TRD Pro Tacoma Grille: $100 Knock-Off vs Genuine OEM… same thing?

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In today's video, I compare a knock-off TRD Pro Tacoma Grille to a genuine OEM one! What are the differences and how well does the knock-off compare to the OEM?!
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0:00 - Introduction
2:24 - Unboxing and Assembling the Knock-Off
6:20 - Genuine OEM vs Knock-Off
17:44 - Fitment: Knock-Off Grille
19:29 - Final Thoughts
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@goORgohome Год назад

Watching Chloe install the letters with the outside of the grill sliding against a bare floor...raised my blood pressure to hypertension levels...

@salsa2880 11 месяцев назад

You're ridiculous 😂

@RenBobbins Год назад

I paid $125 shipped for my knockoff grille a little over a year ago. Still looks brand new!

@sandraholley2633 Год назад

Yeah mine looks great too

@joseeduardo4327 Год назад

You remember where you got it?

@gibfkn Год назад

Same here.

@eseckinger1 4 месяца назад

Same

@87teggy Год назад

I did an aftermarket Pro grill on my 2nd gen Tacoma and it's holding up quite nicely. It fit with no problem, my main concern was how long it would last but after 5 years it still looks as good as new.

@ramirojuarez7379 Год назад

Link for it? I want one for my '08

@brandy5987 5 дней назад

@@ramirojuarez7379 link?

@LerrySanders Год назад

I like the flat finish on the fake one over the real one

@Kamal_AL-Hinai Год назад

Thanks for the awesome video Chloe. The aftermarket isn't that bad when not compared to OEM side by side

@ricardoaguirre8559 Год назад

Thank you for all of your videos. I was an suv guy until I just made up my mind and decided to get a Tacoma. It should get here some time next month and I can say that all of your videos will be very helpful for me when it comes to taking care of it plus getting some goodies for it, haha.

@jonelliott9627 Год назад

Great review. And great perspective from an engineer. Thank you for being so detailed...waiting on my Tacoma.

@JasonExplainsThings Год назад

I'd agree Chloe. I found a cool OEM grill for a good price, but went with a highly reviewed sensor cover because the Toyota price for that was ridiculous... and the Amazon knockoff works perfectly. Best of both worlds!

@MPGunther1 Год назад

Same here! The OEM sensor cover is stupid high $$

@scottgorman7166 Год назад

@@MPGunther1 yes $400.00

@racehemi426425 Год назад

I have a 21 sport and I've been eyeing these grills for a while. Appreciate another awesome video

@williameddy7217 Год назад

Thanks for the Video Chloe .. its good information.. have a great week

@PRodent Год назад

I've had the knock off grill on an '18 for about 3.5 years now. Still looks new and was able to mount the sensor with an OEM sensor cover on the front without issue. If it rains a ton, some water will penetrate the sensor cover, and you can't use the adaptive cruse control, but this has been a super rare occurrence.

@EidonFreeman Год назад

that happens with oem too, it happened to me with a lot of rain...

@TheTriforceFilms Год назад

That crash damage pic is the best ad for the OEM grille

@Paka96756 2 месяца назад

Mahalo Chloe, found myself in this situation and appreciate you taking the time to make and put out great vids 🤙🏽🙏🏾

@godson9808 Год назад

I’m glad this video was made. I personally would love to have an OEM but the cost obviously is too much. Glad to see a knockoff that is somewhat decent so I will buy that one instead.

@ramullen1 Год назад

I got the knock off and painted it with a matte black finish which has dark, dark grey cast and gives it a durable look. Perhaps is not as shining as OEM but holds up better for scratches. Otherwise, satisfied with knock off. Added lights and front camera to top it off. Have Had it a couple years and a solid purchase. I have 2 Toyota grill name plates (as a result of a scratch on the 1st one and they replaced it). Was planning to paint it red and maybe switch out. I have “quick sand” color with red accents. Nice truck. Have 2017 Sport.

@audi223 8 месяцев назад

Got mine from taco vinyl, was like 260 including raptor lights and the garnish and is honestly a perfect replica to the original down to the letters and everything. Also it came with the letters and garnish pre installed.

