The Coolest Tacoma Grille with DRL, Blinkers & Raptor Lights | 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma

[@tito450se]

Got mine installed. Similar version from Amazon. Works like a charms for now. Thanks for the reference, appreciated

[@miltonaliff3316]

And I just got back , of course my colors are the opposite of yours side to side, couldn’t have done it without you pal, thanks.

[@diegopimentel5954]

Just received mine, installing it during the weekend 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@juventinomorenomoreno611]

Donde lo ordeno

[@RobWineinNC]

Thanks for making this video. Super helpful! I can't wait for my grill to arrive.

[@Taco_Syndicate]

Just wanted to say thanks, this was way better than the instructions or lack their of. For those with a manual transmission, don't forget to release the ebrake before testing your wiring configuration/operation.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Why is that? What's the Ebrake do?

[@Taco_Syndicate]

@SnailTrail4x4 the ebrake has a switch that acts as the parking brake and doesn't allow the drl to work until released. I thought I had problems with my drl and newly installed grill as only the amber lights worked when testing, only to later find out all I had to do was release the ebrake to see everything worked great. Granted, I just went from a 98 taco xcab to a 2016 taco quadcab, very different beasts.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

@@Taco_Syndicate-- that's good to know. Thanks for the information!!!

[@zachfeeney7919]

Where can I find this grill the link doesnt work anymore?

[@russellmorash3816]

Nicest grill I've seen so far love the lighting excellent installation and your exploration was great enjoy your beautiful new grill thanks for the demo I think you sold me on it when I get the funds

[@carigdon]

Are these still for sale? I can’t find this exact one.

[@ryanbaker5480]

2020 Blinker wiring: Fyi for the 2020's the blinker wire to splice into, on driver side is peach color. It's the lighter of the 2 blues on the passenger side. When you pull out the DRL/Blinker plug, the lower 3 wires are for the DRL. The upper 3 are for the blinker. The Peach and the Lighter blue are the upper right wires on the plug. Raptor 2.0 with TSS and front facing camera is installed and looks awesome!

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Thanks so much for letting everyone know. I'll update the description with this information.

[@billloomis7611]

How did you install the TSS sensor in this grill?

[@RobWineinNC]

Update: My daytime running lights on the new grill worked, but seemed dim. After re-reading others comments below and on other sites, I checked and sure enough, when the lights were on the daytime running lights on the new grill became bright, not dim like the truck daytime running lights. Flipped two wires and viola! When the truck is started and the daytime running lights come on, the daytime running lights on the grill light up bright. When the lights are turned on, both the truck and grill daytime running lights dim. The wiring for the passenger side of a 2016 Tacoma Limited 4x4 is red to green, white to blue, and black to black/white. I found also that the red connectors made a better connection than did the blue connections. All is good now, love the grill.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Great work! Thanks for letting us know

[@fernandocantoran7074]

@@SnailTrail4x4 where you order that grill.. planing to do the same on my taco trd sport 20

[@blakeolsen6707]

Great Video! One of the best grill mods I have seen!

[@aliiturner9784]

I received my grill about 3 weeks ago and I love the look of it. First person in Hawaii with it. Thx for the video, helped a lot with the install.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

That's awesome, congrats, what island are you on? Also, happy to hear the video helped 👍

[@aliiturner9784]

@@SnailTrail4x4 I'm on the Island of Oahu. I have a 2017 inferno tacoma. With Toyota header on grill.

[@bluefrostt1]

man I have looked EVERYWHERE for this exact grill, but I cannot find it.. I don't think they make it anymore...

[@frankgarrigas364]

Great video! I visited the website but they don't seems to know about this grille, can you help me how to get one? Thank you

[@danielbaldwin592]

Hey, great video. It helped me pick out this grill and it arrived yesterday. Installing today! So amped.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Rock on!

[@MediaBroski]

Thanks, man! really helped with the installation.

[@daymonpancheri9700]

Now to change out the fog lights to led’s!

