How To Install A KNOCK-OFF TRD PRO GRILLE On A TACOMA (Easy Swap?)

[@ChrisHarrisWaco]

I can tell you’ve made instructional videos, and whomever I bought this grille from owes you, because the only reason I bought it was due to your Link. I have a 2023, and there are some minor differences (six tabs instead of four for example). But I would have never even tried this without this kind of step by step help, so thank you.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome my friend! Glad this video helped you out! Thanks for watching Chris!

[@youngtrav8696]

this video actually sucks. misses a very important part that would make the job much easier. i’ll be redoing mine now next weekend to so it correctly

[@ChrisHarrisWaco]

@@youngtrav8696 - Just curious what the very important missing part is. I did mine months ago and it works flawlessly, sensors and all

[@jeffmaas2792]

You're the best brah!!

[@iClamber]

When zip tying the sensor cable back on if you cut off the end of the old zips that are on the tabs you can grab the bottom end of the cut tab and pull it through and out and then run a new tie through the slot.

[@GarageGear]

@@iClamber thanks for sharing vdog

[@patrickoneill6821]

Thanks so much for making this video! Installation was a breeze and luckily I also had an oversize screw for the sensor. If you look at the 2:18 min mark you'll see the silver nuts that slide out of the old grill and slide onto the new grill, no need to use bolts. My sensor didn't work the first day and then I remembered that I never plugged it back in, duh, now it works just fine.

[@GarageGear]

@@patrickoneill6821 thanks for sharing Patrick and thanks for watching!

[@robertgriffin2347]

What silver nuts are you talking about?

[@johnknorr1140]

I have a Toyota Tacoma and I love it it’s got 205,000 miles on it right now and it runs great. Yes I had a new frame put on and all the recalls been done. I’m lucky I used to work at a Toyota dealership and my friend, who’s my tech took care of me

[@GarageGear]

Awesome my friend! Thanks for sharing!

[@mike6497253]

I have the same grille and I'm planning on transferring it from my old Tacoma to the new one. I'm missing the front garnish piece for the sensor so I'm going to have to get creative and built something to cover that front area. I have a piece of plexiglass that might do the trick... hopefully. I see one on AMZ for 24 bucks but I'm cheap lol. Thanks for the video! ~Mike from the southtowns!

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON Mike! Go Bills!!!

[@thetvmn88]

Great vid! Just finished mine. My grille had small differences… for instance, I didn’t have a Toyota badge, I had to install letter by letter. I have an SR model and paid $128.

[@GarageGear]

@@thetvmn88 good deal! Thanks for sharing my friend!

[@olvrhstn]

Thanks for this video! It really helped me with my grille swap on my 2018 Tacoma. Although I must say fellow Canadians or anyone living in an area where they salt the roads in winter! Get a Dremel you’ll definitely be cutting out pieces of the old grill to get those ceased and stripped screws out lol

[@GarageGear]

@@olvrhstn you got it my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@ShawnsFamilyVIds]

Great video appreciate you posting this. Do you need to disconnect the (-) battery before starting to prevent issues with the sensor? Ive read some folks having issues with their sensor after install.

[@GarageGear]

No issues with mine and I didn’t disconnect mine. Thanks for watching Shawn

[@The_Mace]

A buddy of mine did that same grille swap the day after he bought his Tacoma (brand new). Not sure why Toyota sells trucks with fake chrome on the grille, but nowhere else on the truck. The TRD grille looks way better.

[@GarageGear]

Hey MACE! Not sure why either! Must have been cheaper to produce by simply painting over the chrome I guess! Have an awesome rest of the weekend bud!

[@Ladysman_217]

I dont even have a Yota but was an interesting watch anyway. I think it's a huge improvement but I'm not a fan of chrome. I went thru a lot of effort with plast--dip and vinyl wrap eliminating the chrome on my 17 F150.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Chet! Thanks for watching! How well did the plasti dip hold up?

[@Ladysman_217]

@@GarageGear Really well actually. I clean the truck a lot. Using spray wax makes it the dip look great and keeps it a nice black. I also found that using the P.D. Smoke over chrome gives a nice dark charcoal color. Warming the can in hot h2o before and during spraying makes the dip lay flat and even.

[@GarageGear]

@@Ladysman_217 awesome my friend thanks for sharing these tips!

[@CraigGoulian]

Big fan of your channel, great video. Changed my grill about a year ago and it looks great. There are several versions of this knockoff grill available and some are better than others and easier to install.

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Craig! So I hear! What year is your taco?