@jandyke9995 Год назад

Great video. I paid a little over $200.00 Canadian for my fake grill but it sure looks a lot better quality than the one you have, and the finish is closer to my OR grill, but the letters are the same as the one you have. The sensor cover popped out and the factory OR sensor fitted perfectly. I appreciate all your videos

@roadtaco3924 Год назад

Great topic. Happy Holidays. Tks. 👍🏾

@tjkrueger2655 Год назад

Perfect timing on this vid, as I was shopping around and wanted to see a side by side. The OEM definitely looks better, but... not $400 better to me. I managed to snag the knock off for $70, so it was an easier choice. I may do some paint touch up on the letter edges to tidy it up though. Love the channel, Chloe...

@BAcHIGU_ Год назад

I have had the same knock off grille for 5 years, it has stood through everything and still looks new...it the same case when someone buys a $600 over priced "offroad" jack. Believe me when that HF jack comes out I'm buying that knock off too

@Slking507 Год назад

I won my knock-off grille on a local bidding site. I can't complain. I won the grille for $6.59, letters were $40, and grille lights were only $28. Everything fit perfect. Just under $75 for everything.

@Wade970 Год назад

The biggest issue with getting an OEM TRD Pro grille is having a VIN number for a TRD Pro. All the vendors of OEM parts require a correct VIN to purchase. I found my knockoff from R4T, and it’s not too bad.

@ChloeKuo Год назад

True-the VIN thing is another thing to consider!

@SokhenIn Год назад

Not necessarily, they usually come with a warning that you should provide a VIN number for proper fitment, but I haven't had any issues with ordering any parts from any of my local dealerships without it.

@livingsurvival Год назад

Yotaverse for the win. Theirs has the whole letter plate and not individual letters. And yes, you can remove the blank garnish and swap your sensor over.

@fsae0607 Год назад

Yep. I bought the Yotaverse grille for my '19 SR5 a year ago and still looks great! I installed a .100" thick #10 washer under the sensor's top mount and screw to slightly angle the sensor upward. I did this on the bench before installing my grille based on research I did with regards to changing the sensor's mounting location. Cruise control and collision avoidance work fine.

@TiSilver330Ci Год назад

Yotaverse has the best aftermarket grille imo. In the past, they had this type where you had to screw in each letter. But now, the whole plate is just easier.

@bodega87 Год назад

@@TiSilver330Ci do you need to buy the "third gen garnish"? or is the one that comes with it ok?

@everythingflytv507 5 месяцев назад

Hey Chloe, first off wanna thank you for making this video. I came across it today and the link provided to the OEM grill turns out is on sale form 289 to 200. Ended up ordering it as its something that I have REALLLLLLLLLLY wanted for my TRD Offroad.

@augtrailrider Год назад

I like the one Taco vinyl has with the center (Logo) inserts that you can get various colors. They also have an optional front camera mount available. Some of the OEM sights want a VIN to order this part also. I definitely agree there is a visible difference. But for the extra 10HP you get for adding the grill who cares. HAHA

@mikesalas2683 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for all your videos

@raytobar221 Год назад

Hi, have you thought about a horn upgrade for your Tacoma? Think I want to do one on my Tacoma. stock ones are not loud enough. What would you go with that is not crazy loud?

@nateatgoodmayhemracing4597 Год назад

Hi Chloe, great video! Based on your b-roll, I have some speculation for you. I bet the knockoff grill was based on a 3d scan of the original part. A matt finish really helps with laser scans, so I bet an OEM grill was sand blasted on the front prior to scanning. That matt surface finish would have been projected onto the aftermarket's mold if they were lazy machininging it. The radius's would be larger too, especially if the laser scan's resolution could not pick them up. Since the back side of the aftermarket part has a glossier surface than the front side, I think they took more time to optimize and machine the bottom side of their mold to match their equipment. I bet both the OEM and aftermarket molds were formed with EDM. I think they used a similar injection molding for the ABS, but the different equipment involved would impact some of the seam lines and material-flash you're seeing in the aftermarket.

@ChloeKuo Год назад

Ah, thank you for the information! I don’t have much of a background in manufacturing so this makes a lot of sense-appreciate the input 😊

@Pledgeman Год назад

Chloe, any suggestions for any good additions to a 2023 4Runner off road premium?

@Justfor1day 3 месяца назад

Agree ...first impression of 2 grills side by side made me love the look of the OEM ...the letters look cheap like something you find at a Michael's and spray paint.

