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Does this looks like damage?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by chrisf111, Aug 18, 2023.

  1. Aug 18, 2023 at 8:54 AM
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    chrisf111

    chrisf111 [OP] New Member

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    May be going to look at this truck tomorrow but something looks off on the panels around the headlights. Looking for some second opinions. Otherwise looks pretty close to what I'm looking for.
     
  2. Aug 18, 2023 at 9:04 AM
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    Tundra234

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    I don't see anything abnormal. Looks just like my panels do. It looks like it's good to go.
     
  3. Aug 18, 2023 at 9:30 AM
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    seydou

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    The grill surround/bulge color is off slightly but this is not uncommon for aftermarket replacements.
     
  4. Aug 18, 2023 at 9:31 AM
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    Rodtheviking

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    Looks fine to me.
     
  5. Aug 18, 2023 at 10:21 AM
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    Skaufma0

    Skaufma0 Just a little stitious.

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    MAYBE a slight scuff below the driver side headlight?
     
  6. Aug 18, 2023 at 10:37 AM
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    radon222

    radon222 '21 CrewMax / '18 4Runner

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    Yea that's the only I noticed. My guess is that truck came with OEM Chrome surrounds.
     
  7. Aug 18, 2023 at 10:46 AM
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    atomicnugget

    atomicnugget My bones hurt

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    You’ll only really know in person assuming the reports came clean. The dealerships doing the typical scammy thing by providing blurry pictures and from a distance so you can’t see any scuffs or paint damage. Id also make sure to see underneath the bumper for any marks/dents or like they said if it’s not original to the vehicle assume there was a reason for it to be replaced. Getting a PPI done is always a safe bet sometimes they can tell if there’s been a small accident that’s been covered up
     
  8. Aug 18, 2023 at 10:55 AM
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    chrisf111

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    Thanks for all the help guys. Think I'm gunna pass and hold out for what I really want: quicksand 2018+ crewmax
     
  9. Aug 18, 2023 at 12:09 PM
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    PomDad

    PomDad we having snacks?

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    +1 on the off coloring of the bulge/surrounding being due to the non-stock pro grill. I ordered the 2021 version for my truck already painted and it is ever so slightly off if you look up close.

    At the very least, that doesn't raise any red flags in my mind.

    Edit: non-stock not aftermarket. They're OEM parts.
     
    Last edited: Aug 18, 2023
  10. Aug 18, 2023 at 12:23 PM
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    1lowlife

    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    That looks like OEM hood bulge, surround, and TRD Pro grille to me, not stock but OEM.
    Like @PomDad stated my OEM MGM hood bulge and surround are Toyota parts and the color is a tad off.

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    They did some of your important mods already;
    TRD Pro grille
    color-matched hood bulge and surround
    halogen TRD Pro blacked-out headlights (you'll eventually want to swap those with 2018+ OEM LED TRD Pro headlights and an @iHacker harness)
    replaced the fabric seat covers with leather, SR5s don't usually come with leather stock
    And even the TRD shift knob, my favorite mod.
     

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