[@CraigGoulian]

@@GarageGear 2021

[@BridgerCherry]

The garage is also for trucks, and I'm excited to see more big things coming for the build!! Also pay no mind to the dude that says things like 9:07 that guy sucks 😂 love this!

[@GarageGear]

RIGHT ON BRIDGER! Forget the haters!

[@blakeharden4528]

looking on amazon now, it comes with the “toyota” right? assuming because it’s off brand they’re not allowed to show it

[@GarageGear]

Yeah that’s how they do it! I think not has something to do with shipping it too. Mine came with everything! 👍

[@deno8308]

yes pretty much all of them do

[@tomvarano3283]

The blackout grill matches the blackout trim package on your truck very well.👍👍

[@GarageGear]

It’s a heck of a lot easier to clean too Tom!stay awesome my friend!

[@808aIIday]

4:45 you need to remove the clips from the other grill and put it in those slots so that the tss sensor can mount there

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@ericander2108]

I was thinking the same thing... The round inserts

[@electroddxful]

Nice truck and grill JB. Great job. 👍🙏👍🙏. I saw my name on the board there that’s so cool. Thanks. That truck looks amazing with that grill. Many blessings and have a bless week together with family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON RAY! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel! You as well my friend! 👍👍

[@codyfield6859]

KZbin algo told me i needed to watch this even though i have a '19 Pro 😂 i watched the whole thing anyway. Awesome video man, great job!

[@GarageGear]

Cool my friend. Thanks for watching. Nice truck you got.

[@johnlewisphotos]

The 4 tabs that pop the whole grille assembly off of the truck, 2 of them broke for me. Where can I get 2 replacements?

[@GarageGear]

I think you can order them separately on Amazon for cheap. Your dealer or collision center may have some too.

[@youngtrav8696]

you realize there’s threaded inserts from the stock grill that slide off for the sensor mounting and slide into the groves on the new grill so the factory bolts work

[@youngtrav8696]

i’ll be doing this job again next weekend not because i did not realize it until i went to pack away my stock grill

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@gkshid24]

This video was super helpful. Just did the same install on my truck. Not sure I would’ve gotten through it without this. Thanks!

[@GarageGear]

Awesome gk! Glad this video helped you out!

[@user-my1bf8ng5z]

Great video! I just ordered this and I’m very excited! It’ll be the first mod I add to my taco 🌮 did it come with the garnish cover or should I order that separately?

[@GarageGear]

Hey my friend! The grill I have linked in the description is the same one I bought and it included everything. As long as that hasn’t changed you should be good to go!

[@user-my1bf8ng5z]

thanks I’ll update you on how it goes !!!

[@user-my1bf8ng5z]

Just finished doing mine! Took a bit of time, but turned out great. Those bolts really secured the sensor in so thanks for the video man I really appreciate it.

[@GarageGear]

@@user-my1bf8ng5z awesome! You got it my friend!

[@the.saltybarber]

great vid thanks !!

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching salty barber

[@jdelgadoptjd]

Looks great, I appreciate the detailed step by step. Your video has sold me on replacing my own grille 😅

[@GarageGear]

Awesome my friend! Thanks for watching

[@danieltrevino9912]

Great instructional video. Getting ready to remove my grille to do some plasti-dip work on it. Thanks

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching Daniel!

[@stevennewellproductions]

Those screws in the back on the grill are frozen and cannot come loose. I stripped them, what should I do?

[@GarageGear]

You could go and take one to a hardware store, match them up and buy a bunch of new ones or dremel a line in each screw and use a screwdriver to get them out that way!

[@stevennewellproductions]

@@GarageGear thanks for the tip

[@BenNawrath]

This is the first automotive video I’ve seen you do. Ever do any reviews of things like car wash stuff or like LED lights?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Ben I did a while back with detailing.! If you search my playlist realistic detailing you’ll see some videos I did there!👍

[@BenNawrath]

@@GarageGear nice I’ll definitely check it out! Just got a new pressure washer (green works pro 2700). Already had a foam cannon for my old hand me down POS. Looking forward to more suds! Always looking for simple ideas for more stuff.

[@Conv3rse]

The one I ordered from Amazon was crap. The item no longer exists so I can’t leave a review and I’m 4 days past the 30 day window so I can’t return it. The screw were too small for the TOYOTA letters and there were too many “modifications” to make it worth it. Super disappointed.

[@GarageGear]

@@Conv3rse I’ve heard they made a few different kinds of this grill! Bummer it didn’t work out for you

[@Conv3rse]

@@GarageGearyeah. Lots of different versions out there. I put a TRD Pro grille on my 2019 and had no problems. It’s just hard knowing which “knockoff” to get and which ones to avoid. Appreciate the video content though. You’ve got a new subscriber.