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Working on it

[@daymonpancheri9700]

@@SnailTrail4x4 sweet rig from a fellow Yota guy 🤙🏼

[@Slow3hunnit]

Awesome and self explanatory video. Update on your grill? Is it still fully functional?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Still working great

[@saltyprocrastinator]

I'm assuming this won't work with newer Tacos that have the front collision sensor? Is there a way around that? This grille is absolutely amazing!

[@SnailTrail4x4]

They make versions for those year trucks as well

[@qbagcal]

Thanks! This will help with my install!

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Awesome, enjoy the grille!

[@luispaniagua5145]

Awesome for sure 🤘

[@David-fh3ch]

Just ordered mine I’m so excited

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Awesome, what year do you have?

[@David-fh3ch]

SnailTrail4x4 2016 TRD OR 👍 is that what you have too?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

@@David-fh3ch -- Yep! Followjng the instal should be easy than!

[@Xx_Sterbern_xX]

Like the grille but without the lights

[@SnailTrail4x4]

He makes them without the side light and with the raptor ones. It's the TRD Raptor

[@pokebui1640]

Hello have u post the video showing how to darken the raptor lights

[@SnailTrail4x4]

No, I got somoked raptor lights from them but the housings were the wrong size

[@Shawnessey]

Awesome video. I followed just as u did and it worked perfectly. As soon as I installed the raptor lights my DRL’s stopped coming on with the headlights on. Any thoughts ?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I'd check your connections and what fuse you used from the box

[@monkusbee]

Great video, truck looks great!

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Thanks! Also thanks for taking the time to comment

[@elliotsforge1433]

Are the letters removable? I’m trying to find letters I can put on my current aftermarket grill, exactly the same as yours but without the emblem. Any links or help towards where to buy these would be greatly appreciated! Looking for the letters specifically.

[@sib30four]

I was literally about to ask this question! Would love to be able to remove them from the grille if possible for a cleaner look if I change my mind.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

They are removal, they appear to only be 3m tapped on. If you contact Tacovinyl I'm sure you can order the letters separate.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I'm sureq you can order the grille blank. You don't need to get any letters

[@danielhowell1640]

Save that grill man, you will regret giving it away. Love the lights in the grill but not so much the toyota lettering. I wish they made a Trd pro grill with all the lighting this one Has.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I still like it

[@danielhowell1640]

@@SnailTrail4x4 that's all that matters then

[@danielrubio2556]

I agree with you. I just purchased this grille and I am slightly disappointed with the lettering. But nothing compares to the lighting!

[@imjusts0medude]

Still waiting on advice, this video was recommended from the manufacturer... My tacomas daytime running lights are the turn signal blinkers (closest to the grill) no combination of wiring seems to work properly...do you usually wait months to respond?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Sorry, hit me up on IG so you can send me pics... I'll try and help

[@imjusts0medude]

@@SnailTrail4x4 I don't have Instagram :/

[@SnailTrail4x4]

@@imjusts0medude please send me an email then. Please include photos of what the issue. I'll try my best to help you out but I'm shocked the manufacturer sent you to me, I didn't design the product

[@eaacbcs]

This grille is the best one I have ever seen. But my problem is that I haven't found it for my 2018 Tacoma. Only for 2016-17 models. Do you know what I can do? Also I live in Mexico, so that makes it a little more complicated 😅

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Here it is... I don't know if he ships to Mexico, you might have to contact him. tacovinyl.com/products/18-19-raptor-grille-w-tss-sensor?variant=29484362825831

[@rickking823]

Sweet looking Grill Bud where did you get that battery holder or brace.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I got it from Agency6

[@darkwing8427]

The grille looks awesome on my tacoma... but my DRL are very dim... the blinkers work fine and are very bright. Any ideas why this would be? 🤔

[@SnailTrail4x4]

The DRL dim when the headlights go on. Maybe you have them switched

[@atch9790]

That’s Badass🤘🏻. Is that battery hold down thingy factory?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

No, it's after market

[@antonio7815]

Looks good man.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Thanks, I like it very much

[@caromero517]

Dope grill

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Love it!