@brokenwrench404 Год назад

When did you install the light bar behind the grille. Kinda a must have in ca since our chp have been ticketing people for not having covers on their off road lights

@franci8766 Год назад

The shine on the after market is duller, the letters are nice enough, but not as sharp as the OEM. It looks like that after market grille is bought from the same Amazon seller I got mine from. Did that after market comes with the raptor light? If it did, those lights only fit a certain way. The plastic does feel and look cheaper, but so far, the grille I got still looks good, no hazing or warping from the occasional 100 degree heat. Mine is 2016, so there is no need for the front sensor assembly. Great video.

@davidvela9998 3 месяца назад

I have a 2022 Tacoma TRD 4x4 sport and Iwent to a local Toyota dealer and bought a heritage grill for my truck I went home and installed it well to my surprise first the grill did not come with the sensor guard and the old one had 10 screws that went along with the clips new one did not so I went back and asked for the cover guard for the sensor they said I would have to buy it separately and it was 300.00 and said that my ven. Number call for that grill. My new grill has only 2 screws can someone please help me and let me know where I went wrong. This is my 3rd Toyota truck and never ran into this problem.

@sarahreeneir5997 Год назад

Are you able to put a Pro OEM grill on an off road tacoma by chance?

@timsiemssen1148 Год назад

First, I noticed right away the letters didn't look genuine and I only have a '17 TRD sport. The fact that your grill withstood that hit says a lot about the quality. Also, the same type of plastic can have multiple coats, colors and finishes. It's just small changes to the recipe be for the injection process. I used to pick up brand new recycling bins and deliver across the US. In right with you OEM! Best wishes to you all.

@mxcha3456 Год назад

Im looking to buy a knockoff grill any good recommendations

@desert4seat 7 месяцев назад

nice video! Was on the fence about the two grilles. I honestly think the differences aren't that bad. I'll go with the knock-off

@azpete6436 Год назад

the finish is more a factor of the mould, rather than the quality of the ABS. One of the effects of the desire for TRD Pro grills, is that OEM grills from other trim levels are readily available on resale sites. I didn't care for the TRD Off Road grill on my '18 Tacoma, and found a '20 TRD Off Road grill take off for $60...I like it much better.

@kennybaughman5032 Год назад

I'm interested in the wheels size and make that you have on your Tacoma

@techtraveler1365 Год назад

If fake grille how can put install TSS sensors? Hard tell in videos.

@josejavierj55 2 месяца назад

What I did I bought mine knock off and went to Walmart and bought a spray-paint semi gloss black and a clearcoat semi gloss spray can and spray painted the trd grill and it looks nice.

@nothsim Год назад

Wow. A thought came to me. I wonder if you can get LED lettering for the Toyota emblem?

@nothsim Год назад

I would have no problem modifying a aftermarket one and if it fails. I’m ok with throwing away if it’s a fail.

@agfa663 Год назад

I would like to see how the knock-off would resist a Canadian winter...

@kc0lif Год назад

you have great content.

@intergalacticchicano Год назад

I was gonna get one for my 2014 Taco, mostly cause i hated the chrome on it; there is nothing uglier than brand new cars with chrome parts. Anywho i ended up spray painting the chrome black, because I actually like the way the grillb looks.

@fodera0915 Год назад

i bought the Heritage Trail Edition Grill.. which is cheaper than the Pro grill..

@FreshlySnipes Год назад

The knockoffs are probably made in the same factory as the OEM 😆

@gerrygalvan7313 Год назад

It would be good if you mentioned if there's a weight difference.

@btwenzel05 5 дней назад

Where do I shop to find the best raptor lights for a Pro grill? Thabks

@fsae0607 Год назад

I bought a Yotaverse grille for my Tacoma, but when researching, a lot of people on forums say that Toyota won't sell you a TRD grille unless you can give them your VIN to prove you have a TRD Pro. Can anyone confirm or deny this? If so, you're forced to go aftermarket if you don't have a TRD Pro.

@charlesbarry7479 Год назад

The aftermarket grill would be a better fit for the orange peel paint job on my 2022 taco.

@PaulZ-mann 2 месяца назад

Chloe you can tell you are an Engineer. Excellent review of the product. Someone commented that their blood pressure spiked to see you assemble it without some form of protection on the floor. It is a cheap knock off, and I don’t think you will actually be using it. I really didn’t like the lettering, I didn’t care for the flat black on the knock off, and I’d would need to add the factory sensor, so I would go for the factory model.