[@GarageGear]

@@Conv3rse yeah and it sounds like the production of my version has stopped. Products seem to come and go nowadays! Appreciate you my friend

[@patrickoneill6821]

Temu...$79 WITH the amber raptor lights! Haven't installed it yet, hence I'm watching the install video lol

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching patrick

[@twilson377]

Sexy ride. Toyota makes some great looking trucks.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Wilson! They sure do! 👍

[@laloleandro225]

Where you bought it?

[@GarageGear]

Bought it on Amazon here is the link BESTZHEYU Front Hollow Grill Replacement Compatible for 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Taocma Matte Black Bumper ABS Grille with Letter

[@laloleandro225]

Thankyou

[@smallblock412]

Looks nice 👍

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Smallblock! Have an awesome rest of your week my friend!

[@BigDaddysGarage]

Looks great. Huge upgrade!!

[@GarageGear]

Paint was coming off with every wash Flint! Needed to get this guy on there! Thanks for watching as always!

[@jaybooth4815]

That blackened out grill looks really nice and matches the rest of your truck JB! Very informative video! Cheers bud!

[@GarageGear]

Matched up perfectly! Have a good weekend Jay! 👍👍

[@jaybooth4815]

You as well JB!

[@jaybooth4815]

I might be taking a ride later to the corn stand. If I do, I'll swing by to see if you're out. I can get a few stickers.

[@anthonyjimenez9250]

Thank You Brother !!! Fun little upgrade. Peace

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON Anthony!

[@JuanMorales-wh8uz]

Just want to say thank you!

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching Juan!

[@Rodbuilder109]

I found your channel by your snowblower mods and maintance videos and lawnmower videos.

[@GarageGear]

That’s how many current people find it but back a few years ago many found it because of the Tacoma vids! Thanks for watching Rod!

[@marcionwilliams2602]

Where is the link to buy this

[@GarageGear]

@@marcionwilliams2602 here is the link amzn.to/3s2OA5o you can also find it in the video description 👍

[@EgoRN16]

Can I buy this grill for my SR5? It will fit? Thank you for the video btw!!

[@GarageGear]

It should fit. They fit most models!

[@EgoRN16]

@@GarageGear thanks men!

[@ben-mp5ys]

You didn't show how to remove those metal tabs all round

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@daledacar3650]

Very cool!

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching Dale!

[@noahzark7975]

Thanks for the video! Extremely helpful! Did the emblem come with the new grille?

[@GarageGear]

Yep the new emblem cam with the grille! Thanks for watching Noah!

[@metals305]

My question is did you receive any tss light after installing ,,,any code? Thanks

[@GarageGear]

Not a single one! Great question! Everything worked out great! Friend of mine put the same grill on no issue either! 👍👍

[@KaveerGoofyChannel]

love this video

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you bud!

[@brandonmontes1208]

Bought the last one on Amazon and just received it today, thing is LEGIT!!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Brandon! These grills Rock! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@mattbingham6911]

Thanks for making this video! It was really helpful!

[@GarageGear]

@@mattbingham6911 ROCK ON MATT !

[@luisvelasquez1023]

I lve it 2008 toyota tacoma

[@GarageGear]

@@luisvelasquez1023 thanks for sharing

[@michaelshotwell4606]

There were metal inserts for sensor you left in factory grill

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@Cliffdodger]

You didn’t have to reset the sensor after unplugging and plugging it back in?

[@GarageGear]

@@Cliffdodger nope worked like a charm

[@jamesstakeontheworld9724]

Always love your videos, you simply don’t know what you’re going do next

[@GarageGear]

Keep you on the edge of your seat huh? Thanks for watching James!

[@jamesstakeontheworld9724]

@@GarageGear absolutely

[@Two_Buck]

Great video JB. Truck looks great.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Chuck! Have a good rest of your week bud!

[@BrickbenderUnderworld]

Glad to have the video as I am just about to replace to this grill.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome my friend! Let me know how it turns out!

[@joshquintas-z3h]

What do you do if it comes with the radar sensor needs a clean if u can help that would be great

[@GarageGear]

@@joshquintas-z3h the one I did here comes with the radar sensor. Is yours dirty or something?

[@joshquintas-z3h]

@@GarageGear I cleaned it and I watch a video it said use a washer so im trying that out

[@FeelmKodak]

Appreciate the video, bout to try this myself.