[@JERMGOHAM]

Just installed this grill yesterday would have been great to find this video then lol have you ever got around to tinting the raptor lights? If so how’d you got about it?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I have them on my shelf, just haven't installed them yet

[@erichimmelreich9372]

How did you wire them?

[@TiagoSouza-fc1vm]

love the grille but I can't find it on the link provided can you help me out. want to buy it. please and thank you

[@mcl1236]

tacovinyl.com/products/copy-of-2016-2017-tacoma-raptor-grille-2-0?variant=31958616047719

[@johneroyale]

This is baddass

[@e1975surf]

At 8:43 those cool clips where you find them? And what is its name? I already installed mine..haven't done the wiring yet...just looking at your video makes it easier...great video man...

[@e1975surf]

nevermind i found them on the link you posted...jaja! damn! sorry man!

[@ricardofebles1]

What about the tss sensor?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I have a 2016 Tacoma, I don't ha:e a TSS sensor, but he does make 19+ versions of the grille

[@cshader2488]

Looks good!

[@SnailTrail4x4]

THANKS!!! I really like it

[@jwcook1987]

I bought a grill from someone locally but it did not have the unit control voltage input 12v. I’ve looked all over to find this sold separately and have not found it. Is there anyway to install this without it?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Contact Tacovinyl and see if he can help you out.

[@parkergalvin1577]

I have a ‘17 SR5 and my headlights do not have the LED DRL’s when you explain the part where you connect the black white and red wires it gets confusing. Is mine a different set up than yours referring to the connections going to the headlight? On yours Is the LED DRL a whole separate plug from the headlight plug?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

If you don't have DRL I'm not sure how you would connect them for this grille. Contact Tacovinyl to get the exact answer

[@parkergalvin1577]

SnailTrail4x4 can you send me their contact info?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

@@parkergalvin1577 Tacovinyl.com

[@datboi9367]

Parker Galvin slightly curious if you ever gotten an answer regarding this

[@noelespinosa3658]

I have a 2022 Tacoma TRD Sport. Will this fit on my truck

[@SnailTrail4x4]

It should, I'm not sure about the electrical though. I know you have different headlights

[@maskitago6304]

I'm paused on the scene at 6:18 where you show the "control box" thingy. I ordered a grille off ebay and it looks to be THE EXACT SAME THING. Does the guy you ordered from just modify the Ebay grille with lettering? The wiring colors and the sequence all the same. And for the TSS Sensor I ordered a bracket from AJT which relocates the sensor OFF of the grille.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I think he uses it as another sales avenue

[@maskitago6304]

@@SnailTrail4x4 thanks for the install video by the way. I will have my laptop in the engine bay as I am installing and wiring.

[@ReggieRoqz]

Thank you!!!

[@luiscolon1600]

Thank you very much good help Help me A lot

[@jcflores9797]

What about trucks that have sensor in the grill is there a garnish sensor cover ?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

They make a 18' and up version for them as well

[@shayybruh]

MUST HAVE

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I love it, I think you would also!

[@robelliott3049]

I don’t see the grill on the website I just see the regular raptor grill without the side LEDs

[@SnailTrail4x4]

It's there, it's called Raptor 2.0

[@annantaramian5851]

Tried installing this same grill on my ‘17 SR5. My DRLs and turn signal are the same bulb. How would I hook up the blue wire to activate the LED turn signal? Driver side is hooked up with no problem for signaling left but when I signal right, both LEDs come on with the driver side blinking white and the passenger side blinking orange. Any advise?

[@paulkelly1117]

I have the same problem: my base 2016's DRLs are halogen (and the same bulb as my directionals) it appears the wiring set up is for LED DRLs. I was looking thru comments on the seller's page (I bought from a different vendor) and one guy bypassed the DRLs themselves and wired into the DRL fuse with a fuse tap. I'm wondering if that'll work for us Ann?? Any thoughts on this 4x4 dude?

