The Chinese Special TRD Grille... on the cheap!

[91324]

How are the side gaps on these 91324 grilles? Anyone have a photo?

It’s not bad at all. Attached a larger version of my sig pic for reference, and that’s on a super white 4R.

Link to the grill:
Free Shipping For 2014-2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO 2Piece Front Bumper Grille Replacement

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[hwnrunner]

It’s not bad at all. Attached a larger version of my sig pic for reference, and that’s on a super white 4R.

Link to the grill:
Free Shipping For 2014-2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO 2Piece Front Bumper Grille Replacement

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looks great. Think I gotta paint my silver valences black now, now where was that plastidip thread?
Ship date update this morning from USPS, past customs and is expected Sat 3/2. Wow, that's fast.

 

[Mutant138]

It’s not bad at all. Attached a larger version of my sig pic for reference, and that’s on a super white 4R.

Link to the grill:
Free Shipping For 2014-2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO 2Piece Front Bumper Grille Replacement

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Looks pretty good. I ordered one last week on ebay but the shipper gave me bunk tracking. I sent an email out so I will see if I get any response. I will order that one from CT if this falls through. This is what I get for trying to save 6 bucks lmao.

 

[91324]

looks great. Think I gotta paint my silver valences black now, now where was that plastidip thread?
Ship date update this morning from USPS, past customs and is expected Sat 3/2. Wow, that's fast.

Yeah, I've been thoroughly impressed with shipping speeds for the most part. There were just a few instances, 3 to be exact, where the item was held up in customs, but I don't blame the manufacturer for that at all. They're turning around and processing the orders within 1 US business day, with some stern encouragement from me, which is great. Just a few more days...

 

[91324]

Looks pretty good. I ordered one last week on ebay but the shipper gave me bunk tracking. I sent an email out so I will see if I get any response. I will order that one from CT if this falls through. This is what I get for trying to save 6 bucks lmao.

haha, i've heard that too many times lately. you can find some steals on eBay, but when it comes from overseas, lots of shadiness IMHO. hopefully it works out for you and if not, i know [MENTION=237879]TwistedJake[/MENTION] recently worked with paypal and eBay to get money back for a similar situation, so it shouldn't be too bad - more of an annoyance than anything.

good luck!

 

[Bjohnson425]

haha, i've heard that too many times lately. you can find some steals on eBay, but when it comes from overseas, lots of shadiness IMHO. hopefully it works out for you and if not, i know [MENTION=237879]TwistedJake[/MENTION] recently worked with paypal and eBay to get money back for a similar situation, so it shouldn't be too bad - more of an annoyance than anything.

good luck!

You sure this is legit:lol: I got my "tracking" today...

Your order has been updated to the following status:

Shipped


The comments for your order are:

Dear,
the tracking number is EA912162075CN,
Good day
Please reply to this email if you have any questions.


No info on carrier or anything, doesnt look like a UPS or USPS # that i have seen.

 

[slprciv]

You sure this is legit:lol: I got my "tracking" today...

Your order has been updated to the following status:

Shipped


The comments for your order are:

Dear,
the tracking number is EA912162075CN,
Good day
Please reply to this email if you have any questions.


No info on carrier or anything, doesnt look like a UPS or USPS # that i have seen.

That tracking number is from a Chinese freight company, it eventually gets delivered by USPS. I'm happy with my shipment.

 

[91324]

You sure this is legit:lol: I got my "tracking" today...



Your order has been updated to the following status:



Shipped





The comments for your order are:



Dear,

the tracking number is EA912162075CN,

Good day

Please reply to this email if you have any questions.





No info on carrier or anything, doesnt look like a UPS or USPS # that i have seen.

Yeah, it’s 100% legit. They use China Post to ship. It shows the history - go to Google, paste it in there, click USPS, click Tracking History. It shows its already been processed through the China center.


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[Proffesor_X]

Are the letters holding up?

 

[91324]

Are the letters holding up?

I painted mine flat black before installing and haven’t had any issues yet. The 3M tape for the install really prevents them from moving. Probably had 5-7 washes now and still look great.


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[Glandnut]

Finally bit the bullet and ordered from Cartrim, 8547.
I wish one of these Chinese companies would repop the black lettering covers for the badging trim for less than the $100 that other companies are raping people for (like the dealer)!

 

[Mutant138]

**** AVOID ebay seller carmodzone.

'For Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro 2014-2019 Front Bumper Grille Grill Replacement 2PCS'

Honestly now that I think of it I don't think i've had any ebay deals go well. Hopefully I get my money back.

Edit: It took asking for a refund 4 times in a row for them to make it right.

 

[91324]

Finally bit the bullet and ordered from Cartrim, 8547.

I wish one of these Chinese companies would repop the black lettering covers for the badging trim for less than the $100 that other companies are raping people for (like the dealer)!

Hey, bro. I see your order and will bring it up in my discussion tonight.

For those on the fence, my guy hinted at a price increase within the next 2-2.5 weeks - I don’t know if that means back to the 10% off and no free shipping (the way it was before I negotiated the current deal) or if they will change it up altogether.

Regardless, I’ll still do my best to have all orders processed and shipped within 1 US business day.


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[Mutant138]

Hey, bro. I see your order and will bring it up in my discussion tonight.

For those on the fence, my guy hinted at a price increase within the next 2-2.5 weeks - I don’t know if that means back to the 10% off and no free shipping (the way it was before I negotiated the current deal) or if they will change it up altogether.

Regardless, I’ll still do my best to have all orders processed and shipped within 1 US business day.


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Not loosing out on that opportunity despite my woes with ebay. It also seems like this version is the cleanest knock off I've seen (gaps seem comparable to oem). Just put my order in.

 

[ROA4runner]

Just placed my order with cartrim. One of my first upgrades short of a new set of tires. Order number *8552

 

[DigitalRJH]

Finally bit the bullet and ordered from Cartrim, 8547.
I wish one of these Chinese companies would repop the black lettering covers for the badging trim for less than the $100 that other companies are raping people for (like the dealer)!

Plastidip them for $10. Easy and if you put enough coats on it will last.

 

[DigitalRJH]

Everyone, this isn’t a scam and it’s not unsafe. Take my word and 91324’s word for it too. The cartrim site is the way to go. It’s an incredible bargain compared to the dealer or even some of the other aftermarket sellers. I ordered on a Thursday night and it arrived at my door Tuesday afternoon. From China to Pennsylvania! That’s only 1 day longer shipping than Amazon Prime. Plus I’m assuming there is going to be a market for these things for years so at that price if the pieces starts to fade or crack in a couple years you just order another. I’m considering ordering an extra now just in case. But from everything I’ve read they are well made and holding up just fine. I really can’t think there is a difference between the materials of this and OEM.

 

[Glandnut]

Plastidip them for $10. Easy and if you put enough coats on it will last.

If a badge cover kit was cheap enough, you could paint them with an automotive grade paint and be done with it. I get your point, but Plastidip with its hassles and lack of durability just isn't my thing- mostly because if badges get scuffed or start peeling, it is an utter pain in the ass to strip it all down do it all over. Easy if it was a large flat valence or something, but not badges.

 

[DigitalRJH]

Understood. I would imagine at some point just solid black badges will be made for cheap. Cartrim sells the TRD Pro emblems for cheap so maybe they will expand their line in the future.

 

[FokkerSF]

Based on this thread I broke down and ordered one too. My order # ends in 8561. Thanks for the info!