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@maileedaniels4729]

Do you have an install video for raptor lights install?

[@GarageGear]

No light on this grill my friend! Didn’t want the hassle of them burning out and living a short life. Lots of people complain about that.

[@eganc1976]

Brand New 2003 ( **Too Tousand an 🌳 ) 🤙🤙🤙

[@GarageGear]

@@eganc1976 thanks for watching 👍

[@johnnyb6008]

Little tabs are impossible. Makes the whole thing annoying

[@GarageGear]

@@johnnyb6008 a few precisely placed bolts would be far better!

[@hankyberky5829]

Its almost impossible to take 24 tabs out , or break them all! How did u do it?

[@GarageGear]

@@hankyberky5829 just took my time my friend lol! These are definitely a pain!

[@mikearcus8661]

Should this work for 2017 Tacoma too?

[@GarageGear]

It should. Just double check the grill fitment before purchasing

[@chrischurch6187]

Have you had any issues with the tss sensor? Good video, btw

[@GarageGear]

All good chris! Thank you! Been on for 5 months now with no issue!

[@alonzowz5087]

So I can't install that grille if my Tacoma has a front camera?😢

[@GarageGear]

Unfortunately you’ll have to look for a different grill.

[@cjyoung4080]

You'd want the American knockoffs if u want instruction

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@bjornjoseph]

i was about to spend 400 until i realized china has knock offs... ahha

[@GarageGear]

@@bjornjoseph they all look exactly the same if you ask me!

[@jandelahoussaye9834]

Where was the new grill bought from there are so many company's selling them

[@GarageGear]

Hey my friend here is the link to the grill amzn.to/3vZa8BO

[@sslum]

great tutorial. but why do you have to talk like a 90s cartoon superhero?

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching

[@ParZIVal19D]

What size replacement screws and bolts did you use?

[@GarageGear]

Not exactly sure off hand

[@danbelden7354]

Cool grill, not as nice as a Nissan pro-4x though.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching Dan! 👍

[@teq23laz]

If I have a 2023 SR5 does the TRD Pro grill fit on it? I heard the sensors are different size or something?

[@GarageGear]

@@teq23laz you’ll have to search your model year on Amazon. I don’t think much has changed. Pretty sure grills/sensor sizes were the same

[@AlvaroCampuzano-o1d]

I have that grill but I'm missing the Toyota letters, where can I get them?

[@GarageGear]

@@AlvaroCampuzano-o1d I believe they sell them separately on Amazon as well

[@delbert9357]

I have a 1973 Chevy K10 4 speed.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome thanks for sharing delbert

[@earlanduha6110]

Did you buy the Toyota badge separately?

[@GarageGear]

Didn’t need to. Everything came with this purchase

[@jamesspinks7534]

Does the emblem and garnish come with the grille?

[@GarageGear]

@@jamesspinks7534 with this one yes! 👍

[@ParZIVal19D]

I’m doing all those plastic clips is not easy at all almost fucking impossible

[@GarageGear]

I feel your pain my friend!

[@ParZIVal19D]

@@GarageGear took a bit but got them all and new grill installed. Thanks for the great video.

[@GarageGear]

@@ParZIVal19D awesome ROCK ON! 👍

[@kevincooney5700]

@garagegear has anyone have any issues with the grill in the link not fitting snug rattling lose how is yours holding up this far????

[@GarageGear]

@@kevincooney5700 no issues at all on my end! Put it in and never looked back. No noises either. Perfect fit. One person mentioned theirs faded but that was another grill. Mine still looks great.

[@evildigigenius]

Me watching this video to figure out how to put the stock grill back on because these knockoff look horrible after a few months.

[@ParZIVal19D]

That’s my biggest concern.

[@GarageGear]

What happened to yours? Fade a bit?

[@jase042086]

😅😅😅

[@Eaglesnest1225]

Great job thank you for the tutorial

[@GarageGear]

@@Eaglesnest1225 you got it eagles nest! 👍

[@riceburner4747]

Love Tacos! Glad a China product WORKED. LOOKS BAD ASS'D.👍

[@GarageGear]

Surprising it did! And turned out great! Thanks for watching riceBurner!

[@randalmorris2076]

I love this video and that Taco is really nice looking!

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Randal! Have a good rest of your week!

[@AlvaroCampuzano-o1d]

I have that grill but I'm missing the Toyota letters, where can I get them?

[@GarageGear]

@@AlvaroCampuzano-o1d I believe they sell them separately on amazon as well

[@mattpoelker4368]

great video, very helpful, thanks

[@GarageGear]

You got it Matt!