[@thuggensoldier]

Is there an option without splicing?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Not that I know of, maybe you can plug the wires into the same relay as the DRL and Blinker. But these splicers I used are working great

[@cade99johnson]

Mine just came in and it came with a bracket that isn’t shown in the video. Where exactly does it mount??

[@SnailTrail4x4]

That must be a new feature, I don't know. Please contact the manufacturer Tacovinyl

[@OliverJHughes]

Great video man, I'm super stoked for my Tacovinyl grille to show up any day now!

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Nice! Did you get the same one?

[@mikic4478]

great video i want one :)

[@teamslaiyans3808]

Nice !!!! 🔥🔥

[@jckpedersen05]

I was able to get the amber lights to work, and had the DRL grille lights working, but the can't get the blinkers to work. And now neither the DRL grille lights or the blinkers work. Any idea if there is a specific size splice clamp you need for these wires? wondering if mine is too big.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

To make sure you could cut the wires and splice them together. You don't want a loose connection

[@cornedbeeftrash6592]

Did your grille come with a second fuse for that add a fuse kit? Or did you buy all of that separately? I understand NOTHING about electrical. I’m trying to follow along and I’m starting to piece it together but I don’t want to splice or cut or hook anything up until I know that it’s correct.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I'm pretty sure I had to buy that add a fuse part separately, honestly don't remember. But it does not come with fuses.

[@tylerhilton5808]

@@SnailTrail4x4 where did you buy that add a fuse part, I’m also trying to figure out the wiring and bought the links in the description. Now realizing I might need an extra fuse and not sure what to buy or where to buy it.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

@@tylerhilton5808 there is a link for it in the videos description: Mini Fuse Pigtail

[@betorenteria7768]

Awesome grill! New sub.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I'm glad you enjoy the Grille I'm really happy with it

[@keithisit]

Is it blinker or DRL? Have to chose?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Both, it's daytime running lights until you turn on the blinker then it'll blink as soon as the blinkers done it'll go back to daytime running lights

[@keithisit]

@@SnailTrail4x4 thank you so much. One thing on the 2018+ model is the forward sensor. I do not see a place for it on any video or screenshot. They actually point a potential customer to your video :)

[@SnailTrail4x4]

They make a 2018+ version also,y truck is a 2016 so I don't have that feature.

[@slickie8782]

do you know how the wiring works for 2022 tacoma SR5 i have 3 wire on my lights

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I do not, sorry, please contact the manufacturer

[@loganford2164]

Great video. Is this grill still available for purchase? I can't find it on any of your links. Getting "page not found" errors.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I can't find it on their page anymore, but here is one that looks similar off Amazon: amzn.to/35gfRpR I will have to follow up with the manufacture

[@siniquezu]

is there a place to mount a front camera?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

The grille has lots of holes, I'm sure you could find a spot

[@siniquezu]

@@SnailTrail4x4 is the grill a flat mesh or is it raised like the trd pro grill?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

@@siniquezu it's raised like the TRD Pro

[@ryanbaker5480]

I just got the first grill w front camera mount. Its on the site now at tacovinyl

[@ExploreAnywhere]

@9:52 my blinkers have 3 wires on my 2017

[@bonibons2008]

Send me the Link pls where you buy the Grill? Thanks

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Link in description

[@eldiablo4160]

How did you mount that box? The slits are too narrow for me to fit any kind of screw in.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I put one side though a hole and then the other I had to drill

[@eldiablo4160]

SnailTrail4x4 ok thank you for the response!

[@eldiablo4160]

So I’ve had my on for 2 months or so and the day time running lights keep turning on. I’ll have the lights off, truck locked and they will just turn on. I’m not sure if it’s an issue with the grille or if the guy who did the wiring messed something up but yeah, the driving lights in the grille are like possessed or some shit. Worry about it draining my battery but even more, my truck catching fire.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

That's odd, have you contacted the manufacturer?

