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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wxm8562, Jan 9, 2017.

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  1. Jan 9, 2017 at 6:43 AM
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    Anyone have experience with the DBCustomz grills for the 3rd Gen. I've been debating between the TRD Pro, BAMF, and DB's but I'm not sure what I like best. I' think I've eliminated the BAMF at this point because it just looks too 'homemade' for my tastes and I wonder how it'll hold up.

    I do really like the color match back plate and light inserts for the DB. Anyone with the DB care to comment on their experience?
     
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  2. Jan 9, 2017 at 6:53 AM
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    I won a DBCustom grill at Fallout 4 and it came in Blue. I pulled the grill apart and just painted matte black. Very sturdy build but wouldn't have spent that kind of money on a grill.20161119_063318.jpg
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2017 at 6:56 AM
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    Looks good. How has it held up? Any concerns of rust? I know grills are expensive, but they're all about the same price as the DB.
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2017 at 7:02 AM
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    No rust so far and the grill has taken a few rock hits and no paint chips. Found it a little weird and sad that a $600 aftermarket grill is held on by double sided tape.

    Edit: Held together by double sided tape. The grill screws in the front fascia. Didn't want to miss lead anyone by thinking its all held together by double sided tape lol.
     
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    TacoRD16, Jan 9, 2017
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  5. Jan 9, 2017 at 12:50 PM
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    Like the grille looks good,what kind of running boards are those like the way they curve at the end.
     
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  6. Jan 9, 2017 at 12:55 PM
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    They look like rock sliders to me
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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    These are all-pro apex rock sliders that have bump outs to keep from destroying my rear fender.
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  8. Jan 9, 2017 at 8:53 PM
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    If I had the $$ I would have gone DB with the Baja light cutouts.
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2017 at 12:29 AM
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    DB customz is the best, you can't go wrong.IMG_7449.jpg
     
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    20160801_200829.jpg been happy with mine. Plenty sturdy
     
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    Like the grill, looks nice, just think I would rather it say TOYOTA though.
     
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    I think you can get the "TOYOTA" text as an option
     
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    Anyone have a blazing blue pearl truck, DB grill with the blue back plate?
     
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  14. Jan 10, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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    Yes, that is the one I have "Toyota", with the baja lights. No issues.
     
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  15. Jan 10, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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    I like the looks of the grill with the lights. Do the baja lights come with the grill? If not, where do you get them?
     
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  16. Jan 10, 2017 at 9:21 AM
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    It's an option when ordering the grill.

    Or from BAJA. Super hard. :D
     
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  17. Jan 10, 2017 at 9:21 AM
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  18. Jan 25, 2017 at 7:54 PM
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    hey hey! Every now and then I get 10 minutes to look at posts...Ok the first early version, 35LB/sq in automotive tape was used on the facia...We used machine screws now to secure the plate and now all Stainless Steel...was growing pains at first, but we've gotten good at them by lessons learned...:)
     
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    Awww man i cant wait to have my grill delivered
    I havent seen this grill with the illumination light yet in hawaii
    I choosed the text toyota with the illuminating light

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    I didnt match it with the color of my truck
    I wanted it all black
    Then at night i guess youll see the toyota lights up

    Super excited 706a91964ac6dfea8ddbd232815ec6c4_1125x.progressive.jpg
     
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    DB is the man. Stands behind all his products so in the unlikely event you have an issue, he's got no questions asked. I lost a few bolts that held the name plate on when I repainted it, and he sent me a new bag for nothing. Met him a few times at meets and he's a cool dude and the grille is great
     
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