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TRD Grill versus Tacoma Grill

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by WHITE16SR5, Apr 3, 2017.

  1. Apr 3, 2017 at 1:41 PM
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    I was really considering purchasing the $500+ kit to convert my SR5 grill to the TRD version but now I am having second thoughts.

    Does Toyota ever make a retrofit kit for a Tacoma grill to fit a 4Runner. I highly doubt it but this Tacoma grill looks way better than the TRD grill in my opinion.

    For the owners of these vehicles, thank you.



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  2. Apr 3, 2017 at 3:29 PM
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    No they do not. Also, that's not a factory Tacoma grille
     
  3. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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    Do you know which vendor makes/sells that "TOYOTA" grill on the Tacoma?
     
  4. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    Who is selling the "kit" to convert an SR5 grill to the TRD version ???
     
  6. Apr 4, 2017 at 3:38 AM
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    :facepalm:


    Toyota
     
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    Have a Toyota P/N for this so called "kit" ??
     
  8. Apr 4, 2017 at 5:30 AM
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    Thanks. I looked at the website, the Tacoma options are much more appealing to me than the 4Runner options, but again, Thanks.
     
  9. Apr 4, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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    Here's your chance for a little discount right here.
     
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    Thanks for posting!
     
  11. Apr 4, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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    I think the price for that kit (even the one on the other forum) is too high for what you get. I am going to explore other options, but thanks for posting that link.
     
  12. Apr 4, 2017 at 5:43 PM
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    It is disgusting expensive for what it is.
     
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    I totally agree. Way over priced
     
  14. Apr 5, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    And I've looked at some of the custom offerings from various vendors on the internet for the 5th gen. The mesh and billet inserts are not my style and I cannot get myself to drop $500 on the TRD look. So I will wait.
     
  15. Apr 5, 2017 at 10:23 AM
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    you should consider just plasti dipping the current grill cross bar and Toyota emblem black. not exactly the TRD look, but it's similar color and a lot less expensive.
     
  16. Apr 5, 2017 at 11:11 AM
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    I did plan on plasti dipping my rear and front Toyota emblems and the SR5 emblems on the sides. I don't want to plasti dip the entire cross bar though, I think that tends to look cheap, that said, I've only seen it in pictures, not in person.
     

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