The Chinese Special TRD Grille... on the cheap!
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YellowSnow
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Shipping confirmed...will post installation pics soon!
2008_4Runner_Sport
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You are awesome for putting this comparison up. Thanks a lot for doing this.
:bravo::bravo:
:bravo::bravo:
I have the OEM TRD PRO grille and installed it a couple of weeks ago. A friend picked up the cheap Chinese replica and brought it over for me to install. I have also seen the TSO grille in person. Here is my feedback.
- Chinese grille is a bit wavier from the mold. In the sunlight, you can tell it's not as smooth as OEM.
- The letters look better than the TSO letters. The edges are softer than the OEM letters and seem to be slightly smaller than the OEM letters. Color is a good match, maybe a little darker than OEM.
- The gaps are better than TSO. The gap is slightly bigger than the OEM gap but not really noticeable if you do a good job splitting the gaps on each side.
- The stick-on letters were easy. Just lightly stick them, step back, make slight adjustments and you're good to go.
- The upper honey cone grill piece is perfect to the OEM one. Color, shape, and mounting holes were perfect.
- There has seemed to be some fading issues from the TSO grille so I painted the Chinese grille with SEM Trim Black which replicates the finish of the OEM pro grille perfect and won't fade.
Here are some pictures of the OEM vs the Chinese. In the pictures, you'd never know. I own the OEM version and I'll argue my money was well spent on the superior quality parts, haha. Seriously though, this kit is much better than TSO and so cheap!
OEM
China
You be the judge. Spend your money how you wish
Its-a-4Runner
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Amazing quality for this price. Ebay seller was topnotch with perfect packing and fast shipping.
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Amazing quality for this price. Ebay seller was topnotch with perfect packing and fast shipping.
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which seller did you use?
AINOMOATACO
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who has the link to this?
Magnetic_Drey
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Kicking myself seeing this and the positive reviews. Now I feel like I paid a huge premium for the TSO on Black Friday. I wonder if they would do a price adjustment... I’m trying to convince myself that at least the TSO is high-quality since its manufactured here in the U.S. and cost more lol
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The TSO now has pegs for the letters and an aftermarket upper grill... makes you wonder just a little.
On Point
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Exactly. Thought the same thing when I saw these pop up, especially when the TSO guy said the blanks are no longer an option and they would all come with letters.
99% sure you can't
edgesalon
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i think you can
you just have to change or replace the whole front bumper
Layson
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I think someone has already done this and didn't replace a bumper. It just sticks on to the top bar and replaces the upper portion of the grille.
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