘97, ordered this grill, and am in the same scenario… only non-chrome I could find were grey…. So I’m guessing my options are vinyl or paint… let me know if you have any luck.

 

it comes with the Toyota letters too ?