[@Aetard]

Wondering if you found a solution to this. Mine is similar except only the raptor lights come on randomly. Also sometimes when making a right turn the whole right blinker goes off until I have completed the turn.

[@elvarsino]

The Grille comes with the TOYOTA letters?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

There are a few options for letters, blank, Tacoma, taco and maybe more

[@damianmaldonado9008]

How did you hide the crash sensor? I can’t seem to put it anywhere.

[@Ninjakiller811]

Where Did you get the Toyota letters on grill?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

From taco vynal

[@salvadoro8951]

How big did you drill the hole for the harness? What bolt size ?

[@jamesmcknight4146]

I'll just take my sht to an electrical shop and be like,.."let me know when you are done.."...lol

[@SnailTrail4x4]

To each their own. It wasn't very difficult

[@MrJose021292]

Did you yo this route? I asked a place they said $95 and hour and it’s a 2-3 hour job I call bs it takes that long

[@SnailTrail4x4]

@@MrJose021292 -- Maybe 1-2 hrs. But it more so sounds like they bid you high because they didn't want to do the job

[@MrJose021292]

SnailTrail4x4 you’re not in Cali are you shit I’ll take it to you and pay you.

[@HavocChuck]

can you make the drl just the amber color?

[@sweeney4936]

Does it have a TSS added to it?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

They sell ones that have space for the TSS

[@tylerhilton5808]

Has anyone set up the wiring for an SR5. My blinkers double as my drls so I’m not sure what wire goes to where.

[@devinely4425]

Did you ever figure out, have everything working but the driver side blinker

[@jimmy5willy]

2021 price update: Grill £132 INCLUDING shipping T-Tap connectors £5.60 pack of 120 Mini piggyback fuse connectors £3.95 pack of 5. Total savings £50-100 depending on Tacovinyls shipping cost to your location.

[@nmdreamer7913]

Can you still get this grille ??

[@IIPre]

Does the grill works on 2019 Tacoma with sensor

[@SnailTrail4x4]

They make a version that fits the TSS

[@jordo3113]

What is the wiring directions for a 2021 Tacoma

[@xMongz]

Great video! Installed mine today, but I’m noticing my running lights on the grille, and headlights won’t stay in at the same time. I may have wired something wrong? Only can get the raptor lights on with headlights, or only the side running lights with my day time running lights. Any insight on why that may be? Slightly frustrated about it, and I’m sure it’s 99% my fault? :p. (2019 OR)

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I'm not sure. I do know that the DRL have a high and low feature for when the headlines are off or on. Maybe they there is a wire fliped

[@jameslucas6251]

I was on his website and didn’t see any grills with the lights in the corner of the grill?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

It's called raptor 2.0

[@melaniepeters3769]

Also, can this box be reprogrammed?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

No clue, probably someone can do it.

[@melaniepeters3769]

I got it working today!!! Thanks

[@gumbeelee21]

What do u do for the adaptive cruise control

[@SnailTrail4x4]

He makes a 18+ grille that fits those

[@ImpressTheKid12]

Any updates on the grille?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Everything is working great, what did you want to know?

[@jorgevalladares179]

I have a sr5 and my blinkers have 3 wires

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Does he offer any for a Tundra grille? Thx

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I don't think so at this time, but I'd there is a big enough interest he might do so. But they are pretty amazing aren't they?

[@melaniepeters3769]

How can I change the orange raptor light to blue? Can this be done?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

First off if your in California (not sure how it works in other states) your not allowed to run blue lights on your vehicle because it's impersonating a cop. You might be ae to find some blue ones and swap them out but I would contact the bender and see if he makes custom ones

[@melaniepeters3769]

The amber are legal and staying. Where to get Bulb replacements?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

@@melaniepeters3769 contact Tacovynal if you need replacement parts

[@ryanbaker5480]

Justin said they are working on smoked raptor lights for the Raptor 2.0...