@mustangecoboosthpp3869 7 месяцев назад

There is a difference in the TSS Garnish covers as well, the OEM is higher quality than the china knock offs, another difference is the two posts on the China knock off garnish are 5/16 in diameter while the OEM garnish the two posts are 1/4 inch and use a smaller push lock washer that is easier to install. The OEM Toyota TSS garnish is made in America.

@jimmyj5099 Год назад

I remember when you put an OEM headlight assembly on that truck. It was like $800 bucks! That's definitely a dig in the wallet 😀. ♥️🌮🐶🐾

@ChloeKuo Год назад

Yes, those were $$$ but they’ve held up so well and I think was worth it! 😊🐶

@jimmyj5099 Год назад

@@ChloeKuo absolutely Chloe! I always go with OEM parts. This video will get a lot of views. You did a great job of comparing the two products 👍. ❤️🌮🐶🐕

@ConnorFiveash-hp6ug Год назад

I spent 165 on a grill from kok and I havent gotten to see it yet bc im out of town but honestly I don't think it really matters where you get it as long as it isn't like fragile and or just looks nothing like what you ordered

@jerrybohringer4894 Год назад

Yes I noted that the letters right away look cheap. You should have weighed them.

@cpsmonroe1 Год назад

Id suggest putting a blanket on the floor or workbench when you are working on the grilles. They will scratch.

@walkr7998 Год назад

heads up your knockoff link is going to a sensor cover now

@luisaguilar5343 Год назад

People may get butthurt about calling them knockoff. I call them Pirated. And imho, pirated parts are a thrill to own. Even the cloned ones like the grille you have. I always like things that are slightly askew. It's fun!

@dannichacon4877 Год назад

do you have the part number w the camera?

@kevinkidneyy Год назад

i got the $150 china looks good held up these last 2 years . i think paying $400 for a grill is stupid

@r0b0saurusrex80 Месяц назад

I have a fake one and it looks great. Plus that HorsePower boost... Oh excuse me... HERSSPURRSS boost is off the charts.

@richmartinez2748 Год назад

Nice comparison but I went with the knockoff because when I look at the grill on my truck it looks good and at the end of the day theyre both pieces of plastic. Id rather pay less for plastic for pretty much the same aesthetics.

@RobsAutos Год назад

Definitely recommend going OEM if you can. Best fitment, and looks a better. And if you have the front camera, the OEM camera bracket and placement is MILES better than the ones I have seen on the 3rd party grills. Usually the 3rd party grill brackets set the camera too far back. I had a 3rd party one, regretted it and ended up getting an OEM one a few months later.

@justinbprice Год назад

So I bought a 2019 TRD with 15,000 miles on it. It came with the TRD Pro grill that is now fading from sun damage. After watching this video, this must’ve not been an OEM part considering it’s a TRD Off Road and not a Pro 🤔

@treehunned7615 7 месяцев назад

Cant you just put gloss coat on the plastic for knock off?

@milosmanojlovic5805 8 месяцев назад

Why you got a salvage Tacoma ?

@jdsim9173 9 месяцев назад

The letter font is different and very noticeable on the fake one

@christianvazquez1995 Год назад

I bought a knock-off brand because OEM is not worth it, I ended up raptor lining it either way, same with the fender flares, the ride mirror caps, the rear bumper caps as well. Just little things here and there to match.

@bdd1469 Год назад

When buying aftermarket body parts look for CAPA certified parts. These are certified parts that will usually fit and look much closer to stock than those that are not.

@deemac3037 Год назад

If you don't have a TRD PRO, are you posing with a PRO grill? I have a TRD Off Road and like the look but don't want to be a poser. Had a SR5 with an aftermarket grill, it looked good but had some front sensor problems.

@TiSilver330Ci Год назад

How are you posing? I much prefer the TOYOTA design over the stock grille with the “T”. No one really cares and it looks a million times better.

@jnne9597 Год назад

It's not like slapping Cobra and 5.0 emblems on a V-6 Mustang, it's a styling preference.

@danejohnson8430 6 месяцев назад

Funny thing about the so-called “knocked off. “They are everywhere and I mean everywhere. Most of the time the OEM’s are celebrated but not on all occasions.

@joecerda630 Год назад

I think a good comparison would have been including the best/most expensive knock off...🤔

@livingsurvival Год назад

Yotaverse’s comes with full letter plate of your color choice and it’s not individual letters. You can also get the garnish which swaps identical to OEM.

