I’ve had a 2008 Tacoma years ago, and I plan on getting one soon.. been looking into Tacoma channels, and this one earned my subscribe! Great content! Thanks!
Awesome video. I would recommend getting a small moving blanket ( harbor freight )or a couple towels to set down for the work area . So the finish doesn’t get scuffed up
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again (referring to the Sport and OR grills,) the 20/21 > 18/19 > 16/17. My truck is a 2017 and has the original, all chrome, cheese grater grill! The 18/19 were much improved, and as you know, the 20/21 are better yet. I love the heritage grill and replaced my original cheese grater back in 2017. Separately, there are two hood strut companies out there to consider. One is Red Line Tuning that I went with, and the Running4Taco guys have another brand. Hood struts are one of my favorite and most useful mods to date! Keep up the great channel!
The new grill looks just like my 2021 Tacoma TRD Sport. Looks so much better. You are a hard worker and I really respect you for that. You mentioned a new suspension mod. There is only one lift kit that Toyota sanctions and thus you retain your warranty on the TSS system. It is sold and must be installed by a Toyota certified technician. It was just released in February if this year and will fit the 2020 and newer Tacoma’s. It lifts the truck two inches in the front and one inch in the rear(to level the truck). It replaces the 2 inch Bilstein struts and shocks with the 2.5 Bilstein struts and shocks. Basically, they install a new grill that accommodates the new angle for alignment to make the TSS system work properly. The technician installs it, recalibrates the TSS alignment on the radar and window camera and does a realignment of the front suspension. Im not sure what other parts they use to lift the truck. I understand that it costs about $1800 dollars and with labor it is about $2400. You can count on Toyota for quality and you maintain your warranty. Other aftermarket lift kits voids your warranty, putting you and other people outside your vehicle at risk without the TSS system working accurately. You can get bigger tires and have more frame to ground clearance with this Toyota kit. I am buying one soon.
Great job Khloe, I have a 2021 Tacoma with your new grille and I thought about swapping over to the Pro but it has a camera on the front and the after market doesnt have a provision for that. I think after watching your video, I will just stick to me stock grille, it does look kinda nice.. Great video Khloe, thanks.
You can ask the dealership to check the VIN and see if your truck has Campaign for the Radar Cruiser Control. If it does, bring it to the Dealership and they will put a shield behind the sensor to prevent water or moisture from getting in or building up, causing that "Mal-function message". It happened on mine when i drove my truck under heavy rain and somehow water slashed in and that message popped up. After the shield was installed, it's good til now.
I actually only love the Pro grill compared to all the grills available so far including aftermarket ones. I like the heritage Toyota letters and the all Black look. ]
BTW. . Lane departure and collision avoidance work off of the camera behind the rear view mirror. Mine burned out on my 2019 TRD offroad at just 30,000 miles and the warnings flashed on. They did cover it under warranty but it's just more tech that I could care less about making problems!
That grills definitely better looking. Great choice! I don't know much about the newer Tacoma's. I have a 1999 Tacoma. They're 6 inches shorter, 4 inches less in width and 2 inches lower. I prefer their size and looks over the newer Tacoma's. My opinion only.
You choose a good grille. I know everyone likes the TRD Pro grille but I think it's played out too much. I have the SR5 and I wanted to change mine some. I decided to take out the chrome surround and put in a black one.
Don’t feel bad. I bought a 2019 brand new from dealer. They preinstalled a 3” suspension lift, 17” trd pro rims from the 4 runners, trd pro exhaust, and 33 inch tires. It’s a trd off-road and it looks better than a trd pro. Unfortunately looks can be deceiving because the engine/trans is a complete pile of shit. Wish I would have never bought it.
Looks great the grill but when your driving any rocks bugs will hit your radiator. I have 2017 Tacoma n i bought a mesh grill and nothing goes through it.
Yup, I omitted it. The new grille/garnish is designed such that water can’t easily get to the top of the sensor (unlike my old grille). But you guys are right, I will probably put one back on for safety though!
I just got my 2021! Tacoma off road 4x4 And having a great just bearly going on 2 weeks and can't stop adding the small mods slowly working towards the big stuff
I just sprayed painted mine flat black, 2014 taco cause i hated the chrome on it. Now all the chip damage on my bumper and grill from tiny rocks is getting to be pretty bad. I asked Line-X how much, both bumper and grill around 350 yucks. So we'll see. That chrome did look like a cheese grader though. New bumper looks much better.
I have to get a new foam piece since it was a sticker and the adhesive isn’t sticky anymore. The design of the new grille is made such that water can’t easily get in from the top (compared to the old one), but I should probably put a new one on
Chloe Kuo, I currently have the Pro grille and am replacing it with the same grille you installed. I do not have the 8 small screws that secure it to the surround. Any idea what size screws they are?? Planning on going down to the local hardware store and buying some.
You can test all sensors with Toyota techsteam. It's much safer and reliable than attempting those real world type tests. You can pick it up for cheap on Amazon.
Just what I was looking for...thank you! But it looks like the grille that you installed is different from the one in the BuiltNco link above. Does anyone have any suggestions on what they've used?
Great video, but I was going crazy that you did NOT put a towel or blanket down when you were changing out the grills. You open up the chances of getting scratches. However, you did good. 👍🏻👍🏻
