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New TRD Pro Honeycomb grill for the 98'-20' Tacomas

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Taco_the_Tacoma, Apr 26, 2021.

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  1. Apr 26, 2021 at 10:42 AM
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    Just installed a new trd Pro grill for my 2000 SR5 Limited Pickup Tacoma. Back in those years, they didn't use the grill to differentiate the grade of Tacoma so I wanted to install one that made mine stand out.

    I also installed 2 LED cubes that came in a really nice kit that attached really easily to the bottom hood.

    I linked the orange lights for the grill to the running lights so that they are always on when my running lights are on. Then I linked the LED cubes directly to the battery and it has a switch that I put inside the cab.

    I love how they both turned out

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    Taco_the_Tacoma, Apr 26, 2021
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  2. Apr 26, 2021 at 6:49 PM
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    Where can one get one of these?
     
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  3. Apr 26, 2021 at 8:08 PM
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    Alibaba sells them. Takes a while to get but that’s the cheapest option. I have an extra one. Where are you located?
     
    4r_out, Apr 26, 2021
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  4. Apr 26, 2021 at 10:00 PM
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    better angels

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    Taco_the_Tacoma, Apr 26, 2021
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  5. Apr 27, 2021 at 8:49 PM
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    Diablo169 ROKRAPR

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    I’m not sure I’m sold on it, but I’m close to ordering

    I pulled my grille apart and stripped the chrome off. I gave her the rattle can bed liner treatment. We’ll see how it looks all back together.

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    Diablo169, Apr 27, 2021
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  6. Apr 28, 2021 at 10:29 AM
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    I say go for it. Honestly, I was slightly skeptical at first, but after I installed it and got the wiring figured out it was worth it!

    I also just installed the classic OG TRD logo that just takes it to the next level.

    Pics for reference.

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    Taco_the_Tacoma, Apr 28, 2021
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  7. Apr 28, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    Not entirely sure I'd like that look for myself, I'm building mine for an old schoolish look. Probably gonna go with a 95-97 front end at some point
    Thanks for offer tho
     
    ben20004x4, Apr 28, 2021
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  8. Apr 28, 2021 at 5:43 PM
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    Got mine recently as well from tacovinly I love it upload_2021-4-28_20-43-25.jpg
     
    TacoD23, Apr 28, 2021
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  9. Apr 29, 2021 at 8:32 AM
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    I like this, except the TOYOTA logo is clearly stretched out horizontally too much.
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2021 at 11:10 AM
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    Looks great Bro!
     
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  11. Apr 29, 2021 at 11:11 AM
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    That is one of my few small complaints. It is stretched out and the letters are just slightly too big.
     
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  12. Apr 29, 2021 at 11:11 AM
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    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    Looks pretty good, but you really need to replace or at least buff and clear coat those super faded headlights.
     
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  13. Apr 29, 2021 at 11:23 AM
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    Haha yeah, I'm on Amazon right now looking at a new set. I heavily considered getting the LED halo ones. But lately, I have been thinking I would like to keep it a little more original with simple ones.

    What do you think of these?
    $84 AmeriLite Black Reaplcement Headlights For 1998-2000 Toyota Tacoma - Passenger and Driver Side
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088C2TKD...wVehicle=1&vehicleId=1&vehicleType=automotive
     
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  14. Apr 29, 2021 at 11:24 AM
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    How do you like those headlights you have?
     
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  15. Apr 29, 2021 at 11:32 AM
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    Now Im pricing headlights and grille... What have I gotten myself into?
     
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  16. Apr 29, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    CAPA certified is the best if you're not going to get Toyota OEM ones.

    The ones you linked are likely pretty crappy output that is scattered.
     
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  17. Apr 29, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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    Have had them on for about 3 months now they still look good and quality is decent not better than oem of course but good. Light output seems good I have HID’s and angled them so no one is blinded. I’m happy with them
     
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  18. Apr 29, 2021 at 12:28 PM
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    That's not how it works. I bet you're still casting glare above what is normal.
     
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  19. Apr 29, 2021 at 1:04 PM
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    Gotcha, I will have to check those out. Thanks!
     
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    How are the letters mounted into the center? Looks like it could be replaced with a new 3d printed set of letters. I could help in that department.
     
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