@marcocampoli353 Год назад

The reason why you buy knock offs is because unless you own a Pro your not able to by Pro oem parts at a dealership. .this is why everyone buys knock offs

@ChrisParayno Год назад

At the end of the day, its all about personal preference. Some fit and finishes are better with third party. If you can pony up the cash for OEM, more power to you. This oem snobby attitude towards parts is not cool as there are some third-party that actually looks better than oem.

@larrman5409 Год назад

I prefer the matte finish on the ‘knockoff’

@ericbernadyn1491 Год назад

With the knock off grill , the letters could easily be painted any color if gray did not go good with your truck.

@colemangreen4191 Год назад

Just fyi you have the wrong grill part number in the description. That one doesn't have the camera mount. PT228-35200-AA is the one with camera mount.

@jameswelch6535 Год назад

OEM grill from a dealer requires a PRO vin at least where I have inquired in Central CA.

@tinfoilhat1619 Год назад

its cheaper to make the grill as 1 whole part then you just insert the letters. vs the OEM is multiple parts you put together.

@natecamcam2295 Год назад

The knock off is for non pro models to make it look pro just like everyone does on a 4Runner. No need for it to be perfect since it takes lots of abuse from the weather. As long as it fits well.

@jamesm568 Год назад

Sometimes I find knockoff products to be better than the OEM products depending on situation and product.

@mustangecoboosthpp3869 7 месяцев назад

Yes there is a difference in quality. The OEM grille is better quality materials and the OEM TSS garnish cover is higher quality than the aftermarket products. The OEM grille is made in America and and the OEM garnish is made in America, the aftermarket grilles and garnishes are made in china.

@fabiorios9321 Год назад

But..thank for your videos..help me.a lot with my tacoma..

@racingfortheson Год назад

If they molded in the back of the letters into the grille, it would say “TOYOTA” and that would get them in trouble.

@RoguePlanetStudio Месяц назад

And all honesty if all you wanted was a 50 to 100 or $200 Toyota front plate then this is fine you don't need to buy the OEM one

@stay4theride Год назад

The aftermarket grills fade much faster

@seanpuello Год назад

Literally just take some gloss black do one coat and it's pretty much the same thing

@chrisguapo69 Год назад

Nice comparison. Now lets try the most expensive knock off for comparison.

@cyrusortiz-luis291 Год назад

You can buy the cheap one 4x can the OEM once. I’d say go cheap.

@randylamb920 Год назад

You are very right, Chloe. I put that grilll on my 18 and 19 TRD OR 4x4. Did not need a Pro Vin for ordering. Just like you, I prefer OEM parts.

@2013hwcamaro Год назад

I think if you own a real TRD Pro you should use OEM TRD Pro parts. But if you have an SR5, TRD Sport or Off-road, aftermarket parts would be just fine. You saved money by buying a lower trim but end up spending just as much as a Pro by the time you buy all the expensive OEM TRD parts. Just my thought process.

@87teggy Год назад

Agree with you 💯. I own a 2nd gen Tacoma SR5 Prerunner and didn't want to turn it into a fake TRD Pro, just liked the look of the grill and couldn't see myself paying $300 for OEM it so I got an aftermarket one and it's still holding up 5 years later.

@doug1009 8 месяцев назад

Mold quality, material, process, quality control, etc. for aftermarket is worse than oem, so the flat finish hides imperfections and makes it easier to produce.

@joesmoe4664 Год назад

Good enough for me

@namod214 8 месяцев назад

anything cosmetic go after-market, anything mechanical go after-market

@jumpenjackflash4964 Год назад

Hey if you don't like the non-oem grille that you used in the videos I'll buy it from you. I am in the next state over.

@mikehawkslong5529 8 месяцев назад

Honestly i like the poor mans option. Color seems fine, better looking with the YO letters which is pretty neat, akd that sadtey sensor shit really does annoy tf outta me. Its a grille, doesnt do much other than letting air into the engine bay. Id go dollar general over name brand

@Mumfy64 Год назад

There is a lot of variations as well in the aftermarket grilles. I have the @tacoclout custom grill and it looks great and it lights up. The garnish differences are for those Tacomas that don't have a sensor.

@ChloeKuo Год назад

I really like that grille and just watched your video on it! It’s cool that tacoclout makes these custom!

@mikeschoolcraft21 9 месяцев назад

Made in China? I wanted to replace my cast iron grates for my Webber grill $165. For OEM. I paid under $50. For the exact same thing. Made in China, both. The only difference is the replacement didn’t have rough edges from casting. Better than the original.