[@yezkaholic]

Love the Grille. Just not a fan of all the lights. Just the grille will.be enough for me. Also not to comfortable splicing wires into my brand new tacoma

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Well they sells a raptor grille that doesn't have all the lights

[@yezkaholic]

@@SnailTrail4x4 perfext! Will have to look into it.

[@brinderbhullar170]

I am trying to install this grille for my 2017 Tacoma sr5. I have drl and turn signal on the same bulb. It has three wires. My drl is working but turn signal is not working. Did anybody got this working with sr5 that has one lamp for DRL and turn signal

[@luispaniagua5145]

Does this grill works on a 2021 Tacoma?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Yes, they make a version that works with the TSS and LED

[@DavyDave1313]

Does this work with the grille that has a camera on it

[@SnailTrail4x4]

If you mean the TSS sensor then TacoVynal makes a person that works with that sensor

[@DavyDave1313]

@@SnailTrail4x4 Yeah I just got mine !!! The TRD Pro Grill with rapto lights, garnish sensor and front facing camera bracket. I checked the whole box though and no instructions so im a little lost on the process. Should be very similar to this video I hope!

[@isaiahmorales8456]

does this work with the front camera on the trd off road?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I'm not sure, mine was one of the original and maybe the manufacturer has made updates for the newer models. Contact Tacovynal to get your answer

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I was just doing some more research on this grille and found it doesn't work with the front facing camera.

[@ram43x80]

Ok,, was cool till u turned on the lights.. to much light for me ;) cool video though

[@cade99johnson]

Hey, I’ve got the LED headlights in my 2020, the wiring is totally different. Any idea on how to wire up the DRLs and turn signals??

[@SnailTrail4x4]

No, sorry. I don't know what wires are in the 2020. You should contact the manufacturer tacovynal

[@ryanbaker5480]

Mine too. Drive blinker wires are different colors, and a blue and off blue wire on pass blinker.

[@isaacaikey6723]

Same. 2022 with LED. Anyone figure it out?

[@juventinomorenomoreno611]

Where is the sensor tts

[@SnailTrail4x4]

They are right on the front center... But my truck doesn't have them

[@blakeolsen6707]

Do you know if there is an option to get this grill that works with the cruise assist sensor behind the Toyota emblem?

[@Jo.Weaver]

I purchased a sensor relocation bracket. Works fine.

[@erichimmelreich9372]

Should there be 3 wires on each side?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Depends on the year. Mines a 2016. The newer ones have 3 wires

[@erichimmelreich9372]

@@SnailTrail4x4 mine is a 16 as well

[@erichimmelreich9372]

Blue wire goes to pass directional and yellow goes to driver side directional correct? Then 3 other wire go to pass running lights? Is this correct??

[@SnailTrail4x4]

2016-2019 Wiring: Driverside DRL Wiring: Red to Red White to Green Black to White/Black Driverside DRL Wiring: Red to Blue White to Green Black to White/Black Sorry I can't look at the truck right now, I'm currently traveling out of the country.

[@erichimmelreich9372]

@@SnailTrail4x4 you wrote both on driver's side for DRL?

[@blacknoir607]

Did you get the lettering from Customcargrills?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

No, I got them from Tacovinyl

[@csautner91]

Any update from the manufacturer? I can't seem to find the same one.

[@wow_mango]

Same I can’t find it either

[@InsideSky]

TacoClout sells the same grille (without Toyota on the front), but with no sensor support. They DO offer after market TSS Sensor mounts elsewhere though, could be an option for you. Listed under the name: “HONEYCOMB MESH GRILLE + LED DRL & SIGNAL LIGHTS FOR 3RD GEN TOYOTA TACOMA”

[@anthonyhillerby2206]

Did you have to add wires to run to the driver's side DRL?

[@anthonyhillerby2206]

I'm confused on how you did that

[@datsme5471]

@@anthonyhillerby2206 i have the grill, but haven't installed it yet. my blue and yellows are very short compared to his. can't reach the driver side. i'm trying to find a decent spot to put the box